HDR’s Tippey Begins Term as President of American Water Works Association

Brent Tippey, P.E., begins his term as the new president of the American Water Works Association during the Presidential Gavel Passing Celebration on June 24. Tippey was selected by other members of the AWWA board of directors and will begin his term in June after AWWA’s Annual Conference & Exposition (ACE26).

The American Water Works Association is the largest nonprofit, scientific and educational association dedicated to managing and treating water, the world’s most vital 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.

Tippey is HDR’s East region drinking water lead and a licensed professional engineer. With over 30 years in the industry, he has successfully managed or technically led about $1 billion in capital improvement projects, including nearly 60 different water treatment facilities and transmission infrastructure projects in Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, Indiana, Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina and Texas.

Tippey has served as a distinguished volunteer in the drinking water industry for 20 years including AWWA section officer and national co-chair of AWWA’s Water Treatment Facilities Design & Construction Committee.

Additionally, Tippey is a regular presenter at both section and national AWWA conferences having prepared and delivered more than 20 presentations on various projects and topics. Outside of AWWA, he participates in Kentucky’s Drinking Water Advisory Council and serves on the University of Kentucky’s Engineering Alumni Advisory Board.

“Brent exemplifies service leadership and engineering skills,” said Chance Lauderdale, HDR’s drinking water director. “This well-deserved recognition highlights his decades-long commitment to the American Water Works Association. As president, I know he will continue to inspire engagement, contribution and collaboration across our water industry.”