City Announces New Director of Environmental Services

The City of Belleville is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Barlow as Director of Environmental Services.

Jason brings more than 25 years of experience in the municipal water and wastewater sector, with a career spanning operations, regulatory compliance, infrastructure planning, and environmental services leadership. He has held operational and management roles overseeing water and wastewater treatment facilities, distribution and collection systems, and licensed compliance programs within regulated municipal environments.
Throughout his career, Jason has led operational teams, modernized practices and procedures, supported emergency response planning and regulatory reporting, and worked collaboratively with engineering, finance, and other municipal departments to align day-to-day operations with long-term infrastructure planning. He has also contributed to environmental and engineering publications on topics such as water loss management and infrastructure renewal, drawing on practical municipal experience. Jason’s career reflects a strong commitment to protecting public health, maintaining regulatory confidence, and delivering reliable, sustainable environmental services for the communities he serves.

Jason will begin his new position effective Monday, March 9.

“We’re very pleased to welcome Jason to the City of Belleville’s Senior Leadership Team,” said CAO Matt MacDonald. “Jason brings extensive experience in municipal water and wastewater operations, regulatory compliance and infrastructure planning. His strong operational background and collaborative leadership style will be an asset as we continue to deliver reliable, sustainable environmental services for our community.”
“This posting attracted a strong field of candidates,” said Mayor Neil Ellis. “Jason’s depth of experience in municipal environmental services and his commitment to protecting public health and the environment made him the clear choice for this role. We’re confident he will provide strong leadership as the City continues to invest in critical water and wastewater infrastructure.”

“I’m excited to be joining the City of Belleville,” said Jason Barlow. “Throughout my career, I’ve focused on delivering safe, reliable water and wastewater services while working closely with teams across the organization to plan for long-term infrastructure needs. I look forward to contributing my experience and working with staff to support environmental stewardship and service excellence for the Belleville community.”