Joe Donnelly is a Professional Engineer and the Project Manager for Chimney Hollow Reservoir construction. He has a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering and a master of science degree in water resources engineering from Colorado State University. Joe joined Northern Water in 2016 with over 20 years of engineering experience. He has designed and constructed water resources projects worldwide. A career highlight was working on the design-build alliance team for the Hinze Dam in Brisbane, Australia. Joe lives in Berthoud with his wife and three sons and he enjoys traveling and spending time in the outdoors with his family. 

“I’m honored to be part of Northern Water’s team and help lead the Chimney Hollow Reservoir Project. Northern Colorado has always been home to me, and I’m proud of the work we are doing to secure water for future generations. Through community collaboration and environmental stewardship, the Chimney Hollow Project adds to the strong foundation Northern Water has laid for a healthy future for everyone in Northern Colorado.”