Skip to content
 Type Speaker 1 Title Speaker 1 Org  Speaker 1 Email Speaker 1 Phone Speaker 1 Bio Speaker 1 Rep Speaker 2 Speaker 2 Org Speaker 2 Email Speaker 2 Phone Speaker 2 Bio Abstract Text
BothChad AndrewsExploring Solutions in Pressure Pipe RehabilitationUnderground 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

There is no silver bullet technology in pressure pipe rehabilitation for water and sewer pipelines. 

WaterSteve NewtonStatus of the Alabama Dam Safety Program and Why we Should Give a Dam!TTL, Inc.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(205) 401-7470

Steve is a licensed professional engineer with over 40 years of consulting engineering experience. He

Not applicable

Dams provide the needed infrastructure for control and retention of water for various uses including

WastewaterJustin BellSaving Your Ponds - Lagoon Upgrades and Enhancements to Meet Future NeedsTriplepoint EnvironmentalEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(910) 340-7005

Southeast/Eastern Sales Manager - Triplepoint Environmental

Coastal Process, LLC.

The presentation will walk through the different types of lagoon treatment and give a brief

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

BothAndrew GreenReal World Consequences of SCADA System Cyber-SecurityTrihedral, Inc.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(205) 224-3977

Andrew Green has been working in the water and wastewater industries for 7 years as

N/A

Cyber-security breaches of computer systems are becoming more and more common. SCADA systems pose a

WaterMichael DirthThe Basics of Carbon Dioxide Injection Methods and Equipment for pH ControlTOMCO2 Systems CompanyEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(770) 979-8000

Mr. Dirth earned his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Chemical and Petroleum Refining Engineering from

ETEC

The participant will learn about water treatment applications for carbon dioxide pH control systems, the

BothJustin GrahamThe Art of Technology SolutionsThrivence (a Barge Design Solutions Company)Email hidden; Javascript is required.(615) 252-4386

Justin is the Director of Technology Solutions at Thrivence, a Barge Design Solutions company. Justin

NA

To state the obvious, water professionals and the utilities they work for must accomplish a

WastewaterAmal BakchanImpacts of Socio-technical Barriers on the Operation and Maintenance of Decentralized Clustered Wastewater Systems: The Case of Rural Alabama’s Black BeltThe University of South AlabamaEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(832) 606-9760

Amal Bakchan is a postdoctoral fellow at the Department of Civil, Coastal, and Environmental Engineering

N/A

Due to extreme (non-perc) soil conditions, the rural Alabama’s Black Belt region is characterized as

BothBrian HuffmanCoatings for Concrete Water/Wastewater TanksThe Sherwin Williams CompanyEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(336) 467-5480

Brian has worked in the Protective Coatings Industry for 31 years with The Sherwin Williams

Brian Huffman

The purpose of this presentation is to discuss the history of coatings and linings for

WastewaterBrian HuffmanProtective Coatings for the Wastewater IndustryThe Sherwin Williams CompanyEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(336) 467-5480

Brian has worked in the coatings industry for 31 years with the Sherwin Williams Company

Brian Huffman

This presentation will discuss the environment and the substrates that a wastewater facility endures on

BothAaron DaveyDesigning Installations with High Density Polyethylene: Open Cut ConstructionThe Alliance for PE PipeEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(310) 882-1738

Aaron Davey is a civil engineer with a broad career in water/wastewater and a Master

Consolidated PipeAlan AmblerThe Alliance for PE PipeEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(407) 446-4645

Alan has a BS in Civil Engineering, a MS in Environmental Engineering, holds three patents,

High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe is increasing in popularity for installation in municipal water and

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

WastewaterGlen HillThe Sewer Whisperer: "Listen Carefully, Your Sewer is Talking to You"SmartCover SystemsEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(803) 553-9234

Glen Hill, P.E., is the Southeast Regional Manager for SmartCover Systems, Inc. He is a

Kazmier & Associates; McIntire Management Group (MMGS)

This presentation reviews how customers can adopt unique and patented monitoring technology, which gives them

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

BothJacob BondsLaser Scanning – How can this next generation technology be used effectively to update your infrastructure asset management and mapping tools?SchoelEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(205) 313-1137

Registered as a Professional Land Surveyor in five southeastern states, Joke Bonds currently serves as

Schoel - Birmingham OfficeChristine RobinsonSchoelEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(256) 539-1221

Christi Robinson is a registered Professional Engineer in Alabama and Mississippi with over 25 years

Lack of as-built information for existing facilities is common, and the many challenges and uncertainties

BothJake MattixGuiding you on your Digital Journey to implement a secure SCADA systemRED GroupEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(504) 729-5086

David Bacqué is the Director of Cybersecurity Consulting and Vice President of Strategic Development for

QSM

SCADA save time and lower operating costs by having crews respond to known issues via

WaterLuke ButlerLakewood city (CA) case study: Improving network performance with a Water Management PlatformQatiumEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(204) 979-9932

Luke has spent his entire career in the water industry, specializing in water modeling, with

n/a

Lakewood is a city in Los Angeles County CA, with 80,000 customers and 200mi of

WastewaterLindsay BoonePFAS and NPDES Permits with a Dive into EPA 1633 and Organic Fluorine Methods (TOF, AOF, EOF, TF)PACEEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(910) 262-5098

Lindsay Boone is a Technical Specialist with PACE Analytical. Her primary focus for the past

Heather Dennison

The EPA’s Strategic Roadmap for PFAS outlines its intent and steps to pursue research, restrictions,

WaterNelson McGoughSipSafe: Lead Testing in Childcare FacilitiesMississippi Water Resources Research InstituteEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(662) 325-0849

Nelson McGough is an Extension Associate with the MS Water Resources Research Institute. He has

N/A

Protecting children from lead exposure plays a critical role in ensuring they develop into healthy

WaterHarry GongMississippi Drinking Water Systems Funding Program UpdatesMississippi State Department of HealthEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(601) 573-0002

1999 Graduate of the Swalm School of Chemical Engineering at the Bagley College of Engineering

Harry Gong

Finding funding for Drinking Water Systems Improvements can be a daunting task. The Drinking Water

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. 

WaterCaleb LeachImplementation of GAC Filtration to Remove PFAS in Guin, ALKrebs Engineering, Inc.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(205) 616-6693

Caleb Leach has worked for Krebs Engineering since 2008 where is an Associate. He lives

N/A

Guin Water Works and Sewer Board has been facing PFAS contamination for many years from

WaterJason DearingUpdate on Working Around a Leaning Elevated Water TankKrebs Engineering, Inc.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(205) 987-7411Engineering ConsultantLaura KoonAlabaster Water BoardEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(205) 663-6155

A case study on the steps the Alabaster Water Board took to provide water service

WastewaterJacob MaynardAnalyzing the ROI on the Reduction of I & I in a Sanitary Sewer SystemKrebs Engineering, Inc.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(205) 919-2724

Jacob graduated with his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of

N/AJimmy JunkinCity of Athens UtilitiesEmail hidden; Javascript is required.

Jimmy earned his Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering and Masters in Business Administration from

A case study on how various sanitary sewer improvements have helped reduce Infiltration and Inflow

 Type Speaker 1 Title Speaker 1 Org  Speaker 1 Email Speaker 1 Phone Speaker 1 Bio Speaker 1 Rep Speaker 2 Speaker 2 Org Speaker 2 Email Speaker 2 Phone Speaker 2 Bio Abstract Text