David Orth

David Orth

David Orth

Board Member & Chair

David Orth is principal of David Orth Strategic Water Consulting, which offers strategic planning, program implementation and water resource development services. David has over 35 years of financial and management experience, serving as principal at New Current Land and Water, LLC. David served as general manager of the Kings River Conservation District from 2002 until August of 2015 and as executive officer of Friant North Authority from August 2015 until December 2016. David previously was employed as vice president of resource management at California Valley Land Company Inc., the director of finance and general manager positions at Westlands Water District, and various positions with the Fresno County Auditor-Controller/Treasurer. David sat as a member of the California Water Commission, appointed by Governor Brown in 2014, until his term expired in January 2018.  

Contact information: dorth@newcurrentwater.com