RIVERSIDE – The Riverside County Board of Supervisors appointed Andy Cortez, a lifelong resident of Riverside County, as the new general manager and chief engineer for the Department of Waste Resources. Cortez’s career with the department spans more than 25 years, marking his eighth position since starting as a junior engineer in 1998. Throughout his years with the department, his experience was built in management, innovation and civil engineering.Cortez holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering from University of California Riverside and a master’s degree in public administration from California Baptist University. Throughout his tenure, he has held progressively responsible roles, including his most recent role as assistant chief engineer and principal engineer.
