Drew Webster, Water Plant Operator II - Plant Operations
Teng Her, Environmental Specialist I - Environmental Services
Willie Motes, Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee - Rowlett Creek RWWTP
Jagger Koch, Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee - Sister Grove RWRRF
Retirement Announcement
Philip Hicks, Lead Transport Driver
By Craig Quillin, Wastewater Supervisor II
After 10+ years of dedicated service, we bid a fond farewell to one of our finest, Philip Hicks, as he embarks on a well-deserved retirement. Since starting with NTMWD on February 23, 2015, Philip has been an invaluable part of our fleet, navigating countless miles and consistently delivering loads. He will be remembered for his reliability, cheerful attitude, and mentorship to newer drivers, Philip has set a high standard for professionalism on the road.
He has witnessed many changes in the industry, yet his commitment to his craft never wavered. His dedication is measured not just in miles driven, but in the respect and camaraderie he earned from colleagues. Philip may your retirement be filled with relaxation, joy, and new adventures perhaps involving a little less time on the interstate!
Thank you, Philip Hicks, for your service and Happy Retirement!
2025 Employee of the Year Nominees
Water/Maintenance
Cory Hutchins
Andrew Brower
Jordan Ford
Martin Castaneda Palomares
Timothy Anderson
Matthew Yarbrough
Garrison Miller
Lauren Plunk
Wastewater
Derek Holmes
Angel Zavala
Hunter Miller
Alissa McLain-McCullouch
Dustin McSwain
Eben Gibbs
Timothy Forte
Andrew Gomez
Ashley Burt
Bradley Crement
Francisco Rodriguez
Jessa Bennett
Randall Jenkins
Solid Waste
Ruby Magnuson
Shannon Atteberry
Dustin Yeagar
Pete Myers
Frederick Williamson
Support Services
Roshan Thapa
Eric Rohan
Jialene Uresti
Pamela Cooper
2025 Team of the Year Nominees
Wylie Chemical Maintenance Team
Joshua Boon, Jimmy Gothard, Colton Johnson, Isaac Natali, Brandon Petty, Kevin Wiseman
Wylie Service Center Team
Charlie Beaty, Elle Hewitt, Sam Hebert, Peter Myers, Jose Ojeda, Steven Ragsdale
Wilson Creek Pump Project
Frankie Blankenship, Jamie Davidson, Patrick Conway, Joseph Burgos, Brad Crement, Jessa Bennett, Ronald Parks, Brent Lorance, James Holley, Francisco Vargas, Brenden Underwood
Scale House Operators
Coy Belseth, Dana Davis, Ashley Escobedo, Maria “Celeste” Figueroa, Katherine Chavez, Brianna R. Michel, Misty McGahan, Tammy Marshall, Emily Lewis, Keaton Ladell, Georgina Tolliver
Wastewater Small Plants Department
Scott Blackwell, Cody Blann, Burke “Michael” Shea, Michael Anderson, Andrew Gomez, Troy Horst, Joe McNeal, Ruby Lay, Chuck Lipsey, Michael Lorance, Dejon Mills, Martin Uresti, Jared “Trent” Curtis, Coy Cowart
Bois d’Arc Pipeline Repair Team
Charles Alder, Sergio Avalos, Anthony Cirkles, Clay Cullen, Jordan Dunn, Rolando DeLaFuente, Adam Garcia, Geoffrey Crouch, Juan Gonzalez, Hunter Meek, Travis Logan, Michael Leyva, Efren Martinez, Johnny McAdams, William McDowell, Colton West, Carlos Rodriguez, Bradley Pollard, Alex Heger, Troy Blankenship, Miguel Uresti, Laufton Vidaurri
Alex Heger, Daniel Spradlin, Mathew Yarbrough, Justin Thomas, Brent Lorance. Electrical Department, Wilson Creek Operations, Mesquite Operations.
Sister Grove RWRRF Start-Up Team
Michael Brogdon, Luke Christ, Corey Brown, Stan Burton, Jonathan Cantu, Russell Glover, Eben Gibbs, Michael Earls, Tim Forte, Alashuon Hunter, Blake Jeanes, Jose Medrano, Kayla Mutz, Nilsen Legernes, Florencio Morales, Dustin McSwain, Darryl Russell, Sharon Miller, Donald Stailey, Joey Lewis, Bradley Crement, Morgan Dadgostar, David Clisch, Roshan Thapa, Scott Hoelzle, Marty Luke
Bonham & Tawakoni WTPs – Lime to Caustic Conversion Project
Kevin Briones, Andrew Brower, Tim Garcia, Dustin Gutierrez, Ethan Hibdon, Truston Hibdon, Martina Hanna, Lance Hutchins, Kristofer Ortman, Landon Nolen, Phillip Turner, Dillon Russell, David Sechrest, Stephen Wright, Evan Sumners, Tyler Mott, Dante Berryman, Bradon Holley, Darren Lawhorn, Jace Jarvis, Chad Blankenship, Tony McAdams, Drake House
Rowlett Creek CEPT and SDOX/LOX Implementation Team
Brad Crement, Morgan Dadgostar, Sharon Miller, Entire Rowlett Creek Plant Staff
Pipeline Repair Team
Randall Payton, Larry Gorum, Jerry Barnes, Troy Blankenship, Bradley Pollard, Ronnie Simpkins, Rory Watkins, Ronald Cullen, Rolando DelaFuente, Hunter Meek, Carlos Rodriguez, Colton West, Michael Leyva, Anthony Cirkles, Juan Gonzalez, Efren Martinez, Jeremy Nix, Travis Logan, William McDowell, Adam Garcia, Charles Alder, Sergio Barrera, Eric Daughtry, Doyle Sikes, Christopher Gilbreath, Oswaldo Jimenez, Darren Adams, Drake Anderson, Christian Ceballos, Ryan Shumate, Alex Jeger, Miguel Uresti, Bryce Bridges, Christian Lerma, Jordon Dunn, Laufton Vidaurri, Larry Nogales, Justin Hicks, Garrett Grim.
