Say hello to David Palumbo! He is one of the panelists for the “U.S. – Mexico Panel” at the 2025 CRWUA Conference December 16-18, 2025 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
David Palumbo is the Bureau of Reclamation’s Deputy Commissioner of Operations. In that role he has leadership accountability for the environmentally and economically sound delivery of water and power to the 17 western states served by Reclamation.
David oversees operations in Reclamation’s five regions, the Native American and International Affairs Office, and the Chief Engineer Directorate, which manages the Technical Service Center, Hydropower Office, Dam Safety and Infrastructure Office, and Research & Development Office.
Prior to his current position, David served as the Deputy Regional Director in Reclamation’s Lower Colorado Basin Region. In this role he oversaw critical water and power programs, including Hoover Dam operations, led Native American activities related to fulfilling Tribal trust responsibilities and implementing Indian water rights settlements, and managed complex design and construction activities.
David joined Reclamation in 2005 and has held a variety of leadership positions.