November 25, 2025
In The News: Oswalt Featured on AEC Leadership Podcast
GFT’s Water Division President Daven Oswalt recently appeared on The Engineering Management Institute’s AEC Leadership Podcast hosted by Anthony Fasano, PE, AEC PM, FASCE, for an in-depth conversation on leadership, team-building, and successful client relationships in the water sector.
In the episode, Oswalt shared insights drawn from his career journey, from serving on Capitol Hill to leading transformative water infrastructure programs at GFT. He discussed the evolving landscape of the water industry and offered actionable perspectives on topics such as:
- The importance of collaborative program management.
- The business case for clean water.
- Building an engaged, prepared, and high-performing team that can navigate change well.
Watch the entire interview below, and if you’re interested in joining this team that is shaping the future of water infrastructure, check out our open positions here!

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Jill Black
Chief Marketing Communications Officer

Jill Black is a strategic, results-driven marketing and communications leader with over 20 years of experience. She has driven two major rebrands and merger and acquisition communications, spanning brand storytelling, digital strategy, thought leadership, and conference engagement to strengthen GFT's reputation and impact.
Jill Black
Chief Marketing Communications Officer
Jill Black is a strategic, results-driven marketing and communications leader with over 20 years of experience. She has driven two major rebrands and merger and acquisition communications, spanning brand storytelling, digital strategy, thought leadership, and conference engagement to strengthen GFT's reputation and impact.

Jill Black
Chief Marketing Communications Officer

Jill Black is a strategic, results-driven marketing and communications leader with over 20 years of experience. She has driven two major rebrands and merger and acquisition communications, spanning brand storytelling, digital strategy, thought leadership, and conference engagement to strengthen GFT's reputation and impact.
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