Ira Walker And Felicia Markline (Stewartstown Borough Water and Sewer)

🎙️ 40+ Years of Experience Meets the Next Generation | Ira Waker & Felicia MarklineWhat happens when 40+ years of industry experience sits down with the next generation of water and wastewater operators?In this episode of the H2O Hustle Podcast, I had the opportunity to sit down with Ira Waker and Felicia Markline for a conversation about water, wastewater, leadership, growth, and what it truly takes to become a valuable operator.💧 Ira Waker is a Water and Wastewater Supervisor and a seasoned veteran with more than 40 years in the industry. Ira shares lessons from his journey, how the industry has changed over the decades, and what years of experience have taught him about leadership and developing operators.💧 Felicia Markline brings a different perspective. With 5 years in the industry, she made history as the first female operator hired at the utility. Felicia talks about how she got started, the challenges and opportunities that came with entering the field, and the importance of continuing to learn and grow.Throughout our conversation, we dive into a message that every operator can learn from:Your value isn't determined only by how long you've been in the industry—it's built through your willingness to learn, grow, lead, ask questions, and become better at your craft.Whether you have 40 years of experience, 5 years, or you're just getting started, there is always another level of growth.This conversation is about more than operating a plant. It's about passing knowledge forward, developing people, embracing growth, and becoming the kind of operator your team can depend on.🎧 Welcome to the H2O Hustle Podcast — Passion, Purpose, and Precision.👍 Like the episode🔄 Share it with another operator💬 Join the conversation in the comments🔔 Subscribe to H2O Hustle for more water, wastewater, steam, leadership, and operator-development content.#H2OHustle #WaterOperator #WastewaterOperator #WaterTreatment #WastewaterTreatment #UtilityLeadership #OperatorLife #WomenInWater #Leadership #ProfessionalGrowth #WaterIndustry #Podcast* Around the 38 minute mark there are some technical difficulties that had my sound go out but they can still be heard as they answer my questions about:What Do These Three Words Passion, Purpose and Precision Mean To You In Your Career?If You Could Go Back And Talk To Yourself On Your Very First Day In This Industry, What Would You Tell Yourself? What’s One Lesson Or Encouragement You Would Like To Leave With The Next Generation?Where Can Our Listeners Connect With You And Learn More About What You’re Doing?