Donald Patterson

Don Patterson is the Assistant General Manager for Las Virgenes Municipal Water District and is responsible for Customer Service, External Affairs, Finance, Human Resources, and Information Technology. Don was appointed to his current position in January 2025 after serving as the District’s Director of Finance and Administration since 2014. Prior to joining Las Virgenes Municipal Water District, he served for 15 years in the City of Santa Monica, most recently as Assistant Director of Finance. Don earned his BS degree in Sociology and Political Science from the University of California, Riverside and a Master of Public Administration degree from California State University, Northridge. He has earned his Certified Public Finance Officer (CPFO) certificate from the Government Finance Officers Association, is a Certified California Municipal Treasurer (CCMT), and a Certified Fixed Income Professional (CFIP).