Charli has Bill Fisher on the pod this week to talk learning and how to bring AI into the process. Bill Fisher serves as Senior Manager, Education and Training for Xylem. His team is responsible for customer and representative training across multiple Xylem brands including Bell & Gossett, Flygt, Goulds Water Technology and Sensus. Fisher has been …

Starting November off with a double whammy! Andy and Robert from Regal Rexnord join Charli on the pod today! Andy comes to us with 15+ years of experience in high level technology sales and leadership. As the National Sales Manager for Perceptiv, he is responsible for full GTM strategy for all things digital technology related, specifically conditi…

One more Bonus just in time for EPIC! Charli has Hannah Verrall from Sundyne on to talk about her experiences. As Product Line Manager, I’m responsible for the product roadmap and go to market strategies for Sundyne sealless pump product lines, to position them for growth in chemical, industrial and traditional energy markets, as well as emerging m…

Charli has Asha Budhlall on this week to talk about how her journey to Product Management in the Pump Space. Find Asha on LinkedIn Asha Budhlall is a talented Product Manager at Mueller Water Products, specializing in potable water pipe assessment and monitoring technologies. With extensive hands-on experience in operations and product management, …

It's a special evening Bonus Pod featuring Pascal Lang! Pascal Lang has well over a decade of experience in supporting, developing and then applying water specific software solutions. He spent several years at Scottish Water and Thames Water, leveraging hydraulic modelling applications to inform not only long-term planning outcomes but also operati…

This week Charli has Mike McClurg on the pod for some generational awesomeness! Mike McClurg is President of Load Controls, the leading provider of power sensors and controls to the fluid handling industry. Prior to Load Controls McClurg ran Velocity Sales for Actifio (acquired by Google) and was Global Vice President of Sales for IBM’s Midmarket S…

Empowering Pumps Partner, UE's Joe Mancini joins Charli this week on the pod. Joe Mancini is currently Director of Product Marketing but will soon be transitioning to the role of North American Sales Director, leveraging 30 years of experience at UE and in industrial process markets. Engaging with customers and learning about different industrial m…

We are kicking off October Mondays with with Kevin Morrison from EBARA to get things moving as we learn how he quite literally came up in the industry. EBARA Pumps Americas Corporation in Rock Hill, SC. With a deep-rooted connection to his hometown of Richburg, SC, Kevin leverages his extensive experience to oversee the Customer Service, After Mark…

Bonus Pod Time! And this one is long time friend, mentor, and former teacher of your very own podcast host Charli K Matthews, Brian Winters! Brian graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in Education for Secondary Mathematics. While in college, he was a member of the University of Alabama Cross Country team. He taught high school for…

Charli has Kathy Nelson on this week to talk donuts and how she landed on engineering. Kathy Nelson, PE is the Founder and Principal at KN Utility Telecom Consulting, a firm specializing in utilities telecommunications strategy. Ms. Nelson has over 31 years of experience in the utility telecommunications industry including a long career of 25 years…

It's bonus time! Charli has Brian Henry on to talk about ASPE! Brian Henry is the Sr. Director of Affiliate Relations & Education for the American Society of Plumbing Engineers. He has 35 years in the Municipal, Fire, HVAC, and Plumbing industry. He is married to Christine (35 yrs), with three children, Ethan(30), Allie(28), Audrey(14). Along with …

Charli has Sean Cleary on this week, one of Empowering's Partners! Sean Cleary finished college in 2008, not the best time to be entering the workforce. He spent a few years teaching physical sciences at the college level, and found a passion for teaching all things STEM. This enthusiasm has served him well in his work as E-marketing Specialist at …

Charli has long time friend of the pod, John Brennen, on this week to have a chat the advancement of Industry. John Brennan is the Director of IIoT at A. W. Chesterton, the makers of the Chesterton Connect™ IIoT analytics platform optimized for rotary equipment. John has an extensive background in industrial sales and product marketing from several…

This week Charli has Humera Malik on the pod to talk about how AI is already making Industry better. Humera Malik is CEO of Canvass AI, a leading provider of industrial AI software that puts industrial companies in control of their data to achieve operational excellence. The company is recognized by CB Insights as one of the top technology companie…

Charli is joined by long time friend of the pod, Jeff Shiver this week to talk change. Jeff Shiver, CMRP guides people and organizations to overcome their reliability and operational challenges. Working together in partnership, we move beyond the status quo in culture, business results, and most importantly, people. Jeff has over 25+ years of pract…

Bonus Episode Time! Jim Nowakowski joins Charli to chat about Marketing. Jim has been a business strategist, speaker, and author since starting his company in 1990. His business experience, along with his dynamic presentation style, is a key reason why companies utilize his firm for marketing and marketing communications. Jim presents business idea…

