Dr. Jimmy Ortiz

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

Christening of TBM Emily with DC Water Interim General Manager Matt Brown holding bottle of tap water to christen Emily
DC Water Welcomes the Community Underground to See the Potomac River Tunnel and Christens Tunnel Boring Machine Emily

DC Water celebrated the christening of Emily today. It’s the second giant tunnel boring machine (TBM) that will help build the 5.5-mile Potomac River Tunnel. The celebration continued with Community Day. Residents and families met Emily and stepped inside the tunnel where she will soon begin digging.

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Upcoming Meeting
Date
September 22, 2026
Tuesday, 9:30 AM

Upcoming Events

Customer Service Center Announcement

Payment Plan Incentive: provides a credit back of 50% of the last 3 payments made. 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.