Ray Baum Memorial Water Technologist of the Year
Recognizes “outstanding entrepreneurial spirit and contributions to the field of water treatment.” Named after Ray Baum, one of AWT’s founders.
Most recent listed: 2024 – Tom Brandvold, CWT
About AWT
Equipping water treaters to deliver the highest quality service.
The Association of Water Technologies (AWT) is an international organization representing over 500 companies that specialize in applying water treatments for industrial and commercial cooling and heating systems.
Who we are
Helping clients extend equipment life, maximize energy efficiency, and reduce downtime.
We equip water treaters with the tools and skills they need to deliver the highest quality service to clients. Since it was founded in 1985, AWT has focused on helping members succeed in the water treatment industry.
What is water treatment?
The function of industrial and commercial nonpotable water systems is to add heat to, or remove heat from, industrial processes and commercial data centers, to generate electric power, and to condition the air in commercial buildings, hospitals, etc. The objectives are to transfer heat from one place to another, using water as the transfer medium, to conserve heat energy, and to discharge waste heat and water to the environment in an acceptable way, while controlling scale, corrosion and microbiological fouling in systems.
Each facility has specific needs, all of which must be balanced by the water technology provider.
Source: awt.org/about-awt/
Leadership
2025/2026 Board of Directors
AWT is governed by volunteer leaders from member companies.
President
Kyle J. Rossi, CWT
Aqualytix Industrial, Inc.
President-Elect
Craig Bodenmiller, CWT
Technical Resources Group
Immediate Past President
John Caloritis, CWT
The Metro Group, Inc.
Secretary
Derrick Vandenberg, CWT
Guardian Chemicals Inc.
Treasurer
Reid Hutchison
HOH Water Technology
Director
Mark Juhl
Jaytech, Inc.
Director
Amy Pollock, CWT
Ex-officio Supplier Representative
Michael Highum, CPCU
McGowan Insurance Group
Source: awt.org/board-of-directors/
AWT Staff
AWT uses a ticketing system to reach all staff departments — email help@awt.org.
Matt Coffindaffer, MBA, CAE
Executive Director
Sara L. Wood, MBA, CAE
Deputy Executive Director
Janessa Kamps
Director, Member Services & Operations
Necoya Tyson, CCEP, CEM-AP, CGMP
Director, Meetings & Exhibitions
Jeffrey H. Greenwald, P.E., CAE
Director, Certification & Training
Carol Nettles
National Director of Advertising
Source: awt.org/staff/
Get involved
Committees
Members who have participated in an AWT committee refer to it as a benefit and tell us how valuable it has been to their professional development.
- Get to know more water treatment professionals and suppliers, better establishing your network.
- Test and expand your leadership skills.
- Share your expertise with other industry professionals.
- Broaden your understanding of the water treatment industry.
Source: awt.org/committees/
- Business Resources
- Certification
- Charity Task Force
- Convention
- Education
- Education Resources
- Legislative/Regulatory
- Marketing
- Standards Task Force
- Technical
- Women of Water
- Young Professionals
Recognition
AWT Awards
Presented at the Annual Reception and Awards Dinner during the Annual Convention.
Supplier of the Year
Recognizes a supplier who is an integral part of the water technology industry.
Most recent listed: 2024 – Aquaphoenix Scientific Inc.
Innovation Award
Recognizes a new product, concept or offering that brings added value to the industry as a whole.
Most recent listed: 2024 – Scaling Up Podcast by Blackmore Enterprises Inc.
Rising Star Award
Recognizes the contributions and efforts of the next generation of water treatment professionals.
Most recent listed: 2024 – Pat Flynn, CWT
Source: awt.org/about-awt-awards/
Giving back
AWT & World Vision: partnering for global water solutions
AWT believes that access to clean water is fundamental to health, sustainability, and thriving communities — which is why AWT partners with World Vision, a global leader in providing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene solutions, including an annual charity auction at the AWT Convention.
AWT membership is an investment in your company’s success.
From the education you receive, to the business contacts you make, to the discount programs that help you save money — every AWT member benefit helps to grow your business.