Executive Director

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.

Source Water Protection Specialist

860-416-0278

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.

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.

Circuit Rider for CT and RI

401-585-5973

Virginia@RIRWA.org

Virginia Bragger has dedicated her career to the water works industry. As an employee of the family business A.E. Bragger Construction, she started in the trenches laying pipe, repairing water breaks and installing water lines for commercial, residential, and municipalities. She also worked as a service technician at E.J. Prescott Inc. She has served on the Board for National Utility Contractors of RI, National Utility Contractors Association; VP New England, National Association of Women in Construction; RI Chapter President and multiple committee chairs, RI Backflow Preventer Association; Former Board Member, RI Rural Water Association; former Board Member. Virginia was hired December 2022 as the Circuit Rider for RIRWA. She is looking forward to providing free assistance to systems in need through the Circuit Rider Program for Connecticut and Rhode Island Rural Water Associations.