Bill Foos Elected Vice President of the United States Society on Dams

“I am honored to serve as vice president of USSD, an organization that plays a critical role in shaping the future of our nation’s dams and levee infrastructure,” Foos said. “I look forward to working alongside the board of directors to support our members, champion innovation, and strengthen our collective impact.”

Foos has a longstanding history of service within USSD, including the Dam Safety Committee, the Public Safety, Security, and Emergency Management Committee, and as a U.S. delegate representative to the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD) Committee on Public Safety and Emergency Management Around Dams. He remains a passionate advocate for enhancing the resiliency, safety, and performance of dams and levee systems nationwide.

A recognized industry thought leader, Foos frequently presents at national and international conferences, including the USSD Annual Conference and the ICOLD Annual Conference, with a focus on dam resiliency, emergency management, and public security and safety.

In his role at GFT, Foos applies more than 35 years of experience to deliver best-in-class physical security, emergency management, public safety, security risk management, and cybersecurity solutions to critical infrastructure owners across the country. He holds a Master of Business Administration from Campbell University and a Bachelor of Arts in business administration from the University of Nebraska.