In Memoriam: Mark D. Poole

Mark D. Poole, senior project manager at Wade Trim Group Inc. (Detroit) and a member of the Water Environment Federation (Alexandria, Va.) since 1988, died July 28 at the age of 51.

Photo courtesy of Dan Goodwin, Wade Trim (Detroit). Click for larger image.

Poole worked in the wastewater and potable-water industries for 27 years at local and national utilities, authorities, and municipalities. As a dedicated water professional, he worked with numerous communities to upgrade their wastewater collection and treatment systems and protect public health, as well as natural resources.

Poole, who also was a member of the Pennsylvania Water Environment Association (Gettysburg), helped advance technical knowledge within the profession by serving as a mentor to other engineers throughout his career.

— Jennifer Fulcher, WEF Highlights