Key Staff at the Rahway Valley Sewerage Authority

James J. Meehan
Executive Director James J. Meehan joined the RVSA in November 2010. Jim has 27 years of combined experience in the public and private sectors of the water and wastewater treatment industry. Jim started as a Utility Worker in 1980 and progressively worked his way through the ranks from Operator, Supervisor, Project Manager, Senior Project Manager and has been an Executive Director for nine years. Jim has completed many undergraduate courses and holds S-4, C-4, N-4 and T-2 Treatment Licenses. While working closely with all Department Heads, Jim oversees the management staff, the management of the plant and is the Authority’s Licensed Operator.

Robert J. Materna
Secretary-Treasurer

Robert L. Valent
Superintendent
Robert L. Valent joined the RVSA in 1986 as a Maintenance Man.  He was promoted in 1987 to Maintenance Supervisor II, in 1999 to Assistant Operations Supervisor, and his most recent promotion in 2003, to Superintendent. Bob is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and maintenance of the treatment plant. Bob has an S-2 Treatment Plant Operator License, a New Jersey Blue Seal Stationary Engineer License and is a member of the New Jersey Water Environment Association.

Joanne Grimes
Office Administrator
Joanne Grimes joined the RVSA in 1985 as an Executive Secretary and was promoted to Office Administrator in 1990. She also serves as the Assistant Secretary and the liaison between the Authority and its member municipalities; and was appointed to serve as the RVSA's Custodian of Records. Joanne handles the bidding of services and supplies, processes all sewer connection applications, prepares all documentation for the Board of Commissioners and transcribes the minutes of the public meetings. She is responsible for oversight of all aspects of the office. She received an Administrative Assistant Certificate from Union College and is a Notary Public.