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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

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

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

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

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

BothChad AndrewsWhat is Fusible PVC?Underground 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

Fusible PVC pipe was developed in the early 2000s followed by significant growth in the

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. 

WastewaterCaleb WilsonA Flood of Data: Stormwater Management Practices and Evolution of Storm CharacteristicsGresham SmithEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(205) 298-9249

Caleb Wilson, EI is a water resources engineering intern serving Gresham Smith’s Water and Environment

NACameron TraylorGresham SmithEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(678) 518-3675

Cameron Traylor, P.E. is a water resources engineer, versed in civil design on both “inside

Urban stormwater management is a balancing act between our desire to shape the local environment

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

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

BothBruce StevensSparks Fly when Ozone and UV disifnecting - Using Electricity to break up nasty chemistryVeolia Water Technologies & SolutionsEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(678) 707-6957

Bruce attained a BS in Chem Engg from Northeastern University in Boston MA many moons

EshelmanWilliam NezgodVWT+S (formerly SUEZ)Email hidden; Javascript is required.(207) 557-2789

Bill has had over 30 years of experience working with Ozone generation and mixing systems

While some water treatment systems are familiar with the use of Ozone, most WRFs do

WaterBrigitte von OppenfeldKeeping Your Customers Aesthetically Pleased with Their Drinking Water: Best Practices for Solving Complex Taste & Odor IssuesHDREmail hidden; Javascript is required.(602) 881-5861

Brigitte is a project engineer with HDR in the Atlanta, GA office with over 5

n/aStuart JeffcoatHDREmail hidden; Javascript is required.(678) 925-3323

With over 20 years of experience focused on drinking water treatment, Stuart is a Vice

There is no question that unpleasant taste and/or odor in drinking water can create negative

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

BothJayson BrennenEnhancing Your GIS and Technology Environment to Support Next-Level Utility Asset ManagementCDM SmithEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(603) 222-8323

Mr. Brennen has 30 years of experience implementing GIS and asset management solutions for utilities

CDM Smith

With an increased emphasis of the utilization of web, mobile, dashboard, and virtual reality technology

WaterW. Bradford GreshamEvaluating the Benefits of Comprehensive Leak DetectionWachs Water Services, Pure Technologies, Ltd., Xylem, Inc.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(678) 340-6850

Brad Gresham, a graduate of Emory University, is the South Region Business Development Director for

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The Value of Comprehensive Leak Detection: An Innovative approach to Reducing Real Water Loss  This

BothW. Bradford GreshamEvaluating the Importance of ARV InspectionsWachs Water Services, Pure Technologies, Ltd., Xylem, Inc.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(678) 340-6850

Brad Gresham, a graduate of Emory University, is the South Region Business Development Director for

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Title:   The Importance of Air Release Valve (ARV) Inspections   Description:   Overview and

WaterW. Bradford GreshamIntegrating Valve Inspections with Pipeline InspectionsWachs Water Services, Pure Technologies Ltd., Xylem Inc.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(678) 340-6850

Brad Gresham, a graduate of Emory University, is the South Region Business Development Director for

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Integrating Valve Inspections with Pipeline Inspections   Pipeline condition assessments continue to gain in popularity

WaterW. Bradford GreshamBest Practices of Unidirectional FlushingWachs Water Services, Pure Technologies Ltd., Xylem Inc.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(678) 340-6850

Brad Gresham, a graduate of Emory University, is the South Region Business Development Director for

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Best Practices of Unidirectional Flushing (UDF): Improve Water Quality and Reduce Customer Complaints    

WaterW. Bradford GreshamAsset Management and Reducing the Consequence of Failure, Repair v. ReplaceWachs Water Services, Pure Technologies Ltd., Xylem Inc.Email hidden; Javascript is required.(678) 340-6850

Brad Gresham, a graduate of Emory University, is the South Region Business Development Director for

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Valve Assessment and Renewal Averts Critical Asset Failure Reducing the consequence of failure while improving

WastewaterBehnaz Jalili JalaliehStressed out because of your Clarifier's Performance? Try our 5-point planArdurraEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(806) 507-0323

Behnaz has a PhD degree in Environmental Engineering from Texas Tech university. She has a

City of LaredoAnnie JiangArdurraEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(303) 359-0559

Annie graduated from Colorado School of Mines with Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree in Environmental

A properly operating secondary clarifier in a wastewater treatment plant is essential. Secondary clarifiers have

BothAndrew DixonMaking a Splash with Digital Water!Kimley-HornEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(205) 558-5789

Andrew brings eight years of civil engineering and project management experience for the design and

N/ATimothy ChouKimley-HornEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(205) 558-5789

Timothy is a 10 year water utility professional with hands-on, in-depth engineering and operational experience

With aging infrastructure and inadequate funding resources, many utilities have begun their journey towards a

WastewaterKaitlin AllenSolving Transient and Pipe Vibration Problems for Wastewater Lift Stations: A Case Study of the Al Seier Pump StationCDM SmithEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(404) 720-1342

Kaitlin Allen is an environmental engineer working with CDM Smith. She specializes in wastewater treatment

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The Al Seier Pump Station is an essential component of the wastewater system owned and

BothAlan HudsonAutomation Communication in the Age of IIoTVTScada softwareEmail hidden; Javascript is required.(205) 612-6665

Alan Hudson is US Sales Manager for Trihedral Engineering, the manufacturer of VTScada software. Alan

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Over the last 35 years, typical water wastewater SCADA systems have exploded in the quantity

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