Mr. Young is a Licensed Professional Engineer and a graduate of Prairie View A&M University where he received a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering. After 21 years of public service, he retired from the San Antonio Water System and the City of San Antonio. He has over 35 years of experience working in both the public and private sectors. During the last 12 years of his career he held numerous senior executive level positions, including serving twice as Intern President-CEO, Sr. Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Vice President and Director. He has managed the design and construction of over 3 billion dollars of public infrastructure over his career. He has managed projects as large as $200 million dollars with multiple consultants and contractors. Mr. Young has lead organizations that have won over 75 National, State and local awards in the areas of management, water resources, public involvement, public communications, construction, design, water conservation, water quality, public education, environmental stewardship, wastewater treatment and long range planning. He has served as President of Texas Municipal Utility Association and Vice President of the Texas Water Conservation Association.