Jim Johnston leads the Trane Technologies water/wastewater efficiency group for the Midwest. Mr. Johnston has been in
the energy efficiency, heavy construction and water industry for the past 18 years. He and his team, through their Omnia
Partners cooperative contract, have been able to upgrade Midwestern water facilities in a much more schedule efficient,
plant-directed and cost-effective way. Jim is also a former US Marine Helicopter Crew Chief—Semper Fi!
Topics of discussion: -ARPA, IIJA revolving fund, IRA, rural renewal grants with a focus on how to get them, how to leverage
them and how to make sure the appropriate steps are followed
-How to address the labor force shortages and brain drain in water facilities
-How not to incur change orders due to design/bid/build contractual issues
