AWWA Names GLWA COO Cheryl Porter President - First Black President in 143-Year History
GREAT LAKES WATER AUTHORITY COO OF WATER AND FIELD SERVICES CHERYL PORTER TO SERVE AS AWWA PRESIDENT Porter is the first African American and first woman of color to hold AWWA’s top board position in its 143-year history. DETROIT— Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) Chief Operating Officer of Water and Field Services Cheryl Porter officially began her one-year term as President of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) at the association’s recent annual conference in Anahei...
Joanna M. Pinkerton joins HNTB as national practice consultant for digital infrastructure solutions
Nationally recognized leader brings three decades of experience in delivering innovative solutions to advance mobility Columbus, OH – Joanna M. Pinkerton has joined HNTB as a national practice consultant and senior vice president, supporting efforts to deliver digital infrastructure solutions to the firm’s clients. In this role, Pinkerton will serve as a subject matter expert to clients who are advancing programs focused on digital transformation of public infrastructure, including integ...
Woolpert Hires Geospatial Intelligence Leader Damien Kerr to Support Federal Agencies, Advance National Security
A former leader at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Kerr will develop geospatial business opportunities for Woolpert’s federal clients. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Woolpert has hired Geospatial Program Director Damien Kerr to help support federal clients and national security objectives. Kerr, an award-winning leader in geospatial intelligence, brings 30 years of federal government and national security experience. “I’m really looking forward to finding the touch points between Woolper...
WSP Executive Appointments Advance Vision for U.S. Business
NEW YORK — To best serve its multi-sector client base and ambitious growth plans, WSP, a leading engineering, environment and professional services firm, has appointed several executives within its U.S. business. These internal appointments and related updates enable more strategic and interdisciplinary response to increasingly complex challenges for the clients WSP serves, further enhances WSP’s established reputation, and continues to position the firm at the forefront of the industry. “...
Sarens consolidates its team in Florida to meet growing demand from the civil works sector
With the addition of three new senior staff with extensive experience and recognition in the sector, Sarens seeks to more easily identify the needs of its clients and provide an immediate response, regardless of the size of the project. The civil construction industry in Florida continues to expand, employing more than 620,000 people by the end of 2023, and this year is expected to see strong growth in jobs and new project development. In a context in which civil works turnover is exp...
FTD solutions names Jay Daniel as Director of Business Development and Sales to expand the company’s footprint
The experienced director joins FTD as global regulations, industrial efficiency, and ESG initiatives drive corporate decision-making around water consumption San Francisco – FTD solutions, a dynamic water management as a service provider, announced today the appointment of Jay Daniel as Director of Business Development and Sales. Daniel is a seasoned SaaS sales manager with over fifteen years of software and engineered services sales experience. As Director of Business Development, Da...
The Roofing Alliance Announces 2024-2025 Leadership
Roofing Alliance welcomes Reed Gooding as president and Greg Hudson as vice president. (Rosemont, IL) June 10, 2024 — The Roofing Alliance proudly announces their Board of Trustees for 2024-2025. Reed Gooding of GSM Roofing, Ephrata, Pennsylvania will serve as president and Greg Hudson of Georgia-Pacific Gypsum, Atlanta, Georgia, will serve as vice president. The Roofing Alliance is a diverse, thoughtful, and dedicated forum of roofing contractors, manufacturers, distributors, service pr...
WEF Enters New Era with Water Sector Veteran Ralph Exton at the Helm
Alexandria, Va. – The Water Environment Federation (WEF) has announced the appointment of Ralph Erik Exton as its new Executive Director, effective July 15, 2024. “The Board of Trustees is excited for Ralph to take the helm of WEF,” said WEF Board President, Aimeé Killeen. “Ralph brings years of strategic leadership and business experience to the organization, which we know will be a great step forward in ringing in our 100-year anniversary and beyond.” Exton joins WEF from Grundfos, wh...
PPI Announces Building & Construction Division Management Committee Changes
IRVING, Texas - The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) announced today that its Building & Construction Division (BCD) has elected Bill Melvin of Legend Valve (Auburn Hills, MI) as Division Chair and Jim Paschal of Aquatherm (Lindon, UT) as Vice Chair. Melvin, who will also represent the division on the PPI Board of Directors for the next two years, takes over from Joseph Poniatowski of Asahi/America. The changes took effect June 1, 2024. PPI’s BCD focuses on pressure piping materials for pl...
Verus® Research Announces Hiring of Victor A. Gallardo as Director of Space and Autonomy
Albuquerque, N.M. – Verus® Research, a New Mexico-based team of scientists and engineers specializing in advanced research and technology development, announces the appointment of Victor A. Gallardo as Director of Space and Autonomy. In his new role, Gallardo brings more than 15 years of experience working with the United States Department of Defense in logistics, contracting and space vehicles. “We are thrilled to welcome Victor to our award-winning team of scientists and engineers. He has ext...
Stormwater Interview with Robert Page, P.E., Vice President, HNTB
TriMet’s Banfield Type 1 Substation Replacement Project
February Issue 2026
