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Ep. 56 - The Flow Forward Series: Mentorship in Motion (Part 2 of 2)
Apr 21, 2026
43m 29s
Ep. 55 - The Flow Forward Series: The Spark of Mentorship (Part 1 of 2)
Apr 14, 2026
36m 11s
Ep. 54 - Collaborative Delivery 101 Series: The Contractor's Perspective (Part 3 of 3)
Mar 11, 2026
36m 45s
Ep. 53 - Collaborative Delivery 101 Series: The Engineer's Perspective (Part 2 of 3)
Mar 3, 2026
41m 05s
Ep. 52 - Collaborative Delivery 101 Series: The Owner's Perspective (Part 1 of 3)
Feb 24, 2026
46m 39s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 4/21/26 | Ep. 56 - The Flow Forward Series: Mentorship in Motion (Part 2 of 2) | This episode wraps up a two-part series focusing on the importance of mentorship in the water industry. The series discussion was developed by the joint Utility Management Committee's Professional Development focus group. In this episode, our series guest host Jen Cobb (Newport News Waterworks) sits down with C.G. Goldizen (Upper Occoquan Service Authority), Liliana Maldonado (Independent Consultant), Molly Sayles (Hazen), and Jack Tigani (Student at George Mason University) to review their t... | 43m 29s | ||||||
| 4/14/26 | Ep. 55 - The Flow Forward Series: The Spark of Mentorship (Part 1 of 2) | This episode kicks off a two-part series focusing on the importance of mentorship in the water industry. The series discussion was developed by the joint Utility Management Committee's Professional Development focus group. In this episode, our series guest host Jen Cobb (Newport News Waterworks) sits down with Rusty Nigro (Hazen), Matt Wisniewski (GFT), and Paul Delphos (Burns & McDonnell) to discuss the importance of professional mentorship in their own careers, and the development of th... | 36m 11s | ||||||
| 3/11/26 | Ep. 54 - Collaborative Delivery 101 Series: The Contractor's Perspective (Part 3 of 3) | This episode rounds out our three-part "Collaborative Delivery 101" series that details the perspectives, benefits, and experiences of water industry professionals that have taken the plunge into this alternative pathway to project delivery. In this episode, our series guest host Jim Good (Parkview Advisors) sits down with Scott Crowder (Ulliman Schutte Construction) to share the contractor's perspective on collaborative delivery. | 36m 45s | ||||||
| 3/3/26 | Ep. 53 - Collaborative Delivery 101 Series: The Engineer's Perspective (Part 2 of 3) | This episode continues our three-part "Collaborative Delivery 101" series that details the perspectives, benefits, and experiences of water industry professionals that have taken the plunge into this alternative pathway to project delivery. In this episode, our series guest host Jim Good (Parkview Advisors) sits down with Brian Balchunas (HDR) to share the engineer's perspective on collaborative delivery. | 41m 05s | ||||||
| 2/24/26 | Ep. 52 - Collaborative Delivery 101 Series: The Owner's Perspective (Part 1 of 3) | This episode kicks off a three-part "Collaborative Delivery 101" series that details the perspectives, benefits, and experiences of water industry professionals that have taken the plunge into this alternative pathway to project delivery. In this episode, our series guest host Jim Goode (Parkview Advisors) sits down with Bruce Husselbee (HRSD) to share the owner's perspective on collaborative delivery. | 46m 39s | ||||||
| 1/13/26 | Ep. 51 - Evaluation of PFAS Effects on Biosolids Production and Disposal | Our guest host Matt Van Horne (Hazen) sits down with Jordan Combs (Maury Service Authority) to review the utility's journey through PFAS quantification, action plan development, and communication with public stakeholders. | 41m 00s | ||||||
| 9/9/25 | Ep. 50 - The Enduring Wisdom of John Novak | This special 50th episode of The Straight Flush has our guest hosts Chris Wilson (HRSD) and Evan Bowles (Hazen) sitting down with Dr. John Novak (Professor Emeritus at Virginia Tech) to discuss his history in the field of environmental engineering, contributions in teaching and research, and perspectives on the landscape of wastewater treatment. | 1h 16m 21s | ||||||
