John Balliew Bio
John Balliew
President and CEO
El Paso Water
As President and CEO of El Paso Water, John Balliew leads all aspects of water. wastewater, reclaimed water and stormwater services for El Paso, Texas. Balliew is a 40-year veteran of the Utility, starting his career in the laboratory in 1983 and holding various positions of increasing responsibility. Before becoming President and CEO in 2013, he was vice president of operations and technical services.
A native of El Paso, John E. Balliew is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University. In 2011, he was honored as Engineer of the Year by the El Paso Chapter of the Texas Society of Professional Engineers. Balliew previously served on the Board of the American Membrane Technology Association and currently sits on the Board of The Water Research Foundation.