the resource 1ST QUARTER 2016

magazine for SUEZ in North America

looking towards our future

table of contents

01 CEO message

02 one on one with Eric Gernath

06 SUEZ managers gather in Houston

08 employee excellence is made crystal clear

12 SUEZ signs 10-year deal with Putnam, CT

14 health and safety honor roll

16 employee spotlight

18 employees on the move

19 educational achievements

20 industry awards & recognition

21 industry papers & presentations

CEO message

Eric GernathCEO SUEZ North America

envisioning our success

What does a successful business look like to you? One that’s profitable? One with steep revenue growth? One that can add new customers?

In my mind, those are all characteristics of a successful business. But the capacity to grow is not possible unless the business is also able to operate efficiently and collaboratively. That’s why we have identified the ability to grow, to collaborate and to optimize as the building blocks of our new medium-term strategy, Vision 2020.

Some of our growth will come by adding familiar municipal partnerships. For example, Putnam, CT, recently hired us to manage and operate the township’s water and wastewater system for the next 10 years. In signing SUEZ, Putnam cited our track record for efficiency, responsiveness and safety. However, I expect more of our growth will come by providing collaborative and innovative solutions to complex environmental problems as illustrated in our award recognition on pages 8-11.

We are well-positioned for such growth. Externally, our unified SUEZ brand is trusted globally and has become a familiar name in any serious discussions about environmental management, such as waste-to-energy and industrial water treatment projects. Internally, our business segments, guided by the Vision 2020 plan and supported by our new senior vice president & CIO, Michael Salas and Gary Albertson, senior vice president, engineering & technical services, will soon have better tools than ever before to collaborate with each other and with third-party providers.

So, what does a successful business look like to me? One that has the will, the means and the vision to take on the next challenges facing its clients. It looks like SUEZ.

Eric Gernath CEO SUEZ North America

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one on one with Eric Gernath

RESOURCE Magazine sat down with Eric Gernath, chief executive officer of SUEZ North America, to discuss the company’s strategic growth plans. Eric had just participated in the 2016 SUEZ Managers Conference, his first managers’ meeting since taking the helm as CEO. Eric joined the SUEZ group in 1991, most recently leading SUEZ operations in Australia and New Zealand.

Eric Gernath, CEO SUEZ North America, addresses employees at the 2016 Managers Conference in Houston, TX.

“With SUEZ, I am struck by the degree to which teams are engaged and dedicated, even as our goals shift over time.”

RM: So, here in Houston you’ve had a moment to take stock in

your first five months as CEO of SUEZ in North America. What are

your impressions?

EG: Well, I suppose a lot has changed since I left the US to head

Down Under. The market has consolidated, regulations have

increased, resources are becoming scarcer, and there is finally

growing recognition that crumbling infrastructure can no longer

be ignored. Each represents a sea change in how all stakeholders

approach water and wastewater. With SUEZ, I am struck by the

degree to which teams are engaged and dedicated, even as our

goals shift over time. That engagement is key because we have lots

of changes yet to come.

RM: What sort of changes?

EG: The most obvious one, I suppose, is our integration as a single,

powerful brand. It was one thing to change logos and announce to

the world that we will be operating as a unified company. It’s quite

another to actually engage the market as a unified company. As a

unified company we can better offer unified solutions. And these

are solutions to problems—significant problems—that we all face

right now.

RM: For example?

EG: For example, the strain on the environment. It’s no secret that

resources—particularly water—are becoming more scarce. The

climate is changing. Larger and more densely populated urban

centers are overwhelming water distribution and wastewater

treatment. More pollutants are finding their way into drinking water

sources, and more regulations are being enacted to safeguard

that water. The situation in Flint is drawing more awareness to

the challenges. And while the disastrous situation in Michigan has

come about because of recent, poor political decisions, the lack of

investment in infrastructure is a longer-term problem that requires

longer-term solutions.

RM: When you met with managers you outlined a medium-

term plan, called Vision 2020. Does that vision take into

account the very serious problems you just described?

EG: Very much so. What I envision is a SUEZ that can offer

cost-effective and innovative solutions to our customers so

they can meet these challenges. If we are to do this, we need

to grow, we need to collaborate more, and we need to optimize

all our efforts.

