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Carefree Water Company unanimously appoints Nick Larson as general manager
Summary
The Carefree Water Company board voted unanimously to appoint Nick Larson, an assistant general manager in Cave Creek, and authorized the chair to sign his contract after a brief search following the retirement of longtime GM Greg Crossman.
The Carefree Water Company board voted unanimously to appoint Nick Larson as general manager and authorized the chair to sign his employment contract. The action came after the board reviewed applicants following former General Manager Greg Crossman’s retirement.
Board members described Larson’s experience managing water systems and cited references as reasons for support. Unidentified Speaker 1 said the board had notified the League of Cities and Towns and posted openings on LinkedIn and the Arizona Water Association during the recruitment process. The speaker described Larson as having worked about 13 years in Page and two years in Cave Creek and said the board’s interview panel included Kristen Kreia, Sheila Amorosa and Gary Neesa.
Speaker 2, who moved the appointment, outlined Larson’s operational qualifications, including regulatory compliance, budgeting, strategic planning, staff leadership and emergency planning. An individual who provided a reference told the board, "if you don't hire him, bring him back tomorrow," according to Unidentified Speaker 1.
Nick Larson thanked the board after the vote, saying, "I appreciate this opportunity," and cited family ties and a commitment to continue the work of his predecessor. Larson identified himself in discussion as the assistant general manager in Cave Creek and said he looked forward to serving the Carefree community.
The meeting also approved the minutes of the board's 11/04/2025 meeting by unanimous voice vote earlier in the agenda. The board adjourned and noted an executive session scheduled for 4:30 p.m.
Votes at a glance: Approval of minutes (motion to approve by Speaker 2; second by Speaker 3) — passed unanimously. Appointment of Nick Larson and authorization for the chair to sign the employment contract (motion by Speaker 2) — passed unanimously.
What happens next: The board authorized contract execution; the transcript does not specify contract terms or the effective start date for Larson.
