Facilitator
Facilitator
Matthew Jalbert
Trinity River Authority of Texas
Matthew Jalbert has been with the Trinity River Authority of Texas (TRA) since 2015. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University and a Masters of Engineering in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington. He worked with three engineering firms prior to 2015, joining TRA as Engineering Manager, then serving as Manager, Engineering Services, managing the capital improve ment program. In 2022, he was appointed as Executive Manager, Northern Region, overseeing the operation and maintenance of one water and five wastewater treatment facilities. He holds his professional engineering license in the state of Texas and a TCEQ Class B Wastewater Operator license. He served as Water Environment Association of Texas (WEAT) President from 2022-2023. He is currently serving as WEAT Past-President and Water Environment Federation Delegate, and was appointed to the Association of Metropolitan Water Agencies Board of Directors.
Speaking at
Thu 13 Nov
2:00 PM — 5:00 PM (GMT-06:00) Central Time
Fayetteville Town Center, Ozark 2
Regional Wastewater Future: From Capacity to Strategy
This workshop is a crucial step toward creating a Regional Wastewater Strategy for Future Development. Supporting the work of Hawkins-Weir Engineers, the session will translate growth projections into phased wastewater collection and treatment needs in partnership with the Benton/Washington Regional Public Water Authority. With most surrounding states already adopting regional approaches, Northwest Arkansas now faces a pivotal moment to secure the infrastructure needed to sustain its growth.