Let me break that down. First, in terms of growth, we need to

improve our current portfolio by working more efficiently and

by helping our customers do the same. So, for example, we

can do things better, faster and more efficiently by switching

to a digital work-order management system.

Second, growth also requires our Environmental Services

and Treatment Solutions businesses to expand their market

share. Our success in expanding our market share will come

when we really understand the needs of our customers and

the solutions we can provide for them. It’s a customer-centric

approach that looks first at what needs they have. Then, we

design that solution for them, rather than having them adjust

to fit our proposed solution. We’re doing this, for example,

with Sasol, in Lake Charles, LA, which recently commissioned

SUEZ to design and supply raw water and wastewater

treatment systems for its new $8.1 billion ethane cracker and

derivatives complex.

Third, growth will come in the form of new market sectors,

such as large waste-to-energy projects, and innovative

projects such as all of what we can do around “smart city”

offerings.

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RM: That’s growth. How about collaboration and optimization?

EG: In terms of collaboration and optimization, we must be

diligent to work across different business divisions at SUEZ to

produce the best solutions for our clients. To help us do that, we

have established a new role, chief information officer. Michael

Salas, our new CIO, will work to deliver business solutions that

can increase the company’s sales and not just reduce costs or

improve clerical efficiency.

Part of our strategy, and part of Michael’s role, involves

developing a business solutions road map to make sure we

use the most productive and efficient tools to service our

customers. I have classified this toolbox into four categories:

smart water, asset management, workforce management and

aftercare. While this toolbox is certainly not all inclusive, this

set of tools should provide a blueprint to develop our business

solutions roadmap and maintain a world-class quality system

that supports a continuous improvement culture. And of course

we will need to collaborate across our own business to ensure

that we are bringing consistent best practices to our customers.

RM: And what makes a solution “smart?”

EG: In our line of work, it’s when it can remotely and

automatically pinpoint real usage and waste, and combine that

data with data from across a network, so that managers can

make the most up-to-date decisions.

RM: Such as with AMI?

EG: That’s right. Automated metering infrastructure (AMI)

reduces environmental impact and costs—both for SUEZ

and our clients. As Chris Riat, senior director, NJ contract

operations, told managers at our conference in Houston, when

AMI is included as part of a larger smart network that includes

district meters and fixed leak loggers, SUEZ has been able to

quickly identify the source of water loss and take action. SUEZ

is now converting thousands of legacy meters to smart meters

every month and continues to accelerate our installation rate.

Already, SUEZ has the largest AMI coverage--more than 720

square miles--of any utility in the United States.

RM: Any other smart technology that SUEZ has, or will,

deploy?

EG: There are a number of them, including customer

management technology, workforce management

technology and energy-management technology.

RM: Let’s take that last one. What is SUEZ working on

there?

EG: Our energy manager, Elizabeth Keddy, noted in her

presentation in Houston, that in 2013, SUEZ North America

set a goal to improve the energy efficiency of our operations

by five percent by the end of 2016. In the utilities we own,

we expect to reach that goal by the end of the year. And five

percent is huge when you consider how much electricity

we use. To provide drinking water and wastewater services

to our 7.5 million customers in North America, SUEZ uses

roughly 534 million kilowatt hours of electricity per year.

This is equivalent to the annual electric consumption of

50,000 American homes, and amounts to a $50 million

electric bill every year.

RM: What’s the next step?

EG: I need the commitment from all managers and their

teams to help us grow, collaborate, and to turn customers’

challenges into opportunities.

Smart solutions, such as the smart meter,

ensure we use the most productive and efficient tools to service our customers

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automated metering infrastructure reduces environmental impact and reduces costs—

both for SUEZ and our clients.

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vision 2020

SUEZ managers gather in Houston to share vision of their futureSUEZ in North America, equipped with technical solutions that improve operating efficiencies for both itself and its clients, is poised to enjoy rapid market growth over the next four years, according to CEO Eric Gernath. The medium-term strategy, known as Vision 2020, was laid out for managers at February’s managers meeting in Houston.

