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Sonoma Public Infrastructure

About Us

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The Sonoma County Public Infrastructure Department leads the way to a safe and sustainable community by planning, building, managing, and maintaining Sonoma County's investment in quality services and infrastructure. Join our Team of nearly 300 staff who work across eight divisions supporting the County’s critical transportation infrastructure, procurement and maintenance of equipment, vehicles, and real estate, airport management, public transit services, various capital projects, oversight of four water systems, and maintenance of several waste disposal sites.

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Mission

To plan, build, manage, and maintain Sonoma County's investment in quality services and infrastructure.

Vision

Leading the way to safe and sustainable community through stewardship and innovation.

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Our Executive Leadership Team

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Johannes J. Hoevertsz

Director, Public Infrastructure

Johannes leads essential public services in Sonoma County, including roads, transit, waste, airport operations, and facility management. With over 25 years in public works, he joined SPI in 2015 after leadership roles in Madera and Fresno counties. He is a licensed Civil Engineer and graduate of CSU Fresno.

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Monique Chapman

Deputy Director, Administration

Monique heads SPI’s administrative services, including HR, IT, grants, purchasing, and customer service. A County employee since 1997, she joined SPI in 2017 and has guided the department through multiple emergencies while driving operational improvements and administrative consolidation.

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Michelle Ling

Deputy Director, Facilities Development & Management

Michelle oversees capital projects, facilities operations, and real estate. She joined the County in 2019, bringing 20+ years of global experience in strategy, crisis response, and communications. A UC Berkeley graduate, Michelle has led major initiatives like Los Guilicos Village and the new County Government Center.

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Trish Pisenti

Deputy Director, Transportation, Operations & Fleet

Trish directs transportation, fleet, waste management, disaster recovery, transit, water systems, and lighting districts. She joined the County in 2007 and became Deputy Director in 2018. Trish has 30+ years in the solid waste industry and holds a Business/Accounting degree from Sonoma State.

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Funding Sources

The Sonoma County Department of Public Infrastructure relies on a variety of funding sources to plan, build, and maintain critical public infrastructure. These sources include local Measure M transportation sales tax revenues, state gas tax, state and federal grants, road and bridge funds, and general funds.

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Underground Utilities Projects

The Public Infrastructure department in Sonoma County is collaborating with PG&E to advance underground utilities through PG&E’s 10,000-mile wildfire safety undergrounding program and the CPUC’s Rule 20A tariff-based initiative for designated districts.


Career Opportunities

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits. Learn more and Join our Team

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Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)

The County of Sonoma Transportation & Public Works Department is committed providing equal opportunity for the socially and economically disadvantaged, minorities, women, and small businesses participating in contracting opportunities.

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