J. Ross Smith, PE, is Director of Concrete, Plant and Pipeline Services for USG Water Solutions, where he manages and develops concrete and plant rehabilitation services. He also provides training for clients and water systems consultants in the water/wastewater industry for concrete rehabilitation and coatings. In addition, he troubleshoots challenges discovered in the field for the purpose of maintaining concrete assets. He has worked in the construction industry since 2004, where his experience includes heavy civil construction and new concrete construction, and in water/wastewater asset management since 2008. He can be reached at [email protected].