NGWA Event and Education Recordings Archive

Jessica Michell is the NGWA industry practices administrator. In her forth year with the Association, Rhoads coordinates the development of industry standards and best suggested practices, as well as the NGWA Voluntary Certification Program. Prior to joining NGWA, she was an intern with the Ohio Geological Survey at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Rhoads earned a B.A. in professional geology from Ohio Wesleyan University, where she was awarded the Robert E. Shanklin Distinguished Scholar Award in Geology. In addition, she is a member of the Society of Sigma Gamma Epsilon, national honor society for the Earth sciences, and the Ohio Society of Association Executives.

Steve Gross is the Director of R&D for CertainTeed’s Pipe business. He is a registered Professional Engineer and leads the group that developed restrained-joint PVC pipe for water well applications. Gross has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Drexel University, an MBA from Philadelphia University, and thirty years of experience in the analysis, design, and marketing of engineered products. He is a member of the ASTM and NGWA committees responsible for plastic pipe standards, and was presented with the 2010 NGWA Manufacturers Division Special Recognition Award. Steve was also recently honored with the Uni-Bell Technical Service Award.

Kevin McGillicuddy joined Roscoe Moss Company in 1996 and has served as Chief Hydrogeologist working as a technical liaison to municipal water agencies, groundwater consultants, and water well contractors. He has coordinated several educational workshops on water well design, testing, and rehabilitation. Prior to joining Roscoe Moss, he worked as Director of Recharge Operations and as a Senior Hydrogeologist for the Orange County Water District. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in geology from Boston College and Master of Science degree in geology from the University of Southern California.

Tom is the program manager for the State of Nebraska , Water Well Standards Program. He also serves as Executive Secratary for the Water Well Standards and Contractors Licenesing Board and chairman of the Chapter 12 subcommittee who's duties include development and revisions of water well construction and pump installation standards. In addition he is the media spokesperson for the Nebraska Grout Taskforce. Tom has been with the State of Nebraska for 13 years. Prior to that he was a owner/operator of a water well contracting business in Eastern Nebraska.