Scott Mellon - General Manager

Mr. Mellon began his engineering career in aerospace developing electrical subsystems for multiple aircraft such as reusable launch vehicles, stealth drones, and lighter-than-air platforms. Inspired by what he learned about software-based control systems and the potential for such systems in a smarter future electric grid, he joined Burbank Water and Power (BWP) in 2001. Mr. Mellon spent most of his tenure at BWP as a Principal Electrical Engineer and Project Manager in the Power Supply division, most recently managing an Advanced Distribution Management System implementation. Joining Glendale Water and Power in September 2022 as the Assistant General Manager – Power Management, Mr. Mellon brings significant experience working with 24-hour operations staff maintaining grid stability, implementing utility-scale energy projects, and overseeing renewable energy contract negotiations which are critical to meeting Renewable Portfolio Standards and City Council goals for carbon neutrality.

Mr. Mellon has a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from University of California, Irvine where he earned a Specialization in Power System Design and was a team lead on a Hybrid Electric Vehicle Project competition. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of California (since 2001) and holds a Leadership certificate from Woodbury University. In his spare time Mr. Mellon enjoys hiking and biking throughout the Southern California area.

Contact: SMellon@GlendaleCA.gov

Chisom Obegolu - Assistant General Manager, Water

Mr. Chisom Obegolu is the Assistant General Manager of Water Services. He is responsible for managing the water operational and business functions, which includes system operations, planning and water resources management. He oversees Water Engineering, Water Operation, Water Distribution, and Water Quality. Among his primary duties is to implement the water strategic plan and initiatives.

Mr. Obegolu previously worked for Glendora Water where he served as the Assistant Director of Water Services. During his tenure at Glendora, he led a city-wide Comprehensive Water Infrastructure Assessment including an Integrated Water Resources Master plan and Cost of Service Study. He also worked for The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, where he served as the Lead Engineer on several critical Capital Improvement Projects, and a number of infrastructure reliability initiatives.

An avid hiker, Mr. Obegolu is a registered Civil Engineer in the State of California and earned a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from The University of Texas at San Antonio and a master’s degree in Public Administration from California State University, Northridge.

Contact: CObegolu@GlendaleCA.gov

Stephen Nersesyan - Assistant General Manager, Public Affairs and Operations

Mr. Nersesyan brings over 20 years of progressive and diverse leadership experience in public service and currently serves as Assistant General Manager (AGM) at Glendale Water and Power Department. As the AGM/Public Affairs & Operations, Mr. Nersesyan oversees multiple core divisions, including Administrative Services, Customer Services, Legislative Affairs, Human Resources, Environmental Services, Safety Services, and Community Engagement, encompassing Community Outreach and Marketing. He leads a team of more than 60 professionals and manages a $114 million annual budget, with a focus on strong fiscal stewardship, operational excellence, and high-quality customer service. Mr. Nersesyan has also successfully led the department and served as Acting General Manager on multiple occasions. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Management and a Master of Arts degree in Organizational Leadership from Woodbury University.

Contact: SNersesyan@GlendaleCA.gov

Adrine Isayan - Assistant General Manager, Utility Finance & Risk Management

Mrs. Isayan is the former Assistant Director of Finance and has 25 years of experience working for the City of Glendale’s Finance Department. Throughout her career, Mrs. Isayan has worked in various capacities within the Finance department with the majority of her experience being in the city’s Budget, Accounts Payable, and Payroll sections. Mrs. Isayan has extensive knowledge in the preparation of financial forecasting and reporting and is a seasoned finance professional. Mrs. Isayan has a dual bachelor’s degree in Information Systems and in Finance, both from California State University, Northridge.

Contact: AIsayan@GlendaleCA.gov