Michael Hage, MS, PE

Executive Director

860-305-2121

mhage@ctrwwa.org

Michael served as the Drinking Water Section supervisor at the Connecticut
Department of Public Health (CTDPH) before retiring on April 1, 2021. During his
tenure of almost 37 years at CTDPH, he supervised the units responsible for rule
implementation, sanitary surveys, engineering reviews, water planning,
compliance, and enforcement. Prior to the CTDPH, Michael worked as a
construction engineer and a design civil engineer in Southeastern CT. Also,
Michael worked as a consultant on projects related to land development, storm
water management, and decentralized wastewater systems.

Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with Bachelor of Science
and Master of Science degrees in civil engineering. He is a licensed professional
engineer in CT, and is a member of the American Water Works Association (AWWA).

Michael is passionate about public health protection and very cognizant of the
critical work conducted daily by CT water and wastewater operators to keep our
drinking water safe and our environment clean.

Jeffrey Dimmock

Wastewater Specialist

860-949-7164

jdimmock@ctrwwa.org

Jeffrey Dimmock joined the CTRWWA team in late December 2023. He possesses a passion for protecting our natural resources and brings with him a “think outside the box” mindset. Jeff comes to us from a local small wastewater plant, and attended University of Connecticut Engineering. His hope is to help rural wastewater facilities to become more sustainable, efficient, and stable.

Henry Cutler

Source Water Protection Specialist

860-719-3551

hcutler@ctrwwa.org

Henry Cutler joined the CTRWWA team in 2023 as the Source Water Protection Specialist. He is very knowledgeable about our water sources, as he graduated from the University of Connecticut at Storrs with a bachelor’s degree in Geoscience and minored in Environmental Science. Previous relevant experience includes MS4 sampling and related duties as a wastewater consultant intern at Fuss & O'Neill. This internship is what provided the exposure and stimulation of Henry's desire to pursue a career in source water protection.

Paul Sestito

Training Specialist

860-634-3368

psestito@ctrwwa.org

Paul Sestito joined the CTRWWA team in February 2025. Paul has been in the water and wastewater industry for over 20 years, working as a certified water and wastewater operator in Vermont. Prior to joining CTRWWA, Paul was employed by the Vermont Rural Water Association as a training and technical assistance specialist and water circuit rider.

Before entering the water and wastewater sector, Paul was a middle and high school science teacher, and worked in the hazardous waste industry as a field technician, customer service representative, project manager, and environmental health and safety manager.

Paul graduated from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering.

Kellie Russell

Water Quality Action Specialist

860-803-4050

krussell@ctrwwa.org

Kellie Russell brings a rich and varied background in wastewater treatment to our team. Her journey began during her pursuit of a degree in Environmental Studies, where a professor's suggestion led her to explore wastewater treatment. After a transformative field trip to a local wastewater treatment plant, Kellie earned her Grade 1 certification in Arizona and launched her career as an operator at the very plant that ignited her passion.

Throughout her career, Kellie has excelled across wastewater treatment operations in New Mexico and Connecticut, currently holding a Class III Wastewater Certification. As a proven leader, she consistently guides teams to success, optimizing operational processes for efficiency and productivity in daily tasks and projects.

Driven by her passion for environmental stewardship, Kellie is committed to ensuring wastewater is treated and released into the environment in its purest form possible. She is enthusiastic about joining the CTRWWA Team and providing assistance to support rural small wastewater systems.

Aquia Providence

Funding Specialist

aprovidence@ctrwwa.org

Aquia joined the CTRWWA team in September 2025, bringing a strong background in environmental science and data-driven solutions. Coming from the consulting field, she has managed a wide range of projects, primarily focusing on the critical issues of sustainability, resiliency, and water quality.

She holds a Master of Arts in Earth and Environmental Science from Wesleyan University and a Bachelor of Science in Geoscience from the University of Connecticut. Her graduate research utilized rigorous data and technical analysis, alongside methodologies drawn from paleooceanography and paleoclimatology, to develop innovative models for predicting future sea-level rise patterns.