Title/Position: Professional Engineer

Community/Company: Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.

What's your primary job? - I lead and assist in the creation and design of water infrastructure projects, specifically large diameter pipelines and water treatment plants.

How long have you worked in the total water industry? - I have worked in the total water industry for 7 years.

How did you get involved in the industry? - My involvement in the water industry started in college with taking a class called water technologies for emerging regions. My involvement with the ISAWWA began when I moved back to Illinois in 2019.

What sets you apart in the industry? - I would say just my willingness to be what is needed to help the water industry succeed in improving and public outreach.

What do you enjoy the most about being involved in the industry? - I enjoy being able to positively impact the communities we live in.

What is the best piece of advice you've ever received or have given to another person? I believe there are two paraphrased: "When you can't see the forest through the trees just focus on your next step" - Charlie Mackesy and "Plant trees in which you will never rest in their shade"- Greek Proverb.

What's your idea of a perfect day? -My perfect day would involved my friends and loved ones; starting with going to the gym in the morning for a couple hours, making a breakfast after then spending the day hanging out (playing board/yard/video games, eating good food, conversations). Finally ending the day with a night of line dancing and a bonfire with friends.

Fun Fact - Whenever I travel to another country I get a statuette of a turtle or the countries national animal and a local cook book to try their recipes back home.