Investing in Human and Environmental Health through Wastewater Treatment Upgrades

October 17: The City of Bellingham’s Post Point Sewage Treatment Plant is in need of a major upgrade. Assistant Public Works Director Mike Olinger will present the plans and challenges for this large project.

Mike Olinger has been with the City of Bellingham Public Works since November 1997.  He has worked in Utilities Maintenance, as a Senior Construction Inspector, Construction Manager, Superintendent – Maintenance Operations, and has been the Assistant Director of Operations for Public Works since May 16, 2020.  Mike has his MBA from Texas A&M.  He has 3 daughters, 4 grandchildren, and enjoys woodworking and hot rods.

Steve Bradshaw was hired with the City of Bellingham in 2009 and has been Superintendent of Plants Maintenance since 2021.  Prior to Joining the City of Bellingham Public Works team, Steve served 20 years in the United States Navy. Steve has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Columbia College. Steve is a State Certified Water Plant Operator 4, a Sewer Plant Operator 3, and a Water Distribution Manger 4.