Breaking the Dam Norm Recording

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Breaking the Dam Norm

Resilient, Sustainable Solutions

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Randy thompson, p.e.

Watershed Geo

Director Of Technology – HydroTurf®

Randy Thompson is a licensed Civil Engineer with more than 30 years of experience in geosynthetics, erosion control, and infrastructure protection. He holds degrees from Virginia Tech and Oklahoma State University and has dedicated his career to advancing resilient design solutions for critical infrastructure. His work has included contributions to post-Katrina levee upgrades and ongoing advancements in HydroTurf® technology for dam and levee protection. At Watershed Geo, Randy collaborates with engineers and agencies to implement engineered synthetic revetment systems that improve performance, reduce maintenance, and enhance long-term sustainability. He focuses on bringing practical, field-proven alternatives to traditional hard armor into modern flood protection design.

bRYAN brOSS, PE, RG

Klingner & Associates, PC

Vice President & Principal Engineer

Bryan Bross is Vice President, Field Sector Leader, and Principal Geological Engineer at Klingner & Associates, P.C., with over 31 years of experience in environmental, geotechnical, and water resources projects across the Midwest. He holds degrees in Geological Engineering and Geotechnics from the University of Missouri at Rolla and Missouri University of Science and Technology. Licensed as both a Professional Engineer and Geologist in multiple states, Bryan has led projects involving site characterization, asbestos remediation, levees, water systems, and forensic consulting. He also established and managed labs for materials testing on multi-billion-dollar projects. Committed to sound public policy and community service, Bryan lives in Burlington, Iowa, serving clients throughout the region.

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