The Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) is pleased to announce the election of Ryan Gallagher, Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Tustin, as the new Board Chairman and Jon Dumitru, Councilmember for the City of Orange, as the Board Vice-Chairman.

Ryan Gallagher succeeds Chad P. Wanke, Councilmember for the City of Placentia, who led the OC San Board for two years, overseeing the completion of various strategic plan goals, which include recycling 100 percent of OC San’s reclaimable flow, completion of the Headquarters building, and many others.

The elections were made at the May 22 OC San Board of Directors meeting. They will take effect on July 1, 2024, and have a two-year term limit.

“I’m privileged to take the position of Chairman for the Orange County Sanitation District, and it is my hope to continue what my predecessors have started,” stated Ryan Gallagher. “OC San is one of the best clean water agencies in the state, and I am honored to have the opportunity to continue to serve its mission.”

Mr. Gallagher joined the City of Tustin Council in 2020 and began his service with OC San that same year. In 2022, he was nominated as the Board Vice-Chairman. He also serves on several committees, including the Operations Committee, Administration Committee, General Legal Services Ad Hoc Committee, Steering Committee, and the joint OC San and Orange County Water District’s Groundwater Replenishment System Committee. Additionally, he served on the Legislative and Public Affairs Committee in 2022.

Born and raised in Southern California, Mr. Gallagher holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He is a licensed Civil Engineer in California. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, running, and spending time with his family, including his wife, four young children, and dog, Gus.

Mr. Dumitru has been a member of OC San’s Board of Directors since 2023, previously serving from 2007 to 2012. He serves on the Steering Committee, Operations Committee, Audit Ad Hoc Committee, and the General Counsel Legal Services Ad Hoc Committee. As an OC San representative, he also serves on the National Water Research Institute Board of Directors.