Water Systems Primer and Refresher
Presented on Tuesday, December 15, 2015
NGWA, in collaboration with the Water Systems Council, has crafted a training program to nurture the troubleshooting and diagnostic skills of those who are new to the groundwater industry and enhance those of the seasoned water systems professional. The course will address these major areas:
Water systems and components overview
Proper selection and sizing of materials and components
Diagnostics and troubleshooting
Variable frequency drives (variable flow for constant pressure).
This class is especially recommended for those who may be taking a state licensure water systems exam or one of the NGWA Voluntary Certification Program exams on water systems. The experienced pump installer and water well contractor who seek the most current information and application of recent technologies will also benefit from attending.
All registered Expo attendees are eligible to attend this course; however, seating is limited to 80. You must indicate your intent to attend when registering for the Expo. You are expected to attend the entire offering in order to receive a certificate of completion for continuing education credit.
Representative from various water systems companies that are members of Water Systems Council and NGWA will instruct the class.
Attendance at the class will be enhanced by bringing the Water Systems Handbook – 12th edition if you already possess one or you may order a copy prior to the Expo from the NGWA Bookstore http://info.ngwa.org/servicecenter/shopper/ProductDetail.cfm?ProdCompanyPassed=ngw&ProdCdPassed=ngw-T043&quantityPassed=1.
Presenters:
Jim Hartmann
Field Service, Franklin Electric, Fort Wayne, IN
Jim Hartmann is a Regional Manager of Technical Services at Franklin Electric, where he provides technical field support and training to distributors and Key Dealers. Jim has 29 years of in-depth water systems experience, including the last 25 years with Franklin Electric. In addition to this role, Jim is honored to serve the industry as Vice President of the Pennsylvania Groundwater Association.
Alan Bixler
Grundfos Pumps Corporation, Olathe, KS
Alan Bixler is Product Specialist for Submersible Water Pump Systems for Grundfos Pumps North American Region. Bixler started with Grundfos in 2007 as a Senior Applications Engineer. During this time Bixler worked with customers across the broad range of Grundfos pumps and systems gaining knowledge and experience in the industry. Bixler accepted the Product Specialist position in August 2011. Prior to joining Grundfos Bixler worked as a Product Manager for GE Energy (BHA Group) with responsibilities in air pollution control and power generation technology. Bixler has a BS degree from the Agricultural Engineering department at the University of Missouri.
Tom Stephan
Sales, Goulds Water Technology, Waterloo, NY
Tom Stephan has managed all Xylem residential and commercial water training programs since 2011. This includes external customers, sales force, and other employees as well as being responsible for research, development, and implementation of web-based online training for the Goulds Water Technology, CentriPro, and Red Jacket Water Product brands. In his 25 years with Xylem, he has held positions as Global Process Expert, Customer Service Manager, Warranty Claims Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Marketing Manager, and Sales Representative. Stephan holds an AAS, Electrical Technology from Morrisville Ag & Tech and a B.S. in Business Management and Marketing from Cornell University.
Bill Corey
Pentair Training Institute, Delavan, WI
Bill Corey is a training specialist for Pentair Training Institute. He has been a trainer for 22 years. Previously he worked for Sta-Rite for over 41 years. He has also worked building tanks, jet and centrifugal pumps, and 4” Submersible electric motors. In addition he has worked as an inventory controller as well as in customer service and marketing.
Mark Scheufler
2M Company, Clackamas, OR
Mark has over 30 years of experience in the pumping and treatment of water which includes farming, agri-business, water treatment technician and sales, pump rig operation, water treatment business management and drilling, pump and water treatment wholesale distribution. He spent 17 years doing sales and management for United Pipe and Supply an industry product distributor in the Pacific NW. Most recently since May 2012 he has been the Product Manager for Water Treatment for 2M Company which has 15 branches located in the Western US. Over the last 20 years he has presented on topics concerning pumps and water treatment on installation, operation and service to state agencies, health departments, ground water organizations, industry related companies and individual business entities. Currently Mark is on the board of directors of the Oregon Ground Water Association and has been a member for over 15 years.
Dean Wygal
GRUNDFOS Pumps Corporation, Olathe, KS
Technical Sales Manager. Started with Grundfos in June of 2014 in Western US. Prior employment includes a short 2 year employment with Pentair Flow Technologies as a Territory Sales Manager. Before that, 20 yrs. As a Pump installation contract/Business owner and 6 yrs as a contractor only. Additional employment includes 4 yrs in water well drilling.
Wind Evans
Flexcon Industries, randolph, MA
Wind Evans has been in the water/wastewater industry for over 25 years. He has worked for pump specialty houses selling water systems, water treatment and wastewater treatment systems prior to joining Flexcon Industries and has been at Flexcon for 20 years. I have taught continuing education courses in pump and tank sizing in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Currently Wind is the Director of Marketing for Flexcon Industries. In 2013, Wind was an instructor for Water Systems Council Primer & Refresher Continuing Education Course in Nashville.
