New PPI Board of Directors Seated
Seasoned Industry Veteran Gary Morgan of Borealis Continues at the Helm as Chair IRVING, TX - June 18, 2024 - The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) has announced its new Board of Directors, effective June 1, 2024. PPI is the major North American association representing the plastics pipe industry. “Our board has always exemplified the depth of experience and knowledge that members have counted on within our association,” stated David M. Fink, president of PPI. “There are certainly...
New York Power Authority Awards $10,000 College Scholarships to 20 Accomplished Students
Program Promotes Educational Equity and Supports Greater Access to Careers in Energy Industry WHITE PLAINS—The New York Power Authority (NYPA) today announced $10,000 in college scholarship funding to 20 accomplished New York high school students who plan to pursue a four-year college degree in a STEM field related to the energy industry. The Future Energy Leaders scholarship program is part of NYPA’s commitment to diversify the clean energy workforce development pipeline by increasing t...
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 Anah...
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...