Charli is joined on the pod this week by Mike Mancini to talk about his journey thought the industry. Mike Mancini started his career in 1974 at Ingersoll-Rand designing pumps for the US Navy SSN 688 and Trident submarine program. He was Vice President of Worldwide Aftermarket Services for Ingersoll-Dresser Pumps. He had profit responsibility for a…

Another double whamy as Charli has two guests this week! Iman Eldib, a graduate student at the Colorado School of Mines, and Dr. Tzahi Cath, a Professor at the School of Mines, join Charli this week on the pod. Iman holds a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering and currently pursuing a master’s degree in environmental engineering from Colorado School of Mi…

This week Charli has double the Chris on the pod to talk. Chris Karasch and Chris Davis of Roto Pumps sit down to talk about the evolution of Roto Pumps into what the company has become today in the Progressive Cavity Pump world. These two have been a team for over a decade and have brought that dynamic with them. Contact Chris Karasch: Chris@rotop…

Special Bonus Episode! Charlie has The McNeil Team from the Colorado School of Mines, this year's EPIC location, on to get to know them bit more. The McNeil Team Sid Hanna Saleh, Ph.D. – McNeil Center Director and Associate Professor As the Director of the McNeil Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Dr. Sid Saleh plays a pivotal role in upho…

Getting to know your partners is an important part of any industry. This week Charli invites Cody Kaufmann from Sepco on the pod to get to know him and our amazing partner Sepco a little bit better. Cody Kaufmann is the Business Development Manager for Sealing Equipment Products Co., Inc. (SEPCO). He has nearly 20 years of experience in plastics ma…

A special bonus episode treat as Kelly Franko joins Charli on the mic today! Kelly Franko began her career in healthcare, where she cultivated a deep understanding of patient needs and the importance of compassionate care. Her passion for supporting women led her to work with a medical equipment company, where she successfully launched three post-m…

Enrico Aloi joins Charli on the pod this week. Enrico Aloi is a seasoned professional with a robust background in sales and engineering leadership. As the Director of Sales and Marketing at Metallized Carbon Corporation (METCAR), he has demonstrated exceptional skill in driving revenue growth, managing diverse teams, and forging strategic industry …

BONUS TIME! Charli has Allison Smith on for a quick chat about social media marketing. Allison Smith is the found of Allison Olivia Social. She started tinkering in social media marketing in 2013 but it wasn't until the pandemic that she made a career out of it. She has always enjoyed social media and learning about the science behind it, how peopl…

Charli has Tiffany Vandemark on this week and the energy is contagious! Tiffany is a renowned figure known for her motivaitonal and inspiring message, particularly in the arena of personal growth and development. She a is a multifaceted powerhouse who can call herself a Personal Brand Coach, Speaker, and Author, with her most notable work being her…

Charli invites Kristina McMillan on this bonus episode to talk about Crew Collaborative. Kristina is a motivational construction and engineering industry thought leader with over 20 years of experience in team leading, marketing strategy, workforce development, and operations know-how. She is a strong collaborator with a successful track record of …

Ciji Masser joins Charli this week to talk Leadership. With a robust background in both human resources and operations, Ciji Masser excels at creating synergies between departments, ensuring seamless workflows, and enhancing employee engagement. She is known for her ability to lead diverse teams through periods of change and growth, always with a f…

Bill Woodburn joins Charli today to talk about how he is literally Engineering Tomorrow, take a listen to learn just how Bill is Founder and Chairman of the Board at Engineering Tomorrow, a public charity dedicated to inspiring high school students to pursue a path in engineering. He is a Founding Partner of Global Infrastructure Partners—a private…

Kicking off July, Roger Wakefield brings his story to the podcast with Charli leading this awesome and fascinating conversation. Roger Wakefield is a Texas Master Plumber and inspiring entrepreneur, with over 40 years of plumbing expertise and every Texas state endorsement. He's on a mission to showcase the trades as a lucrative and rewarding caree…

It's BONUS EPISODE TIME! Charli sits down with Justin Hatfield in this special bonus episode of the Empowering Industry Podcast Justin T. Hatfield is the President of HECO out of Kalamazoo, MI. He is a 20 year veteran on the electro-mechanical service space and has been involved with predictive maintenance since 2013. He serves as Chairman of EASA’…

John Todd joins Charli on this weeks episode. John has 30+ years of business and technical experience in the Project Management, Process development/improvement, Quality/ISO/CMMI Management, Technical Training, Reliability Engineering, Maintenance, Application development, Risk Management, & Enterprise Asset Management fields. His experience includ…

Janette Luviano joins Charli this week for an insightful conversation about her journey through the field of media Janette Luviano is a multilingual international journalist with over 25 years of experience in media, including radio, TV, and print. For most of her career, she has worked in broadcast media, starting with Univision, then on Telemundo…

This week is certainly going to be a treat, Charli has Brandon Myers on to talk about his second career in education in the largest school system in Georgia Brandon Myers is the manufacturing instructor at Maxwell High School of Technology in Lawrenceville, Georgia. Myers is a graduate of Lanier Technical College in Gainesville, Ga. In 2004, Myers …

