Mr. Hayes has been employed with Cleveland County Water since 2000 where he began his career as a Maintenance Crew Operator. He has also served in the roles of Maintenance Crew Supervisor, Maintenance Service Technician, Backflow/Cross Connection ORC, Distribution Superintendent/ORC and is now serving as the Project Manager.
Mr. Hayes was born and raised in Shelby, NC where he graduated from Crest High School in 1998. He is a member of the American Water Works Association (AWWA), the NC Water Operators Association (NCWOA) and the American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA). Mr. Hayes holds an A Distribution Operators Certificate, A Surface Water Treatment Certificate and a Backflow/Cross Connection Control Operator Certificate from the State of NC.
Mr. Hayes has been married to his wife Laura since 2001, and they have 2 children a daughter and a son. Mr. Hayes attends Hope Community Church.
