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JPIA Five
by ACWA JPIA
JPIA Five features five questions and five answers regarding the California water industry, risk pools, risk management, and more. In roughly 20 minutes, member districts, their employees, and other water industry stakeholders will gain valuable insight into ACWA JPIA’s programs, current initiatives, and the water management community.
Episodes
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S5:E7 Five Key Loss Trends in ACWA JPIA’s Commitment to Excellence Program Pt.2
In Part 2 of our conversation on five key loss trends within ACWA JPIA’s Commitment to Excellence (C2E) Program, Risk Control Manager Robin Flint is joined by Lead Risk Control Advisor Matt Bunde and Senior Risk Control Advisor Jesse Cota to continue exploring the trends impacting members and the...
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S5:E6 Five Key Loss Trends in ACWA JPIA’s Commitment to Excellence Program Pt.1
Loss prevention starts with knowing where to focus. In this episode of JPIA Five, Risk Control Manager Robin Flint is joined by Lead Risk Control Advisor Matt Bunde and Senior Risk Control Advisor Jesse Cota to discuss five loss trends affecting ACWA JPIA members: ergonomic injuries, vehicle...
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S5:E5 Women in Water: The Power of Relationship-Based Leadership
In this episode of JPIA Five, ACWA JPIA CEO Adrienne Beatty and Deputy Executive Officer Jennifer Jobe sit down with Betsy Miller, General Manager of the San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District, and Lisa Haney, Executive Director of Planning and Natural Resources for Orange County Water...
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S5:E4 Faster Funding and Innovation in Earthquake Coverage
Earthquakes are an inevitable reality for California public agencies, making immediate access to recovery funds critical. In this episode of JPIA Five, Deputy Executive Officer Jennifer Jobe sits down with Alex Tokar, Managing Director at Aon Risk and Insurance, to break down ACWA JPIA’s new...
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S5:E3 Insights on Hazard Mitigation and Federal Funding Pathways
This special episode of the JPIA 5 podcast features a live session from the 2026 ACWA JPIA Spring Membership Summit focused on hazard mitigation planning and federal funding opportunities. Hear practical insights and lessons learned from water agency leaders and emergency planning professionals…
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S5:E2 Stronger Together: Ernie Avila on the Partnership Supporting California Water Agencies
In this episode of JPIA Five, CEO Adrienne Beatty speaks with Ernie Avila, President of the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) and Board President of Contra Costa Water District, about leadership, partnership, and the critical role risk pools play in supporting California water...
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S5:E1 Cyber Confidence: Tools, Training, and Real-World Protection
Cybersecurity can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, ACWA JPIA's Director of Pooled Programs Jennifer Jobe sits down with our very own Cybersecurity Risk Specialist, Hunter Sargent to break down what cyber risk really means for water agencies. Drawing from his…
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S4 E14: Navigating California’s Property Insurance Market: Insights from Aon and ACWA JPIA
Join Jennifer Jobe, Director of Pooled Programs at ACWA JPIA, as she sits down with Alex Tokar, Managing Director at Aon, for an insightful conversation on the current state of California’s property insurance market. They’ll explore the latest trends in property insurance availability and…
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S4 E13: Building Culture from the CORE
Discover how an irrigation district is transforming workplace culture from the inside out. In this episode, we sit down with September Singh, Assistant General Manager, and Donaday Chapman, SPHR/SHRM-SCP, Human Resources Business Partner at Fresno Irrigation District, to explore their innovative...
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S4:E12 Behind the Benefit: Real Member Stories of Carrum Health in Action
Join ACWA JPIA Employee Benefits Manager, Adam Dedmon, as he explores the Carrum Health program benefit with Laures Stiles (Director of HR & Administration, San Louis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority) and Anjanette Shadley (Assistant General Manager, Western Canal Water District). The conversation...
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S4 E11: The Ripple Effect: Developing Leaders in the Water Industry
In this episode, join ACWA JPIA Member Education Manager, Sarah Crawford, as she interviews three senior JPIA member water agency leaders, Stephen Lang, Betsy Miller, and Kevin Phillips, to learn about their senior leadership journeys and experience in the ACWA JPIA Leadership Essentials for the...
