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December 19, 2017 Debi Lewis, President California Water Environment Association 7677 Oakport Street, Suite 600 Oakland, CA 94621 FAX: 510.382.7810 E-mail: [email protected] Dear Debi: I am a member in good standing with CWEA and I hereby nominate: Wendy Wert who is a member in good standing with CWEA and WEF for the position of (check one): X Vice President from the South (will be President in third year of four-year service); O Director at-large from the North (three-year term); O Director at-large from the South (Treasurer in third year of three-year term); O Water Environment Federation Delegate Director from the South (three-year term, serving April 2018 to October 2021, voting privilege begins October 2018). A brief bio of the nominee will be provided by Wendy. I have informed the nominee of this nomination and the requirement to complete the questionnaire and provide a photo by December 22, 2017. Thank you for your consideration of this candidate. Regards, Jeff Tucker CWEA Treasurer

COLLECTION • TREATMENT • RECOVERY • REUSE

Jeff Tucker | Director of Administrative

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NOMINEE FOR CWEA STATE BOARD OF DIRECTORS QUESTIONNAIRE

Nominee must complete and return along with a photo of yourself

by December 22, 2017

{Answers will published so CWEA Members can read them.}

Name: Wendy Ann Wert, P.E., BCEE Title: Environmental Engineer Employer: Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County Mailing Address: 1955 Workman Mill Road Whittier, CA 90601 Phone: 562.908.4288 ext. 2308 Email: [email protected]

Personal Interest 1. Why are you interested in being nominated for CWEA Board of Directors?

I would like to contribute to CWEA’s legacy. Our second Chief Engineer, A M Rawn, was present during the formation of this inspiring Association. I have had the rewarding experience of serving both the Association and the Sanitation Districts. Our work fosters understanding so that we relate to the mission, are familiar with the roles of colleagues, and are accountable to one another. As a representative, I will further CWEA’s legacy of providing leadership to our industry through innovation, sustainability, and cost effectiveness.

Commitment and Support (Please review the job descriptions in the Board Bylaws) 2. What do you feel are the most critical duties of this position, and how will you perform

them? The most critical need is to effectively guide the Association to actions that enhance the value offered to organizations and professionals. Our actions must be based on reliable metrics. To be effective I will disseminate consistent information, clarify responsibilities, respond to resource needs, and collaborate with others to attract dedicated and talented leaders and volunteers whose contributions will grow the Association in both numbers and reputation.

3. Fulfilling the requirements of the position takes a significant amount of time. Discuss

your personal time commitment to this position. I was first introduced to WEF through the Florida Water Environment Association at the student design competition in 1995. As my career has grown so has my affiliation with the Association. This helps me stay engaged, connected, and inspired. I bring energy and motivation to my roles and responsibilities. I conduct independent research, identify ways to leverage resources, and spend time on committee assignments to ensure that we achieve the highest quality possible.

4. Do you have the support of your employer to fulfill the economic and time commitments

of this position?

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Professional development is part of Sanitation Districts’ culture as well as policy. Our policy contains provisions specific to CWEA Officers, which allocates time, registration fees, transportation, meals, and lodging. In addition, each year, I work with management to develop a worksheet that clearly shows my planned activities. These are discussed and approved as part of our department’s annual goal setting exercise. This year, CWEA board leadership is anticipated. I view my employer as a partner in my professional development.

5. What do you expect of other board members and staff to ensure your experience on the board is satisfying?

CWEA board and staff members are committed to ethical, respectful, and honest behavior in all interactions. An effective decision process is deliberate, focused, sympathetic, and empathetic. We have to develop a supportive environment where we can test new ideas with balanced contributions from all so that the considerable experience and intellect of board members and staff are leveraged to move our mission forward.

Future of the Association Please review CWEA’s Strategic Plan & Strategy Map at http://www.cwea.org/pdf/leadership/StrategicPlan/StrategyPacket.pdf Check out our most current Strategy Map Metrics Dashboard at: http://www.cwea.org/pdf/dashboard/FY%2016-17%20Dashboard%20053117.pdf 6. If elected to this position, what would you do to assist CWEA’s function and purpose?

To enhance the education and effectiveness of California's

wastewater professionals through: training, certification,

dissemination of technical information, and promotion of sound

policies to benefit society through protection and enhancement of

the water environment.

I plan to assist by: First, efficiently managing time, I will make communications strategic and necessary. Second, doing my homework, I will not expect to influence without knowledge, generally I research three alternatives and develop a substantiated recommendation. Third, keeping it simple, I will start with an informal call to see if the information provided is enough to support an informed decision. Finally, I would request that the issue be placed on the agenda, with the purpose of supporting decisions during the next board meeting that lead to mission centric actions.

7. What areas of the Association can be improved? What abilities do you bring to assist in

these improvements?

The biggest challenge currently facing CWEA is setting the Associations strategic plan for the future. We must continue our legacy while simultaneously embracing the future so that the Association continues to stimulate innovation in the field. In my current position as an Environmental Engineer - Facilities Planning Department Public Information Office, I provide timely information to our front office; speak to reporters; train employees; draft press releases; develop policies and procedures; evaluate and select consultants; review reports, and calculations. In order to keep up, I have become fearless about innovation. Currently, I use my position to support outreach and education programs that explain to diverse stakeholders how the work of the Sanitation Districts and CWEA identifies community needs and seeks to meet them.

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8. What do you feel the Board has defined to be the future direction of CWEA? Do you have

other suggestions for objectives that you would like to see considered?

Historical attributes of success were technical competency, efficiency, honesty, and fairness. We still need these skills, however, now CWEA must support environmental professionals as we add…

The ability to think deeply about issues, solve problems creatively, work in teams, communicate clearly in many media, learn ever-changing technologies, and deal with a flood of information. The rapid changes in our world require water professionals to be flexible, to take the initiative and lead when necessary, and to produce something new and useful.

Personal History/Involvement with CWEA 9. Please attach a resume of CWEA leadership positions and activities along with a digital

photo. Complete and return by December 22, 2017 to: Debi Lewis, CWEA President c/o CWEA 7677 Oakport Street, Suite 600 Oakland, CA 94621 FAX: 510.382.7810 E-mail: [email protected]



DUTIES of the Board of Directors (Section 11 of the CWEA Constitution) 11.6. Duties of the Board

11.6.1. Shall be the representative of the Association and shall manage its affairs and

establish policies subject to the conditions and limitations prescribed in the

Constitution.

11.6.2. Shall receive all Committee reports and take appropriate action on

recommendations made in these reports where required.

11.6.3. Shall direct investments and care of the funds of the Association.

11.6.4. Shall make funds available for regular operation of the Association and for specific

purpose. The Board, individually and collectively, shall not incur any unauthorized

liability on behalf of the Association.

Job Descriptions for the Board of Directors As part of service on the board, each director is a member of a board committee. Details of the assignment of board committee membership and the responsibility of each board position can be found in the Board Bylaws. A copy of the bylaws can be obtained by contacting Victoria Thornton at the CWEA office or online at: http://www.cwea.org/members/mlr_leader_board_gd_bylaws.shtml.

