Randal Ferman
Randal Ferman has more than 45 years’ experience in the pump industry. He is a registered Professional Engineer in California and in Texas. During his 32 years with Flowserve, a global pump manufacturer, his responsibilities covered a broad range of engineering assignments. He is presently Principal, Ekwestrel Engineering LLC, Austin, Texas, providing services on new and existing pumping equipment and systems. His clients span a range of industries including oil & gas, electric power generation, water, wastewater, solids handling, pump manufacturing, engineering and construction, energy efficiency, pipeline transportation, and pump service and repair.
Jaclyn Herrera
Jaclyn Herrera is the Chief Marketing Officer and Bridgebuilder at ChasmBridge, a CHIEF member. Whether planning for long term brand management or driving revenue results, Jaclyn brings a strategic mind with clear road paths and measurable results.
She specializes in high growth-oriented businesses that are aiming to make a transaction, enter new markets, dramatically improve revenue results or that are going through major cultural change. Through a relentless focus on the customer experience, Jaclyn has increased revenue opportunities through lead generation by $6M/month, improved total cost of ownership of technologies through aftermarket pull through by 28%, and designed customer journey maps that improve experience and engagement with NPS results as high as 9.
Her incredible leadership has resulted in many personal and business awards including - business industry recognition, marketing recognition for product launches and exhibition results, and project industry recognition.
Margaret Misera
Margaret Misera is a Lead Rotating Equipment Engineer at Venture Global LNG with more than 12 years of experience in the specification, selection, and application of rotating equipment across theoil and gas value chain and broader energy industries. Throughout her career, she has supported complex capital projects whileworking equipment solutions that improve reliability, efficiency, and operational performance. Margaret is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas, earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Baylor University and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Villanova University. Passionate about advancing the engineering profession, Margaret enjoys sharing technical knowledge, supporting industry collaboration, and encouraging the next generation of engineers.
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Nadine Tribur
Nadine Tribur, PE, MBA, is a Senior Director at FTI Consulting who works with owner operators, EPCs, and organizations in oil and gas, construction, and other capital intensive industries. With 20 years of industry experience, including leading an engineering organization of more than 500 professionals, she has seen firsthand how disconnected systems and processes can create barriers to accessing and using critical information. These barriers can contribute to safety risks, compliance exposure, costly rework, and inefficient operations. Nadine helps organizations address these challenges by connecting technology, information, and business processes so people can find, access, and use the information they need to make better decisions and work more efficiently. Her focus is on addressing information challenges at the root and creating practical solutions that support reliable, connected operations.
Gakuo Ndonga
Gakuo Ndonga is a Senior Engineer with WD Bearing Group supporting numerous industry applications incorporating bearing technology. Gakuo previously excelled in his role as an Applications Engineer Expert at SKF Group where he gained expertise in rolling element bearing applications in the fluid machinery industry. As a Senior Engineer he now reviews industrial machinery designs for clients; provides recommendations and reviews for bearing designs and arrangements; travels on-site for bearing application support and training; conducts analysis for damaged or failed bearings from the field; and provides technical support for sales teams. Outside of engineering Gakuo is a passionate soccer fan, values supporting local charities, and visiting parts of the world that are foreign to his own experience.
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Greg Case
Greg Case is the Chief Innovation Officer at Taco Comfort Solutions, a global leader in hydronic-based heating and cooling solutions with over 30 years of experience in engineering, HVAC, and new product development. Greg holds an Executive Certificate in Strategy and Innovation from MIT Sloan School of Management and 2 Engineering degrees from the California Maritime Academy. In his current role, he leads the product innovation and strategy for the company, focusing on delivering customer-focused and energy-efficient products that enhance comfort and performance. He also directs the research initiatives that support the company's mission of providing sustainable and innovative solutions for the residential and commercial markets. Greg is passionate about creating products that solve real-world problems and improve the quality of life for people and the environment, bringing a diverse and collaborative perspective to everything he does.
