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BothChad AndrewsChad AndrewsUnderground SolutionsEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(229) 378-0315

Chad Andrews is a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida holding a B.S. and

Underground Solutions

Two primary trenchless methods for installing utilities under interstates include jack and bore and horizontal

WastewaterCharles StarlingPS 8 Rehabilitation, “It’s in the mail…”Kimley-HornEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(251) 751-2527

Chuck has 24 years of experience serving as project manager and project engineer on a

noneBrock JonesKimley-HornEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(850) 748-3276

Brock received his B.S., Civil Engineering from the University of South Alabama. He has eight

Kimley-Horn assisted the Jackson County Utility Authority (JCUA) with design services for the rehabilitation of

WastewaterCharles StarlingBooster Stations… For Wastewater Conveyance???Kimley-Horn and AssociatesEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(251) 751-2527

Chuck has 24 years of experience serving as project manager and project engineer on a

noneChase GlissonJackson County Utility AuthorityEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(228) 762-0119

Chase has 12 years of experience serving as project manager and engineering director for the

Kimley-Horn assisted the JCUA with securing a Water Pollution Control Revolving Loan Fund (WPCRLF) project

BothClifford BrandonDigital Transformation: A Practical GuideTrinnexEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(303) 601-0648

Clifford Brandon is a Certified Business Intelligence Professional (CBIP) with 40+ years of hands-on experience

Rajan Ray

Ever wondered about digital transformation and how it applies to your organization? Is it only

WastewaterCourtney KennedySewer Condition Assessment and Prioritization in a Digital WorldJacobsEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(610) 966-2385

Courtney is a water resources engineer and an Engineering Technology Specialist with jacobs with over

N/AKimberly MichaelCity of TuscaloosaEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(205) 248-5890

Kimberly is the Executive Director of Water and Sewer for the City of Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

As we continue to progress towards a more digital world, the process of assessing and

WaterCraig HannahMeter Selection and Installation MattersJohnson Controls, Inc.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(806) 632-0063

Craig Hannah, P.E., is the Engineering Manager for Johnson Controls’ Water Infrastructure Technology Team. He

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The author recently completed a water loss optimization project for a medium-sized utility in the

WaterCraig HannahEasy Money: Reduce Apparent Water Loss and Increase Billable Revenue by Correcting Errors in the Meter Reading and Billing SystemsJohnson Controls, Inc.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(806) 632-0063

Craig Hannah, P.E., is the Engineering Manager for Johnson Controls’ Water Infrastructure Technology Team. He

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Most water utilities, especially those with hard water or those who may have periodic problems

WastewaterJeremy CreelTeaching Operators to Pass the Certification TestJefferson CountyEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(205) 965-4785

Jeremy Creel is plant manager at the Cahaba River WRF in Jefferson County Alabama and

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Tips and Tricks for teaching operators how to pass the ABC certification exams.  After spending

BothChristine RobinsonSpec Check – Are your utility’s construction standards keeping up with the times?SchoelEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(256) 539-1221

Christi Robinson is a Senior Project Manager for Schoel and a registered Professional Engineer in

Schoel - Huntsville OfficeAbigail ChristopherSchoelEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(256) 539-1221

Abby Christopher is a staff engineer at Schoel in the Huntsville office. With a Civil

Utility managers, engineers and operations superintendents are busy people, usually working hard to meet the

WastewaterCarey ClarkLand Applications of Treated Wastewater in the Alabama Black BeltAuburn UniversityEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(256) 508-9083

Carey Clark is a graduate research assistant in the Master of Science program within the

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The challenges associated with decentralized wastewater treatment in the Black Belt have been documented over

WastewaterZack DanielThe Push to Class A: Franklin's Implementation of a State-of-the-Art THP Biosolids ProcessCDM SmithEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(615) 332-5893

Zack is a Vice President and Client Services Leader for CDM Smith, Inc. in their

Cambi

In 2018, construction began on an expansion project at Franklin WRF to increase capacity from

BothDavid BurtonThe Importance of Capital Planning and the Role Asset Management PlaysWaggoner Engineering, Inc.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(205) 789-5362

David Burton is the Alabama Area Manager for Waggoner Engineering, inc., a multi-discipline engineering firm

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While water and wastewater utilities confront some of the most significant technical challenges in a

BothDavid PritchardHigh Accuracy Asset Data Collection and Mapping of your Water and Wastewater UtilitiesTexian Geospatial & Asset Solutions, LLC.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(512) 423-4249

David is the owner and Principal at Texian Geospatial & Asset Solutions in San Marcos,