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BIO Wendy Wert, P.E., BCEE Environmental Engineer Facilities Planning Department – Public Information Office

Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County

1955 Workman Mill Road Phone: 562.908.4288 ext. 2308 Mobile: 626.840.0039 E-Mail: [email protected]

Wendy Wert is registered civil engineer with the Sanitation Districts. For the past 22 years she has been working on programs that rely on public participation to integrate water supply, water reuse, water conservation and stormwater management with wastewater facilities planning. She received a Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering and a Master’s degree in water resources engineering from the University of Central Florida. Her studies in environmental and water resources engineering as an undergraduate and graduate student gave her opportunities to collaborate with others. It was there that she developed an interest in effectively communicating math and science to diverse groups. Currently, she uses her position as an environmental engineer to develop outreach and education programs that explain how the work of the Sanitation Districts and CWEA identifies community needs and seeks to meet them. PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS:

List date(s) and discipline(s): Professional Engineer (Civil) Pennsylvania 3/24/03 PE062545

Professional Engineer (Civil) California 1/30/04 C66269

Professional Engineer (Civil) Colorado 3/15/04 39226

Board Certified Environmental Engineer Water Supply & Wastewater

Project Management Professional (PMP) credential from PM Institute

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

California Water Environment Association (CWEA)

CWEA Director 2016-2018

Chair of the CWEA Southern Regional Committee 2014-2016

CWEA LABS President 2011

CWEA LABS Awards Chair 2011

CWEA Los Angeles Section Vice President 2010

CWEA LABS Programs Chair 2009-2010

CWEA Los Angeles Section Secretary 2009

Chair of the CWEA Training Coordination Committee 2008-2010

CWEA Communications Task Force 2008-2009

CWEA LABS Awards Chair 2010

CWEA Los Angeles Section Director 2006-2008


Water Environment Federation (WEF)

Member of WEF Residuals and Biosolids Committee 2008-2010

WEF Residuals and Biosolids Committee 2009

WEF National Biosolids Partnership’s CLA 2008

WEF Residuals and Biosolids Committee 2007

WEF National Biosolids Partnership’s CLA audit 2006

American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AAEES)

Board of Trustees 2015-2018

ABET Certification Committee 2012-2014

Chair Workshops and Seminars Committee 2010-2012

Secretary of Membership Committee 2008-2010

Title of thesis or dissertation: Statistical Evaluation of the Critical Design Storm. (FDOT funded)

Titles of publications or presentations:

I have given over 400 presentations and written over 20 publications below are a few examples. Presentations Interview by Eric Mussell of Spectrum News during Palmdale Water Reclamation Plant Public Tour

resulted in positive article and broadcast 2017 Speaker Getting the Word Out: How the Sanitation Districts Communicates with the Public at the Joint

Administration Office 2017 Interview by Zarina Khairzada of Hawthorne Community Television during Bixby Marshland Public Tour

resulted in positive article and broadcast 2016 Speaker the Districts and Our Chiefs at the Joint Administration Office 2015 Speaker Sanitation Districts Planning for Sustainability at the 4th Annual International Congress of

Environment –Qingdao, China 2014 Los Angeles County Public Works, developed a breakout session Leadership Legacy Symposium

Panelists: Jeanette Brown, Kristen Morico and Grace Hyde 2013 Sanitation Districts Planning for Sustainability at the Plant of the Year Workshop provided state certification

training to operators in Simi Valley 2012 and 2013 CWEA Sustainable Solutions to Our Global Water Situation presentation at annual conference in Palm

Springs 2013 University of Central Florida Department of Civil, Environmental, and Construction Engineering annual

awards ceremony distinguished speaker 2012

Speaker Clearwater Program Outreach to Palisades Residence Association Meeting and Rancho Palos Verdes Home Owners Association 2011

Co-Presenter (with Carrie Mattingly) at the CWEA Leadership Pre-Conference Workshop 2011 Understanding Future Regulatory Trends and Impacts on Biosolids Management in California published in

the CWEA Bulletin 2010 Publications Understanding Future Regulatory Trends and Impacts on Biosolids Management in California published in

the CWEA Bulletin 2010 WEF Selected to Co-Author a Chapter of Design of Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plants (WEF Manual

of Practice 8, and ASCE Manual and Report on Engineering Practice No. 76) 2008 Environmental and Water Resources Institute (EWRI) of ASCE and the International Association of

Hydraulic Engineering and Research (IAHR) September 10, 2007 in Lake Placid, NY. Design Storm Specification Using GIS Surface Analyses in Concert with Established Discrete Methods for a Biosolids Composting Facility in Kings County, California Wendy Wert, Dave Bachtel, Wes Hoffmaster 2007

WEF Manuscript Ferric/Ferrous Chloride Injection Optimization as Demonstrated by Regional Case

Studies published on April 9, 2007 in the first issue of Water PracticeTM

a peer reviewed international journal 2007

BioCycle Hyperion Advanced Digestion Pilot Project, Gerald L. Hernandez, Kenneth R. Redd, Wendy A.

Wert, An Min Liu, R. Tim Haug 2002 Statistical Evaluation of Critical Design Storms, F.N. Nnadi, Maria Rizou, Wendy Wert, Florida Department

of Transportation, University of Central Florida, available through the U. S. Department of Commerce National Technical Information Service, 2000

Reuse of Sunrise Effluent presented at Florida Water Environment Association (FWEA) Annual conference

in Ft. Lauderdale, 1998

Professional awards, honors or recognition:

Metropolitan Water District Outstanding Contributions to the World Water Forum 2017 CWEA Outstanding Contributions to the Southern Regional Committee 2017 University of Central Florida Civil, Engineering Department Distinguished Speaker Award 2012 CWEA LABS Presidents Award 2012 CWEA Induction into the 5S Select Society 2011 CWEA LABS Recognition Award 2011 CWEA LABS Most Dedicated Award 2010 CWEA Outstanding Contributions to the Training Coordination Committee 2010 Recipient of the CWEA Excellence in Journalism Award 2008 Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society 2005 Recipient of the Waldron M. McClellan Scholarship for Excellence in Environmental Engineering 1997 Tau Beta Pi National Academic Honor Society 1997 Chi Epsilon National Civil Engineering Honor Society1996 FWEA Student Design Award 1995

SIGNATURE: DATE: December 21, 2017

2020 Research Park Drive, Suite 100 Davis, CA 95618 Phone 530 756-5905 Fax 530 756-5991 westyost.com

December 21, 2017 Ms. Debi Lewis CWEA President c/o CWEA 7677 Oakport Street, Suite 600 Oakland, CA 94621 SUBJECT: Nomination of Kathryn Gies for CWEA’s Director at Large

Dear Ms. Lewis:

I am a member in good standing with CWEA and I hereby nominate Kathryn Gies who is also a member in good standing with CWEA for the position of Director at Large.

A brief bio of the nominee is attached. I have informed the nominee of this nomination and the requirement to complete the questionnaire and provide a photo by December 22, 2017.

Kathryn is a knowledgeable wastewater professional who has great enthusiasm and abilities to promote the profession, transfer knowledge, and bring value to the CWEA organization.

Thank you for your consideration of this candidate.

