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Reliability is
Unmatched
Left to Right: Don Faulkner, Glenn Mantooth, James Kline, Tony Lopez, Russell Rogers, Ben Witt, and Heath Davis
Since 1964, Ocoee Utility District has supplied customers in Bradley County and Polk County,
Tennessee with the highest quality water services. They are proud to serve in Southeast Tennessee
and strive to improve service and expand coverage to serve more people. Under the leadership of Permit No. 592 Pontiac, IL PAID US Postage PRSRT STD
Tim Lawson (General Manager), Ben Witt (Assistant General Manager), Don Faulkner (Construction
Superintendent), and Tommy McDonald (Operations Manager), twenty-eight employees and three
crews conduct the daily functions of the utility district. Prior to 2018, Ocoee Utility District contracted
out new construction projects. As a result of their growth, Faulkner was hired as the Construction
Superintendent and a third crew was added to provide pipework at new construction sites, as well as
new equipment to help get the job done.
Their Cat fleet consists of two 305E2 excavators and two 259D3 compact track loaders. Faulkner
mentioned warranty, price, service, and reliability as factors that contribute to their decision to
purchase Cat equipment. Ben Witt, Assistant General Manager elaborated on this by saying, “The
reliability of Cat equipment is unmatched. It is very seldom that we have a machine down.” One of
their most recent significant projects includes the construction of 2.5 miles of new six-inch pipe in a
neighborhood in Charleston, TN. Ocoee Utility District looks forward to continuing to grow and provide
water and sewer services to the communities in Southeast Tennessee.
West Knoxville East Knoxville Chattanooga
865.218.8800 865.546.1414 423.698.6943
Kingsport Crossville Sevierville
423.323.0400 931.484.4040 865.595.3750
www.StowersCat.com
Memphis LaVergne Camden Clarksville
901.332.3051 615.256.2424 731.584.2732 931.552.5496
Cookeville Jackson Manchester Thompson’s Station
931.646.3200 731.988.4240 931.461.5000 615.744.7850
www.TMCat.com
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