Luis J. Arriola, a trades technician lineman certified under the Pacific Lineman Training program, was named the Commonwealth Utilities Corporation’s 2024 Overall Employee of the Year during a public service recognition ceremony on May 23, 2024. Pictured with Arriola, from left, are acting CUC Executive Director Betty Terlaje, CUC Board Chair Janice Ada Tenorio, Gov. Arnold I. Palacios, and CUC Deputy Executive Director Kevin Watson, MPA. CUC officials and employees also held a roadside waving activity to thank their customers.
Carson Madrangchar, CUC’s Wastewater Supervisor, was awarded the 2024 Leadership Award. Other Leadership Awardees include: CUC’s Compliance Administrator Vicente Deleon Guerrero, Water and Wastewater Engineers Nicolette Villagomez and Alley Reyes, and Fiscal Analyst: Billing Supervisor Therese Terlaje. Pictured with Madrangchar, from left, are Acting Executive Director Betty Terlaje, Legal Counsel Hunter Hunt, Board Chairperson Janice Ada Tenorio, Board Treasurer Rufo T. Mafnas, CUC Deputy Executive Director Kevin Watson, MPA, and Board Member Rebecca C. White.
CUC Board of Directors, Legal Counsel, and executives gather to take a group photo with the Employees of the Year.
John Sablan was named the 2024 CUC Employee of the Year for Tinian. Pictured with Sablan, from left to right, are Acting Executive Director Betty Terlaje, Legal Counsel Hunter Hunt, Board Chairperson Janice Ada Tenorio, Board Treasurer Rufo T. Mafnas, Deputy Executive Director Kevin Watson, MPA, and Board Member Rebecca C. White.
Patrick Cabrera was awarded the 2024 CUC Employee of the Year for Rota. Pictured with Cabrera, from left to right, are Acting Executive Director Betty Terlaje, Legal Counsel Hunter Hunt, Board Chairperson Janice Ada Tenorio, Board Treasurer Rufo T. Mafnas, Deputy Executive Director Kevin Watson, MPA, and Board Member Rebecca C. White.
Julie Camacho, CUC Saipan’s sole female Water Operator, was honored the Commendation Award for going above and beyond for customers. Pictured with Camacho, from left to right, are Acting Executive Director Betty Terlaje, Legal Counsel Hunter Hunt, Board Chair Janice Ada Tenorio, Board Treasurer Rufo T. Mafnas, Deputy Executive Director Kevin Watson, MPA, and Board Member Rebecca C. White.
Board Treasurer Rufo Mafnas and Board Chair Janice Ada Tenorio address the employees during the ceremony.
Employees stood proudly as their department was recognized for its good work by the Board Chair.
CUC employees gather to celebrate Public Service Recognition Week, cheering on their colleagues during the Recognition Ceremony.
CUC Saipan employees capture the spirit of unity and celebration with their bright smiles and colorful posters.
CUC Rota employees proudly hold their banner during the roadside waving activity.
Team spirit shines: CUC Tinian employees come together with positivity and smiles during their roadside waving activity.
Deputy Executive Director Kevin O. Watson delivers his closing remarks.
CUC Saipan employees pose with enthusiasm for the camera.
Thank you customers and Biba CUC!
Team No Sleep!
Typhoon ready!
Radiant faces greet motorists.
CUC employees wave at motorists.
Water and Wastewater employees smile for the camera.
The Water and Wastewater Engineering team pose for a group photo.
Employees display their signs.
The roadside activity on Saipan was held outside the CUC offices at Joeten Dandan.
CUC employees are happy to serve you.
CUC’s Accounting Team members share their infectious smiles and enthusiasm while displaying their signs.
The Power Distribution team is here for you.
Power Distribution team members pose for the camera.