Sincerely,

WEST YOST ASSOCIATES

Dianne L. Lee

Vice President

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Director at Large, North Kathryn Gies


Nominee must complete and return along with a photo of yourself by December 22, 2017


Name: Kathryn Gies Title: Engineering Manager Employer: West Yost Associates Mailing Address: 1777 Botelho Drive, Suite 240

Walnut Creek CA, 94596 Phone (925) 949-5815 Email: [email protected]

Personal Interest 1. Why are you interested in being nominated for CWEA Board of Directors? As a member in the environmental engineering profession for 18 years, I have an equally shared passion for wastewater treatment and water quality as I do for education and outreach, which is what drew me to CWEA. For the past 5 years, I have served as the Treasurer for the San Francisco Bay Section. During this period, I’ve been active at the leadership level of section; assisted the Board with their monthly meetings, training sessions, and social events; managed all of the section’s financial paperwork and reporting, which included coordination with six different committees that collectively sponsored over a dozen training events per year; developed and implemented a spreadsheet tool for use by all of the section committees and the Board to create a uniform event finances tracking system across the section; organized and facilitated the annual Membership Appreciation event at the Oakland A’s game; and managed the section budget of approximately $130,000 a year – including developing tools for obtaining budget information from the section committees and Board members in a quick and efficient manner. This has been an extremely rewarding endeavor and has motivated me to stretch my goals for supporting CWEA. I am inspired by the very active steps CWEA is taking to better position the organization to meet the needs of its members today and in the future. I have both participated in, and developed, training sessions offered by CWEA on adult learning. I will also be developing a training session in adult learning for speakers at the 2018 Annual Conference. I am eager to continue to support these exciting changes. I have also been an active trainer at CWEA events. This has included developing content for multiple Annual Conferences, for local section meetings, and for specialty workshops. This includes developing the interactive, learner-focused content for the 2016 Onsite Reuse Conference held in Berkeley California that was co-sponsored by CWEA and WEF. Finally, I am currently serving on the Education Program Team (EPT) for the 2018 Annual Conference. In this role, I have taken a leadership position in developing the pre-conference workshops and several of the curated sessions. This process has been very rewarding and I am excited to be part of developing an exciting and engaging program. Collectively, these experiences with providing training have been very rewarding and help

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me develop to be a better engineer and mentor to my staff. I am eager to help others have this opportunity and to help CWEA achieve its training mission. Commitment and Support (Please review the job descriptions in the Board Bylaws) 2. What do you feel are the most critical duties of this position, and how will you perform

them? As a Board member, I am eager to participate in the planning and facilitation of the training events sponsored by CWEA. As an experienced trainer and participant in a variety of CWEA events, I am very excited for the opportunity to bring new ideas and a fresh perspective to the process. I have recently brought several new ideas to the 2018 Annual Conference EPT, and the whole committee is excited to see them in implementation this April. I believe one of the most critical duties of the Operations Committee is reviewing and recommending guidelines for bookkeeping. In my role as the Treasurer in the SF Bay, it became apparent that funds received from events were not always adequately accounted for across the various committees’ and it was possible that funds were being lost. It is critical for CWEA’s success that payments for training received are tracked, and funds are redirected back toward developing additional training content and outreach efforts. Given the diversity of the organization, and the various types of events that occur, there may be opportunities to better track activities and ensure CWEA is being compensated for services provided. Finally, I believe it is important to support the local sections and individual committees. I intend to work with these groups to share information, assist in implementing CWEA programs and ideas at the grassroots level, and to bring section and committee ideas and concerns back to CWEA for input. 3. Fulfilling the requirements of the position takes a significant amount of time. Discuss

your personal time commitment to this position. Over the past five years I have committed approximately 12 to 16 hours a month toward CWEA activities as the San Francisco Bay Section Treasurer. Oftentimes, this commitment was greater when I was developing tools and programs for improved recordkeeping. With my term as Treasurer coming to an end in 2017, I will have the capacity to commit time at a similar level to the Operations Committee. As with the section Treasurer role, I will balance my new responsibilities with the same combination of employer donated time, personal time, and continuous networking for potential new leaders and doers. 4. Do you have the support of your employer to fulfill the economic and time commitments

of this position? My employer, West Yost Associates (West Yost) is committed to supporting the time and resource commitments of this position. Please find attached a letter from Charles Duncan, President of West Yost Associates, documenting this commitment. 5. What do you expect of other board members and staff to ensure your experience on the

board is satisfying? I think the most satisfying experience would result from working with the Board and other Operations Committee members who are committed to CWEA’s goals, focused on adding value to CWEA members, and open to new voices and ideas. I would expect that I will bring


value to the organization and Board, and that I would also have opportunities to learn from others and grow personally and professionally through open communication and willingness to work hard to get the job done. 6. If elected to this position, what would you do to assist CWEA’s function and purpose?

I am open to assisting in a variety of ways (some of which I may not even know about yet), but I am very interested in continuing the advances CWEA has made with adult learning concepts and reinvigorating the core mission of training/learning. As stated earlier, I am very passionate about learning and continued education believe there are great opportunities to leverage this powerful tool to promote the industry, the organization, and the individuals and agencies we serve. I also believe that my unique skills and knowledge in wastewater treatment and water quality, communications, and training could be used in a variety of situations. 7. What areas of the Association can be improved? What abilities do you bring to assist in

these improvements? As stated earlier, I believe there are opportunities to improve financial recordkeeping and funds tracking across the organization. My knowledge and experience with funds tracking at the local section give me specific insights into some of the issues I observed. In addition, as an Engineering Manager at West Yost Associates, I am responsible for managing projects with budgets more than a million dollars. This work involves coordinating with the project team and facilitating their efforts, managing funds through tracking tools, and communicating with clients about expectations and needs. This experience has tought me how to both lead a team, as well as work collaborative with a wide-range of people to accomplish complex tasks. I also serve as the Treatment Discipline Group Leader for West Yost. In this role, I am responsible for developing and managing the overall group budget, which is in excess of $6 million. My role also involves identifying strengths and weaknesses within a team of 17, and providing coaching and developing strategies for addressing areas of concern. My strategic insights, combined with my technical knowledge and demonstrated fiscal responsibility, make me uniquely qualified for this position. 8. What do you feel the Board has defined to be the future direction of CWEA? Do you have

other suggestions for objectives that you would like to see considered? These are both exciting and interesting times for the water quality and wastewater industry. We are experiencing an unprecedented “brain drain” with a large outflux of retiring senior staff that cannot be replaced with staff the bring the same level of experience than what we have seen in the 20 to 30 years prior. On top of this, the industry is seeing new advances in resources recovery, new water quality challenges with increasing regulations, and the need to respond to climate change factors like drought and sea level rise. The new generation of workers must take on the challenges, and will need training and coaching to be prepared and achieve success. CWEA is uniquely positioned to must take the lead in bringing together this talent with the needs education and training of our industry and is taking this challenge on with vigor!


In California, we also benefit from having some the top experts in the wastewater industry, including hosting some of the top universities from across the nation. I think CWEA could take more advantage of this unique situation and look for opportunities for additional partnering with experts on select topics. Personal History/Involvement with CWEA 9. Please attach a resume of CWEA leadership positions and activities along with a digital

photo.

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December 21, 2017 Ms. Debi Lewis CWEA President c/o CWEA 7677 Oakport Street, Suite 600 Oakland, CA 94621 SUBJECT: Support of Kathryn Gies’ Nomination for CWEA’s Director at Large

Dear Ms. Lewis:

As President of West Yost Associates (West Yost), I am writing you in support of Kathryn Gies’ nomination to be a CWEA’s Director and to confirm that Kathryn will have the full economic and moral support of West Yost behind her if she is selected for this role within your organization. Ms. Gies is a very capable individual. She is an asset to our firm and I’m confident she will bring exceptional value to CWEA through this position.

Sincerely,

WEST YOST ASSOCIATES

Charles Duncan, P.E. President

Kathryn Gies, PE ENV SP, LEED AP KathrynGieshasover18yearsofexperienceinplanningandpermittingwastewatertreatmentandrecycledwaterprojectsandhasbeenamemberofCWEAandWEFforoverfifteenyears.

Kathryn’sareasoftechnicalexpertiseincludewastewatertreatmentfacilitiesplanning;treatmentprocessdesign;sustainableinfrastructureplanning;NPDESregulatorypermitting;recycledwaterandlanddisposalsystemsmasterplanning;biosolidslandapplicationplanningandpermitting;andgroundwaterqualitystudiesforregulatorycompliancepurposes.

