Industry Leaders Circle

Member Companies

The following companies are members of the Industry Leaders Circle as of March 2026. Companies are listed in alphabetical order.

Algoma Central Corporation

AquaAction

Represented by Soula Chronopoulos

AquaAction is a North American freshwater innovation organization, and a binational charity, that empowers entrepreneurs, researchers, and communities to solve the freshwater crisis. Through programs such as AquaHacking, AquaEntrepreneur, and AquaNation, the organization supports innovators from early-stage ideas to market-ready water technologies, helping transform breakthrough solutions into real-world environmental impact.

By 2030, AquaAction aims to launch or accelerate more than 250 water technology companies, deploy 1,000 innovation pilots, and help protect or restore over 250 billion litres of freshwater. Working across Canada and the United States, AquaAction convenes governments, corporations, academia, and civil society to build a thriving ecosystem of innovators working toward a water-secure future.

General Motors

Represented by Kari Hatcher

At a time of accelerating change, General Motors is leading with agility and efficiency while driving innovation and choice across their compelling lineup of vehicles from Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet and GMC. GM offers both a broad portfolio of EVs built on their proprietary battery platform and a diverse family of market-leading gas and diesel cars, trucks, and SUVs.

Building on a century of automotive expertise, GM is leveraging software, hardware, AI, and sensors to produce safer, smarter, and cleaner vehicles. They are developing advanced driver assistance and autonomous vehicle technology to eliminate human driving error, save lives, and improve mobility for everyone.

Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, GM plays a cornerstone role in the economy of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Region and of the world at large, with more assembly plants in the U.S. than any other automaker and over 150,000 employees, 90,000 of them in the United States.

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.

Represented by Bill Murchison

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., is a consulting and engineering firm that works with private and public sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, energy, and civil infrastructure.

With a combined staff exceeding 2,800 engineers, scientists, and related technical and project support personnel, Geosyntec serves clients from more than 130 offices in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Sweden, Finland, Spain, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Australia.

M.E. Simpson, Co.

OPTERRA Energy Services

Represented by Katy Glynn

 OPTERRA leverages proven procurement pathways to help cities fund and expedite modernization of aging infrastructure, protect freshwater resources and enhance local economic development. OPTERRA partners with cities in order to strengthen the reliability of essential public services through integrated upgrades, including building systems, water and wastewater improvements, controls, electrical systems, and on-site energy solutions. OPTERRA works together with community leaders to enhance the safety, performance, and operational continuity of city services while improving the overall quality of life for members of the community.

Ramboll Group

Represented by Adam Tindall-Schlicht

Ramboll is a global engineering, architecture, and consulting company that partners with public agencies, utilities, and private industry to plan and deliver sustainable infrastructure and environmental solutions. Founded in Denmark and active in more than 35 countries, Ramboll combines deep technical expertise with a collaborative approach to help
communities address complex challenges related to climate resilience, water management, environmental restoration, energy transition, and transportation systems. Across North America, Ramboll works with clients to design and implement projects that strengthen economic competitiveness while advancing environmental stewardship and long-term community value.In the Great Lakes region, Ramboll supports cities, ports, and regional partners in developing resilient waterfronts, restoring critical ecosystems, managing sediments and contaminated sites, and preparing infrastructure for changing climate and water conditions. Ramboll’s interdisciplinary teams bring together expertise in coastal engineering, watershed
management, biodiversity, environmental remediation, and sustainable infrastructure planning to deliver integrated solutions that reflect the unique binational character of the Great Lakes basin. Through partnerships with local governments, regional organizations, and community stakeholders, Ramboll is committed to advancing practical, science-based approaches that protect the Great Lakes while supporting vibrant and sustainable communities across the region.

Stantec

St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation

U.S. Pipe

Represented by Justin Fraley

U.S. Pipe, a Quikrete company, offers a complete range of Ductile Iron Pipe, Restrained Joint Pipe, Fabrication, Gaskets, and Fittings, along with other products for the water and wastewater industries.

U.S. Pipe has been providing quality water and wastewater products since 1899, and for the past 126 years they have proudly supported local governments, municipalities, water departments, and businesses all across the United States and the world.

Veolia North America

Represented by Annie Osborne

Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for five consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader.

It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.