Utility Services
Dennis B. Porter, P.E.
Utility Services Director /
Project Director, Union Village
Office Telephone:(702) 267-2063
Office Fax:(702) 267-2081
E-Mail: Dennis.Porter@cityofhenderson.com
Professional Biography
Dennis Porter joined the city of Henderson as Project Engineer in 1993 and became Assistant
Director of Utility Services in June 2001. He was named Acting Director of
Utility Services in January 2006 and became the department's Director in
April 2006. The Department of Utility Services is responsible for all facets of water,
wastewater, and reclaimed water services for the city.
In April 2011, Dennis was named the Project Director for the proposed Union
Village project, reporting directly to the City Manager for this temporary
assignment. In this capacity he will oversee all the day-to-day activities
between the city and the Union Village developer for the design,
development, and construction of an Integrated Health Village featuring a
world-class healthcare center integrated into retail, entertainment and
cultural centers as well as “smart” senior and residential communities.
Dennis earned his Bachelor of Science in Engineering from New Mexico State
University. He is a Registered Professional Civil Engineer in Nevada and a Registered
Professional Sanitary Engineer in Arizona. From 1988 to 1993, he served as a Project
Manager/Engineer for Wilson & Company in Phoenix, Arizona.
Dennis Porter's professional affiliations include the Nevada Water Resources Association,
the Colorado River Water Users Association, the American Water Works Association,
the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies, the National Association of
Clean Water Agencies, the WateReuse Association and the Multi-State Salinity
Coalition.
05/2011