Professional Registrations

Professional Civil Engineer; California No. 65022

LEED® Accredited Professional BD+C

EnvisionTM Sustainability Professional

Education

PhD Candidate, Bioresource Engineering, Oregon State University

BS, Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Clemson University

Wetland Treatment and Design Course, Humboldt State University

BioWin® Process Modeling Training Workshop

Professional Affiliations

California Water Environment Association

Water Environment Federation

Central Valley Clean Water Association

WateReuse Association

CWEA EXPERIENCE SAN FRANCISCO BAY SECTION TREASURER

ServedastheTreasurerfrom2012through2017.Responsibilitiesincluded:providingleadershipforthesection;assistingtheBoardwithmonthlymeetings,trainingsessions,andsocialevents;managingallofthesection’sfinancialpaperworkandreporting,whichincludedcoordinationwithsixdifferentcommitteesthatcollectivelysponsoredoveradozentrainingeventsperyear;developingandimplementingaspreadsheettoolforusebyallofthesectioncommitteesandtheBoardtocreateauniformeventfinancestrackingsystemacrossthesection;organizingand

facilitatingtheannualMembershipAppreciationeventattheOaklandA’sgame;managingabudgetofapproximately$130,000ayear;anddevelopingtoolsforobtainingbudgetinformationfromthesectioncommitteesandBoardmembersinaquickandefficientmanner.

2018 ANNUAL CONFERENCE (AC18) EDUCATION PROGRAM TEAM (EPT)

CurrentlyservingontheEPRforAC18.Responsibilitiesinclude:planningthepre‐conferenceworkshopsandeducationtractsfortheconference;takingtheleadonidentifyingkeyspeakersandfacilitatorsfor“curated”sessionsandpre‐conferenceworkshops;facilitatingbrainstormingsessionswithmembersoutsidetheEPC;reviewingmarketingmaterials;providinginputonoverallconferenceactivities;andfacilitatingtrainingforspeakers.Forthislasteffort,Iwillbeadaptingthe“BecominganIndustryLeaderbyServingasaCWEASpeaker”presentationdevelopedforAC17,intoatwo‐hourtrainingsessionfortheTrakFacilitatorsinFebruary2018.

“BECOMING AN INDUSTRY LEADER BY SERVING AS A CWEA SPEAKER” 2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCE (AC17)

OnrequestofCWEA,preparedatrainingsessionforAC18titled:“BecominganIndustryLeaderbyServingasaCWEASpeaker.”Thissessionadaptedtheadult‐basedlearningtechniquesofferedbyVelvetChainsawtospecificexamplesfortopicscoveredbyCWEA.Thepresentationincludedawide‐rangeofinteractivelearningtoolsasthebasisfortrainingfuturepresentersonhowtomaketheirownpresentationsmoreinteractive.

NOVEMBER 2016 ONSITE REUSE WORKSHOP – BERKELEY, CALIFORNIA

Organizedafull‐daytrainingsessiononhowagenciescansetupanonsitereuseprogramfollowingthe10‐stepguidedevelopedbySanFranciscoPublicUtilitiesCommissionandWEF.Thetrainingsessionwasaninteractiveprogram,wheretheaudiencewasbrokenintoteams.Eachteamparticipatedinarole‐playingexercise,whereteammembersservedindifferentstakeholdersinsettingupanonsitereuseprogram.Theroleplayingexercisewereinterspersedwithspeakersfromtheindustrycoveringthevarioustopicsofimportance.

ADDITIONAL SPEAKING/TRAINING ROLES

2007 Annual Conference: EVALUATION OF POTENTIAL GROUNDWATER QUALITY IMPACTS ASSOCIATED WITH

AGRICULTURAL REUSE PRACTICES AT THE CITY OF LODI WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY

2008 Annual Conference: Regulatory Compliance‐The "Three Pronged" Approach 2010 Annual Conference: Evaluation of Year‐Round Agricultural Reuse Opportunities for the City of Davis Water Pollution Control Facilities 2011 Annual Conference: Salinity Reductions Associated With Water Softener Source Control (Part of a Panel Discussion) 2012 Annual Conference: The Delta, Dischargers, Drinking Water and Dollars – What’s the Right Balance? 2012 Annual Conference: How Do You Start‐up a New Treatment Plant When You Don’t Have Any Bugs? Startup of the City of Atwater Regional WWTP: A greenfield site (Co‐Presenter)

2014 Annual Conference: EnvisionTM: Sustainability in Wastewater Infrastructure (Also presented at WEFTEC 2014) 2015 Annual Conference: Methylmercury Controls for POTWs (Also presented at SF Bay Section Meeting and Professional Development Committee Workshop on Emerging Contaminants) 2016 Annual Conference: Design‐Build at a WWTP Effectively Incorporating Operations Input June 2017 SF Bay Section Dinner Meeting: Planning for the Future of Wastewater Treatment in Uncertain Times

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Director at Large, South (Treasurer) William Cassidy

NOMINEE FOR CWEA STATE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

QUESTIONNAIRE Nominee must complete and return along with a photo of yourself


{Answers will be published so CWEA Members can read them.}

Name: William Cassidy Title: Engineering Supervisor Employer: Orange County Sanitation District Mailing Address:

OCSD 10844 Ellis Avenue

Fountain Valley, CA 92708-7018 Phone: 714-593-7385 Email: [email protected]


My role in the Santa Ana River Basin Section (SARBS) is nearly at an end with the election of a new Board of Directors in March 2018. I’m currently serve as Past President and Treasurer. Though I plan to continue serving as Treasurer, I am looking to further expand my knowledge and experiences serving in a lead role, working with others in lead roles, and in mentoring others to help them to develop and prepare for the future.


them? The most critical duty as Director at Large South is to represent the Southern sections’ interest. I plan to do this through regular communication, conversations with their Board of Directors. The most critical duty as Treasurer is to serve as the members eyes and ears on financial issues, and assist the local sections with any financial questions or issues on the local level. Again, I plan to do this through communication and becoming familiar with the Association’s financial structural as I progress to the position of Treasurer.


your personal time commitment to this position. I plan to take the time that is required. I expect my personal workload to decrease once

my responsibilities as SARBS Past President are done. The time require for Treasurer was greatly reduced once CWEA took over the reporting duties. I would also anticipate that I would reduce my teaching duties with the local sections’ certification workshops. The only restriction I may have is Monday nights in the fall: I teach the fall semester at CSULB on Monday nights.


of this position? My employer is quite supportive. We have had several from OCSD who have served on both SARBS and CWEA’s Board of Directors and go onto become each’s President.

5. What do you expect of other board members and staff to ensure your experience on the

board is satisfying? I would hope for support and mentoring, providing assistance whenever I have a question or need information.

Future of the Association Please review CWEA’s Strategic Plan & Strategy Map at http://www.cwea.org/pdf/leadership/StrategicPlan/StrategyPacket.pdf Check out our most current Strategy Map Metrics Dashboard at: http://www.cwea.org/pdf/dashboard/FY%2016-17%20Dashboard%20053117.pdf 6. If elected to this position, what would you do to assist CWEA’s function and purpose?

I would work in whatever way I could to support CWEA’s efforts to reach it goals.


these improvements? The biggest issue for CWEA is the lack of trainers / teachers for its and / or local sections’ training workshops. I have taught throughout southern California and am familiar with the issues the existing trainer face.

