David Gerlach, P.E.
About David Gerlach, P.E.
David Gerlach, P.E. serves as the Country Director for Water Mission Tanzania and has extensive experience in engineering and project management across various organizations, including Engineers Without Borders and WaterAid.
Work at Water Mission
David Gerlach currently serves as the Country Director for Water Mission Tanzania, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees operations and initiatives aimed at providing sustainable water solutions in Tanzania. Prior to this, he worked as a Project Manager for Water Mission in Tanzania from 2018 to 2021, where he managed various water-related projects. His experience with Water Mission reflects a commitment to improving water access and quality in underserved communities.
Education and Expertise
David Gerlach holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Geneva College, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Integrated Water Resource Management from The University of Queensland, studying at The International Water Centre from 2016 to 2017. His educational background provides him with a solid foundation in engineering principles and water resource management.
Background
David Gerlach has a diverse professional background in engineering and project management. He began his career as a Summer Intern at PennDOT in 2012. He then worked at HRV Conformance Verification Associates, Inc. in various roles, including Associate Material Services Manager, Material Services Manager, and Project Manager from 2013 to 2016. His international experience includes working with Engineers Without Borders in Curingue, Ecuador, and consulting for WaterAid in Mozambique.
Professional Experience
David Gerlach possesses four years of experience in engineering project management. His roles have included Project Engineer at Water Mission from 2017 to 2018 and Project Manager at Water Mission Tanzania from 2018 to 2021. His experience encompasses managing projects that focus on water access and sustainability, demonstrating his capability in leading engineering initiatives in various contexts.