To report a water or sewer emergency, or to report an illicit stormwater discharge, call 785-832-7800.
Municipal Services & Operations (formerly Public Works and Utilities) is a full-service, front-line operational department. The department provides community services through:
- Infrastructure and maintenance (facilities & structures, street and stormwater maintenance, pavement management, water treatment and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment)
- Engineering (engineering design and technical support, stormwater, utility and traffic engineering)
- Services (solid waste, water, wastewater, fleet management, and administrative functions)
Municipal Services & Operations projects and services are vital to the growth, health, safety, comfort and quality of life for our community.
MSO Functional Organizational Chart (PDF)
All mail should be routed to:
PO Box 708
Lawrence, KS 66044-0708
Who To Contact For:
Customer Service | 785-832-7800 |
Water Emergency | 785-832-7800 |
Sewer Backup/Emergency | 785-832-7800 |
Stormwater Illicit Discharge | 785-832-7800 |
Engineering Questions | 785-832-3194 |
Solid Waste Customer Service | 785-832-3032 |
Right-of-Way Application Questions | 785-832-7800 |
Lawrence Regional Airport | 785-832-7800 |
MSO Contacts
Leadership | 785-832-7800 |
Melissa Sieben | Director |
Mike Lawless, P.E. | Deputy Director |
Construction Management, Engineering & Development | 785-832-3194 |
Melinda Harger, P.E., LEED AP BD+C | Assistant Director (CMED) |
David Cronin, P.E. | City Engineer |
Andy Ensz, P.E. | Engineering Program Manager |
Jake Baldwin, P.E. | Engineering Program Manager |
Nick Hoyt, P.E. | Engineering Program Manager |
Leah Morris, P.E. | Engineering Program Manager |
Kyle Gonterwitz, P.E. | Engineering Program Manager |
Chris Rice, P.E. | Senior Project Engineer |
Dustin Smith, P.E. | Senior Project Engineer |
Omar Maali, P.E. | Senior Project Engineer |
Aaron Parker, P.E. | Senior Project Engineer |
Steven Lashley, P.E. | Senior Project Engineer |
Anthony Shuler | Senior Project Engineer |
Steven Hallstrom | Project Manager – Construction |
Steven Smith | Right-of-Way Program Administrator |
Jillian Hager | Project Coordinator for Engineering |
Transportation Planning | 785-832-3155 |
Jessica Mortinger, AICP | Transportation Planning Manager |
Cece Riley | Transportation Planner II |
Stephen Mason | Transportation Planner I |
Adia Witherspoon | Transportation Planner I |
Field Operations & Inspections | 785-832-7800 |
Scott Fewins | General Manager (FOI) |
Shane Golden | Manager – Field |
Caleb Pettengill | Manager – Streets |
Administration | 785-832-7800 |
Angela Buzard | General Manager (ADMIN) |
Evan Korynta | ADA Compliance Administrator |
Darren Haag | Asset & Innovation Manager |
Michael Leos | Communication and Community Engagement Specialist |
Environment, Health, Science & Treatment Operations | 785-832-7800 |
Trevor Flynn | Assistant Director (EHSTO) |
Jonathan Gutierrez | Environmental Manager |
Jeff Scott | Environmental Manager |
Fleet & Facilities | 785-832-7800 |
Mike Lee | Buildings & Structures Manager |
Robert Aaron | Fleet Manager |
Solid Waste | 785-832-3076 |
Ron Green | General Manager (Solid Waste) |
Mike Brown | Operations Supervisor – Solid Waste |