What does real leadership in water look like?
In this episode of Make Water Work, Isaac Pellerin and Megan Glover sit down with Greg Wukasch to talk about leadership, community trust, communication, and the future of the water industry. Greg shares how water found him, why utilities need to stop being afraid of public engagement, and what it takes to lead with curiosity, empathy, and humanity.
From his early days at the San Antonio Water System to helping build the Catalyst community, Greg reflects on how experienced leaders can pour into the next generation, why trust is a utility’s true license to operate, and how water can be a powerful unifier in divided times.
This conversation is for water professionals, utility leaders, communicators, young professionals, and anyone interested in the future of infrastructure, public trust, and community-centered leadership.
In this episode, we cover:
• Greg Wukasch’s journey into the water industry
• Leadership lessons from nearly 30 years in water
• Why communication and public engagement matter in utilities
• How Catalyst is building a movement for water communicators
• The importance of trust, empathy, and human-centered leadership
• Greg’s take on AI, innovation, and the next generation of water professionals
• Why the future of water leadership must better reflect the communities we serve
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