Panel 3: Asset Management Fundamentals: Mapping, Inventory, and Beyond
Moderator: Ross Waugh, Waugh Infrastructure Management Ltd.
Panelist:
- Josh Hawley, CEO of Ziptility
- Leticia Eberly, CEO of LMEC LLC
- Megan Glover, Co-founder of 120Water
Asset Management Fundamentals: Mapping, Inventory, and Beyond
This panel will focus on the foundational aspects of asset management, specifically addressing mapping and asset inventories. As many utility professionals are eager to learn about these topics, we aim to provide an in-depth exploration of best practices and key concepts that are essential to infrastructure management.
Ross Waugh
Director, Waugh Infrastructure Management
Ross is the founder of Waugh Infrastructure Management and is an Asset Management and systems integration specialist with 40 years experience in local government asset management and engineering. Ross has been consulting in asset management practices for 24 years.
Ross is passionate about assisting people to practice Asset Management holistically and comprehensively yet practically. His strategic analysis of client practices is balanced with a strong practical background that always ensures results not theory. Ross has experience of eight cycles of integrating asset management planning with long term Council financial planning within the New Zealand context.
Josh Hawley
Utility Advocate | Solutions Consultant，Ziptility
Josh Hawley, a ten-year industry veteran, led Cordry-Sweetwater in Brown County, Indiana for seven years, pioneering advancements in asset management and technology. In the last three years at Ziptility he has emerged as a dedicated advocate for rural utilities nationwide. Josh utilizes the Ziptility platform to address real-world industry challenges, showcasing his commitment to innovation and sustainable solutions.
Leticia Eberly
President and CEO of LMEC LLC
Leticia Eberly is the President and CEO of LMEC LLC, where she leads software development and consulting projects, specializing in underground infrastructure. She developed the WICKED Product Suite, the first proprietary software for underground inspection certified by NASSCO. Leticia holds master’s degrees in Computer Systems and System Information and Re-Engineering from Oxford University and ORT University. She has extensive experience in IT leadership, having served as Chief Operating Officer and IT Director in various industries. Leticia is also a co-chair of the NASSCO Software Committee and an active member of several industry-related committees. She is fluent in Spanish, English, and Portuguese.
Megan Glover
Co-founder of 120Water
Megan Glover is the CoFounder and CEO of 120Water, a leading software and services company that water professionals use to manage lead and other compliance programs. For nearly a decade, 120Water has been working on national lead programs such as the State of Indiana, Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, Denver Water, City of Chicago and Newark, NJ. In addition serving large scale inventory, replacement and compliance programs, 120Water is a proud partner of national and state Rural Water Associations; currently working with nearly 10,000 rural water systems across the US to develop inventories, asset management and other water quality programs.
