Meet the Watchman Team
Chris Pendergrass, CSP
Owner/Principal

Chris is a Certified Safety Professional with over 23 years experience in safety/industrial hygiene, water/wastewater/energy operations, training, emergency operations, hazardous materials response, critical infrastructure protection, and incident investigation/event analysis. Chris provides practical strategies for deploying effective workplace safety training and safety management systems. As an operationally minded safety professional, Chris can bridge the oft-perceived gaps between safety policies/procedures and field implementation in a manner that translates into practical solutions and understanding.
Chris' experience in the Cal/VPP STAR program has translated into implementation of successful safety management system solutions throughout both the municipal/government and private sectors.
Chris's strength in communication and relationship development sets him apart from others in this field. He prides himself on treating the janitor with the same level of respect and attention to detail that he does the CEO. He is respected both in the field and in the Executive Boardroom which helps companies align their desired outcome.
Chris is married and has five children and one grandson. He enjoys good food, music, going to concerts, snowboarding in the winter and floating the river in the summer.
Mark Chamberlin
Operations

Mark has worked in the Collection System business for the past 39 years. He spent 32 years at Eastern Municipal Water District located in Southern California, where he spent 17 of those year as Collection System Manager.
Mark has an extensive construction and maintenance safety background. He has many years of experience in conducting high profile incident investigations, as well as facilitating safety training ranging from Trench Safety to Confined Space Entry. Mark has developed many safety and operational training programs for leading industry entities across several different jurisdictional authorities.
Mark has served on several California Water Environment Association Committees including the State Collection System Committee and the Southern Section Collection System Committee.
Mark held a CWEA Grade IV Collection System Maintenance Technologist Certificate for 17 years and was awarded the Richard D Pomeroy Award in 2018.
Mark is married with two children and three granddaughters. He likes hunting, traveling, outdoors, poker, and good food.
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