New General Manager Has 25 Years of Experience with the District

The Northshore Utility District (NUD) Board of Commissioners appointed Ethan Maiefski as General Manager as of May 6, 2025.  Maiefski has been with NUD for 25 years. The Board of Commissioners chose Maiefski from among more than 47 applicants through a months-long recruitment process that included three rounds of interviews.

“I am very pleased with the unanimous decision of the Board to appoint Ethan Maiefski as our new General Manager,” said Board President Tom Mortimer. “As a NUD employee for the past 25 years, Ethan excelled in his past roles as Maintenance & Operations Director and Assistant General Manager.  Given Ethan’s outstanding professional experience, the Board and NUD employees have great confidence in Ethan’s leadership and know the District is in good hands going forward.”

Maiefski started his career with NUD as a seasonal employee in 1999. He has been promoted through every position in the Maintenance & Operations division including Director. In 2023, Maiefski was promoted to the position of Assistant General Manager.  He is known as a leader who invests in his teams, providing professional development opportunities and mentorship as well as technical expertise of the industry.

“I’m grateful for the many opportunities that the District has provided,” said Maiefski. “Clean water is critical for survival. There is a great sense of accomplishment that comes with knowing our customers can depend on us day in and day out to deliver vital services.”

The General Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and management of District operations. In addition to work culture improvements, the District has recently undergone a budget and rate realignment to ensure future stability.  Maiefski will be continuing to build on the organization’s strengths with a focus on consistency and empowering all employees to share ideas for improvement.

 

Media Contact:

JoDean Sharp, Human Resources Manager
Northshore Utility District
jsharp@nud.net | (425) 521-3740