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S4 E10: 10 Years of the ACWA JPIA Leadership Essentials Program
In this episode, Member Education Manager Sarah Crawford discusses the 10th anniversary of the ACWA JPIA Leadership Essentials for the Water Industry Program, a transformative, year-long experience to develop strong, self-aware leaders in the water industry. She’s joined by Clint Camac, an...
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S4 E9: Lessons Learned from a Long-Time ACWA JPIA Executive Committee Member
In this episode, we sit down with David Drake, a dedicated leader with over 11 years of service to ACWA JPIA, including his role as Vice President of the Executive Committee. David reflects on his impactful journey in water agency governance and risk management, starting from his time at Rincon…
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S4 E8: ACWA JPIA & Progyny, A Fertility and Family Building Benefit
In the latest episode of the podcast, hosted by Adam Dedmon, Employee Benefits Manager at ACWA JPIA, guest Katie Wilcox, Client Success Manager from Progyny, discusses the transformative role of fertility benefits in employee health plans. Progyny offers specialized, comprehensive services for...
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S4 E7: Innovation in Action-Orchard Dale Water District's Custom Service Truck
In this episode of JPIA Five, ACWA JPIA's Sr. Risk Advisor Jesse Cota interviews Edward Castaneda, General Manager of Orchard Dale Water District, who shares valuable insights into the district’s operations and recent initiatives. He discusses their successful application for the ACWA JPIA Risk...
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S4 E6: Navigating California Water Policy with ACWA
Join host Sarah Crawford, ACWA JPIA's Member Education Manager, as she sits down with Soren Nelson, ACWA's Senior State Relations Advocate to explore the vital partnership between ACWA and ACWA JPIA, a collaboration that has shaped California water policy advocacy since 1979. In this insightful...
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S4 E5: Thinking Inside the Box- Engaging Teams to be Solution-Focused
Join Kristen Bennett, ACWA JPIA Training Specialist, as she discusses how to engage your team in a solution-focused mindset while working within the realities of organizational constraints
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S4 E4: Form 5020 Essentials- Compliance, Best Practices & Insights
In this episode, a rebroadcast of a recent Hot Java webinar, we dive into the essential practices and legal requirements surrounding Form 5020, the Employer’s Report of Occupational Injury and Illness. This educational session covers the critical importance of timely and accurate reporting,...
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S4 E3: Risk Transfer in Action- Safeguarding Your Agency
In this episode, interviewer Nidia Watkins, ACWA JPIA's Member Services Representative II, speaks with guest Walt E. Wendelstein, Managing Partner of Wendelstein Law Group, P.C. Discussing the vital topic of risk transfer, Nidia shares her expertise in risk management, while Walt provides legal...
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S4 E2: ACWA JPIA's New Training Specialist, Kristen Bennett
In this episode of JPIA Five, we introduce Kristen Bennett, ACWA JPIA's new Training Specialist, who brings 15 years of expertise in public sector training and curriculum development. Kristen shares her holistic approach to employee training, emphasizing the importance of understanding...
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S4 E1: Introducing Director of Member Outreach Elisa Sabatini
In the Season 4 premiere of the JPIA Five podcast, we introduce Elisa Sabatini, ACWA JPIA's newly appointed Director of Member Outreach, who shares her vibrant perspective on her evolving role for member agencies. She brings humor and insight, reflecting on her professional journey and recent...
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S3 E9: New HR Laws for 2025
In this episode of JPIA Five, ACWA JPIA General Counsel Robert Greenfield along with Litigation Manager Kayla Villa and HR Manager Tony Waterford discuss new statutes for 2025 and significant case law from 2024. This episode focuses on pivotal HR laws and regulations coming in 2025, and also…
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S3 E8: A Deep Dive into a Multigenerational Workforce
On this episode, a repeat of a recent Hot Java, Nicole Reed and Dina Hidalgo from the Water Replenishment District discuss how effectively managing a multigenerational workforce supports employee engagement.
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S3 E7: DEI with Water Replenishment District (WRD)
This is a special episode of JPIA Five. This is a rebroadcast of our monthly Hot Java, Hot HR Topics webinar. This episode is a discussion with Nicole Reed. Ms Reed is the DEI coordinator at the Water Replenishment District (WRD). WRD embarked on a journey to ingrain diversity, equity, and...
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S3 E6: Don't Miss the ACWA JPIA Fall Summit in Palm Desert!
