New Podcast Episode Featuring Our COO, Dave Adams
In Episode 137 of The Building Efficiency Podcast, our COO Dave Adams shares his journey from rural Ohio, to the Peace Corps in Jamaica, to leading sustainability initiatives at Wilmot Inc.
In this conversation, Dave discusses:
🌍 How real sustainability goes beyond buzzwords to long-term impact on energy, water, and waste systems
💡 Why strategic hiring starts with shared values and trusted referrals—not just resumes
🚰 The opportunities and challenges in modernizing water and wastewater infrastructure for decades to come
This is a must-listen for anyone interested in sustainability strategy, infrastructure planning, and leadership.
Sustainability Mythbusters: What Are the Best Rebuttals to Skepticism?
At a family gathering, you’re at the dinner table when your loud Uncle Joe dismisses the idea of ‘going green’ as an impractical waste of time and money. It’s the perfect moment to dish out some solid facts and debunk myths. We often hear that sustainability is a costly fantasy or that renewable energy is too good to be true. I’m here to guide you through busting these myths effectively, hopefully transforming Uncle Joe’s skepticism into at least a tolerance for sustainable practices by dessert.
The Elephant Sanctuary: ‘Herding’ Towards Sustainability with Wilmot Inc.
Nestled in the serene hills of Hohenwald, Tennessee, the Elephant Sanctuary is not only a haven for rescued elephants but also a shining example of environmental stewardship. Recently, the Sanctuary partnered with Wilmot Inc. to conduct a detailed analysis of its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, a proactive step that underscores its unwavering commitment to sustainability.
Tennessee Women In Green (TWIG) 2025; Women Rising
Sustainability has always been a battlefield — one fought on shifting political terrain, against corporate inertia, and through sheer willpower. It is a fight that requires visionaries, warriors, and those willing to stand their ground even when the path forward is uncertain. It is a fight that, for decades, women have been leading.