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Who We Are#

Fort Collins Utilities provides four essential utility services – electricity, stormwater, water and wastewater – and has more than 400 employees.

Staff take great pride in and are dedicated to the work they do: providing reliable, high-quality electricity and water services 24 hours/day, seven days/week, 365 days/year. 

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Fort Collins Utilities Leadership#

Gretchen Stanford, Deputy Director of Customer Connections#

Gretchen Stanford

Gretchen has been with Utilities since 2018, with more than 17 years of experience in the industry. “I am passionate about ensuring customers have a voice and upholding the values of a municipal utility. I am very proud of our team and the dedication and passion of each employee. I'm awed by their resilience and creativity. We want two-way communication between our community and our staff, who work to engage and educate customers on the programs we provide. We are here to serve the Fort Collins community."

Email Gretchen
970-416-2627

Robin Pierce, Administration Supervisor#

Robin Pierce

Robin has worked for Utilities for more than 15 years. She provides executive-level business support to the Executive Director and oversight of the Utilities Records Management Program. She also enjoys helping community members when they have trouble finding the answer or the right person at Utilities. Prior to joining the City of Fort Collins in 2008, Robin was in the healthcare sector. “As Utilities endeavors to continually innovate and lead in this region, it is meaningful to me to be part of discussions that must balance forward progress with impact to our customers. I like to say that I listen to these discussions first as a customer and second as a City employee.”

Email Robin
970-221-6702

Our Teams#

Group photo of the water team

Water Utility Team

Group photo of the light and power team

Light and Power Team

Water Reclamation Team

Water Reclamation Team


Did You Know?

Completing a building tune-up (retro-commissioning) ensures existing systems perform as designed.

Every 2 degrees higher you set your air conditioner can save up to 14% on cooling costs.

Insulating hot water pipes leading from the water heater helps keep your hot water from cooling off before it gets to the tap.