Soquel Creek Water District announces David Terrazas as its new human resources manager starting Jan. 6, succeeding Traci Hart, who retired in December after a decade of service.
David Terrazas
Terrazas oversees recruitment, retention, employee and labor relations, training, safety, regulatory compliance, and benefits administration.
“We are thrilled to welcome David to our leadership team,” said Melanie Mow Schumacher, general manager of Soquel Creek Water District. “His extensive experience in human resources and deep commitment to public service make him an excellent fit for our organization. We look forward to his contributions here in fostering a positive and productive work environment and a focus on the community we serve.”
Terrazas brings expertise in human resources and organizational development, complemented by a robust background in public service and public policy. He has a bachelor’s degree in political science from San Jose State University and a Juris Doctorate and MBA from Santa Clara University.
He worked 16 years for the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, managing employee relations, public policy, outreach, and customer service operations.
He was twice elected to the Santa Cruz City Council, served as vice mayor and mayor, then worked nine years as an attorney be-fore taking a career break for family caregiving.