Andre Davanzo
Andre Davanzo is the Global Director of Strategic Business Development at TEADIT®, where he leads global growth initiatives across strategic markets, product development, marketing, digital transformation, and commercial excellence. With more than 20 years of international experience in B2B industrial markets, Andre specializes in helping manufacturers accelerate growth through strategic partnerships, specification development, distributor engagement, and data-driven marketing.
Throughout his career, he has led global initiatives spanning North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia, with expertise in industrial sealing solutions, energy, data centers, hydrogen, mining, chemical processing, power generation, and OEM markets.
Andre is passionate about turning technical products into compelling commercial strategies. His work combines sales, engineering, marketing, and customer insight to build sustainable competitive advantage. He is also a frequent speaker on industrial sealing technology, emissions reduction, reliability engineering, and the role of sealing solutions in critical infrastructure.
Tomas Dobrovolskis
Tomas holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago and an MBA from the same institution, obtained in 2022. His career commenced at Yeomans Chicago Corporation/Grundfos, where he honed his expertise as a Project Engineer in the pump industry. With a solid six-year foundation, Tomas transitioned into the industrial fan sector, taking on a pivotal role as a New Product Development Manager.
In 2015, Tomas played a central role in establishing Hidrostal in the United States, an endeavor that has marked a significant milestone in his 19-year tenure in the fluid dynamics field. His professional journey is distinguished by a commitment to innovation in pump technology, spearheading project leadership, product design, and the creation of educational materials within the engineering community. Today, Tomas serves as an Outside Sales Consultant with LAI, Ltd., where he is a trusted technical resource for municipal water and wastewater systems. Tomas is heavily involved in the Hydraulic Institute, serving on the Board of Directors for both the Hydraulic Institute and the Pump Systems Matter the educational arm of HI, where he contributes to advancing industry standards and education. When not immersed in engineering challenges, Tomas dedicates his time to his family and pursues his passion for the outdoors.
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Dr. Brindesh Dhruva
Brindesh Dhruva serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Bray International, a global leader in flow control and automation solutions. In this role, he leads the company's global technology, engineering, operations, and strategic growth initiatives. Prior to Bray, Brindesh spent 14 years with SLB in various global roles. With more than two decades of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing, and business leadership, Brindesh has built a reputation for transforming organizations through innovation and customer-focused strategies. He is responsible for driving Bray's global technology roadmap, expanding manufacturing capabilities, and advancing digital and operational transformation initiatives across the enterprise. He holds a Ph.D. in Engineering from Yale University and is an inventor and published author in fluid physics, drilling, telemetry, artificial lift, and industrial process control. A passionate advocate for talent development he has a long history of developing talented people into the next generation of business leaders. As a keynote speaker, Brindesh shares practical insights on leadership, technology innovation, operational excellence, global manufacturing trends, and navigating growth in an increasingly dynamic industrial landscape.
Hina Butt
Hina Butt is the Lifecycle Portfolio Manager for Drive Products at ABB, where she leads global initiatives focused on lifecycle services, installed base growth, service portfolio strategy, modernization programs, and channel enablement. She brings extensive experience across industrial automation, digital transformation, customer lifecycle management, and service business development.
Throughout her career at ABB, Hina has worked closely with customers, channel partners, OEMs, and global product teams to develop innovative service solutions that maximize asset performance, improve reliability, and drive sustainable business growth. Her expertise spans service strategy, lifecycle portfolio management, installed base optimization, modernization planning, and commercial program development.
Hina is passionate about advancing innovation in industrial markets and fostering collaboration across the pumps, valves, automation, and energy industries. She is also a strong advocate for developing future industry leaders and promoting opportunities for women in engineering, technology, and industrial sectors.
As a member of the PVIC Advisory Board, Hina contributes industry expertise, customer-centric perspectives, and strategic insights to help shape meaningful discussions around innovation, digitalization, lifecycle services, and the future of industrial operations.