Nicole Pasch currently serves as the Acting Assistant Environmental Services Manager for the City of Grand Rapids, MI. Nicole has been with the City for 13 years, and holds an MBA from Cornerstone University and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology and Zoology from Michigan State University. In her role she enjoys the challenges and excitement of working on the Utility Integration, Advancement, and Innovation Initiatives and the link to an overall connected community with a focus on affordability. Nicole was recently awarded Public Utility Management Professional of the Year by the Michigan Water Environment Association and Grand Rapids renewed their recognition as a Utility of the Future.