EditorialA Huge Plant Upgrade Brought Out the Best in This Illinois Operator

A Huge Plant Upgrade Brought Out the Best in This Illinois Operator

Doug Armstrong learned from mentors to lead from the front. He takes that approach in preparing his staff for a challenging future.

  • Appeared in print as "Challenge Accepted"
  • By Suzan Marie Chin-Taylor and Stormy Shafer
  • June 2024
  • Top Performer - Operator
A Huge Plant Upgrade Brought Out the Best in This Illinois Operator
A Huge Plant Upgrade Brought Out the Best in This Illinois Operator A Huge Plant Upgrade Brought Out the Best in This Illinois Operator A Huge Plant Upgrade Brought Out the Best in This Illinois Operator

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A Huge Plant Upgrade Brought Out the Best in This Illinois Operator

Doug Armstrong

In 1982 Doug Armstrong started as an operator trainee at the South Wastewater Treatment Plant in Addison, Illinois.

At age 20, he was just looking for a better job to support his family. Little did he know that he was starting a career leading to his present role as foreman of the...

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