8. What do you feel the Board has defined to be the future direction of CWEA? Do you have

other suggestions for objectives that you would like to see considered? CWEA wants to become more effective at its mission to educate those who work in and are served by our industry, and promote the betterment of the water environment.


photo. See attached (packaged) resume.



Complete and return by December 22, 2017 to: Debi Lewis, CWEA President c/o CWEA 7677 Oakport Street, Suite 600 Oakland, CA 94621 FAX: 510.382.7810 E-mail: [email protected] DUTIES of the Board of Directors (Section 11 of the CWEA Constitution)

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William D. Cassidy Engineering Supervisor Engineering – Collections Civil / Mechanical Design Orange County Sanitation District [email protected]

William has been the wastewater industry for over 30 years. He is currently an Engineering Supervisor

for the Engineering – Collections Civil / Mechanical Design group, at Orange County Sanitation District

(OCSD). William oversees the project engineers responsible for the design of capital improvement

projects related to OCSD’s collection system including its outlying pump stations and force mains. One of

his loves is to teach. In line with that goal, William has served as a Lead Judge in the CWEA’s Operations

Challenge (2008 thru 2016), Technical Certification Program teacher and trainer (2011 to present), and

1st Year Director, Treasurer, President, and Past President on SARBS Board of Directors (2014/15 thru

2017/18). William has also served as a teacher, lecturer, mentor, and thesis advisor since 2012 at

California State University, Long Beach (CSULB).

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William D. Cassidy 26601 Avenue Las Palmas Capistrano Beach, CA 92624 (949) 212-2504 [email protected]

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering North Carolina State University, 1981 REGISTRATION: California Professional Engineer - Mechanical Engineering (M 029727) CERTIFICATIONS:

California Water Environment Association Collection Systems Maintenance, Grade IV California Water Environment Association Mechanical Technologies, Grade III

ASSOCIATIONS: California Water Environment Association –

SARBS Board – 2017 /18 Past President and Treasurer 2016 / 17 President 2015 / 16 Treasurer 2014 / 15 First Year Director

Technical Certification Program

2011 / Present Teacher & Trainer Annual Training Conference

2008 / 16 Operations Challenge, Lead Judge

Santa Ana River Basin Section (SARBS) 2003 / Present Member

TEACHING EXPERIENCE: California State University – Long Beach:

Teacher – Civil Engineering Department since 2016. Course on hydraulics including centrifugal pumps and dams. The course includes a team project (Preliminary Design Report) on pump station design. The report is to address an actual problem(s) from an existing pump station. The report had to define the pump station’s operational problem, present options, and recommend a final solution. Guest Lecturer – Civil Engineering Department, 2012 through 2015. Lectures cover real life pump (centrifugal) stations’ hydraulic problems and their solutions.


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Guest Adviser – Civil Engineering Department 2014 through 2015. Guided students through their hydraulic design project. Student teams were assigned the task of generating a preliminary design report to address an actual problem(s) from an existing pump station. The report had to define the pump station’s operational problem, present options, and recommend a final solution.

Thesis Advisor - Civil Engineering Department, 2012 / 13. Facilitator and advisor to a graduate student on Master thesis investigating the effects of entrapped air / gases in sanitary sewer force mains. Sanitation Agency’s representative for project and coordinator for field testing.

California Water Environment Association:

Instructor – Technical Certification Program since 2011. Sections include the Santa Ana River Basin Section, Tri-Counties, Desert and Mountain, Santa Diego and Los Angeles Basin. Instructor for workshops and study halls assisting members with their preparation for the association’s certification tests. Areas covered include collection system and mechanical maintenance with emphasis on mathematics.

WORK EXPERIENCE: 1999 to Present Engineering Supervisor

Orange County Sanitation District 10844 Ellis Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Engineering supervisor for various divisions responsible for the design, construction, operation and maintenance, and monitoring of OCSD’s collection system. Staffs have included design and resident (construction) engineers, collection system operations and maintenance staff, source control inspection staff, and odor & corrosion monitoring staff. Responsibilities include but not limited to performing the most technically complex tasks of the division, reviewing staff’s work, and developing and advancing staff’s knowledge and skills. Project manager and engineer for the design and construction of the agency’s new and rehabilitated outlying pump stations and collection system. Achievements include setting / authoring OCSD’s pump station design approach & standards, and devising equipment / process test procedures for unusual startups.

1997 to 1999 Resident / Hydraulic Engineer MacDonald-Stephens Engineers, Inc. 2471 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo, CA

Resident engineer and construction inspector for construction of Eastern Sierra Community Serve District’s new digester facilities. Duties included review of the design (hydraulics, plans and specs – civil, mechanical, electrical, and structural). Hydraulic engineer for the condition assessment of Orange County Sanitation District’s existing outlying pump stations. Duties included determining each pump station’s existing capacity and deficiencies, and propose remedies.

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1995 to 1997 Project Engineer / Manager

EV Environmental, Inc. 27 Manckly, Ste. 212, Irvine, CA 92618 92691

Project manager and engineer for the design, fabrication, and installation of packaged waste water treatment facilities for domestic and international clients. Project manager including supervision of installation and start-up of facilities in Brazil.

1990 to 1995 Mechanical / Instrumentation Engineer MacDonald-Stephens Engineers, Inc. 2471 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Detail mechanical, civil and instrumentation design for waste water reclamation plant projects. Resident engineer and construction inspector for rehabilitation projects at several waste water reclamation plants. Projects included the Yucaipa Waste Water Treatment Plant expansion.

1987 to 1989 Mechanical / Design Engineer

UNOCAL: Chemical Division, Unipure 1511 Orangethorpe Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92631

Project manager and engineer for the design, fabrication, and installation of packaged industrial waste water treatment facilities for domestic clients.

1985 to 1987 Lead Mechanical Engineer

Fluor Daniels, Inc. 4580 California Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309

Lead mechanical engineer for Fluor’s Bakersfield office. Oversaw mechanical design on oilfield and refinery projects.

1981 to 1985 Facility Engineer

Shell California Production, Inc. 5060 California Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309

Facilities engineer for Shell’s production facilities from Ventura to Santa Maria, CA. Oversaw design and construction of maintenance projects at various locations.

December 21, 2017

Send by email

Ms. Debi Lewis, President


7677 Oakport Street, Suite 600

Oakland, CA 94621

E-mail: [email protected]

Dear Ms. Lewis:

As a member in good standing with CWEA and WEF; I hereby nominate Mr. Brian Peck for the position

of Water Environment Federation Delegate Director from the South (three-year term, serving April 2018

to October 2021, voting privilege begins October 2018).

Brian is also a member in good standing with CWEA and WEF. I believe you will find Brian’s long

history of volunteering as impressive as I do; ranging over several decades including Tri-State, SARBS

and CWEA’s statewide Engineering and Research Committee. Brian has consistently put together

technical and professional development programs for local, regional and state CWEA events. His efforts

are recognized far and wide, as he has been honored with CWEA’s and AZWa’s Select Society of

Sanitary Sludge Shovelers (5S) as well as Tri-State’s Big Ben Canoe Club.

I have personally worked with Brian on a variety of projects, first when he was working in the private

sector we teamed together on what was then the largest prestressed concrete reservoir in the world at

33MG. Brian led all of the water quality design efforts for his firm. Later, after Brian moved to his current

position at South Orange County Wastewater Authority (SOCWA), my firm was selected to design a

myriad of projects for SOCWA which he managed. In addition, I have collaborated with Brian in his

efforts leading a variety of technical and professional development seminars for SARBS, one day

specialty conferences and Annual Conference programs. In fact, our relationship actually started when

Brian accepted an abstract I prepared for presentation at Tri-State. From this, you can be confident that I

am well aware of Brian’s strengths, passion for volunteering and knowledge of the water and wastewater

industry. In my opinion, he is a perfect fit for this position.

