Living Water Award 2025 Nominee

Vincent “Vinnie” Leone

Manager-Workforce Management & Operations Support, Veolia

Vinnie, Manager-Workforce Management & Operations Support at Veolia, is nominated for his exceptional leadership and dedication to his staff and the environment. As the manager of Toms River workforce, he oversees operations for approximately 125,000 residents across multiple townships and ensuring high-quality water service. He is described as a leader who genuinely cares about people and the community, going above and beyond his job description. This includes personally recording over 30 training videos for his staff – not part of his job description but an example of how he helps ensure exceptionalism within the company – and demonstrating a steadfast commitment, such as dialing into a conference presentation from an airport after missing a flight due to weather, all to support his team and promote Veolia’s values. He also contributes to Veolia’s broader sustainability goals, including water conservation and infrastructure investment.