What this year in water taught me about progress, partnership, and what comes next
From LCRR to long-term planning, this piece explores what real progress looks like for utilities—and why clarity, partnership, and trust matter most.
Chris Rodriguez is BlueConduit’s Business Development Manager, where he focuses on building meaningful partnerships across the water industry and supporting utilities as they navigate regulation, compliance, and long term planning. Grounded in the belief that people come before the process, Chris is driven by thoughtful leadership, curiosity, and conversations that start with why. His work centers on helping teams make confident, informed decisions through collaboration and trust rather than pressure. Outside of work, Chris is a sales development leader at heart, an outdoor adventurer, a lifelong sports enthusiast, and someone who believes family always comes first.
From LCRR to long-term planning, this piece explores what real progress looks like for utilities—and why clarity, partnership, and trust matter most.