Zach Renstrom is the general manager for the Washington County Water Conservancy District. In this capacity, he oversees all operational and financial activities for the district and its employees. Prior to joining the district in 2019, Renstrom served as a Washington County Commissioner, attorney and principal owner at a local engineering firm. He has more than 20 years of experience as an attorney and licensed professional and structural engineer.
Renstrom has specialized in complex litigation on large infrastructure projects and intellectual property rights as an attorney; developed master plans, oversaw projects for the Utah Department of Transportation and served as an expert witness as an engineer; and assisted in leading the county during massive growth while lowering the property tax rate as a county commissioner.
His background gives him insight into the complexities of water treatment and engineering systems, as well as the legal realm of government, contracts, water law and legislation. He is a member of the Utah and Nevada state bars and has served on the following boards: Washington County Flood Control Authority, American Public Works Association, Dixie Transportation Executive Council, Colorado River Water Users Association, St George Area Economic Development Council, National Water Resources Association, Utah Water Finance Agency, Utah Office of Tourism Development and the Tuacahn Center for the Arts. Renstrom is a graduate of the University of Utah and Washburn Law School.