As a CWEA Past-President and former WEF Delegate Director, I not only fully understand the

commitment of this position; I have a profound interest in the continued success of CWEA and WEF. As

such, I take my responsibility of forwarding nominees limited to only those I truly believe are not only

available, but also with the requisite skill set of working with the CWEA Board and staff as well as within

the WEF governance structure.

Brian’s brief biography is attached. As further evidence on his impact to our profession, also

accompanied hereto are letters of support of Brian’s nomination from the current leadership of the

Engineering & Research Committee and SARBS. Brian will directly submit his responses to the

questionnaire along with his photo. As always, please do not hesitate to call/email Brian or myself should

you have any questions regarding this nomination or desire any additional information.

Sincerely,

Steven Agor Steven Agor, P.E.

CWEA Past President (2005)


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WEF Delegate Director, South Brian Peck

BRIAN PECK BIOGRAPHY

Brian Peck has served as the Director of Engineering for the South Orange County Wastewater Authority

since the year 2000. Prior to that time Mr. Peck was an Associate and a Project Manager for two water

/wastewater consulting engineering firms over a fifteen year period. During that tenure Mr. Peck worked

on the design and construction of water and wastewater treatment plants throughout the southwestern

United States. Mr. Peck received his Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering and his Master of

Science degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. Mr.

Peck has been active in professional organizations throughout his career including serving as the

President of the Santa Ana River Basin Section of the California Water Environment Association and as a

Director of the Arizona Water Association. Mr. Peck has been involved as a speaker or an organizer for

over 50 training programs for water and wastewater professionals.

LICENSES

Professional Engineer/Civil Engineer:

California C 42765

Arizona 25252

EDUCATION

University of Illinois, B.S. in Civil Engineering, 1983

University of Illinois, M.S. in Environmental Engineering, 1985

Arizona State University, Certificate in Hazardous Materials and Waste Management, 1996

San Diego State University, Certificate in Construction Management (In Progress)

WORK EXPERIENCE

SOCWA (AWMA/SERRA); Dana Point, CA; Director of Engineering (March, 2000 to Current)

Carollo Engineers; Santa Ana, CA; Associate (December, 1995 to March, 2000)

Carollo Engineers (John Carollo Engineers); Phoenix, AZ; Associate (December, 1992 to December,

1995)

Carollo Engineers (John Carollo Engineers); Phoenix, AZ; Project Engineer (April, 1986 to December,

1992)

Greeley and Hansen; Phoenix, AZ; Engineer (January, 1985 to April, 1986)

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Water Environment Federation (WEF)

California Water Environment Association (CWEA)

Arizona Water Association (AZWa)

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

American Water Works Association (AWWA)

AWARDS

Santa Ana River Basin Section Achievement Award (2007)

Sanitary Society of Select Sludge Shovelers, California (2005)

Big Bend Canoe Club, Tri-State Seminar Service Award (2003)

Sanitary Society of Select Sludge Shovelers, Arizona (1993)

American Society of Civil Engineers Service Award (1983)

Ira O. Baker Award, 2nd Place Academic Achievement – University of Illinois (1983)

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES

California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Engineering and Research Committee (2010 – 2016)

Secretary, Vice-Chair, Chair and Past Chair

Santa Ana River Basin Section (SARBS) of CWEA Treasurer, Vice-President, President, Past President

(2005 -2010)

Water Environment Federation, Local Arrangements Chair, 2003 WEF Annual Conference and Expo

(2002-2003)

SARBS, Committee Member, Professional Development Committee (PDC) (2000 to Current)

Tri-State Seminar Treasurer (1998-1999; 2002-2003)

Tri-State Seminar Program Committee Chair (1994 -1997; 2001; 2005)

Arizona Water Pollution Control Association (AWPCA) Director (1993 – 1996)

AWPCA Annual Conference Program Chair (1993)

AWPCA Newsletter Editor (1992 – 1994)

AWPCA Training Committee (1986 – 1995)

PUBLICATIONS

“Water Treatment Plant Design” – 3rd Edition (1997) McGraw-Hill – Residuals Processing Chapter

AWWA Annual Conference Proceedings (1997), “Testing the Sands: The Development of a Filter

Surveillance Program”

“Technology Transfer Handbook: Management of Water Treatment Plant Residuals” (1996)

ASCE/AWWA – Chapters 1 and 4

AWWA/WEF Joint Residuals Conference Proceedings (1993), “A Case History at the Val Vista Water

Treatment Plant: Implementing A Used Water Recovery System”

AWWA Annual Conference Proceedings (1993), “Upgrading A Water Treatment Plant To Meet SDWA

and Code Requirements”

OTHER OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES

AYSO Youth Soccer Referee (1998 – 2007)

Tae Kwon Do 1st Dan Black Belt and Belt Testing Judge (2005 – 2011)

Founder and Manager, Capistrano United Coyotes High School Ice Hockey Team – ADHSHL Varsity

Champions (2013 - 2014)

Manager, Orange County Hockey Club Midget 16AA Ice Hockey Team – California State Champions

(2015 - 2016)

Decembe r 21, 2017

Ms . Debi Lewis , Pres identCalifornia Wate r Environment Ass ociation7677 Oakport Stree t, Suite 600Oakland, CA 94621

Dear Ms . Lewis :

On behalf of the Engineering and Res earch Committee , we are writing this le tter in s upport ofBrian Pe ck’s nomination for the Wate r Environment Federation De legate Director from the South(three -ye ar te rm, s e rving April 2018 to Octobe r 2021).

Brian Peck, SOCWA Director of Enginee ring, has active ly engaged with and contributed to theCWEA, WEF and was tewater community s ince las t three decades . He has s erved as the CWEAEnginee ring and Research Committee s ecre tary, vice chair and chair. He als o played a numberof le adership role s unde r CWEA umbre lla in which he brought academics , vendors , cons ultantsand public agencies toge the r via spe cialty workshops , CWEA annual mee tings , Tri-States eminars to s hare thos e iss ues with othe r agencies and s take holders to further dis cuss anddeve lop s olutions to addre ss thos e iss ues .

Over the years , many of the Enginee ring and Research committee members have dis appearedfollowing comple tion of the ir s e rving te rms in the committee s , Unlike many othe rs , Briancontinued to engage with the Enginee ring and Research committee and provided s trongmentorship and guidance for the s uccess of the newly e lected members the reby clearlys howing his dedication.

In addition to his dedication to the CWEA community, Brian will bring a dive rse cons ultant andpublic agency experience with a wealth of te chnical knowledge , management, inte rpe rs onals kills and overall unde rs tanding of the was tewater profe ss ion form collection s ys tems towas tewate r dis infection, from planning to management and implementation. We are quiteconfident that Brian will be a pe rfect fit for this pos ition and will make an ins tant impact on theboard.

Pleas e do not he s itate to contact us s hould you have any ques tions regarding our s upport ofBrian Peck for WEF De legate Dire ctor from the South.