Vision 2020 is in many respects an expansion of SUEZ’ ongoing

strategy to improve efficiency whenever possible. But there will

be greater emphasis on collaboration and on building customer

solutions from the ground up. “Our main goal is that we want to

collaboratively build a strategy that is customer-centric,” said

Gernath. “Putting our clients at the heart of everything we do

to better understand them will enable us to deliver creative and

innovative solutions to meet their needs.”

In Killingly, CT, for example, SUEZ partnered with its client to

completely renovate its aeration system to include new turbo

blowers, upgraded SCADA and real-time, nutrient-based

aeration control. The project reduced aeration energy use by 40

percent, resulting in half a million kilowatt hours less energy

per year and $50,000 less cost. In addition, SUEZ secured more

than $200,000 of incentives from the local electric utility to keep

implementation costs low.

In another instance, the combination of smart technology and

data analytics helped SUEZ identify theft, meter tampering

and stuck meters, resulting in $308,000 in recovered revenue,

according to Gary Albertson, senior vice president, engineering

& technical services. In addition, the focus on installing

strategic meters, which account for the top 20 percent of

consumption, resulted in a $2.1 million increase in revenue,

he said.

Smart meters are only one of a dozen or so smart

technologies that SUEZ is testing or already implementing

across the country. They also include asset management

and workforce management technology that let local

leaders know the status of all equipment and personnel at

any given time. Other technologies include smart lighting

and energy-management applications.

SUEZ tested smart lighting in its Hackensack, NJ vehicle

yard. Thirty-six smart street lights--lights that automatically

dim when no motion is detected--were installed and are

now controlled on the automated metering infrastructure

(AMI) network. Their installation resulted in a 60 percent

reduction in power usage, said Albertson.

In 2013, SUEZ set a goal to improve the energy efficiency

of its operations by five percent by the end of 2016. “In the

utilities we own, we are very close to meeting this goal, and

are confident we will meet it by the end of the year,” said

Albertson.

With our experiences in smart technology well documented,

SUEZ now turns its fuller attention to collaborating with

clients to create custom solutions, said Gernath. “Delivering

this customer-centric strategy is how we will profitably

grow,” said Gernath. “We clearly all have a role to play to

successfully build and deliver this strategy.”

“With its experiences in smart technology well documented, SUEZ now turns its fuller

attention to collaborating with clients to create custom solutions,” said Gernath.

“Delivering this customer-centric strategy is how we will profitably grow. We clearly

all have a role to play to successfully build and deliver this strategy.”

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Innovation Awards

employee excellence is made crystal clearEach year SUEZ recognizes employees who contribute to helping us achieve our corporate mission. Whether it is by making our work environment safer, more efficient or more sustainable, fulfilling our commitment to corporate social responsibility or demonstrating exemplary alignment with our values. Join us in congratulating the winners!

In February, SUEZ presented awards for Innovation; Environment, Health & Safety; and Diversity & Inclusion at the SUEZ in North America managers conference in Houston, TX. We are pleased to recognize these recipients and the important contributions they’ve made to our organization. Their dedication to excellence and superior level of engagement optimizes the services we provide to the communities we serve.

This year’s Innovation Awards recognized five innovators and their teams who have contributed to more efficient and effective ways for us to perform our day-to-day work. SUEZ is proud to recognize these innovations:

Employee Location Innovation Hugo Lessard Montreal, Quebec Poseidon® Vertical Oil/Water SeparatorPeter Peng, Ph.D Indianapolis, IN Demonstrating Retrofit for Enhanced

Biological Phosphorus Removal Alberto Quiroz Paramus, NJ Development of Dynamic Reservoir OperationRay Reece Atlanta, GA Water Wells Maintenance ProgramRich Ubaldi Richmond, VA Four West Mine: Leveraging Group Capabilities

Innovation Awards – Left to right: Gary Albertson, senior vice president, engineering & technical services; Alberto Quiroz, senior engineer; Rich Ubaldi, vice president Industrial Systems; Hugo Lessard, manager Engineering; Eric Gernath, CEO SUEZ North America; Ray Reece, Advanced Solutions; Peter Peng, Ph.D, senior engineer and Don Distante, director of planning and strategic projects.

