BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – The Northwestern Water and Sewer District (The District) announces the retirement of Jerry Greiner and honors his 37 years of dedicated public service, including his leadership as Executive Director and President of The District.
Throughout his distinguished career, Greiner played a pivotal role in advancing The District’s mission to be Northwestern Ohio’s premier water and wastewater provider through sound financial management, environmental stewardship, responsive public service, superior customer care, and sustainable growth. His tenure was marked by strategic leadership, operational excellence, and a steadfast commitment to serving the region’s communities.
“Jerry’s leadership has had a lasting impact on this organization and the residents and businesses we serve,” said Douglas Miller, Board Chairman. “His vision, integrity, and dedication to clean, safe water have helped shape The District into what it is today.”
As Executive Director and President, Greiner guided The District through a period of sustained growth, starting with a few thousand customers in 1994. Now, The District has expanded its water and sewer services to more than 20,000 customers across Wood, Hancock, Henry, and Sandusky counties. Today, The District distributes 6.5 million gallons of water each day through 500 miles of water line and treats 864,000 gallons of wastewater daily through a 377-mile collection network.
Greiner’s career has included numerous significant projects, including helping multiple communities achieve compliance with the EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Act, building sewer systems to protect public health, and advocating for fair and equitable rates with regional treatment providers. Through his leadership, he also cultivated a strong culture of professionalism and dedicated service within the organization. His lasting contributions will continue to benefit The Northwestern Water and Sewer District and its customers for years to come.
The District extends its sincere appreciation to Jerry Greiner for his 37 years of service and wishes him a fulfilling and well-deserved retirement.