The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development’s Intercounty Drain Program Manager Mike Gregg is pleased to announce the selection of Joseph Brezvai as a project manager, effective Monday, June 27, 2022.

Joe will assist with the administration of the Drain Code Chapter 8 procedures for the maintenance and improvement of the approximately 1,000 systems statewide and chair intercounty drainage boards. Other duties include assisting in database improvements and development of the Geographic Information System mapping project.

Joe left his prior position as the Deputy Lenawee County Drain Commissioner with more than 26 years of experience with similar responsibilities for the administration of 712 county drainage districts with more than 1,500 miles of drains. Other duties included administering and maintaining nine sanitary sewer systems, four potable water systems, eight lake levels, and chair for a lake improvement board.

Joe has a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Technology from the University of Toledo. He is also a licensed Distribution and Treatment Water Operator, certified Stormwater Operator, certified Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Agent, and a Public Notary.

Joe is an avid golfer and resides in Hudson, Michigan with his wife, son, and daughter.  

You can reach Joe Brezvai at 517-388-3067 or brezvaij@michigan.gov.