Entries Tagged Plant Management

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A Tremendous Asset. He Does It All. That’s Wes Adams.

Wes Adams adapted quickly to a new role in water and wastewater, and has made multiple improvements for his small Kansas community

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Teacher. Mentor. Operator. Change Agent. That’s Barbara Chappell.

Barbara Chappell rose rapidly from operations to responsibility for cities’ entire water systems. She’s most proud of helping others advance their careers.

The Power of Preventive Maintenance in Wastewater Treatment Plants

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A Success Imperative: Attending to the People Side

Eric Kerr inspires and elevates his team members by sharing knowledge, conferring respect and setting high expectations

January 21, 2025

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Hard Experience Helps This Utility Leader Play a Winning Hand

Roy Hesemann made an early career turn into the water sector. He has won prestigious awards on both the drinking water and wastewater sides

August 12, 2024

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Addressing Workforce Shortages in the Water Treatment Industry

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Lee County Proves It: Nothing Drives Performance Like a Well-Educated Team

Quality effluent at Lee County’s two water reclamation facilities starts with recruiting top talent and delivering rigorous training.

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A Huge Plant Upgrade Brought Out the Best in This Illinois Operator

Doug Armstrong learned from mentors to lead from the front. He takes that approach in preparing his staff for a challenging future.

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Hodge Helped His Community Prosper, and Did the Same for His Team Members

An entire Indiana town is better off for the award-winning efforts of John Hodge and his sewer department team members

February 07, 2024

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A Mid-Career Change Brought This Operator Into the Water Fold

Brian Boswell didn’t dream of a wastewater career, but once he found it, he grabbed on to become an award-winning wastewater superintendent

December 14, 2023