Gene C. Koontz, P.E., received the American Water Works Association (AWWA) 2009 George Warren Fuller Award at the organization's annual conference and exposition in San Diego, Calif. This award recognizes an individual for his or her distinguished service to the water supply field in honor of the sound engineering skill, brilliant diplomatic talent, and constructive leadership that characterized the life of George Warren Fuller. Fuller was a reputable engineer in the early 1900s who is remembered for his distinctive personal characteristics, list of contributions to sanitary science and practice, and contributions to professional societies. Gene is a senior vice president with Gannett Fleming and the firm's national practice director for the Water and Wastewater, Environmental Management, and Dams and Hydraulics Practices. Based in Harrisburg, Pa., He is also a past president of the Pennsylvania Section AWWA and will serve on the chapter's Board of Directors in 2010. [press release] Water Environment Award Robert Bible, P.E., was honored with the Pennsylvania Water Environment Association (PWEA) Ted Moses High Hat Award. Honoring Ted Moses, the first secretary of the association, this service award is given to members who distinguish themselves while working to promote PWEA and its programs. The original High Hat, purchased in a Philadelphia, Pa., pawnshop in 1935, is the association’s most prized and priceless possession. Bob is based in Gannett Fleming's Pittsburgh, Pa., municipal services group. Water For People Bob Adamski, P.E., BCEE, F.ASCE, F.SAME, has been named chair of the New York Section AWWA Water For People (WFP) Committee. WFP is an international, non-profit development organization dedicated to addressing global water, sanitation, and hygiene challenges. As chair of the New York Section's Committee, Adamski will work with partners, such as the New York Water Environment Association, and coordinate information and activities more effectively in order to increase financial contributions to, and involvement with, the organization. Bob will focus his attention on WFP's new program in the Dominican Republic. Bob previously served two terms on the WFP Board and currently serves as the organization's representative to the United Nations. Bob also serves as vice president of municipal infrastructure programs with Gannett Fleming based in Locust Valley, N.Y.[press release]

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Civil Engineering: ASCE Pittsburgh President Terry Downs, P.G., has been elected to serve as president of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Pittsburgh, Pa., Section. He previously served as a director, vice president, and assistant vice president, as well as chairman of the ASCE Geo-Institute Pittsburgh Chapter. Terry, who serves as geotechnical services group manager in Gannett Fleming's Pittsburgh office, has been very active in community and educational outreach during his ASCE tenure. [Pittsburgh chapter site] Delaware Chair Ara Mouradian, P.E., M.ASCE, M.SAME [bio], has been named chair of the Delaware Valley Geo-Institute (DVGI) for a two-year term. DVGI is the geo-professional technical group of the Philadelphia, Pa., Section of ASCE and local Geo-Institute Chapter. As chair, Ara will coordinate monthly technical meetings, student night, and the annual scholarship program. Based in Valley Forge, Pa., Ara is a department manager of Gannett Fleming's Geotechnical Group and vice president of Quantum Geophysics, a division of Gannett Fleming.

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Municipal Waste and Recycling: Interim Executive Director The Professional Recyclers of Pennsylvania (PROP) announced the resignation of its executive director, John Frederick, last Spring. The PROP Board of Directors unanimously named Lori Robson, Board president, as interim executive director. Lori serves as a solid waste specialist for Gannett Fleming and is a senior certified recycling professional (SCRP). Both Lori and Steve Deasy, SCRP, [bio] are currently attended the PROP Annual Conference in Scranton, Pa. Kudos From The Client Steve recently received an outstanding evaluation from the borough of Chalfont, Pa., for developing bid specifications for curbside collection of borough refuse, recyclables and yard waste. Waste and recycling bid options included "The RecycleBank," an incentive program that uses radio-frequency identification remote technology to give residents rebate points.

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Site Remediation: MIT Recognition Atul Salhotra, Ph.D., received a certificate of appreciation from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) for "Outstanding Service and Support" to the MIT academic program. Atul has conducted annual MIT environmental risk assessment workshops for the past several years. Atul is a vice president of Gannett Fleming and an internationally recognized expert in fate and transport modeling, human health risk assessment, and regulatory interactions. He is also founding principal of the Risk Assessment and Management Group, Inc. (RAM Group), acquired by Gannett Fleming in July, 2008, and based in Houston, Texas. The RAM Group provides cost-effective management of contaminated sites using risk-based decision making. New York Brownfield A vice president in Gannett Fleming's Locust Valley, N.Y. office, Gary Rozmus, P.E., was asked by the New York City (NYC) Mayor's Office of Environmental Remediation to serve as the first chairman of the Board of Directors for the NYC Partnership of Brownfield Practitioners. Gary directs a Gannett Fleming team that provides nationwide turnkey brownfield redevelopment solutions. He also served as Master of Ceremonies for the first annual NYC Brownfield awards event last Spring. [press release]

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