Rick Koon, District Manager

Phone: (805) 995-3290
Mailing Address: PO Box 333 - Cayucos, CA 93430
Employed at the District Since: 2012
Rick draws from his background in land surveying, civil engineering, and administrative and construction management. His knowledge of all things operational and regulatory is an asset to the Board. He is a born leader whose years of experience and vast knowledge are a much appreciated commodity for the District and community.

Jon Collins, Treatment Plant Operator Grade II

Email: jcollins@cayucossd.org 
Phone: (805) 995-3290
Mailing Address: PO Box 333 - Cayucos, CA 93430
Employed at the District Since: 2011
Jon grew up on the central coast and has been employed at the District for 11 years. Jon is a Grade IV Collections and Grade II Wastewater Treatment Operator. When Jon is not at work he loves spending time with his family, practicing Brazilian Jui Jitsu and riding his Harley.

Nick Lakey, Collections Worker III & O.I.T.

Email: nlakey@cayucossd.org 
Phone: (805) 995-3290
Mailing Address: PO Box 333 - Cayucos, CA 93430
Employed at the District Since: 2013
Nick is Grade II Collections-certified and loves serving the community of Cayucos through his work at the District. Coming from the computer/technology field, he has well rounded knowledge and is a valued asset. Away from work, Nick enjoys going to the movies, listening to music, watching Dodger baseball, and spending time with his family outdoors.

Amy Lessi, Administrative Services Manager

Email: alessi@cayucossd.org 
Phone: (805) 995-3290
Mailing Address: PO Box 333 - Cayucos, CA 93430
Employed at the District Since: 2016
Born and raised on the Central Coast, Amy attended Morro Bay High school and went on to graduate from Cal Poly, SLO with a Bachelor of Science. Amy has lived in Cayucos since 2007, started working for the District in 2016, and has been grateful to both live and work in her treasured town ever since. 

Gayle Good, Administrative Accounting Manager

Email: ggood@cayucossd.org 
Phone: (805) 995-3290
Mailing Address: PO Box 333 - Cayucos, CA 93430
Employed at the District Since: 2019
Gayle relocated to Cayucos in 2012 from northern California and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from California State University, Stanislaus. She enjoys exploring the Central Coast with her family and loves living in our beautiful community. Gayle joined the District in August 2019 and is a valued member of our team. 

Justin Owens, Collections Lead

Email: jowens@cayucossd.org 
Phone: (805) 995-3290
Mailing Address: PO Box 333 - Cayucos, CA 93430
Employed at the District Since: 2020
Justin grew up in Morro Bay, where he has lived almost all of his life. He loves working in Cayucos, where he spent many of his childhood days swimming at the pool and boogie boarding by the pier. When Justin is not working, he is either hiking, fishing, or playing on the beach with his wife and children. 

Sarah Hooper, Chief Plant Operator

Email: shooper@cayucossd.org 
Phone: (805) 471-2446
Mailing Address: 800 Toro Creek Rd. - Morro Bay, CA 93442
Employed at the District Since: 2020
Sarah has worked in several different wastewater plants up and down California, and she holds a Grade V Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification. She finally got smart and moved to the beautiful Central Coast in 2016 and is delighted to work in one of the most wonderful and scenic plants ever built. When not at work, you can usually find her with her 3 dogs, 2 cats and 4 chickens.

Manuel Arias, Treatment Plant Operator Grade III

Email: marias@cayucossd.org 
Phone: (805) 471-2444
Mailing Address: 800 Toro Creek Rd. - Morro Bay, CA 93442
Employed at the District Since: 2022
Born and raised on the Central Coast, Manuel later moved to the Bay Area where he learned and operated three different wastewater treatment facilities with Veolia Environment. Back home on the Central Coast, he enjoys exploring the outdoors while camping, off-roading, and riding his Harley.