Welcome to our New Employees ! New Team Members join our efforts to Protect the Pacific
Jennifer Gabelein , Administrative Specialist
Jennifer graduated from the University of San Diego in 2009 , where she studied Sociology , Leadership and Non-Profit Management . She volunteers with Young Life and Daybreak Church , and has helped build homes for families in Mexico . She loves people , our beaches , and the natural world . Jennifer enjoys working at LWD “ because I have the opportunity to brighten people ’ s day and help protect our local environment .”
Curney Russell , Field Services Technician in Training
Curney came to LWD after serving as a Sergeant in the Marine Corps for 11 years . He completed 2 combat deployments to Iraq and 1 to Afghanistan . When he decided to transition to civilian life , he wanted to work with a small organization that cares about its employees . Curney tells us he has found a community and brotherhood at LWD and on the Field Services team similar to that of the Marine Corps . With their support he quickly learned our system and earned his first technical certification in 1 / 2 the required time . He is now preparing for the Water Treatment Certification .
He strives to constantly learn , and is inspired to serve his community quietly , behind the scenes , and in a meaningful way . The most gratifying part of his work is one on one interaction with people in the neighborhoods he and the Field Services team work in , so please stop by and say hi !
Richard Duffey , Administrative Services Manager
Richard is a Certified Public Accountant with 40 years of government accounting experience . This includes 25 years of auditing governmental agencies , and he worked as a partner in an Accounting firm for 30 years . He joined LWD as an employee in January 2016 .
Richard is drawn to the professionalism and dedication of LWD ’ s staff and its leadership . He appreciates the dedication to the community , attention to detail , comradery , and that it is a well-run and highly effective organization . He lives in Carlsbad with his family and enjoys scuba diving and surfing .
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