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The Environment, Health & Safety Awards recognized operations that demonstrated leadership, dedication and vision to achieve EHS excellence.

• The Environmental Steward Award went to Jim Mastrokalos and the Toms River, NJ team for their all-encompassing commitment to protecting the local environment.

• The Outstanding Transformation Award went to Cesare Angeretti and the Ancaster, Ontario team for their leadership in changing employee culture while maintaining a safe work environment.

• The EHS Champion Award was presented to Cameron Prichard and the Swan Hills, Alberta team for exemplifying the complete EHS package.

Environment, Health & Safety Awards – Left to right: Marie Waugh, senior vice president Human Resources; Jim Mastrokalos, director of operations, Mid-Atlantic; Eric Gernath, CEO SUEZ North America; Cameron Prichard, plant manager, Swan Hills, Alberta; Bronson Brown, director, Environment Health & Safety, Treatment Solutions, who accepted the award on behalf of Cesare Angeretti and Kanwer Khan, vice president, Environment Health & Safety.

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Bergis Mamudi Award 2016 winners

At SUEZ we believe Diversity & Inclusion must be part of our DNA to be a socially responsible company. By embracing different viewpoints, experiences and backgrounds, we become a more productive, profitable and innovative company that helps set the standard for our industry.

Each year, we shine a spotlight on those who have incorporated Diversity & Inclusion into their operations. We recognize exemplary individuals, department or business unit with the Bergis Mamudi Diversity & Inclusion Awards.

This year, awards were given in the following categories: Community, Workforce, and Work Environment.

• The Community Award recognized Bob Barrett of Treatment Solutions. Bob assisted hundreds of Virginia veterans through his work with organizations that provide pro bono legal assistance.

• The Work Environment Award recognized John Hollenbach of Mid-Atlantic. John’s team nominated him for this award because of his inclusive leadership style that embraces the power of diversity and creates opportunities to learn, engage and innovate.

• The Generation Lynk Business Resource Group was recognized with the Workforce Award for successfully demonstrating how to collaborate across employee generations and develop the next generation of industry leaders.

Community Award – Bob Barrett, assistant corporate counsel, Treatment Solutions

Work Environment Award – John Hollenbach (center), general manager, Mid-Atlantic Operations

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Additionally, the runner-up for the Work Environment Award was presented to:

• Gregg Oelker of the West Basin Water Quality Laboratory. Gregg has created an environment where diverse team members feel included, valued and empowered. He also creates opportunities for team members to assume leadership roles through a variety of work-related assignments.

Work Environment runner-up – Gregg Oelker (far left) of the West Basin Water Quality Laboratory

Workforce Award – Generation Lynk Business Resource Group

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project spotlight

SUEZ signs 10-year deal with Putnam, CTSUEZ in North America has begun a 10-year partnership with Putnam, CT to manage and operate the town’s water and wastewater system.

“We are excited to expand our services and become a part of

the growing Putnam community,” said Nadine Leslie, president,

Environmental Services. “This partnership marks a growing

trend in the US for delivering infrastructure investment projects

for essential public services by drawing upon the strengths,

and balancing the needs, of multiple sectors, both public and

private.”

Tony Falzarano, the mayor of Putnam, and the Water Pollution

Control Authority (WPCA) announced in mid-January that

SUEZ was chosen to operate and maintain the water and sewer

systems. The Town of Putnam is in the process of investing

over $40 million in its infrastructure. “With that type of major

investment, it is imperative that we take care of it,” said WPCA

chairman James Shaw. “SUEZ has the capability to efficiently

and effectively meet all of the Town’s and WPCA’s expectations.”

The scope of the project will include but not be limited to, smart

meter installations within the first 18 months, hydrant testing,

watershed management, customer service and capital project

assistance as needed. Under the terms of the agreement, when the

10-year contract has expired, Putnam may renew for two additional

five-year periods.

The Town’s wastewater network consists of a 7.6 million gallon-

per-day (MGD) treatment facility, the wastewater collection system,

10 sewage pump stations and 28.6 miles of sewer main. The

Putnam water system includes 10 wells providing 1.14 MGD to the

community, two storage tanks, approximately 250 fire hydrants,

750 valves and 38 miles of water main.

