Meet the Staff

The Public Works Department provides clean water and garbage collection to Tempe customers. The department consists of three divisions: water utilities, field operations and engineering.  

The Water Utilities division provides water, wastewater and stormwater services to the community. The Field Operations division provides trash and recycling services and manages the city’s fleet of vehicles. The Engineering Division manages construction citywide. 

 

Tara Ford, Public Works Director

Tara Ford, Public Works Director

Direct: 480- 350-2855

Email: Tara_Ford@tempe.gov

 

David Tavares, Deputy Public Works Director

David Tavares, Deputy Public Works Director – Field Operations

Direct: 480-350-2819

Email: David_Tavares@tempe.gov

 

Craig Caggiano, Public Works Deputy DirectorCraig Caggiano, Deputy Public Works Director – Water Utilities

Direct: 480-858-2160

Email: craig_caggiano@tempe.gov

 

Jodie Inman (002)

Jodie Inman, Deputy Public Works Director – Engineering

Direct: 480-350-2972

Email: jodie_inman@tempe.gov