Recognizing the challenges seen in aging water infrastructure today, this forum will feature a panel with a developer, an engineer, and a water operator, each providing their perspective on the importance of communication and collaboration from the start of a new development to ensure facilities are successful long-term. The discussion will highlight how including all necessary people and pieces of the puzzle at the right time will help ensure quality water infrastructure that lasts. Taken together, the case will be made on how planning the right resources upfront can lead to more sustainable and resilient communities.

Moderated by:
Melinda Salazar
Director of Land Development at BGE, Inc.
and Vice Chair of WHA’s Water Resources Committee

Panelists:
Rainer Ficken
Executive Vice President, MPC Development at Caldwell Companies
WHA Board Member

Taylor Reed
Partner & Project Manager at Vogler & Spencer Engineering

Jeff Haley
President at SiEnvironmental

Agenda
7:00 a.m. — Check – In & Breakfast
7:30 a.m. — Networking
7:45 a.m. — Welcome & Opening Remarks
8:00 a.m. — Forum Discussion
8:45 a.m. — Audience Q & A
8:55 a.m. — Closing Remarks
9:00 a.m. — Adjourn

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For sponsorship assistance or questions regarding the event, please email ryann@westhouston.org