Atlantic County Utilities Authority

Our Mission: The Atlantic County Utilities Authority is responsible for enhancing the quality of life through the protection of waters and lands from pollution by providing responsible waste management services. The Authority is an environmental leader and will continue to use new technologies, innovations and employee ideas to provide the highest quality and most cost effective environmental services.

MEET OUR OFFICERS

Rick Dovey Richard S. Dovey
President
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As President of Atlantic County Utilities Authority, a position he has held since 1990, Mr. Dovey oversees a staff of 250, an annual operating budget of $60 million, and a capital budget averaging $5 million yearly. Learn more
Brian Lefke Brian G. Lefke
Senior Vice President of Solid Waste and Authority Board Secretary[email protected]
Mr. Lefke oversees all operations within the Solid Waste Division, which includes ACUA’s state-of-the-art landfill, recycling center, transfer station, compost facility, and collections department that serves more than 100,000 homes and businesses.  Learn more
Linda Bazemore Linda Bazemore
Vice President of Administration and Finance/CFO
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Linda Bazemore is the Vice President of Administration and Finance/CFO at the Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA).  In this role, Linda oversees the operations of the Finance, Human Resources and Information Technology departments. Learn more

Joe P Joseph C. Pantalone
Vice President of Wastewater
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As Vice President of the Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) Wastewater Division, Joseph C. Pantalone oversees the 40 million gallon-per-day wastewater treatment plant in Atlantic City, NJ, and regional collection system that serves approximately 225,000 residents of Atlantic County.  Learn more
Gene Petit Eugene L. Petitt
Chief Engineer/Department Head of Centralized Maintenance
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Mr. Petitt is responsible for the planning, design, permitting, and construction of infrastructure for both the Wastewater and Solid Waste Divisions as well as heading up the Central Maintenance Department which consists of fleet, buildings, grounds, mechanical, and electrical maintenance. Learn more