Mike Avery began his career with the Village of Ellenville in October of 1990 in the Highway Department. In 1992 Mike was promoted to MEO. In the year 2000 he obtained his Water Operator Certification and moved to the Water Department as an Operator. In 2003 he was promoted to Chief Water Operator and remained there until his retirement on July 8, 2022. It was great working with Mike over the years and I would like to thank him for his dedication to the New York Rural Water Association. Congratulations and Enjoy YOUR time my friend.