Florida's James Mihelcic of USF Inducted into the 2016 WEF Fellows
The Water Environment Federation Announces the 2016 WEF Fellows
Designation Recognizes Achievement, Stature, and Contributions in Water Quality
ALEXANDRIA, VA – The Water Environment Federation (WEF) proudly announces fifteen distinguished members as the 2016 WEF Fellows. This prestigious designation recognizes members’ achievements, stature, and contributions to the water profession.
"WEF Fellows have made significant professional accomplishments toward protecting public health and the environment through sustainable water management," said WEF Executive Director Eileen O’Neill. "The Federation is pleased to recognize and honor these outstanding professionals for their positive impact and contributions to clean water."
The WEF Fellows Recognition Program underscores WEF’s reputation as a valuable water quality resource, which is due in large part to the expertise of its diverse membership. WEF Fellows are recognized in various areas of expertise including design, education, operations, regulation, research, utility management, leadership, and more.
The following recipients will be recognized during a ceremony at WEFTEC 2016, WEF’s 89th annual technical exhibition and conference, next month in New Orleans, LA.
2016 WEF Fellows
C. Dale Jacobson
DD Consulting, LLC
Omaha, NE
Carl Janson
Riordan Materials Corporation
Blue Bell, PA
Samuel Jeyanayagam
CH2M
Herndon, VA
Liliana Maldonado
DC Water & Sewer Authority
Washington, D.C.
Donald Mavinic
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada
James Mihelcic
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL
Paige Novak
The University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
Karen Pallansch
Alexandria Renew Enterprises
Alexandria, VA
Ralph “Rusty” Schroedel
AECOM
Milwaukee, WI
Thomas Wilson
Thomas E. Wilson Environmental Engineers LLC
Barrington, IL
About WEF
The Water Environment Federation (WEF) is a not-for-profit technical and educational organization of 33,000 individual members and 75 affiliated Member Associations representing water quality professionals around the world. Since 1928, WEF and its members have protected public health and the environment. As a global water sector leader, our mission is to connect water professionals; enrich the expertise of water professionals; increase the awareness of the impact and value of water; and provide a platform for water sector innovation. To learn more, visit www.wef.org.
