With 16+ years as a Director with Carmichael Water District (CWD), Sanford “Sandy” Kozlen retired as of September 19, 2011. Sandy was first elected as Director, Division One in 1996. Previously he served as Treasurer and Assessor/ Collector for the District.

During his public service Sandy Kozlen was active through the development and implementation of many ambitious projects that have benefited the customer of the District. Sandy Kozlen contributed to CWD becoming a leader in California’s Water Industry by seeking a 100 Year Master Plan, by calling for the successful action on a groundwater contamination plume without litigation, by providing guidance for the award winning modernization and upgrading of the District facilities and operating systems including the District’s 22 MGD Membrane Microfiltration Water Treatment Plant.

Director Kozlen has served as a Director for the Sacramento Regional Water Authority and as a Director for the Sacramento Groundwater Authority, where he participated in drafting the Authority’s Joint Powers Agreement. He was the District’s representative to the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) Groundwater Committee and the Groundwater Resources Association (GRA). He also served as the District’s representative to the Board of Directors of the ACWA Joint Powers Insurance Authority and as a member of the Risk Management Committee. He was the District’s representative to ACWA’s Region Four Board.

Sandy Kozlen and his wife, Phyllis have resided in Carmichael since 1978, have been married for over 50 years and have two children and four grandchildren.

CWD is truly sad to see Sandy Kozlen leave as he has been a vital part of the District for so long. He is a true trailblazer and a devoted public servant. CWD wishes him well in his years of retirement and future endeavors.