San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency has appointed Jennifer Ustation as its new Chief Financial Officer.
Ustation joins the agency from the City of Beaumont, where she served as Finance Director. She brings more than a decade of municipal finance experience, with a background that includes budgeting, audits, compliance, capital planning, accounting and investment management. She is active with the Government Finance Officers Association and holds the Certified Public Finance Officer designation.
In announcing the appointment, SGPWA Board President Robert Ybarra pointed to Ustation’s ties to the region and her professional background.
“Jennifer understands this region because it is her home,” Ybarra said. “She has built her career serving the Pass area with integrity and care, and bringing that experience to SGPWA is meaningful for the people we serve. We are confident in her leadership and grateful to welcome someone who is deeply invested in the future of this region.”
The Chief Financial Officer role at SGPWA includes responsibilities related to long-range planning, financial stewardship and transparency. The agency said the appointment reflects its commitment to oversight of public resources and reliable water service.
During her tenure with the City of Beaumont, Ustation led citywide financial operations and contributed to strengthening the city’s fiscal health. In a statement, Ustation said she views the new role as an opportunity to continue serving the Pass area.
“Serving the Pass area has been the heart of my career, and stepping into this role with SGPWA is both an honor and an exciting opportunity,” she said. “Water is foundational to our quality of life and economic vitality, and I am proud to support an organization that approaches this responsibility with care, transparency, and long term vision. I look forward to working with the team to serve our communities and help ensure a strong future for the region.”
Formed in 1961, San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency is a State Water Contractor serving a 225 square mile area of western Riverside County, including the cities of Calimesa, Beaumont and Banning, as well as Cherry Valley, Cabazon and the Banning Bench.
