AWA ANNOUNCES TRAVIS SMALL AS NEW AGENCY GENERAL MANAGER by Amador Water Agency Nov 4, 2026 Member Submitted News SUTTER CREEK — Amador Water Agency Board of Directors has hired Travis Small as the Agency’s new general manager, replacing Interim General Manager Jim Abercrombie. Small brings over two decades of experience in water resource management, operations, and engineering in the foothills and Valley region. His first day on the job was Nov. 2. Previously the deputy director of water resources with the City of Stockton, Small also was General Manager at Calaveras Public Utility District from 2021 to 2025 and before that, worked in operational capacities at various Central California utilities. He holds advanced technical certifications and a master’s degree in environmental science, hydrology, and water security, reflecting expertise in both project management and policy aspects of water management, “Amador Water Agency has begun several major facilities projects designed to improve the county’s aging water infrastructure–and I’m excited to be a part of the progress the Agency is making,” said Small. “My whole career has been committed to ensuring that our communities have safe, reliable water and wastewater service they can depend on.” Travis, his wife, and two sons live in Galt. He enjoys fishing and hunting and stays busy with family activities including coaching competitive youth soccer.
