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 through relationships and inclusivity✅ The value of engagement and community-building✅ Richie’s vision for a connected water sector

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 guide her work across municipal, Indigenous, and private sector projects.📌 Topics covered:✅ A career rooted in water quality and treatment excellence✅ The role of technical committees in shaping the sector✅ Anna’s perspective on OWWA’s strategic impact

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
✅ The role of education and certification in workforce resilience
✅ Diane’s vision for OWWA member support