Sincere ly,

Ufuk Erdal

Ufuk G. Erdal, Ph.D, PECWEA Engineering and Res earchCommitte e Vice Chair (South)

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Name: Brian Peck Title: Director of Engineering Employer: South Orange County Wastewater Authority (SOCWA) Mailing Address: 34156 Del Obispo Street Dana Point, CA 92629 Phone: (949) 234-5411 Email: [email protected]

Personal Interest 1. Why are you interested in being nominated for CWEA Board of Directors? It would be an honor to be nominated for the CWEA Board of Directors. I began my participation in water/wastewater organizations in 1987 when I organized a day long Disinfection Seminar for what was then the Arizona Water and Pollution Control Association (AWPCA). In the ensuing 32 years I have been active with the AWPCA, the Tri-State Seminar (TSS), the CWEA and the Santa Ana River Basin Section (SARBS). That period of time has really been a watershed time in the water/wastewater industry. Technology has evolved; public perceptions have changed; and the turnover in people has been significant. The sheer extent of the change can be both intimidating and exhilarating at the same time. The leadership in the CWEA has made great strides in keeping up with this evolution. Participating in the Board would be a tremendous opportunity to both serve and to learn. Commitment and Support (Please review the job descriptions in the Board Bylaws) 2. What do you feel are the most critical duties of this position, and how will you perform

them? As defined the most critical duty of the position will be representing CWEA at various WEF activities. It will be important to understand the position of the CWEA and its members on various issues so that this can be communicated at the national level. And it will be important to communicate key information back to the CWEA Board. A part of this is very simple. One must remember that they represent the State of California. Be prompt, be respectful, and be open. Represent!! Many of the duties necessary for this role will not be clear until the President makes the assignments for the newly installed Board. I might find myself as a Liaison for an activity where I have a broad background such as the Tri-State Seminar. Or I might end assigned to a group or an activity that I have no background with. Be flexible and be ready to learn. 3. Fulfilling the requirements of the position takes a significant amount of time. Discuss

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your personal time commitment to this position.

I worked for many years at SOCWA with Paul Schmidtbauer. Paul completed a three-year stint as Director (and Treasurer) a few years ago prior to his retirement from SOCWA. This was a valuable opportunity to see how much time was needed for service as a CWEA director. The Board meetings are the most obvious expenditure of time. An effective Director will spend far beyond that time in fulfilling the role of liason to local sections and committees as well as the commitment to WEF activities. This potential time commitment comes at a unique time in my life. My third (and last) son will graduate from high school this coming May. Gone will be the endless weekends spent at ice hockey tournaments (to say nothing of the endless financial commitment!). In addition, I will complete a four-year construction management certificate program at San Diego State University this coming spring. Part of the time that I would be funneling into the CWEA Director’s role would from retiring other time commitments. 4. Do you have the support of your employer to fulfill the economic and time commitments

of this position?

I have reviewed the requirements of the Director position with SOCWA’s General Manager Betty Burnett. She supports the commitments that would be entailed in taking the Director position. 5. What do you expect of other board members and staff to ensure your experience on the

board is satisfying?

Listening. It begins with listening on my part. There is a great deal of learning that I would need to do to be effective in the Director’s position. Listening will also be necessary in hearing what members expect of CWEA. And ultimately one hopes that CWEA Board meetings (and other functions) are built around a listening environment where all the participants can be heard. 6. If elected to this position, what would you do to assist CWEA’s function and purpose? One of the aspects of serving as a Director that is appealing is the opportunity to serve as a Liaison to assigned Local Sections and Standing Committees. CWEA performs many valuable functions; however, the Local Sections provide a greater degree of contact with the membership. The role of the Liaison is important to bridge the State and Local groups. And for that Liaison to be effective he (or she) must be consistently present. I would take the opportunity to attend not only the Local Section board meetings but as many of the Section’s events as possible. My background is with SARBS and the Engineering & Research Committee. However, I would look forward to the opportunity to get involved with new groups as assigned by the President. 7. What areas of the Association can be improved? What abilities do you bring to assist in

these improvements?

The CWEA has been an extraordinarily active association over the past decade. The changes that have been accomplished are credit to CWEA’s professional staff, Board members, and Committee participants. The challenges that CWEA faces are common to most professional associations. One of the greatest challenges is how to maintain a consistent, high quality level of service in a volunteer driven organization. One area that the Association can always strive for improvement is the communication with and inclusion of the membership. This might seem unfair given the many innovations that have been implemented through alternative media, the Young Professional group and countless other initiatives. The point is

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that communication is a constant process. Each year the newly elected Board has to evaluate what can be done to improve communication and participation. I am not sure that I bring any unique abilities to help drive the CWEA forward. Mostly I bring a perspective based on 30 years of experience with water/wastewater associations. And an appreciation that what has worked successfully over 30 years may not always be the right thing for the current situation. 8. What do you feel the Board has defined to be the future direction of CWEA? Do you have

other suggestions for objectives that you would like to see considered? The future of the CWEA seems to be laid out in the Big Audacious Goal. This goal focuses on the development, the mission and the public perception of wastewater professionals. The goal is expanded into seven ‘vivid descriptions’. Three of these ‘vivid descriptions’ focus directly on training. However, education is woven into all seven of the items. The role of CWEA and training is also emphasized in the Strategic Goals and Objectives. I feel that the CWEA Board over the past ten years has shown a clear understanding the training of wastewater professionals is both the means and the ends for the organization. I believe that the CWEA should maintain that focus. Personal History/Involvement with CWEA 9. Please attach a resume of CWEA leadership positions and activities along with a digital

photo. Please see attached. Complete and return by December 22, 2017 to: Debi Lewis, CWEA President c/o CWEA 7677 Oakport Street, Suite 600 Oakland, CA 94621 FAX: 510.382.7810 E-mail: [email protected]


Brian Peck South Orange County Wastewater Authority Director of Engineering

[email protected] (949) 246-8338 _____________________________________________________________________________________

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BRIAN PECK BIOGRAPHY

Brian Peck has served as the Director of

Engineering for the South Orange County

Wastewater Authority since the year 2000.

Prior to that time Mr. Peck was an Associate

and a Project Manager for two water

/wastewater consulting engineering firms

over a fifteen year period. During that

tenure Mr. Peck worked on the design and

construction of water and wastewater

treatment plants throughout the

southwestern United States. Mr. Peck

received his Bachelor of Science degree in

Civil Engineering and his Master of Science

degree in Environmental Engineering from

the University of Illinois at Champaign-

Urbana. Mr. Peck has been active in

professional organizations throughout his

career including serving as the President of

the Santa Ana River Basin Section of the


and as a Director of the Arizona Water

Association. Mr. Peck has been involved as

a speaker or an organizer for over 50 training

programs for water and wastewater

professionals.

