George William Oberdorf

The Woodlands, Texas

Born March 24, 1957 – Detroit, Michigan Married Valerie 1979- Current              Two children, six grandchildren

PROFILE
Water and wastewater operations professional with more than 40 years of experience serving municipal utility districts, public institutions, and private utility operations across Texas and Louisiana. Extensive hands‑on background in system operations, regulatory compliance, maintenance oversight, emergency response, and reporting. Founder and long‑term operator of Living Water Corporation with proven leadership multi‑district utility systems. Committed to serving on MUD 1 bord of directors and The Woodlands community.

RELEVANT WATER & UTILITY EXPERIENCE

Owner / Operator – Living Water Corporation (1988–Present)
• Full management and operational oversight for water and wastewater systems across Dallas, Houston, Galveston, San Antonio, Northwest Texas, and Louisiana
• Regulatory compliance, reporting, and coordination with governing authorities
• Maintenance oversight, emergency response, and system performance

Water Utility Manager – Aldine Public School System (1986–1988)
• Managed all district water utilities
• Ensured safe and reliable water service across campuses

Water District Operations – Multiple MUDs (1982–1986)
• Started with Southern Montgomery MUD: Full water and wastewater operations
• Since Operated multiple MUDs, including large‑scale treatment plants

Early Career – Publishing & Industrial Operations (1977–1981)
• Publishing, printing, and automotive industry
• Design/layout for Detroit‑based magazine; press operations

CERTIFICATIONS & EDUCATION
Class B Wastewater Operator – Texas A&M Engineering & Extension Services (1982-1988)
Class C Groundwater Operator – Texas A&M Engineering & Extension Services (1982-1987)
Graphic Arts – Ferris State University (1975–1977)

COMMUNITY & MINISTRY SERVICE
Ordained Minister (1998), Non‑Denominational
Pastor, King of Glory Church, The Woodlands (2012–Present)

SUMMARY   

Each phase of my career was a step in learning about water utilities. I have been blessed since day one to experience many wonderful and kind people of Texas.. I have never forgotten my first day working at Southern Montgomery MUD. I was given a rainsuit, boots, and a two-foot shovel. Told to go to the bottom of a manhole that was about to be put into service. A bucket and rope lowered down to me. I was instructed to shovel the sand into the bucket to make sure the sewer line would operate correctly once cleaned. I looked up and said to God, “This is why you brought me to Texas?” “You know I have a college education.” “I came to Texas to get rich in the oil field and you put me in sewage!” Now I have a business and serve a major oil and gas company, serve the Army Corps of Engineers, and own a water system in the Dallas area. I am hoping that retirement isn’t too far away.