The Sioux Center Municipal Utilities wastewater department is welcoming two new team members: Chad DeVries and Matthew Brummel.
DeVries has joined the staff as the wastewater laboratory technician. His role includes taking samples, checking various levels and testing the water, and sending samples for testing, along with being part of operating and maintaining the collection and treatment system.
“Chad is focusing on the lab duties within the wastewater plant, which are crucial for the efficient operation of our plant, and we’re very glad to have him on board,” Utilities Manager Murray Hulstein said. “He’s been a great addition already.”
DeVries, a Sioux Center native and Unity Christian graduate, most recently worked in pest control for 5 years, and previously started his own trucking business, where he was an owner/operator for 13 years.
“I am enjoying working with the wastewater department and learning here,” De Vries said.
DeVries and his wife, Jessi, live in Sioux Center with their children. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf and spending time with family.
Brummel has begun in the position of wastewater technician with Sioux Center Municipal Utilities.
“We’re excited to have Matt join the City team,” Hulstein said. “He comes with experience of underground utility construction, which will be helpful as we see continued utility growth for our growing community.”
Brummel’s work with the Sioux Center wastewater department includes operating and maintaining Sioux Center’s wastewater collection and treatment system and performing laboratory analysis.
Prior to working with the City, Brummel worked 10 years with Vander Pol Excavating.
“Working with Vander Pol, especially on Highway 75, has helped me learn about everything underground and get some understanding of the complete infrastructure of the city,” Brummel said.
“I’ve worked hand-in-hand with a lot of the City utility staff, and moving forward I’ll get the opportunity to help the community in a different way.”
Brummel and his wife, Abby, live in Sioux Center. Brummel is an Orange City native and a Unity Christian Graduate. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf, hunting, fishing, and generally being active outdoors.
