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SUMMARY:Diversity in Water Speaker Series: James E. Williams
LOCATION:, OH
DESCRIPTION:Diversity in Water Speaker Series: James E. Williams\n\n02/12/26 12:00 PM EST\n - 02/12/26 01:00 PM EST\Description:\nOur next Diversity in Water event is February 12th from 12:00pm – 1:00pm with James E. Williams, Director for Butler County Water and Sewer. Please spread the word!\nThe event will be held virtually via Zoom; to receive the meeting link, please RSVP here: Diversity in Water: James E. Williams (February 2026) Registration, Thu, Feb 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite\nThe Diversity in Water Speaker Series invites leaders in Ohio’s water industry from diverse backgrounds to discuss their careers, lend us their life lessons, and help lead the discussion on championing diversity within the water industry and in our day-to-day lives.\nDiversity in Water Speaker Series: James E. Williams\nDate / Time: Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 12:00PM – 1:00PM, ET\nA proven public-sector and engineering leader with over 30 years of experience in utilities, public works, infrastructure, and operational excellence. Currently serving as Director of Butler County Water & Sewer, overseeing water and wastewater systems serving more than 46,000 customers, as well as solid waste and recycling operations. Former Public Works Director for the City of Hamilton, Ohio, managing a $50M+ budget and leading 100+ staff across utilities, transportation, fleet, and emergency services support.\nA mechanical engineer and Six Sigma Master Black Belt, with deep expertise in capital project delivery, change management, ERP/CMMS implementation, supply chain optimization, and LEAN process improvement across municipal and Fortune 500 environments. Career highlights include senior leadership roles at Cintas Corporation, Mike Albert Fleet Solutions, and engineering leadership within municipal utilities.\nA U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Persian Gulf War and disabled veteran, recognized with multiple civic, military, and professional honors. Known as a strategic, collaborative leader committed to safety, service excellence, and developing high-performing teams.\nWe have a YouTube channel where you can see any talks you may have missed! \nTo sign up for notifications about our future events, please follow this link.\nThanks, and look forward to seeing you there!\n 
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Diversity in Water Speaker Series: James E. Williams<br /><br />02/12/26 12:00 PM EST - 02/12/26 01:00 PM EST<br />Description:<br />Our next Diversity in Water event is February 12<sup>th</sup> from 12:00pm &ndash; 1:00pm with James E. Williams, Director for Butler County Water and Sewer. Please spread the word!<br />
The event will be held virtually via Zoom; to receive the meeting link, please RSVP here: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.eventbrite.com/e/diversity-in-water-james-e-williams-february-2026-registration-1981425848050?aff=oddtdtcreator__;!!Ibw6q7MDdYV6!XS7ME-M4Qz85LD-EuWK7i8I6qT7KtvDBjyr7jsZWypN1hI7Cb-YLLwOHEQFi0uJuwpp5NK4fYnG8FDs5hgIwaecknKC4y9iTSiitCI4$">Diversity in Water: James E. Williams (February 2026) Registration, Thu, Feb 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite</a><br />
<em>The Diversity in Water Speaker Series invites leaders in Ohio&rsquo;s water industry from diverse backgrounds to discuss their careers, lend us their life lessons, and help lead the discussion on championing diversity within the water industry and in our day-to-day lives.</em><br />
<strong>Diversity in Water Speaker Series: James E. Williams</strong><br />
<strong>Date / Time: Thursday, February 12, 2026 from 12:00PM &ndash; 1:00PM, ET</strong><br />
<em>A proven public-sector and engineering leader with over 30 years of experience in utilities, public works, infrastructure, and operational excellence. Currently serving as Director of Butler County Water &amp; Sewer, overseeing water and wastewater systems serving more than 46,000 customers, as well as solid waste and recycling operations. Former Public Works Director for the City of Hamilton, Ohio, managing a $50M+ budget and leading 100+ staff across utilities, transportation, fleet, and emergency services support.</em><br />
<em>A mechanical engineer and Six Sigma Master Black Belt, with deep expertise in capital project delivery, change management, ERP/CMMS implementation, supply chain optimization, and LEAN process improvement across municipal and Fortune 500 environments. Career highlights include senior leadership roles at Cintas Corporation, Mike Albert Fleet Solutions, and engineering leadership within municipal utilities.</em><br />
<em>A U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Persian Gulf War and disabled veteran, recognized with multiple civic, military, and professional honors. Known as a strategic, collaborative leader committed to safety, service excellence, and developing high-performing teams.</em><br />
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To sign up for notifications about our future events, please&nbsp;<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fdocs.google.com*2Fforms*2Fd*2Fe*2F1FAIpQLSdZp-6b0tLPYear5gbjZSPJ1_p7JMUHU2j5iMvptjK2kAhN0Q*2Fviewform&amp;data=05*7C01*7CMegan.Shortridge*40epa.ohio.gov*7C95033ab339034038950d08daab94e0ba*7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2*7C0*7C0*7C638010953186781778*7CUnknown*7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0*3D*7C3000*7C*7C*7C&amp;sdata=3DUJshmQtSiWP2b6xSiHMsk*2FOk4rWK*2BY6hQLZ*2Fpfa88*3D&amp;reserved=0__;JSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUlJSUl!!KGKeukY!yvENydYgCi6_ZcgDlEYMrVvK8t1dU01T0sBAgzdyoFSjeJtNJdVNl8f3C4hSH2LRokMrxaq7lQoAt_NDAO64QETN8GgVlA$" title="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https*3A*2F*2Fdocs.google.com*2Fforms*2Fd*2Fe*2F1FAIpQLSdZp-6b0tLPYear5gbjZSPJ1_p7JMUHU2j5iMvptjK2kAhN0Q*2Fviewform&amp;data=05*7C01*7CMegan.Shortridge*40epa.ohio.gov*7C95033ab339">follow this link</a>.<br />
Thanks, and look forward to seeing you there!<br />
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