Marion Champion has been named the Assistant General Manager at Mission Springs Water District, where she heads up the district’s Communications, Conservation, and Legislative outreach efforts. Passionate about water, education, sustainability, and the looming health crisis posed by the shrinking Salton Sea, she has used her Communications skills to spotlight and call for community and legislative action.
“Marion’s experience and dedication to excellence align perfectly with our strategic goals, and I look forward to working together to achieve the Board’s vision for MSWD’s future,” said MSWD General Manager Brian Macy. “Her expertise and passion for water conservation, communication, and community engagement make her a valuable part of our leadership team.”
Macy recently vacated the assistant general manager role and assumed the general manager position in August. This new appointment underscores MSWD’s commitment to leadership development and promoting internal talent.
“I am honored to expand my role as we work to implement the District’s new strategic plan,” said Champion. “I look forward to working alongside the board, staff, and our community to advance our goals as we will build a stronger, more resilient water district for future generations.”
Before joining MSWD in October 2022, she was the Public Information Officer at College of the Desert, responsible for overseeing all branding, marketing, and communications-related activities at the College.
Before joining the College, Champion was the Media Communications Officer at the Imperial Irrigation District. There for more than 14 years, she was responsible for overseeing the district’s media relations, social media channels, print services, websites and all internal and external communications. While at IID, her efforts helped to shine a national spotlight on the plight of the Salton Sea.
Champion holds a bachelor’s degree in mass communications with an emphasis in public relations from Cal State University, East Bay.
