Board of Directors

President Steve Ludecke

Division 1

Term: November 2022 - November 2026

Biography

Director Ludecke has been a resident of the Big bear Valley for nearly 45 years. He grew up in the valley and is the owner and operator of Ludecke’s Electrical Service. He looks forward to serving his community on the MWD board.

Director Bob Rehfuss

Division 2

Term: November 2022 - November 2026

Biography

Director Rehfuss was appointed in March to fill the Division 2 vacancy which occurred when Director Cooke resigned in January 2021. Director Rehfuss is the owner of Bear Valley Plumbing and Heating and has been a resident of the valley for many years. As such, he joined the Board with the intention of giving back to the community. Director Rehfuss is an avid fisherman.

Vice President Craig Brewster

Division 3

Term: November 2022 - November 2026

Biography

Director Brewster and his family have called Big Bear their home for over thirty years. He is a local business owner of Robinhood Resort and an avid boater. With his years of experience, love for the Lake and the valley he is excited to have the opportunity to give back to the community and help maintain and improve Big Bear Lake.

Director Mark Lee

Division 4

Term: Through November 2024

Biography

Director Lee has been a local contractor since 2010 and has enjoyed boating and fishing on Big Bear Lake. He became interested in the position when he decided it was time to give back to the community that had given him so much.

Director Tom Bradford

Division 5

Term: November 2020 - November 2024

Biography

Retired San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department captain Tom Bradford was appointed to the BBMWD Board to fill the Division 5 vacancy for the remainder of the term. Director Bradford has lived in Big Bear Valley for 33 years, and all of his children also live and work in the community. An avid outdoorsman, Director Bradford has a degree in Fisheries Biology and wanted to be a biologist prior to pursuing a career in law enforcement.