Episode Notes: The Executive Series continues as Kristen Atha, Director of Public Utilities at the City of Columbus, Ohio visits the podcast. Kristen discusses issues related to management of a large midwest utility. Kristin provides insights into issues her utility is facing. She also talks about ways her utility is communicating both internally and externally. Kristen touches on utility careers and the need for dedicated employees In the industry. As always, the episode ends with a pop quiz!

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Episode Notes: In this episode we continue the Executive Series as we sit down with Sharon Peters, President and CEO of EMA Inc. Sharon talks about helping clients improve business processes by leveraging the right technology at the right time. Sharon also talks about workforce issues seen in private sector consulting. As always, an end of show quiz closes out the episode.

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Episode Notes: In this episode Megan Ross, Business Development Manager at Kiewit, talks about a new biosolids organization that is forming. The Southeast Biosolids Association and it’s mission and activities are discussed. Megan also talks about her career and why she loves the world of water and wastewater. As always, an end of show quiz closes out the episode.

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Episode Notes: In this episode, the wastewater competition Operation Challenge is featured. Lindie Aragon and Orren West, two Ops Challenge veterans, talk about what it is like to compete. Also discussed are the personal and professional benefits of participating on a competitive team. Listeners are invited to an upcoming regional competition in Denver, Colorado during the show. As always, a pop quiz closes out the episode.

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Episode Notes: The ABCs of Water Reuse book, recently published by Carollo Engineers, is reviewed. Diana Leonard and John Rehring from Carollo Engineers are on the episode to talk about the book and its development. Favorite alphabet letters in the book are revealed. The art of breaking down complex topics for general audiences is also discussed. As always a pop quiz finishes out the episode.

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Episode Notes: In this episode, Nikki Ingram talks about her recently published children’s book, “Ripple’s Magical Wastewater Adventure.” Nikki, a wastewater engineer from Texas, discusses how the book idea came about. She also explains the process of going from an idea to publication. Nikki stresses the need to educate tomorrow’s utility workers and ratepayers. She also gives some tips on how to make technical messaging engaging. As always, a pop quiz finishes out the episode.

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