2025 Team of the Year Nominees
Employee Engagement Working Group
Dylan Booth, Sedrick Daniels, Cole Gentry, Michael Gonzalez, Angela Pflanz, Lauren Plunk, Paxton Payne, Jeff Striplin, Kristen Suprobo
Truck Fire Response Team
Blake Baxter, Kevin Drake, Nathaniel Finck, Larry Gaston, Brandon Haliburton, Jay Gallegos, Trevor Kemerling, Nick Martinez, Saul Osorio, Oscar Otero, Brandon Qualls
Muddy Creek Wetwell Team
Mike Curry, Nick Gervasi, Hunter Miller, Dejuan Patton, Robby Webb
MAS 9 and EAP Upgrades Team
Tommy Lindquist, Hope Perryman, Jialene Uresti
Payroll Team
Lynn Bahls, Cheryl Fischer, Krystal Garner
Construction Inspection Team
Robert Eckeberger, Todd Morgan, Noah Larson, Dustyn Murphy, Jerry Mendez, Dennis Smith, Kyle Murray
Internal Power Outage Response Team (Vermin Incident)
James Dodson, Jordan Ford, Rafael Garcia., Martin Casteneda
ERP Implementation – Program Leadership (Project Core Team)
Drew Farris, Kristie Mixon, Mac Manzanga, Nicole Mucha, Cindy Smith, Holly Matthews, Taylor Prentice
Congratulations to the 2025 nominees for Team of the Year Award!
*The winners will be announced at the Employee and Team of the Year Breakfast on January 27.
FSA Grace Period Update
There is an FSA grace period from January 1, 2026, to March 15, 2026
Any unused 2025 funds that remain on your FSA debit card can be used until March 15, 2026 to pay for eligible expenses.
Any unused 2025 funds will be used during the grace period before 2026 funds will be applied.
Any unused funds left after March 15, 2026 will be forfeited
Do you have a smartphone? Do you like to win?
If you’re a shutterbug or just like a little healthy competition, enter the bimonthly photo contest.
What’s in it for you? Bragging rights and your winning photo framed and displayed in the admin building and your departmental facility
The theme for this round is Essential Work Around the District
You take your best shots, and everyone gets to vote on which photo is the best.
The photo contest is intended to:
Show pride in the work you do every day
Feature your facility in a new, creative way
Celebrate the teamwork that happens across the District
SUBMIT YOUR PHOTO
Additional Details:
Here are a few things to keep in mind:
All safety requirements for the environment must be met; all employees must be wearing the proper PPE, if warranted.
Photos must be at least 300 dpi and uploaded as .png, .jpg, or .jpeg.
Photos must be in their original state and cannot be altered in any way except for minor cropping and color correction, if needed
Generative AI images will not be accepted
Read the complete set of rules and a handy guide to taking photos with your smartphone
P A Y D A Y C O N N E C T I O N S
P A Y D A Y C O N N E C T I O N S
1Password
�� 1Password is Coming Soon to NTMWD — Because Your Brain Has Enough to Remember
Let’s face it between meetings, projects, and remembering to submit time sheets, who can keep track of every password, too? ��
Good news! NTMWD personnel will have access to 1Password, a secure password manager that helps you:
✅ Store all your work and personal passwords safely
✅ Access them anytime, on any device
✅ Share credentials securely (no more “What’s the Wi-Fi password?” emails!)
Ditch the sticky notes and spreadsheets With 1Password, your digital keys are protected and easy to find so you can spend less time resetting passwords and more time getting things done
Because remembering 47 variations of “Water123!” is not a core job responsibility. ��
VPN
�� Connecting to the NTMWD Network & Accessing Shared Drives
Need to access your shared drives from your computer? Here’s how to get connected to the ntmwd.com network:
�� Step 1: Connect to GlobalProtect
1 Double-click the GlobalProtect icon on your desktop
2. Once connected, you’ll have access to the NTMWD network.
�� Step 2: Check Your Mapped Drives
1 Click the Start (Windows) button and open File Explorer
2. Scroll down and click on This PC.
3 You should see several drives (like M, S, and T) listed under “ “This PC.”
4 Click any of these drives to access your shared folders and files
⚙ Step 3: If You Don’t See the Drives or Need Help
If your drives aren’t mapped, submit a ticket to ITSupport@ntmwd.com or call 469-626-4800.
Dec 5, 2025
In Case You Missed It
PAYDAY CONNECTIONS
Look for your next edition of Payday Connections on Friday, December 19
We want to share your department's stories in future Payday Connections newsletters!
Topics we are looking for include:
Department and/or individual achievements and accolades
Employee highlights, including those living out our mission daily, retirements and intradepartmental coordination
Information about training, new processes, workflow and departmental updates
Important project updates and success stories
Please make sure to include photos with your story submission Or if you need help capturing some, just reach out to the Communications Team through the ticketing link below.
Please submit the information, including items for all network user distribution, with a Communications Department Fresh Service Ticket.
