Board Committee – Operations Electric

George Hanson has been the Electrical Engineering Manager at Riverside Public Utilities (RPU) since June 2010. George is responsible for all engineering functions for RPU’s Energy Delivery section, including customer, substation, communications, and major projects.

George has an extensive background in the utility industry. He was the Electric Utility Manager for the City of Moreno Valley, responsible for all aspects of the Moreno Valley Utility including customer service, resource planning, public and legislative affairs, and field operations. Previous to Moreno, was the Assistant General Manager for the Corona Department of Water & Power and was employed by Southern California Edison for ten years in various management positions.

George has a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of California, Irvine, and a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from California State University, Long Beach. He is a Registered Professional Civil Engineer in California and a member of numerous professional associations. Hanson also served on the Board of Governors for the California Municipal Utility Association from 2007 to 2010.

George and his wife Rosanna reside in Murrieta, CA with their three daughters. Time away from work revolves around the family with golfing activities and boating trips whenever possible.