Robin Fothergill

Robin Fothergill, P.E., a graduate of Vanderbilt University, has been actively involved with the Kentucky-Tennessee Water Environmental Association (Association) since 2001.  Robin was one of the founding members of the local Association’s Watershed Committee, chairing the committee from 2007 until 2010. She also coordinated the first Watershed Conference and has remained active in all of the subsequent Watershed Conferences. Additionally, Robin is one of the founding members of the Young Professionals Committee and plays an active role in recruiting Young Professionals to get involved in the Association.  Robin was nominated to the 5S (Select Society of Sanitary Sludge Shovelers) in July of 2007. This year, Robin is Co-Chair for the 2010 Water Professionals Conference to be held in Nashville this July.

Robin is currently the Municipal Practice Leader for Brown and Caldwell’s Tennessee and Kentucky Operation.  Personally, Robin enjoys traveling (particularly internationally), cycling, and spending time with her new baby, Mitra.

Saya Qualls

Saya is the Chief Engineer for the Tennessee Division of Water Pollution Control. Previously, she managed the the division’s Permit Section. She is responsible for coordinating the functions of the permitting, enforcement and municipal facilties sections. Saya also serves as a senior water policy manager within the Department of Environment and Conservation.

From 1992 to 1998, Saya worked in the Division’s Municipal Facilities Section as the lead municipal permit writer. During this time, she led the development of Tennessee’s Watershed Approach to permitting, monitoring and assessment.

Saya has also worked in the private sector for Martin Marietta Energy Systems in Paducah, Kentucky and for GSEE Environmental Consultants in LaVergne, Tennessee. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering from the University of Kentucky and is a registered professional engineer in the State of Tennessee.

Saya has been a member of the Water Environment Association for 18 years and served as association president in 2007-2008.