Jason O‘Brien, director operations, Northeast Region

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safety is our goal

health and safety honor rollIn November 2014, Environment, Health and Safety launched our “Drive to Zero” campaign with a goal of eliminating workplace accidents. Every employee has been part of that drive and now, we’re pleased to say, many have arrived!

In recognition of their accomplishments, SUEZ in North

America has awarded workplaces with silver, gold and platinum

medals of honor and added their names to a health and safety

Honor Roll.

Receiving a silver medal for more than five years without

an injury resulting in days away from work are: Canton, MS;

Cohasset, MA; the FCGA, PA; Gardner, Holyoke, and Hyannis,

MA; Jaffrey, NH; Jasper, AB; Lake Country, BC; Lake Gaston,

VA; Mount Kisco, CT; Pawtucket, RI; Ridgefield, CT; Schering

Plough, Union, NJ; South Huron Valley, MI; Sturgeon Bay, WI;

Wixom, MI; Owego/Nichols, NY; and Rhode Island.

Those workplaces that received a gold medal for 10 or more

years without an injury resulting in a day away from work

include: Bloomsburg, PA; Butman Township, MI; Carthage, NC;

Chester Borough, NJ; Clarence Cannon, MO; Clemmons, NC;

Cumberland, IN; Dallas, PA; Elkin, NC; Enfield, NC; Howmet,

MI; Huber Heights, OH; Lowell, MI; Matchaponix, NJ; Mayodan,

NC; Orange, NJ; Princeton Meadows, NJ; Ramseur, NC;

Rutherfordton, NC; Scotland Neck, NC; Southern Pines, NC;

and Wellsville, OH.

And receiving a platinum medal is the entire Treatment

Solutions division. For two straight years Treatment Solutions

has had zero days lost to injuries, no avoidable environmental

incidents, and no notices of violations or fines.

Congratulations to everyone for a job safely done!

these facilities have worked

over 3,650dayswithout a lost time accident

Bloomsburg, PAButman Township, MICarthage, NCChester Borough, NJ Clarence Cannon, MOClemmons, NC Cumberland, IN Dallas, PAElkin, NC Enfield, NCHowmet, MIHuber Heights, OHLowell, MIMatchaponix, NJMayodan, NC Orange, NJPrinceton Meadows, NJRamseur, NC Rutherfordton, NCScotland Neck, NCSouthern Pines, NCWellsville, OH

safety is our goal. what’s yours?

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employee spotlight

the pursuit of knowledge is encouraged for all employees

Judith JordanYears of service: 1 year 10 months

Current role: Manager, Customer Service

Location: Mid-Atlantic Operations, Toms River, NJ

Past roles: Customer Service Supervisor, Billing and Collection Supervisor, Collection and Compliance Manager

How have you taken control of your career path and driven your development? My development is driven by the engagement of the management teams I have interacted with. We have always taken time to set goals and develop a strategic plan by sitting down to collaborate our immediate needs and forecast our long-term goals. Communication and collaboration amongst our teams provide further development opportunities. The key is to determine who has mastered those roles and to then learn from them.

How has SUEZ helped you with your career path?I am gaining exposure and opportunities with various functional areas of the business that were not part of my scope of employment in my previous career of 32 years. I have not had experience with the intricacies of various metering systems. Some examples include AMI fixed network system processes, Equinox, Itron and Water Scope. This new evolving technology will enable best in class management of processes to manage new opportunities which I am very excited to learn. I have also been involved with the rollout of our new phone system installation and implementation for three locations across two business units.

What steps do you take to continuously enhance your knowledge and skills? I find it important to work with the various teams in the field to understand the complexities of our culture. Networking with colleagues for knowledge-sharing, both within and outside the business, is a great way to seize opportunities and advance my skills.

Have you had any mentors over your career? My mentors include those within the water industry, as well as others outside the industry. I have had the pleasure of being mentored by my current boss, the Director of Operations for SUEZ Mid-Atlantic Division.

