My civil engineering career began when, as a 10-year-old, I asked my Dad 'Could a Reservoir like Quabbin could be built in our valley (Quaboag)?'. He neither said 'yes' or 'no' but rather "I don't know -What would you need to know to find out?" My studies at WPI were followed by 4 years as an officer in the US Army Corps of Engineers. Assignments included highway construction in Thailand, Special Assistant to the Post Engineer, Ft. Benning GA, and Company Commander. My Boston Metro Water system career spanned 26 years, achieving Director of Operations in charge of service to 3 million people.