Episodes

Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Recorded on July 13, 2011, this episode features the first group of pioneers from the Reverse Osmosis Division of General Atomics. Listen as Randy Truby, Richard (Dick) Sudak, and Bob Riley recount their foundational work, challenges, and achievements in the early days of reverse osmosis membrane development.

Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Recorded on July 13, 2011, this episode features the second group of pioneers from the Reverse Osmosis Division of General Atomics. Don Walker, Bob Pallais, and Carl Hickman share their stories, technical insights, and the impactful innovations that shaped the future of membrane technology.

Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Recorded on March 27, 2012, this episode features pioneers from the Reverse Osmosis division of CH2M Hill. Jim Lozier and Bob Bergman share their experiences and insights into the early development of reverse osmosis projects within the company.

Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Recorded on July 19, 2011, this episode features pioneers Bill Hendershaw, Ben Mohlenhoff, Stuart McClellan, Paul Culler, and Bruce Goodin from Basic Technologies. They share stories of innovation, collaboration, and their contributions to early membrane technology development.

Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Recorded on July 19, 2011, this episode features the first group of pioneers from Envirogenics. Hear from Ali Kalantar, Curt Keifer, and Hany Said as they reflect on their work, challenges, and contributions to the field of membrane technology during their time with the company.

Thursday May 29, 2025
Thursday May 29, 2025
Recorded on July 13, 2011, this episode features a conversation with the third group of pioneers from the Reverse Osmosis Division of General Atomics. Join Charlie Hull, Pete Darby, and Hob McPherson as they share their experiences, innovations, and the early days of membrane technology development.

Monday Jun 02, 2025
Monday Jun 02, 2025
Recorded on July 13, 2011, this episode features a conversation with the fourth group of pioneers from the Reverse Osmosis Division of General Atomics. Hear insights and stories from Ulrich Merten, Bob Riley, Dave Furakawa, and Jim Cruver as they reflect on their experiences and contributions to the development of membrane technology.

Monday Jun 02, 2025
Monday Jun 02, 2025
Recorded on July 10, 2012, this episode features a multi-company conversation with pioneers from the early days of membrane technology. You’ll hear from Harbans Kohli and Peter Lange of Envirogenics, Paul Laverty of Burns and Roe, and Jim Beckman of Reverse Osmosis Division of General Atomics (ROGA). Together, they share stories of innovation, collaboration, and the evolution of the reverse osmosis industry.

Monday Jun 02, 2025
Monday Jun 02, 2025
Recorded on July 19, 2011, this episode features the first group of pioneers from Film Tech. Hear from Peter Eriksson, Curtis Elwell, and Mak Jawar from FilmTec. They discuss their roles and contributions in the development and commercialization of membrane technologies.

Monday Jun 02, 2025
Monday Jun 02, 2025
Recorded on July 13, 2011, this episode features the fifth group of pioneers from the Reverse Osmosis Division of General Atomics. Join Terry Smith, Tom Wolfe, Ron Fox, and Rick Leason as they reflect on their contributions to membrane technology and share memorable moments from their time at General Atomics.




