Biography

Richard Marchand serves as Director of Berkeley County Water and Sanitation (BCWS) since February 27, 2023. Marchand previously served as BCWS Deputy Director, a position he started in January 2022. His prior work experience also includes work in Nuclear Power Generation at stations in South Carolina and Louisiana. Prior to that, Marchand served more than 20 years in the United States Navy. His last assignment was as Director of Students for Naval Nuclear Power Training Command in Goose Creek.

For the last 25 years, Marchand has called the Tri-county home and has experience in program management, operations, maintenance, and training for regulated utilities. His accomplishments include the first-time implementation of computer navigational systems on a U.S. Navy submarine, oversight of nuclear system test programs, and management of technical training programs.

As BCWS Director, Marchand manages and oversees 220 employees, heads all matters concerning Berkeley County water, County sewage, County recycling, the Landfill, and much more.