Jake Hepokoski

Plant Manager at Bonita Springs Utilities

📍 Bonita Springs, Florida, United States

Jake Hepokoski is an award-winning Plant Manager at Bonita Springs Utilities, where his team has earned accolades for operational excellence and safety. A certified FDEP Class A Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, he has a long history of managing and operating water reclamation facilities in Florida, including for Marco Island Utilities and the City of Sanibel.

Originally from Minnesota, Jake is an alumnus of the University of Minnesota. A unique aspect of his background is his study of the Finnish language at the University of Eastern Finland, reflecting a distinct personal interest outside of his technical profession.

His teams East Water Reclamation Facility was recently recognized with the 2025 Outstanding Membrane Plant Award.

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Current Role

Plant Manager

Job Level

Middle

Location

Bonita Springs, Florida, United States

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Priorities

Topics Jake cares about

Plant Operations Excellence

His facility has received multiple recent awards, including the 2024 FDEP Plant Operations Excellence Award, for outstanding operations, maintenance, and compliance.

Wastewater Treatment

His entire career, from Operator to Plant Manager, has been dedicated to wastewater treatment, and he holds a top-tier Class A Operator certification.

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Career

Work history

Plant Manager

Bonita Springs Utilities

Manager of Wastewater Treatment

Marco Island Utilities

Plant Operator

Florida Water Services

Plant Operator

City of Sanibel

Lead Maintenance Mechanic

City of Sanibel

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Education

1991 - 1991

Finnish Language

University of Eastern Finland

1987 - 1991

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University of Minnesota

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