The Straight Flush's Legacy Series continues with a revisit to an earlier episode we released in January 2022 with Clarke Wallcraft, who passed in March 2026. We are resharing this conversation to reflect on Clarke's professional contributions, his dedication to VWEA, and mentorship to so many water professionals.

This episode wraps up a two-part series focusing on the importance of mentorship in the water industry. The series discussion was developed by the joint Utility Management Committee's Professional Development focus group.

In this episode, our series guest host Jen Cobb (Newport News Waterworks) sits down with C.G. Goldizen (Upper Occoquan Service Authority), Liliana Maldonado (Independent Consultant), Molly Sayles (Hazen), and Jack Tigani (Student at George Mason University) to review their time participating in the mentorship program and the lasting benefits for their careers.

This episode kicks off a two-part series focusing on the importance of mentorship in the water industry. The series discussion was developed by the joint Utility Management Committee's Professional Development focus group.

In this episode, our series guest host Jen Cobb (Newport News Waterworks) sits down with Rusty Nigro (Hazen), Matt Wisniewski (GFT), and Paul Delphos (Burns & McDonnell) to discuss the importance of professional mentorship in their own careers, and the development of the VWEA / VA AWWA mentorship initiative.