David Pritchard

There is no more important time than now to feel secure in knowing that you

BothDean FordSCADA: Your Most Critical AssetLuminary Automation, Cybersecurity, and EngineeringEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(443) 876-5217

Dean’s 25+ yr career has involved automation systems engineering and consulting. He serves as the

We are local

This discussion will demonstrate the hidden values of your SCADA system and ways to unlock

BothDean FordA Journey to OT-IT Convergence – Part 1: Defining the NeedLuminary Automation, Cybersecurity, and EngineeringEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(443) 876-5217

Dean’s 25+ yr career has involved automation systems engineering and consulting. He serves as the

we are localTrey Finch, POBirmingham Water Works BoardEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(205) 244-4438

Trey Finch is the SCADA Analyst for the entire control system. He is responsible for

This presentation is the first in a multiyear journey for a water utility in Alabama. 

BothDavid LinvilleA Holistic Approach to Water Quality Using Less PhosphorusAqua Smart Inc.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(470) 727-6433

-Dave Linville Is the VP General Manager of Aqua Smart Inc, the creator and exclusive

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Limiting corrosion, scale and bacteria are common challenges for drinking water operators. Removing phosphorus is

BothRavi JethraField Instrument surveys in municipal (water-wastewater) plantsWIKAEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(240) 513-5101

Ravi Jethra is Industry Manager - Power & Water with WIKA USA. He has over

FLW , AWC

Neglecting instrumentation puts plant safety, productivity and profitability at risk. A malfunctioning instrument may lead

BothEric DoleHow a $200 Air Release Valve Postponed a $2,500,000 Booster Pump Station Project by Years – A Valuable Lesson in Air-LockingGarverEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(602) 881-0186

Eric is a senior project manager at Garver where he serves as the Water and

Wes Cardwell

Garver was selected to perform Widefield Water and Sanitation District’s (WWSD) Integrated Water and Wastewater

BothEric DoleLeveraging Energy Management Principles to Enhance Asset Management Programs…with a touch of Pump System Optimization Solutions (SOS)GarverEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(602) 881-0186

Eric is a senior project manager at Garver where he serves as the Water and

Wes Cardwell

For years, traditional asset management utilizes ASHRAE Level 1 audits where a visual assessment of

WaterErin FleetPlanning Instead of Reacting – A Story of Bay County’s Hydraulic Distribution System ModelBarge Design Solutions, Inc.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(334) 546-1901

Erin Fleet is a Project Engineer in the Water Business Unit with Barge Design Solutions,

Consultant

Bay County Utilities delivers an average of 27 million gallons per day (MGD) of water

WastewaterFred KadeAerobic Digestion: old challenge, new innovative solution!! A new approach to Aerobic Digestion to enhance nutrient removal and reduce energy usage by over 70% in comparison with conventional designs.EnviroMixEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(414) 949-6391

Mr. Kade has a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Environmental

The TDH Company

Traditional aerobic digestion uses diffused aeration to both deliver oxygen and mix; a seemingly simple

WastewaterFred Kade2022 WEF Innovative Technology Award winner: Energy Efficient Enhanced Anaerobic Fermentation for Biological Phosphorus RemovalEnviroMixEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(414) 949-6391

Mr. Kade has a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, and a Master’s Degree in Environmental

The TDH Company

To avoid costly carbon addition, facilities with insufficient influent VFAs that need an effective biological

WastewaterCarl FrizzellRerating Modification to Increase Reliability and Operability: The Cahaba River WRF Influent Pump Station Case-StudyCDM SmithEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(407) 660-6340

Dr. Carl Frizzell is a hydraulics expert on various projects throughout the United States. He

N/ARyan KeefeCDM SmithEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(404) 720-1328

Ryan Keefe is a water/wastewater engineer, specializing in hydraulic projects. He has worked in may

When built in the early 1990s, the Cahaba River WRF Influent Pump Station, located in

WastewaterGary LewisVacuum Technology Systems for the collection of wastewaterAirvacEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(813) 468-5158

Airvac, part of the Aqseptence Group is the leading provider of Vacuum Technology Systems (VTS)

QSM

Vacuum Technology System (VTS). Vacuum technology provides an alternative to traditional gravity systems along with

BothGary SandersReducing Your Days of ExposureUtility Information Pipeline LLCEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(919) 673-4050

Gary Sanders is a freelance Utility Billing Consultant based in Durham, North Carolina. Gary has

Utility Billing Consultant

Target Audience:  General Managers, Office Managers, Office Staff, and Board Members Gary Sanders has over

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