Sherry Wanninger

Sherry Wanninger serves as an elected member of the Moulton Niguel Water District Board of Directors.

An expert in finance and contracts, Director Wanninger has contributed to the District’s prudent financial management, balanced budgets, and responsible long-term planning. Currently, Moulton Niguel maintains the highest possible credit rating from two of the world’s leading independent rating agencies.

Director Wanninger is committed to water policies and infrastructure investments that help South Orange County achieve long-term water resiliency. She serves as a member of the District’s Audit Ad-Hoc Committee and represents the District at the Local Agency Formation Commission Orange County and the Association of California Water Agencies Joint Powers Insurance Authority.

As a Santiago Aqueduct Commissioner, Director Wanninger works collaboratively with Moulton Niguel’s regional water partners to ensure safe and reliable access to imported water from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.

A Certified Professional Contract Manager, Ms. Wanninger has more than 30 years of experience in finance, including experience negotiating and managing multi-million-dollar contracts, preparing budgets, long-range plans, and capital reviews. During her time at a Fortune 100 company, Ms. Wanninger led international training sessions on contract ethics and compliance in Singapore and China.

Sherry is an active community volunteer and civic leader in Orange County. She serves as a Board Member of the Aliso Viejo Chamber of Commerce and has volunteered with Vacation Bible School, Habitat for Humanity, and the Orangewood Foundation. Prior to her election in 2020, Ms. Wanninger served as a member of the Moulton Niguel Water District Citizens’ Advisory Committee.

Ms. Wanninger obtained her MBA from DePaul University and graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Arts in Business. Sherry enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with her husband and two daughters, both graduates of Mission Viejo High School.