Curtis Winder (left) has been employed by the Town of Snowflake for 23 years and has been a supervisor for the past 16 years. Mayor Kelly Willis (right) noted that Winders dedicated himself to passing the required Arizona Department of Environmental Quality water treatment and distribution operator certifications, and has pursued other continuing education opportunities to increase his value to the town. Winder recently completed the Utility Management Certification through the National Rural Water Association’s Water University, which demonstrates that he mastered the necessary skill sets to understand the economics and the increased complexity of regulatory requirements related to operating a modern water system. This coursework includes public relations, financial planning, ethics, human resources and other management related skills. Mayor Willis told Winder that his dedication to the town is appreciated. Winder was also recognized by the water industry regarding the completion of requirements for this certification.