Mark White Named AWWA Engineering & Construction Division Trustee and Standards Council Representative

CHICAGO—CDM Smith vice president and drinking water discipline leader Mark White, PE, BCEE was named Engineering & Construc­tion Division Trustee and Standards Council Repre­sen­ta­tive for the American Water Works Association (AWWA). White has been an active member of AWWA for over 25 years, having previously served as the chair of the AWWA Membrane Systems Subcom­mit­tee. He has also authored more than 20 technical presen­ta­tions on water treatment tech­nolo­gies at AWWA national conferences.

White is a registered profes­sional engineer and board-certified envi­ron­men­tal engineer with wide-ranging inter­na­tional experience in the planning, design, operations and maintenance, and construc­tion of water treatment facilities. He has particular expertise in membrane technology, having served as project manager or membrane design lead for over 300 mgd of capacity, publishing widely on the subject, and providing industry leadership through the membrane committees of AWWA. 

“In my new role as Trustee, I will be able to further my contri­bu­tions to this important orga­ni­za­tion and expand my network of volunteers within AWWA,” said White.

“As a proven leader of AWWA, Mark’s experience and insight makes him an exciting asset as a Trustee and Standards Council member as he continues to enhance the knowledge and innovation of safe water supply solutions,” said Susan Crawford, CDM Smith senior vice president and water services group director.

The American Water Works Association (AWWA) is the largest nonprofit, scientific and educational association dedicated to managing and treating water, the world’s most important resource. With approx­i­mately 50,000 members, AWWA provides solutions to improve public health, protect the environment, strengthen the economy and enhance our quality of life.

CDM Smith provides lasting and integrated solutions in water, environment, trans­porta­tion, energy and facilities to public and private clients worldwide. As a full-service engineering and construc­tion firm, we deliver exceptional client service, quality results and enduring value across the entire project life cycle.