LICENSES Professional Engineer/Civil Engineer: California C 42765 Arizona 25252

EDUCATION University of Illinois, B.S. in Civil Engineering, 1983 University of Illinois, M.S. in Environmental Engineering, 1985 Arizona State University, Certificate in Hazardous Materials and Waste Management, 1996 San Diego State University, Certificate in Construction Management (In Progress) WORK EXPERIENCE SOCWA (AWMA/SERRA); Dana Point, CA; Director of Engineering (March, 2000 to Current) Carollo Engineers; Santa Ana, CA; Associate (December, 1995 to March, 2000) Carollo Engineers (John Carollo Engineers); Phoenix, AZ; Associate (December, 1992 to December, 1995) Carollo Engineers (John Carollo Engineers); Phoenix, AZ; Project Engineer (April, 1986 to December, 1992) Greeley and Hansen; Phoenix, AZ; Engineer (January, 1985 to April, 1986)


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PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Water Environment Federation (WEF) California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Arizona Water Association (AZWa) American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) American Water Works Association (AWWA) PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES California Water Environment Association (CWEA) Engineering and Research Committee (2010 – 2016) Secretary, Vice-Chair, Chair and Past Chair Santa Ana River Basin Section (SARBS) of CWEA Treasurer, Vice-President, President, Past President (2005 -2010) Water Environment Federation, Local Arrangements Chair, 2003 WEF Annual Conference and Expo (2002-2003) SARBS, Committee Member, Professional Development Committee (PDC) (2000 to Current) Tri-State Seminar Treasurer (1998-1999; 2002-2003) Tri-State Seminar Program Committee Chair (1994 -1997; 2001; 2005)

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES (Cont’d) Arizona Water Pollution Control Association (AWPCA) Director (1993 – 1996) AWPCA Annual Conference Program Chair (1993) AWPCA Newsletter Editor (1992 – 1994) AWPCA Training Committee (1986 – 1995) AWARDS Santa Ana River Basin Section Achievement Award (2007) Sanitary Society of Select Sludge Shovelers, California (2005) Big Bend Canoe Club, Tri-State Seminar Service Award (2003) Sanitary Society of Select Sludge Shovelers, Arizona (1993) American Society of Civil Engineers Service Award (1983) Ira O. Baker Award, 2nd Place Academic Achievement – University of Illinois (1983)


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OTHER OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES

AYSO Youth Soccer Referee (1998 – 2007) Tae Kwon Do 1st Dan Black Belt and Belt Testing Judge (2005 – 2011) Founder and Manager, Capistrano United Coyotes High School Ice Hockey Team – ADHSHL Varsity Champions (2013 - 2014) Manager, Orange County Hockey Club Midget 16AA Ice Hockey Team – California State Champions (2015 - 2016)





Name: Mark Takemoto Title: Senior Technical Manager Employer: Woodard & Curran Mailing Address: 2175 N. California Blvd, Suite, 315, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Phone: 925-627-4100 Email: [email protected]

Personal Interest 1. Why are you interested in being nominated for CWEA Board of Directors? I am current the Vice Chair for the NRC. I look forward to moving on to the NRC Chair and joining the CWEA Board in 2018. Commitment and Support (Please review the job descriptions in the Board Bylaws) 2. What do you feel are the most critical duties of this position, and how will you perform

them? Facilitate and fostering collaboration amongst members, committees, and sections. Through the NRC meetings, I will help prompt discussions on current issues and help sections identify ways to work together. 3. Fulfilling the requirements of the position takes a significant amount of time. Discuss

your personal time commitment to this position. I will attend the CWEA Board and NRC meetings during my term. 4. Do you have the support of your employer to fulfill the economic and time commitments

of this position? Yes, my employer, Woodard & Curran is on board and supportive. 5. What do you expect of other board members and staff to ensure your experience on the

board is satisfying? I would hope that the will be patient as I get up to speed and flexible in considering new ideas and perspectives. Future of the Association Please review CWEA’s Strategic Plan & Strategy Map at http://www.cwea.org/pdf/leadership/StrategicPlan/StrategyPacket.pdf Check out our most current Strategy Map Metrics Dashboard at: http://www.cwea.org/pdf/dashboard/FY%2016-17%20Dashboard%20053117.pdf



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6. If elected to this position, what would you do to assist CWEA’s function and purpose? See response to item 2. 7. What areas of the Association can be improved? What abilities do you bring to assist in

these improvements? I think CWEA can and should continue to look at ways of being more efficient. I have served as the president of the SFBS and as its communication chair and will bring those perspectives to the board. 8. What do you feel the Board has defined to be the future direction of CWEA? Do you have

other suggestions for objectives that you would like to see considered? CWEA has continued to focus on education for the both its members and the public, which I believe is the right direction. Personal History/Involvement with CWEA 9. Please attach a resume of CWEA leadership positions and activities along with a digital

photo. Past leadership positions at CWEA include:

• SFBS Board Member and President • SFBS Comminucation Committee Chair • NRC Vice Chari (Curernt)

Complete and return by December 22, 2017 to: Debi Lewis, CWEA President c/o CWEA 7677 Oakport Street, Suite 600 Oakland, CA 94621 FAX: 510.382.7810 E-mail: [email protected]


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Name: Anthony (Tony) Pirondini Title: Water Quality Manager Employer: City of Vacaville Mailing Address: 538 Ruby Drive, Vacaville, CA 95687 Phone: (707) 469-6439 Mobile: (707) 980-1541 Email: [email protected] (also: [email protected])


I support the mission of CWEA to assist in the education of water quality professionals to improve understanding and ability to produce clean water and biosolids, which in turn helps protect and preserve the environment.


them? Support the mission of CWEA to provide resources to support water environment professionals. As TCP Chair, I expect this would involve providing assistance and direction in assuring TCP-related training materials and exams are properly prepared and executed, and to provide guidance toward rectifying problem situations as they might occur. I would also expect to provide guidance for visioning new ways to deliver education materials and other resources to help improve the TCP.


your personal time commitment to this position. I have been participating in TCP activities as a Lab Analyst SME since 1993, which has included writing and grading exams, conducting Study Sessions, recertifying exams, and providing feedback to test takers. I do not foresee the time commitment on the CWEA Board to be much more than past commitments.


of this position? At present I have employer support to fulfill the duties of the TCP Chair, including participation in regular monthly meetings and conferences, assuming travel to Southern California is not frequent.

5. What do you expect of other board members and staff to ensure your experience on the board is satisfying? I would expect that other CWEA Board members would listen and consider TCP Committee group recommendations, and work constructively toward supporting and improving the TCP.

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Future of the Association Please review CWEA’s Strategic Plan & Strategy Map at http://www.cwea.org/pdf/leadership/StrategicPlan/StrategyPacket.pdf Check out our most current Strategy Map Metrics Dashboard at: http://www.cwea.org/pdf/dashboard/May2016.pdf 6. If elected to this position, what would you do to assist CWEA’s function and purpose?

I would continue to support CWEA’s mission to assist however I can in continuing and improving the education of water quality professionals.


these improvements? I believe CWEA does a great job providing resources for those who understand the value of them. I believe CWEA could improve its outreach to other, mostly larger organizations that presently do not find much value in CWEA, by selling CWEA products as validation of internal training programs. I would hope I can influence key individuals in these organizations to recognize this value.

8. What do you feel the Board has defined to be the future direction of CWEA? Do you have other suggestions for objectives that you would like to see considered? I presently understand the future direction of CWEA to be improving training to reach younger professionals with more interactive learning, and I believe this to be a challenging goal, as much of this change likely involves moving from paper to electronic media delivery. I believe that improvement in meeting this goal needs more support of larger employers, which should occur with recognition of the value of CWEA programs in validating the effectiveness of on-the-job training programs.


photo. CWEA leadership positions summary: 1993-Present: TCP Committee (Vice-Chair 2016); Lab Analyst Subject

Matter Expert 1999-Present: CWEA Lab Committee member (2010-2011 Chair) 1994-2012: Redwood Empire Section Lab Committee Chair 2003-2012: ELAP-ELTAC Delegate, representing CWEA 2011-2015: Redwood Empire Section Board of Directors (2015 President) Career History: 33 years water quality experience, 9 in commercial labs and , 24 years with

City of Vacaville in support of Wastewater and Water Operations -Current Water Quality Manager; managed lab for 19 years previously

Bachelors of Science in Chemistry, CA State University–Sonoma, 1986 Community College Instructor (PT), Water Technologies, Solano Community

College, 1989-1996 CWEA Lab Analyst Grade 4, 1993 CWEA Environmental Compliance Inspector Grade 2, 2000


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