What You Need to H2Know

In this episode of What You Need to H2Know, host Michele Grenier is joined by Tom Woodcock, President of the Ontario Water Works Association and Principal & Manager of Instrumentation & Controls at R.V. Anderson Associates Limited. Tom’s journey through the water sector offers a unique perspective—starting with early involvement in the Young Professionals community and growing into a leade...

We’re back with a milestone tenth episode of What You Need to H2Know! In this episode, host Michele Grenier is joined by Sam Gagnon, Alternate Delivery Manager with North America Construction (NAC) and Chair of the OWWA Construction Committee. Sam brings a wealth of experience in collaborative and alternative delivery models, working across all phases of water infrastructure projects—from early de...

In this episode, we sit down with Richie Cotterill, who brings more than 20 years of experience across manufacturing, distribution, and supplier engagement in the water sector. Richie reflects on his hands-on career path, the importance of welcoming new voices into the industry, and how OWWA events and volunteerism help strengthen connections across the sector.📌 Topics covered:✅ Leadership throu...

In this episode of Flowing into Leadership, we feature Anna Comerton, a process engineer and project manager with more than 25 years of experience in the water industry. Anna discusses her early involvement with OWWA through the student chapter at the University of Toronto, her leadership roles on the Water Treatment Committee and the CWWA Drinking Water Quality Committee, and the values that guid...

This episode features Diane Moreau, a municipal water operations leader with nearly 20 years of experience delivering safe and reliable drinking water. Diane discusses her leadership journey, her involvement in OWWA’s education and certification programs, and how she approaches decision-making with both strategy and empathy. 📌 Topics covered:✅People-focused leadership in municipal operations ✅...

We’re launching the 2026 Flowing into Leadership podcast series with Matthew Coleman, a Professional Engineer with 18 years of experience in the water sector spanning municipal utilities, consulting, service provision, and international projects. In this episode, Matthew reflects on his journey into water, the lessons he has learned working across four continents, and how his time volunteering wit...

Welcome to a special episode of What You Need to H2Know, the podcast that highlights the people, places, and projects shaping Ontario’s water community. This episode, From Strategy to Influence: Building OWWA’s Advocacy Roadmap, focuses on advocacy, policy, and government relations within Ontario’s drinking water sector. Host Michele Grenier, Executive Director of the Ontario Water Works Associati...

Welcome to the eighth episode of What You Need to H2Know, the podcast that highlights the people, places, and projects shaping Ontario’s water community. In this episode, host Michele Grenier, Executive Director of the Ontario Water Works Association, is joined by Michelle Scott, a Consulting Engineer at CIMA+ based in Kitchener, Ontario. With seven years of experience in the municipal water secto...

In this episode of What You Need to H2Know, we’re joined by Dillon Occleston, Chair of the OWWA Manufacturers and Associates Council (MAC) and Regional Market Lead at Greatario, where he supports municipal water infrastructure through custom tank and cover solutions. With over a decade of experience in the Canadian water sector, Dillon has developed a deep passion for building strong industry rela...

We’re back from summer break with a brand-new episode of What You Need to H2Know! In this episode, host Michele Grenier chats with Carlos Alonzo Moya, an Engineer with the City of Toronto’s Strategic Initiatives Planning team and current Chair of the OWWA Young Professionals Committee. From Mexico City to Toronto, Carlos takes us through his journey of studying, working, and growing in Ontario’s w...

Welcome to a new episode of What You Need to H2Know, where we dive into the stories and experiences shaping Ontario’s water industry. In this episode, we sit down with Scott Tam, Past President of OWWA and Director of Infrastructure and Growth for the City of Timmins. From his roots in municipal operations to his time leading the association, Scott shares what it means to serve the water sector fr...

Welcome to a new episode of What You Need to H2Know, where we dive into the stories and experiences shaping Ontario’s water industry. In this episode, we chat with Courtney Offet, a SCADA Technologist from the Town of Orangeville and a proud member of the OWWA Automation Committee. Courtney walks us through her journey from the classroom to the control room—sharing how she discovered her passion f...

In this special series, we’re introducing you to the candidates running for election to the OWWA Board of Directors. Each episode shines a 15-minute spotlight on a different candidate, exploring their journey into the water sector, their vision for the future, and the impact they hope to make within the Ontario Water Works Association (OWWA).In today’s episode, we’re featuring Kathleen Farrow, a p...

In this special series, we’re introducing you to the candidates running for election to the OWWA Board of Directors. Each episode shines a 15-minute spotlight on a different candidate, exploring their journey into the water sector, their vision for the future, and the impact they hope to make within the Ontario Water Works Association (OWWA).In today’s episode, we’re featuring Gillian Harris, a pa...

🌊 Welcome to Episode 3 of the What You Need to H2Know Podcast! In this episode, host Michele Grenier, Executive Director of the Ontario Water Works Association, sits down with Ujwal Zore, a rising star in Ontario’s water community. Ujwal, a Water/Wastewater Process Engineer-in-Training at AECOM and a dedicated member of OWWA’s Diversity and Member Engagement Committee (DMEC), shares his journey f...

In this engaging and thought-provoking episode by the ways of first-time guest host Kathleen Farrow, she sits down with Marcus Firman who is an influential leader in the water industry to discuss his journey, experiences, and vision for the future of water, from the roots of his career to his deep involvement in the OWWA as a committee member and mentor. Whether you’re an industry professional, st...

In this episode, Michele sits down with Ed Bertolo who is the current President of Evans Supply Limited and OWWA Past President. Starting with his background, Ed shares what initially drew him into the water industry and how he began his impactful journey with the OWWA. From pivotal career moments to meaningful projects, he shares the milestones that have shaped his path and the achievements he&#3...