Legacy of a Water Visionary | Colorado Springs News

Phillip Tollefson, Colorado Springs Utilities’ first CEO and water infrastructure visionary, passed away at 75 — leaving behind a legacy of transformative projects, including the Southern Delivery System, two power plants, and a renamed water treatment facility. Rising from 1982 through key leadership roles, he steered the utility into independence in 1993 and retired in 2005, always championing customer service, community, and volunteerism. An engineer by training and a carpenter by passion, he was remembered for his humor, grit, and deep commitment to public good. Officials plan to honor him formally, with donations suggested to Project COPE in his name — a fitting tribute to a man who built more than pipes, but also bridges to community. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4072fbaa348c19e1