| 6/24/25 | Ep. 49 - Women Impacting Water Series: The Regulatory Route | We continue our Women Impacting Water series with Dana Hargrove (Hazen) and Adrianna Dimperio (Kennedy Jenks) as they sit down with Marcia Degen (Degen Environmental) and Karri Atwood (Virginia Forever) to discuss their path in Virginia's regulatory field and how it shaped the next phases of their water careers. | 52m 14s | ||||||
| 5/20/25 | Ep. 48 - The Ripple Effect: Leadership in Water | Our guest host Becky Currall (HRSD) moderates a discussion on the joint Leadership Academy Committee, its origin, program, and long-term benefits for emerging leaders in the water industry. Guests for this discussion include Karlyn Owens (James City Service Authority), Marcello Forehand (Henrico County DPU), and Mike Wooden (Arcadis). Also, a special thanks to Chelsea Bajek (Henrico County DPU) for helping to organize and develop the podcast discussion. | 33m 14s | ||||||
| 3/25/25 | Ep. 47 - Women Impacting Water Series: Education and Communication | We continue our Women Impacting Water series with Dana Hargrove (Hazen) and Adrianna Dimperio (Kennedy Jenks) as they speak with Sarah Baumgardner and Laura Schirmer (both with Western Virginia Water Authority) to learn more about their passion for innovative communications in the water sector. | 42m 14s | ||||||
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| 2/11/25 | Ep. 46 - Career Pipeline Series: Giving Back (Part 6 of 6) | We wrap-up the six-part "Career Pipeline" series that chronicles the path from undergraduate student to the student mentor. The intent is to provide students with a snapshot of the water industry, and to give professionals a peek into the mindset and perspectives of students, recent students, and their mentors. In this episode, our series co-hosts Holly Anne Matel (HRSD) and Mark Titcomb (Newport News Waterworks) sit down with Jessica Hou (Gannett Fleming) to hear about her full circle journ... | 40m 11s | ||||||
| 2/5/25 | Ep. 45 - Career Pipeline Series: Mentorship as the Strongest Connection (Part 5 of 6) | We continue the six-part "Career Pipeline" series that chronicles the path from undergraduate student to the student mentor. The intent is to provide students with a snapshot of the water industry, and to give professionals a peek into the mindset and perspectives of students, recent students, and their mentors. In this episode, our series co-hosts Holly Anne Matel (HRSD) and Mark Titcomb (Newport News Waterworks) sit down with Charles Bott (HRSD) to learn more about his approach to student ... | 38m 03s | ||||||
| 1/28/25 | Ep. 44 - Career Pipeline Series: Recycle Flow - Returning to School from Industry (Part 4 of 6) | We continue the six-part "Career Pipeline" series that chronicles the path from undergraduate student to the student mentor. The intent is to provide students with a snapshot of the water industry, and to give professionals a peek into the mindset and perspectives of students, recent students, and their mentors. In this episode, our series co-hosts Holly Anne Matel (HRSD) and Mark Titcomb (Newport News Waterworks) sit down with Merritt Ford (Western Virginia Water Authority) to hear his pers... | 21m 54s | ||||||
| 1/21/25 | Ep. 43 - Career Pipeline Series: Impressing on Students the Value in Water (Part 3 of 6) | We continue the six-part "Career Pipeline" series that chronicles the path from undergraduate student to the student mentor. The intent is to provide students with a snapshot of the water industry, and to give professionals a peek into the mindset and perspectives of students, recent students, and their mentors. In this episode, our series co-hosts Holly Anne Matel (HRSD) and Mark Titcomb (Newport News Waterworks) chat with Matt Doyle (Fairfax County / George Mason University) to discuss his... | 32m 04s | ||||||
| 1/14/25 | Ep. 42 - Career Pipeline Series: Infiltration of Young Professionals (Part 2 of 6) | We continue the six-part "Career Pipeline" series that chronicles the path from undergraduate student to the student mentor. The intent is to provide students with a snapshot of the water industry, and to give professionals a peek into the mindset and perspectives of students, recent students, and their mentors. In this episode, our series co-hosts Holly Anne Matel (HRSD) and Mark Titcomb (Newport News Waterworks) sit down with Brandon Kwa (Hazen) to hear about his burgeoning passion for the... | 26m 49s | ||||||
