GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA (Dec. 17, 2025)— Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) Commissioner Ray C. Overstreet has announced his intentions to retire from the utility’s board effective Dec. 31.
Overstreet, who was appointed to the board in 2010, is currently the board’s longest-serving member.
“Ray’s contributions to ReWa’s board extend beyond his background in engineering and business,” said Emily DeRoberts, ReWa’s board chair. “He consistently demonstrates kindness, curiosity and a level-headed approach that inspires hope and positivity in those around him.”
Overstreet’s term expires Dec. 31, 2026. The Laurens County Legislative Delegation will submit a candidate for appointment by the governor’s office.
“It has been a privilege to serve on ReWa’s Board of Commissioners and to witness the dedication of ReWa’s employees to continuous improvement, innovation and forward-thinking,” Overstreet said.
Overstreet, a resident of Fountain Inn, brought experience in industrial engineering, business management and more than 30 years of purchasing experience in the chemical manufacturing and distribution industry to the board.
He chaired ReWa’s board between 2019 and 2021. He also chaired the board’s accounting and finance and sustainability committees.
ReWa has 11 commissioners who serve the utility’s five-county service area. The governor appoints commissioners to four-year terms.
ABOUT RENEWABLE WATER RESOURCES (ReWa): Since 1925, Renewable Water Resources (ReWa) has been committed to providing high-quality wastewater services to the Upstate of South Carolina while providing a cleaner environment, protecting public health and sustaining our community. With nine water resource recovery facilities and more than 430 miles of pipe, we serve a broad geographic area, including Greenville County and portions of Anderson, Laurens, Pickens and Spartanburg counties. Each day, an estimated 44 million gallons of water passes through our trunk lines and reclamation facilities before being cleaned and returned to our area rivers and streams.