Section Events
River City Section Luncheon
Thursday, March 18
12:00 p.m.
River City Section Scholarship
Application Deadline is May 20 at 5:00 p.m.
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Your 2020-2021 River City Section Officers
Karmina Padgett,
River City Section Director
Karmina is a Water Resource Control Engineer at the California State Water Resources Control Board in the Division of Financial Assistance, Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Section. She has also worked in the Division of Water Rights in the 401 Water Quality Certifications Program. Karmina received a BS in earth and environmental engineering, with a minor in sociology from Columbia University. She has served as President (2019-2020and 2018-2019) and Secretary (2017-2018) for the PECG River City Section.
Email Karmina Padgett / (916) 341-5642
Kevin Pfeiffer,
River City Section President
Kevin is an Engineering Geologist at the California Department of Parks and Recreation in the Natural Resources Division. He holds a BS from UC Davis in Geology, and is a licensed PG. He has been a PECG member for 6 years and has served on the River City Executive Board as a Treasurer, and as Chair of the River City Political Liaison Committee. He also serves on the PECG Corporate Political Liaison Committee. Kevin is passionate about protecting and expanding member benefits, particularly in the areas of pensions and paid leave. Some of Kevin’s other interests include world history, foreign languages, travel, food, cleaning, and things that grow.
Email Kevin Pfeiffer / (916) 323-7905
Timothy Chow,
River City Section President Elect
Tim is a Water Resource Control Engineer at the California State Water Resources Control Board in the Division of Water Rights, Permitting Section. Before starting his state service, Tim worked as an Environmental Specialist in the Biotech industry and as an Engineer in consulting. He received his B.S. in environmental engineering from UC Riverside and is pursuing his M.S. in civil engineering at CSU Sacramento. He is previously served as the Secretary for the PECG River City Section. When not at work, he can be found hiking, traveling, and talking to the monsters under his bed.
Email Timothy Chow / (916) 341-5435
Moises Lopez,
River City Section Vice President Supervisory
Moises has over 25 years of experience working in the telecommunications field with State agencies, private sector and the Navy. He is currently the Microwave Engineering Division Chief, Public Safety Communications Brand in the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). Moises also serves as Vice President of the Professional Engineers Union River City Section of Supervisors. After 20 years of active and reserve duty in the Navy, Moises is a retired Lieutenant Commander. Moises received a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Sacramento State University and a Master’s Degree in Organizational Development from the University of San Francisco.
Email Moises Lopez / (916) 657-6107
John Isberner,
River City Section Vice President Rank and File
John is a Water Resource Control Engineer at the California State Water Resources Control Board in the Division of Water rights Cannabis Regional Instream Policies Unit. Before he worked for Water Rights, he started his career with Atkins working on floodplain management projects. John received a BS in Civil Engineering from California State University-Sacramento.
Email John Isberner / (916) 319-9393
Emily Cushman,
River City Section Vice President At Large
Emily is an Engineering Geologist working for the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board’s Department of Defense Regulatory Unit. She received a B.S. in Soil and Water Science and B.A. in Geology, both from the University of California, Davis. When not protecting water quality, Emily skis, mountain bikes, and hosts dance parties in stunningly beautiful outdoor locales.
KhristinaRae Leyba,
River City Section Secretary
Khristina is a Water Resource Control Engineer working for the Cleanup Fund at the State Water Resource Control Board. She received a B.S. in Environmental Engineering from the University of California, San Diego. She began her career in the private sector as an engineer in San Diego prior to starting her state service in Sacramento. A few of her hobbies include mentoring, crabbing, camping, and having random dance-offs with her spouse and kids.
Lydia Montgomery
River City Section Treasurer
Lydia is a Water Resource Control Engineer at the California State Water Resources Control Board in the Division of Financial Assistance, Safe and Affordable Drinking Water Section. She began in 2019 working as a contract Junior Environmental Assistant for the State in the Division of Financial Assistance in the Underground Storage Tank Cleanup Fund. Lydia received a BS in environmental resources engineering from Humboldt State University.
River City Section Committees
Communications Committee -- Newsletters, Website, Outreach
Learning Resources Committee -- Reference Material, Prep Courses, Study Groups, and Tutors
Member Support Committee -- New Employee Orientation and Membership Benefits
Philanthropy Committee -- Scholarships, Relief Programs, Community Volunteering Opportunities
Political Liaison Committee -- Engage with Individuals that support PECG’s Mission
We’re always looking for likeminded individuals to be a part of our Committees.
If you are interested in joining a committee or simply learning more, please contact Karmina Padgett at karmina.padgett@waterboards.ca.gov.