| 1/7/25 | Ep. 41 - Career Pipeline Series: Dipping Your Toes In (Part 1 of 6) | This episode kicks off the six-part "Career Pipeline" series that chronicles the path from undergraduate student to the student mentor. The intent is to provide students with a snapshot of the water industry, and to give professionals a peek into the mindset and perspectives of students, recent students, and their mentors. In this episode, our series co-hosts Holly Anne Matel (HRSD) and Mark Titcomb (Newport News Waterworks) sit down with David Kibbie (AECOM) to hear about his pathway into t... | 28m 43s | ||||||
| 12/17/24 | Ep. 40 - 2024 WEF Updates and Initiatives | VWEA's WEF Delegate Felicia Glapion (AlexRenew) catches up with WEF's current president Howard Carter (City of Saco Water Resource Recovery Department) to discuss WEF's current priorities, and the importance of telling your "water story." | 25m 28s | ||||||
| 11/12/24 | Ep. 39 - Digital Solutions in Wastewater | Our guest host Katya Bilyk (Hazen) facilitates a review and discussion of trends and potential futures of digital tools in wastewater treatment with guests Jeff Sparks (HRSD) and Bruce Johnson (Jacobs). | 1h 07m 23s | ||||||
| 9/4/24 | Ep. 38 - Women Impacting Water Series: The Kim-istry Behind the Process | We continue our Women Impacting Water series with Dana Hargrove and Adrianna Dimperio as they sit down with Kim Stubbs to learn more about her career path and passion for connecting people. | 25m 26s | ||||||
| 9/4/24 | Ep. 37 - Women Impacting Water Series: Networking Know-How | We continue our Women Impacting Water series with Dana Hargrove and Adrianna Dimperio as they chat with Kathy Rabalais on her leadership approach as the Executive Director of the Virginia Water Environment Association. | 28m 11s | ||||||
| 7/16/24 | Ep. 36 - Legacy Series: A Lifetime of Learning with Bob Forgione | The Straight Flush's Legacy Series continue's with Nina Andgren (Upper Occoquan Service Authority) chatting with Bob Forgione to reflect on his years of engineering excellence from New York to Virginia. | 45m 13s | ||||||
| 4/1/24 | Ep. 35 - Intangible Benefits of Collaborative Delivery Series: The Engineer's Perspective (Part 3 of 3) | This episode concludes our three-part series reviewing the intangible benefits of collaborative delivery. In this episode, our series host Jim Good (Jacobs) sits down with Paul Delphos (Burns and McDonnell) and Bill M'Coy (HDR) to discuss the the engineers perspectives on the collaborative delivery process. | 34m 12s | ||||||
| 4/1/24 | Ep. 34 - Intangible Benefits of Collaborative Delivery Series: The Contractor's Perspective (Part 2 of 3) | This episode continues our three-part series reviewing the intangible benefits of collaborative delivery. In this episode, our series host Jim Good (Jacobs) sits down with Alan Parent (PC Construction) and Alex Hango (PC Construction) to discuss the the contractors perspectives on the collaborative delivery process. | 35m 07s | ||||||
| 4/1/24 | Ep. 33 - Intangible Benefits of Collaborative Delivery Series: The Owner's Perspective (Part 1 of 3) | This episode kicks off a three-part series reviewing the intangible benefits of collaborative delivery. In this episode, our series host Jim Good (Jacobs) sits down with Kristina McGee (American Water) to discuss the the owners perspectives on the collaborative delivery process. | 28m 51s | ||||||
| 2/27/24 | Ep. 32 - Operations Series: Operations Challenge and What it Can Do for You! | We continue The Straight Flush's Operations Series with a special episode focusing on VWEA/WEF's Operations Challenge! This episode has host Stacie Crandall (HRSD) hosting a discussion with Tim Scott (HRSD), Lacy Burnette (Western Virginia Water Authority), and Patrick Porto (HRSD) exploring their path to state and national Operations Challenge competitions and what it has done for their career. | 40m 58s | ||||||
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