Agenda 09/13/2022 Item # 3A 1 (Craig Pajar named the 2022 Goverment Engineer of the Year)09/13/2022
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to recognize Craig Pajer, Subregional Utilities Director, for being awarded the
honor of “2022 Government Engineer of the Year” by the Florida Engineering Society, Calusa
Chapter.
OBJECTIVE: To recognize Craig Pajer, Subregional Utilities Director, for being awarded the honor of
“2022 Government Engineer of the Year” by the Florida Engineering Society, Calusa Chapter.
CONSIDERATIONS: Craig Pajer is a professional engineer and Director of our Subregional Utilities
Division. Craig has more than 40 years of professional experience in designing water and wastewater
systems and utility development projects. His diverse utility knowledge and experience will continue to
ensure the successful planning and completion of our utility expansion projects.
Craig has been with Collier County for 12 years and has led the design and construction for the Northeast
Service Area utility infrastructure. He holds both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Degree in
Civil Engineering as well as a Professional Engineering license from the State of Florida. He is a Fellow
with the Florida Engineering Society and is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the
American Waterworks Association, and the Water Environment Federation.
The mission of the Florida Engineering Society is to enhance the knowledge, skills, and status of its
members by providing unique opportunities for personal and professional growth. These opportunities
are made available by promoting engineering education, engineering licensure, and the ethical and
competent practice of engineering.
The Calusa Chapter serves professional engineers in Charlotte, Lee, and Collier counties.
FISCAL IMPACT: None.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There are no Growth Management Impacts associated with
this Executive Summary.
Prepared by: John Mullins, Director of Communications, Government & Public Affairs
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 3.A.1
Doc ID: 22867
Item Summary: Recommendation to recognize Craig Pajer for being awarded the honor of "2022
Government Engineer of the Year" by the Florida Engineering Society, Calusa Chapter.
Meeting Date: 09/13/2022
Prepared by:
Title: Communications, Govt. & Public Affairs Director – County Manager's Office
Name: John Mullins
09/07/2022 1:57 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Communications, Govt. & Public Affairs Director – County Manager's Office
Name: John Mullins
09/07/2022 1:57 PM
Approved By:
Review:
County Manager's Office John Mullins County Manager Review Completed 09/07/2022 1:58 PM
Board of County Commissioners Geoffrey Willig Meeting Pending 09/13/2022 9:00 AM
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