Alan Oldham

Alan has been a dedicated member of NCRWA for 22 years, beginning in the Wellhead Protection Program before moving into the Training Division, which he has managed for the past 15 years. Throughout his time with Rural Water, he has supported many areas of the organization, including helping develop its first website, serving as a circuit rider when needed, and teaching training classes. Before joining NCRWA, Alan worked as Water Plant Superintendent for the Town of Carthage and built a strong foundation in the water industry, starting in the mid-1980s with the Town of Southern Pines. There, he advanced from maintenance into operations, earned the highest level of certification, and managed major projects, including a plant expansion, chemical feed system upgrades, and water quality improvements.

Prior to Carthage, Alan worked as a well technician for Moore County, maintaining wells and pumping stations, upgrading chemical feed and piping systems, and handling water sampling and customer service responsibilities. In 2000, he accepted the superintendent position with the Town of Carthage, where he played a key role in overseeing the construction and startup of a new water treatment plant while ensuring the existing facility continued to provide safe, reliable drinking water. Alan also shared his expertise as an instructor for the NC Water Operators Association, teaching at annual training schools and helping develop the next generation of water professionals.