In this episode of the JPIA Five podcast, we share key details about the upcoming ACWA JPIA Fall Summit in Palm Desert on Dec 2-3, covering educational sessions, networking events, and the digital voting process for the Board meeting. The episode also spotlights fun activities like the Leadership...
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S3 E5: Cybersecurity Awareness Month with JPIA's New IT Manager [Erik Kowalewski, ACWA JPIA IT Manager]
In this episode for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, new ACWA JPIA IT Manager Erik Kowalewski shares insights from his 21-year career in IT, highlighting the evolving challenges in cybersecurity. He delves into major threats like phishing and ransomware and emphasizes proactive strategies such as...
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S3 E4: Introducing JPIA's New Employee Benefits Manager Adam Dedmon
Join ACWA JPIA Director of Pooled Programs Jennifer Jobe as she introduces JPIA's new Employee Benefits Manager Adam Dedman who, along with Tom Sher, Sr. Vice President of Alliant Insurance Services, discuss managing health benefits, personal insights, the future of health benefits focusing on...
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S3 E3: Know Before You Go- JPIA Spring Membership Summit
ACWA JPIA Communication & Outreach Specialist Molly Quirk is joined by JPIA Event Planner Laura Baryak as she unveils the recently renamed JPIA Membership Summit. Laura takes us through the jam-packed agenda, featuring meetings, a celebration of the Commitment to Excellence (C2E) program, a live...
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S3 E2: Your Agency and the Use of AI [Kevin Phillips, ACWA JPIA Director of Member Outreach, Cassie Crittenden, ACWA JPIA HR Specialist, Molly Quirk, ACWA JPIA Communication & Outreach Specialist}
In this episode of JPIA Five, host Kevin Phillip (ACWA JPIA Director of Member Outreach) and guests hosts Cassie Crittenden, JPIA HR Specialist, and Molly Quirk, JPIA Communication and Outreach Specialist, explore the impact of AI, specifically ChatGPT, on decision-making & communication in the...
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S3 E1: Navigating New Laws in 2024 [ACWA JPIA General Counsel Robert Greenfield]
Join us for the 3rd Season premiere of JPIA Five as ACWA JPIA General Counsel Robert Greenfield discusses new 2024 laws that may be pertinent to your agency.
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S2 E14: Introducing ACWA JPIA Director of Pooled Programs Jennifer Jobe
In the Season 2 JPIA Five finale, ACWA JPIA's Communication and Outreach Specialist, Molly Quirk, introduces Jennifer Jobe, ACWA JPIA Director of Pooled Programs. With nearly two decades of risk management experience, Jennifer emphasizes her role in overseeing coverage programs and alternative…
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S2 E13: Announcing the 48th H.R. LaBounty Safety Award Winners [ACWA JPIA Risk Control Manager Robin Flint]
ACWA JPIA Risk Control Manager Robin Flint announces the 48th H.R. LaBounty Safety Award Winners!
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S2 E12: Know Before You Go- Fall Conference 2023 [Laura Baryak, ACWA JPIA Event Planner, Tiffany Giammona, AWCA Director of Member Outreach & Engagement, Molly Quirk, ACWA JPIA Communication & Outreach Specialist]
The ACWA JPIA & ACWA Conferences are headed to Indian Wells, CA! Listen to this "Know Before You Go" episode for details about each conference's key events, locations, reminders, and more! ACWA JPIA's Fall Conference is November 27-28, 2023. For more info, visit:...
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S2 E 11: Expanding Cyber Resilience with KnowBe4 and KYND
ACWA JPIA recently announced boosted benefits for Cyber Liability Program Members with partners KnowBe4 and KYND. On episode of JPIA Five JPIA Director of Pooled Programs, Jennifer Jobe, helps us dive into the critical topic of cybersecurity with guests, Ben Duffy (KYND) and Ted Baturin…
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S2 E10: Passing the Baton [ACWA JPIA CEO Andy Sells & ACWA JPIA CEO Adrienne Beatty]
Retired CEO Andy Sells and new CEO Adrienne Beatty explore the latest updates at JPIA. Discover what Adrienne and Andy anticipate for the future of JPIA and how staffing changes, such as Andy's retirement, impact the organization. Stay Connected with JPIA: We value the input of JPIA Members.…
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S2 E9: People Operations
Discussion of HR related issues with Tony Waterford and Cassie Crittenden. The Employment Hotline is available by calling 1-800-231-5742 ext 3123 or emailing [email protected]
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S2 E8: Welcome Kevin Phillips
Kevin Phillips JPIA Director of Member Outreach talks about his new position with the JPIA, lessons learned from the Camp Fire, and advice for leaders.
