City of Atlanta Advisory Roundtable with Commissioner Grey Eyerly, Department of Watershed Management, City of Atlanta

Greg Eyerly brings over 32 years of extensive experience in the water and wastewater industry. He began his career as an entry-level operator in training and has advanced through various roles, including operator, utility worker, plant shift supervisor, plant manager, and regional manager. Most recently, he held the position of Director of Houston Water, where he successfully led a team of over 1,700 professionals. In this capacity, he was responsible for delivering comprehensive water and wastewater services, as well as overseeing strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and client relations for a service area that encompasses 5.58 million residents across 18 cities and 83 municipal districts.

In 2022, Greg identified an opportunity to enhance his service to the industry by addressing the challenges associated with the Consent Decree for Houston Water and facilitating the ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Harvey. This commitment led him to relocate from Oregon to Texas. By 2024, he took a proactive role in advocating for public transparency concerning Houston’s water infrastructure issues, engaging with local elected officials, business leaders, regulatory agencies, media outlets, and the Texas State Legislature. As a testament to his leadership and dedication, Houston Water was honored with the Water Environment Services Water Heroes Award and the Water Environment of Texas Heroic Service Award in 2025. Furthermore, Mr. Eyerly recently received the Water Leadership Award for Texas, recognizing him as the state’s outstanding water leader of the year.

Greg and his wife are dedicated volunteers within their church and local community, and they are proud parents of four adult children. He has lived in Georgia on two occasions while serving in the Army at Fort Gordon and Fort Benning. Greg is an accomplished athlete, having competed in running and cycling, and he is a four-time current-age group world powerlifting champion. His interests include outdoor activities, college wrestling, and NASCAR, and he is a lifelong recovering fan of the Dallas Cowboys. Greg looks forward to engaging and working with the staff to promote long-term water security in the greater Atlanta area.