Who We Are#
Fort Collins Utilities provides four essential utility services – electricity, stormwater, water and wastewater – and has more than 400 employees.
Staff take great pride in and are dedicated to the work they do: providing reliable, high-quality electricity and water services 24 hours/day, seven days/week, 365 days/year.
Fort Collins Utilities Leadership#
Gretchen Stanford, Deputy Director of Customer Connections#
Gretchen has been with Utilities since 2018, with more than 17 years of experience in the industry. “I am passionate about ensuring customers have a voice and upholding the values of a municipal utility. I am very proud of our team and the dedication and passion of each employee. I'm awed by their resilience and creativity. We want two-way communication between our community and our staff, who work to engage and educate customers on the programs we provide. We are here to serve the Fort Collins community."
Email Gretchen
970-416-2627
Travis Walker, Light & Power Director#
Travis Walker has worked for Light & Power since 1998, starting out as a Line Groundworker. During the last 26 years with the City of Fort Collins, Travis has been in several roles: Electric Lineworker, Manager, and Electric Distribution Director. In 2024, Travis served as the Interim Light & Power Director and then moved into the official role. “I’m excited to have the opportunity to be the Light & Power Director. My vision for L&P is people first, and from that base, we'll work toward the community's 2030 and 2050 goals, while maintaining our safe, reliable, and resilient electric system.”
Email Travis
970-682-9818
Nicole Poncelet-Johnson, One Water Executive Director#
Nicole came to Utilities in 2024 with 30 years of experience in water, wastewater, construction, operations, and management. "We are all connected by water. Delivering high-quality services, while protecting the environment, is core to our mission. We strive to support a sustainable and resilient Fort Collins and region. This is reflected in my own values and in my desire to ensure we make good decisions that will benefit our community 100 years from now."
Email Nicole
970-416-2100
Robin Pierce, Administration Supervisor#
Robin has worked for Utilities for more than 15 years. She provides executive-level business support to the Executive Director and oversight of the Utilities Records Management Program. She also enjoys helping community members when they have trouble finding the answer or the right person at Utilities. Prior to joining the City of Fort Collins in 2008, Robin was in the healthcare sector. “As Utilities endeavors to continually innovate and lead in this region, it is meaningful to me to be part of discussions that must balance forward progress with impact to our customers. I like to say that I listen to these discussions first as a customer and second as a City employee.”
Email Robin
970-221-6702
Our Teams#
Water Utility Team
Light and Power Team
Water Reclamation Team
Water Utility Team
Light and Power Team
Water Reclamation Team
Did You Know?
Closing curtains and shades during the summer helps keep your home cooler.
Fort Collins Utilities is community-owned. Because of that, our customers benefit from lower rates and revenues that stay here.
Ensuring programmable thermostats are programmed correctly can save energy and costs.