As Operations Maintenance Manager, Mr. Bunkowski oversees the maintenance and operational reliability of TMWA’s water treatment, distribution, and control systems, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality water to the Truckee Meadows community.
Mr. Bunkowski was named to his current position in July 2025. He began his career at TMWA in June 2003 as a Water Plant Operator Apprentice, completing the program in January 2005 to become a Water Plant/Distribution System Operator. In April 2017, he entered TMWA’s SCADA Technician Apprenticeship program, a four-year course of study he completed six months ahead of schedule in October 2020.
He was promoted to Operations Maintenance Supervisor in July 2024 before advancing to his current role the following year. Over the course of his career, Mr. Bunkowski has developed extensive expertise in water treatment, distribution systems, and SCADA operations.
Mr. Bunkowski holds the highest-level State of Nevada certifications in both treatment (Grade IV) and distribution (Grade IV).