Are you in the place you thought you would be at when you first started your career? No. I have been in the water industry for 32 years and I thought that I would have retired with my prior employer after 30 years. I did not realize the greater opportunities that existed and did not realize my value until joining the SUEZ team led by John Hollenbach. I am grateful and motivated to achieve great things. m

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Roberto CruzYears of service: 4 Years

Current role: Director - Treasury

Location: Paramus, NJ

Past roles: Manager of Treasury Operations

How have you taken control of your career path and driven your development? During my career, I have worked in the Accounting, Purchasing and Treasury fields. These experiences gave me the opportunity to develop a unique perspective into synergies despite the fields being on opposite sides of the spectrum. SUEZ has provided me with an environment and the tools to further my professional development. I’ve participated in numerous trainings and obtained many certifications in my field. This has permitted me to develop a deeper understanding of the company operations and expand my knowledge.

How has SUEZ helped you with your career path?I was extremely fortunate to have worked directly for our former vice president & treasurer Michael Algranati, who has a wealth of experience, knowledge and a deep level of understanding about the company. Michael’s willingness to impart this knowledge and empower me to incorporate the “best in industry practices” into our department provided me a solid foundation. The encouragement and availability of in-house training and the opportunity to participate in the pilot mentorship program provided me with additional opportunities to enhance my career and leadership skills.

The company has grown significantly since I joined and the one thing that has been constant is the availability and willingness of the people with knowledge to assist with any issues.

What steps do you take to continuously enhance your knowledge and skills? In my chosen career field of Treasury, the industry and its rules are constantly changing. In order to continue to provide the best service possible for the company, I am required to stay current on all regulatory changes as well as all changing financial requirements. To achieve this, I attend webinars and conferences, network with peers to discuss potential impacts of upcoming regulatory changes, and talk to financial partners. I

also participate in as many courses as possible and constantly attend CPE training to maintain my Certified Treasury Professional certification.

Have you had any mentors over your career? I have been lucky enough to develop friendships and a large network of industry peers that serve as informal mentors that I can rely on. I’m still in contact with the Corporate Controller of my first job from 1993.

The first “formal” mentor I had was here in SUEZ with Greg Wyatt. He is a man with profound knowledge and his willingness to share it, along with his company insight, leaves no doubt why he is a sought-after source of information. Greg’s leadership, professionalism, feedback and way of looking at situations are both insightful and actionable.

I also consider some of my coworkers, for whom I have deep respect, to be my “informal” mentors. These would include Michael Algranati, who has always been there with both advice and knowledge and Carla Hjelm, whose open-door policy and responsiveness make her invaluable.

Are you in the place you thought you would be at when you first started your career? At this stage in my career, I wanted to be working for a stable/solid company run by top industry professionals that provides advancement opportunities and supports its employees. I work for that company: that is not only stable but is also growing. More importantly I wanted to work for a company that values its employees and customers. SUEZ’ commitment to both is evident every day. m

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employees on the moveName Location New Job Title Previous Title

Michael I. Algranati Paramus, NJ VP & CFO - Environmental Services VP Treasurer & Procurement Officer

Christopher Antonecchia Leonia, NJ Aftermarket Sales Coordinator Project Controller

Pasquale P. Bernardo Rockland, MA Assistant Superintendent Assistant Superintendent, Camden

Teresa Blum Wilmington, DE Administrative Assistant, Engineering Office Coordinator, Camden

Toney Bryant Laurel, MS O&M Technician II O&M Technician I

John H. Burton Wixom, MI Operator in Responsible Charge O&M Technician II

Xavier Castro Nassau County, NY General Manager, Operations VP & CFO - Environmental Services

Paul Colon Paramus, NJ Manager Internal Controls Senior Internal Auditor

Cory Cook Arlington, TX Service Manager Service Technician

Walter Dobkowski Nassau County, NY Supervisor EHS EHS Specialist

Kevin Elliott Holyoke, MA O&M Specialist CS Maintenance

Austin Farsai Burbank, CA O&M Technician I Operator in Training

David R. Fournier Lambertville, NJ Manager Assistant Project Manager, Camden

Edgar Giron West Basin, CA Operator I Operator in Training

Belinda Gomes Swan Hills, Alberta Laboratory Supervisor Laboratory Lead

Danny W. Hammack Virginia Beach, VA Operations Manager O&M Technician III

John Heffernan Toms River, NJ GIS Lead GIS Analyst

Ruben John Wixom, MI Operator in Responsible Charge O&M Technician

Michael Lazzari Nassau County, NY Electro-Mechanic Plant Operator II

Robert C. Lee Jackson, MS O&M Technician III O&M Technician II

Jerald D. Lewis Jackson, MS Project Manager Manager, Operations

Andrew C. Maggart Dayton, OH Quality Assistant Production Technician

Joseph Makwinski Nassau County, NY Senior Wastewater Systems Engineer Project Manager, Burbank

