Brad Puffenbarger is our Water Department Manager.
Prior to joining the Rivanna team, Brad worked for the Department of Water Resources in Lynchburg, VA as a Water Operator. He started his career there after graduating from Lynchburg College with a BS in Environmental Science in 2010.
Brad joined Rivanna in 2012 as a Class 1 Water Operator. Since then, he has served as Relief Operator, Water Supervisor, Assistant Water Manager and most recently, Water Manager in 2025. In his role as Water Manager, Brad is responsible for the operations of all of the RWSA water treatment plants.
Outside of work, Brad enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter. He loves fitness, woodworking, and helping his mom and dad on the cattle farm he grew up on.
