COA Announces New Utility Director

Amarillo City Council has announced John Collins as the new Director of Utilities for the City. 

Collins is responsible for the production and distribution of water, wastewater collection and reclamation, and the environmental laboratory. 

He received his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Louisiana State University and is a licensed professional engineer in Louisiana, Nebraska, and Texas. 

Through the years, collins has worked overseeing many positions, including roads, drainage, traffic, railroads, and more.