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S2 E6: Wellness Grants
Join JPIA General Counsel Robert Greenfield as he speaks with Jackie Rech, Employee Benefits Specialist, about ACWA JPIA’s Employee Benefits Wellness Grant Program. The discussion includes who is eligible for a Wellness Grant, how to apply, Wellness Grant ideas, dos and don’ts, and what’s new for...
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S2 E5: Leadership Essentials for the Water Industry [Sarah Crawford, ACWA JPIA Training Manager, Clint Camac, President of Leadership Development Network]
Join JPIA Training Manager, Sarah Crawford, and JPIA General Counsel Rob Greenfield as they interview Clint Camac, President of Leadership Development Network, discussing the knowledge and skills needed by leaders now and into the future, plus details about the popular JPIA Leadership Essentials...
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S2 E4: Know Before You Go: Spring Conference 2023 [Laura Baryak, ACWA JPIA Conference Lead, Tiffany Giammona, AWCA Director of Member Outreach & Engagement, Molly Quirk, ACWA JPIA Communication & Outreach Specialist]
The ACWA JPIA & ACWA Conferences are headed to Monterey, CA! Listen to this "Know Before You Go" episode for details about each conference's key events, locations, reminders, and more! ACWA JPIA's Spring Conference is May 8-9, 2023. For more info, visit: https://www.acwajpia.com/conference/…
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S2 E3: National Employee Benefits Day [Sandra Smith, ACWA JPIA Employee Benefits Manager]
Sandra Smith lets our 28,000 covered employees and dependents know about the latest information regarding employee benefits.
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S2 E2: Lessons From The C-Suite [Andy Sells, ACWA JPIA CEO, & Dave Eggerton, ACWA Executive Director ]
JPIA CEO, Andy Sells, and ACWA Executive Director, David Eggerton, discuss current issues in water and advice on leadership
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S2 E1: Risk Management in 2023 [Robin Flint, ACWA JPIA Risk Control Manager & Jesse Cota, ACWA JPIA Sr. Risk Control Advisor ]
Join Risk Management Program Manager Robin Flint and Risk Advisor Jesse Cota for an informative discussion of risk management tools available to member districts.
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S1 E13: Learning About AGRIP [Ann Gergen, Executive Director of Association of Governmental Risk Pools]
In our season one finale, we welcome Ann Gergen, Executive Director of the Association of Governmental Risk Pools. Ms. Gergen gives our listeners insights into national trends in public entity risk pooling. She provides examples of ways pools have made a difference for their public entity members...
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S1 E12: Know Before You Go: ACWA JPIA Fall Conference 2022 [ACWA JPIA Conference Coordinator Laura Baryak]
Join Laura Baryak and CEO Andy Sells to hear about the exciting and informative events at this year's Fall Conference. Thank you to David Hodgin and Cliff Diver Music . Reach out to JPIA Five at [email protected]
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S1 E11: Understanding Your ACWA JPIA Premium Invoice [Dan Steele, ACWA JPIA Finance Manager]
Dan Steele joins us to break down all your questions about billing and finance. How to understand your deposit premium invoice and all things billing from the JPIA
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S1 E10: A Member's Point of View [David Drake, ACWA JPIA Executive Committee Member]
Rincon del Diablo Board member and EXCO Committee member David Drake tells about about the value of JPIA from a member's point of view and what is of interest on the horizon in the water world
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S1 E9: Remote Workers [Melody Tucker, ACWA JPIA Workers' Compensation Manager]
Welcome to a special bonus episode of FIVE. Does your agency have remote workers? Do you know what to do to prevent injuries? In this bonus episode of FIVE, JPIA Workers' Compensation manager Melody Tucker provides an overview of what employers can do to prevent remote worker injuries and…
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JPIA Five features five questions and five answers regarding the California water industry, risk pools, risk management, and more. In roughly 20 minutes, member districts, their employees, and other water industry stakeholders will gain valuable insight into ACWA JPIA’s programs, current initiatives, and the water management community.
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