Joe Marano Paramus, NJ Director, Talent Management Manager, Learning & Development

Kyle L. Mays West Nyack, NY GIS Lead GIS Coordinator

Frank McKenzie Jackson, MS Manager Maintenance O&M Technician IV

Sunil Mehta Nassau County, NY Director Engineering Manager Process Engineering

Timothy R. Michaud Gardner, MA O&M Technician IV O&M Technician II

Anthony V. Moncada Sturgeon Bay, WI O&M Technician II O&M Technician I

Stephen Palermo Pasadena, TX Operations Specialist Regeneration Technician

Ted Polk Jackson, MS Land Application Supervisor O&M Technician III

Cameron S. Prichard Swan Hills, Alberta Plant Manager Environment Supervisor

Louisa E. Ramsey Swan Hills, Alberta Environment Supervisor Laboratory Supervisor

Dennis L. Rudisill Harrisburg, PA Construction Coordinator Non-Revenue Water Specialist

Kevin Tarantino Paramus, NJ Supervisor, Talent Acquisition Recruiter, Talent Acquisition

Layne Thomas Salt Lake City Manager Quality Assurance Manager, Quality and Process

Ken Wells Salt Lake City Service Technician Fabrication Technician

Michael R. Wilson Rahway, NJ Supervisor, Distribution Field Supervisor, Customer Service, Camden

Glen C. Wimberley Burbank, CA Project Manager Plant Manager

Peter Zeppa Nassau County, NY Supervisor Operations Plant Operator III

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educational achievementsCongratulations to our coworkers who recently attained an accredited degree, certificate or new license.

Steven Adcock Jr.Pontiac, MI Welding Technology Certificate

Elizabeth BarajasWest Basin, CA Grade III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Alan BlakeWest Basin, CA T2 Water Treatment Plant Operator

Steve BrownParamus, NJ Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Ronald CassWantagh, NY Class B Operator of Underground Storage Tank (UST) Systems

Wayne DolanMillwood, NY 1A Water Treatment Operator

Austin FarsaiBurbank, CA Grade 1 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Theodore FlateboBurbank, CA CWEA Environmental Inspector, Grade I

Edgar Giron Jr.West Basin, CA Water Treatment Operator, Grade T2

Seth GoertzBoise, ID Certified Control Systems Technician, Level 1

Andret HartPoughkeepsie, NY Grade IIA Wastewater Licensed Operator

Joshua HooverWest Basin, CA Grade III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Timothy KottkeJaffrey, NH Grade 1 Wastewater Licensed Operator

Edward MengesPlainsboro, NJ S3 Public Wastewater License C-1 Collection License

Mary NeutzWilmington, DE PA Class B Water Operator’s License

Shane NicklesBoise, ID Drinking Water Distribution Operator, Class II

Matthew SchulteBurbank, CA CWEA Environmental Inspector, Grade I

William SherrardWantagh, NY Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade 3A

Shaun SiddiquiWest Basin, CA Grade III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Amber StephensonParamus, NJ Compensation Management Specialist Certification

Joseph ThaxtonWilliamston, NC Physical Chemical Grade 2 License WW-4 License Water Treatment Operator, Grade A-Surface

Gary WrightNewport, RI Grade 2 Collections Systems Operator

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industry awards & recognitionCongratulations to our colleagues for their extraordinary efforts. We’re proud of the excellent work you do on behalf of our customers, our company and the communities we serve.

New Jersey operations received the 2016 New Jersey’s Leading Infrastructure Project Award from New Jersey Alliance for Action. The award was presented to SUEZ for the Haworth Substation Upgrade Project, in recognition of the $9 million invested to replace and upgrade the facility.

