Episodes
67
Latest episode
Nov 2026
Language
EN
Podcast by Maguire
On this episode, we are joined by Steve Borg from the Vogel Group in Washington, D.C. to help us break down what the new political landscape could mean for water infrastructure, federal funding, and the decisions utilities need to be making now.
On this episode... hey look, we have video! We sit down with Charles Elgi from WaterISAC to talk about the threat environment around critical infrastructure and what important steps water and wastewater utilities should be taking to insure their systems remain online.
On this episode, we are joined with Barb Martin. Barb is the Executive Director of the Water Collaborative Delivery Association, a leading organization dedicated to helping the water and wastewater industry deliver better projects through successful collaborative delivery solutions. Collaborative delivery has become one of the fastest-growing project delivery approaches in the water industry because of its ability to create greater innovation, certainty, control, and value for project owners.
On this episode, we are joined by Chris Myers, Water Superintendent for the City of Sioux Falls. We’re diving into what really keeps water systems running strong. It’s not just about funding, it’s about the people behind the scenes, the planning that happens long before a problem arises, and the daily decisions that keep water flowing safely to our communities.
On this episode we are joined by Trent Staggs, the Region 8 Advocate with the SBA’s Office of Advocacy, and Joseph Knilans, the National Advocate of Rural Affairs. We will talk about how manufacturers can engage, what kinds of issues the Office of Advocacy is listening to, and what practical steps business owners can take to reduce friction and keep production moving.
On this episode, we are joined by Stephen Borg from the Vogel Group. Stephen works closely with federal policymakers and has a front-row seat to the legislation and discussions shaping the future of water systems.
On this episode, we focus on something everyone can see, but not everyone fully understands: exterior coating systems for water storage tanks. To help us break this down, we’re joined by Kevin Morris from Tnemec, a leader in high-performance coating systems. We’ll discuss how exterior coating systems are selected, why surface preparation and application matter so much, how owners should think about lifecycle planning, and what best practices lead to durable, long-lasting results.
Michael Usterbowski and Steven Roetter with Sherwin-Williams join us to break down what AWWA D102 covers, how interior coating systems are selected, why surface preparation and inspection matter, and what owners and operators should be thinking about to protect both their infrastructure and their water.
On this episode we visit with Lorraine Polak, the State Director of South Dakota USDA Rural Development, discussing the current priorities of the agency, the challenges facing rural communities, and the exciting opportunities ahead for housing, infrastructure, and more.
On this episode we go behind the scenes of rural water systems, not the big city utilities, but the small towns and communities that face unique challenges every single day with Gavin Graverson and Allen Kocmich of the South Dakota Association of Rural Water Systems.
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Holly Jean Jackson
Dr. Allen Lycka
Jessica Lorello and Maddison Donchez
Mark Mowrey, CFA
