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

General Motors

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

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.