SUEZ was recognized with the “Companies that Care” award by the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey. SUEZ was honored for our partnership with two volunteer organizations: Toms River’s Children’s Specialized Hospital for the #FightFace program and WomenRising, an organization that helps women and their families.

Oscar Iniquez, pictured below, IPP specialist for SUEZ’ Burbank, CA operations was recognized as the LABS (Los Angeles Basin Section) Pretreatment Pollution Prevention (P3S) Person of the Year from the California Water Environment Association (CWEA). Additionally, Oscar received a P3S Certificate of Second Place state-wide across California from CWEA.

Mark Mundt, pictured below, project manager, for Lowell, MI operations, was recognized as the 2016 Outstanding Individual Contributor to the Wastewater Administrator Conference by the Michigan Water Environment Association (MWEA). Gary Timmer, director of operations for the Midwest, attended the conference as Master of Ceremonies.

Treva Spencer, manager of communications and community relations for the Northeast Division, was appointed to the Bergen County, NJ Workforce Development Board.

SUEZ’ operations in Pontiac, MI,pictured below, were recognized by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) with a Gold Peak Performance award, which recognizes complete and consistent NPDES permit compliance. m

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industry papers & presentationsAs a company committed to sustaining the planet, we know that innovation and best practices are key to our success. As industry leaders, we recognize that it’s important to share our knowledge with others who are also trying to protect public health and preserve natural resources. Here’s a roundup of employees who have shared their expertise by writing articles or making presentations at industry forums.

JoAnne Salera, Bruno Ferran and Wei Yang of Treatment

Solutions co-authored two papers titled “Biodosimetry Validation

of a High Power UV Disinfection System to Achieve Regulatory

Approval for Large Wastewater Reuse Applications” and

“Spotcheck Bioassay of a Full Scale Gravity Flow Open Channel

UV System at the Michelson Water Reclamation Plant, Irvine,

CA,” which were both presented at the International Ultraviolet

Association World Congress.

Brian McGovern, senior process engineer – Treatment Solutions,

recently presented his paper “Hybrid Activated Sludge Process

Reduces Energy and Footprint Significantly While Upgrading

Capacity and Treatment for BOD and Nutrient Removal” at the

2016 Pacific Water Conference. At the same conference, he also

presented on “Dissolved Air Flotation on Reservoir for Algae,

TOC, and Taste & Odor Removal,” which was authored by his

colleague Patrick Daniel, application engineer.

Keith Cartnick, senior director of water quality and compliance,

presented SUEZ’ Management Plan for Cyanobacteria and

Cyanotoxins at the New Jersey Department of Environmental

Protection’s (NJDEP) Training Session for Surface Water

Systems on Management of Cyanotoxins.

Hetal Mistry, P.E., manager of piping design and delivery, and

Bill Prehoda, hydrogeologist for SUEZ New York, presented

on “Providing Safe Drinking Water to Milot, Haiti” at the 2016

Annual American Water Works Association (AWWA) New

Jersey Conference.

Elizabeth Keddy, pictured below, energy manager, presented at

the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners

(NARUC) Winter Meeting. She also attended the New England

Water Environment Association (NEWEA) annual conference

and serves as chair of the NEWEA Sustainability Committee.

Michael Burke, area manager, serves on NEWEA as the chair

of the Operations Challenge. The Operations Challenge is the

“Wastewater Olympics” for professionals in the wastewater

treatment industry. Teams of 4 members compete in 5 separate

events: operations, maintenance, laboratory, safety, and

collection systems, to earn the right to represent NEWEA at the

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the resource 1ST QUARTER 2016

clean waterstarts with a

clean earthGlobally, our demand for natural resources will more than double our current supply. If we don’t start working towards a solution now, it will be too late.

That’s why SUEZ is consolidating our businesses around a single mission — preparing for the resource revolution. As a result, SENA Waste Services, United Water, Degremont and Utility Service Group are now one brand: SUEZ.

By pooling our resources today, we’re able to bring a global network to work on a local level. We do this so you can continue to enjoy the great water and service you do today, for many years to come.

Learn more at suez-na.com

SUEZ North America

@SUEZ_NA ready for the resource revolution

looking towards our future

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