Dr. Jimmy Ortiz

Alternate Board Member

Dr. Jimmy Ortiz is the President & CEO of ZITRO 360 Group, LLC, an international governmental relations and educational consulting firm. Previously, he managed Global Business for International Bridge and directed international relations for USPS, starting his career as a Letter Carrier in New York City. Ortiz held numerous roles in policy, operations, management, and business development across New York, Puerto Rico, and Washington, DC, including Acting Executive Director, International Postal Affairs.

In 2009, endorsed by the Department of State and USPS, Ortiz served as Regional Coordinator for Latin America for the UN Universal Postal Union in Costa Rica, overseeing multiple projects like Haiti’s mail delivery reconstruction. Returning to USPS, he developed international programs supporting bilateral relations and multilateral agreements with 192 foreign postal administrations.

Ortiz was instrumental in reestablishing direct mail exchanges between Cuba and the US in 2016 and served on the UPU EMS Cooperative Board, improving global EMS delivery quality. His board experience includes leading Prospanica DC, earning awards like Chapter of the Year, and chairing committees for the Postal Union of the Americas, Spain, and Portugal.

Currently, Ortiz is Vice President of Teatro de la Luna and serves on the Advisory Board of the Hispanic Scholarship Fund DC and Grupo 21. He resides in Ward 6 and holds degrees from SUNY, CUNY, Central Michigan University, and Universidad Fidelitas.

Upcoming Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

April 24, 2023

Monday 9:00 AM

Announcement

Section of Tunnel Boring Machine Mary being prepared for excavation to begin
Media Advisory: DC Water to Hold Ceremonial Blessing for Tunnel Boring Machine "Mary," Signaling Start of Digging for Potomac River Tunnel Project

DC Water CEO and General Manager David L. Gadis will be joined by DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, DC Water Board Chair Dr. Unique N. Morris-Hughes, and other District leaders, for the ceremonial blessing of "Mary," the massive tunnel boring machine (TBM) that will soon begin her underground journey to build part of the Potomac River Tunnel. The event, November 3, marks a major milestone on the project which will dramatically reduce combined sewer overflows and improve water quality in the District.

Latest Blog Post
A helicopter lowers a drill rig to workers on the Potomac River.
DC Water begins drilling in Potomac River to explore options to rehab underwater sewer line
When one of your major sewer lines runs through the Potomac River, a backhoe and trencher won't do. That's why we've got helicopters carrying a 14-ton drill and workers suspended midair over the Potomac.
Upcoming Meeting
Date
November 6, 2025
Thursday, 9:30 AM

Upcoming Events

Customer Service Center Announcement

Payment Plan Incentive: provides a credit back of 40% of the last 3 payments made and in the new fiscal year 50% will be credited. Eligible participants are residential customers who have had an outstanding balance for 60 days or greater and with an outstanding balance of $500 or more.