Charli has treat for you this week listeners as Heather Cykoski joins the pod. Heather Cykoski, Senior Vice President, Industrial and Process Automation, Member of the Executive Leadership Team, leads the Industrial Automation business in North America to be our customer’s digital and automation partner for sustainability and resiliency. A passiona…

Awesome episode coming at you this week as Charli has Tunji Asiwaju on to talk. Tunji is the Global Manager of Building Lifecycle Performance Services at Armstrong Fluid Technology. In this role, he is globally responsible for the after market services and parts business unit including the connected services and performance management suite of offe…

Charli is coming at you with not one but two guest this week! Chris Jackson is a Commercial Manager for Flexible Disc Couplings at Regal Rexnord. He studied mechanical engineering at Texas A&M University. His first role at Regal Rexnord was as an application engineer for disc couplings. Since then, he’s focused on helping customers find the right d…

Charli has veteran of the pump industry Gene Vogel on this week to talk. Before joining EASA as Pump & Vibration Specialist in 2009, Gene Vogel operated his own business, General Maintenance Equipment/Engineering, Inc. (GME), a marketing, service and training organization for industrial maintenance and related technologies. Among other courses, he …

Charli is back with a bit of a double interview with Brad and Arjun Brad Hitselberger graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a concentration in Industrial and Systems Engineering. He has been working in some capacity with pumps for 6 years in various roles. He started out working in the wastewater sid…

This week Charli is taking a step outside the pump industry to talk to Ikram Guerd. Ikram Guerd is VP of Global Marketing – Managing Director US for the innovative FemTech, ASPIVIX, whose mission is to modernize gynecology with gentle in mind. She leads the US corporation and the global marketing strategy to raise awareness around innovative soluti…

Charli is taking the podcast international this week with Riccardo Zecchel. Venite e godetevi l'episodio! Riccardo Zecchel, business development at Peroni Pompe, currently holds the role of CEO at Jetech. He is deeply committed to addressing customers' technological challenges, particularly in the realm of high-pressure fluid pumping. With prior ex…

This week Charli has lifelong pump industry veteran Greg Case on to talk leadership. Greg is the Chief Innovation Officer at Taco Comfort Solutions, a global leader in hydronic-based heating and cooling solutions. He has over 30 years of experience in engineering, HVAC, and new product development, and holds an Executive Certificate in Strategy and…

This week Charli has Amy Teal on for some coffee talk Amy Teal, the CEO and co-founder of ShopFloor Coffee, is at the forefront of revolutionizing coffee for the manufacturing industry. Alongside her team, Amy is dedicated not only to supplying superb coffee but also to giving back to manufacturing communities. They donate a portion of every sale o…

This week Charli has friend of the pod, Joe Boylan on to talk. Joe Boylan has worked in the tribology arena for well over three decades. His experiences range from basic functional friction and wear property evaluation of oxide and non-oxide materials, through the materials development, supply chain and manufacturing processes to enable the product…

This week Charli is flying solo with a special message for the listeners Charli K Matthews is a visionary leader with a mission to Connect, Inform, and Educate the Global Pump Industry. Charli's groundbreaking online information and connection hub has reshaped industry communication. As a well-recognized and respected figure in key industry events,…

This week Charli has Robbie Riggs on to talk about a winning culture. Riggs shared his journey from being a mechanical engineering student to becoming a CEO. He started in technical support for an industrial application and gained experience in various roles including customer service, R&D, and distribution. Riggs also mentioned his relationship wi…

Charli has Carla Minett on to talk about her experience going from working as an engineer to consulting. Carla Minett, Founder & Principal Consultant of Minett Consulting, specializes in empowering manufacturing companies to develop and retain their next generation of engineering leaders. With over a decade of experience in engineering and program …

Charli sits down with Angela Thurman this week to talk about her empowering journey through industry. Read up at EmpoweringPumps.com and stay tuned for more news about EPIC Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com…

This week Charli has Greg Christensen on to talk. Greg Christensen is the host of CMMSradio, a podcast about all things CMMS (computerized maintenance management software), and consultant leaning on his 3+ decades in CMMS, FM, Maintenance Management, and the like. After 1000's of demos, even more client interactions and projects, and numerous deplo…

Charli got to have a good conversation with Shelley Gager this week about her journey with ABB. With over 22 years of experience, Shelley Gager is currently working at ABB in Greenville, SC USA where she is the Global Product Group Director for Integrated Motor Drives. Her background began in West Virginia with a degree in Mining Engineering. Spann…

This week Charli has Kerby Pope on to talk about his journey. Kerby attended a local technical school immediately after high school for study of design drafting with a concentration on Architectural Design. With hopes of landing a career working for an architectural firm that concentrated in high end residential design and then use the proceeds to …