IECA with Jeff King, CPESC, President of the South Central Chapter of IECA, American Excelsior, and Julie Morelli, PG, REM, CPESC, ENV SP, Vice President, Environmental Manager at HEB

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Key Points Discussed

• • 00:00 - Introduction
    Ty introduces the guests and the topic: “We’re going to talk about IECA and how it supports professionals in the erosion control and stormwater industry.”
  • 03:06 - Julie on IECA’s Education Mission
    “IECA champions education forward... It’s not just about products. It’s about solving real-world problems.” – Julie Morelli
  • 04:48 - Jeff on IECA’s Programs
    Jeff explains the University Partnership Program: “It’s about providing students opportunities to network, present, and connect with industry professionals.”
  • 07:53 - Julie on Building Careers Through Relationships
    “Your career is a series of relationships. IECA creates a space for those connections that can last a lifetime.” – Julie Morelli
  • 10:44 - Ty on the Value of Relationships
    Ty highlights industry camaraderie: “This industry can feel lonely. Relationships you make in IECA help you tackle challenges together.”
  • 11:41 - Julie’s IECA Experience
    “IECA taught me to speak everyone’s language—contractors, regulators, engineers—and bridge those conversations to shared outcomes.” – Julie Morelli
  • 14:24 - Jeff on Professional Growth
    Jeff reflects on his involvement: “IECA gave me a new perspective, and now I’m sitting through classes, learning, and growing professionally.”
  • 23:29 - Regional Conference Announcement
    Jeff announces the next South Central Chapter conference: “October 7-8, 2024, in Oklahoma City. The region has shown growing enthusiasm for stormwater quality.”
  • 27:18 - Julie as Keynote Speaker
    Jeff praises Julie’s expertise: “Julie walked off the jetway and knocked it out of the park as our keynote. She’s a phenomenal speaker and educator.”

• Final Thoughts

• Jeff and Julie share why IECA is more than just conferences. It’s a platform for education, leadership, and building meaningful industry relationships.

• “Put yourself out there. Join IECA, attend events, and engage with the community to get the most value.” – Jeff King

• Julie Morelli on the Value of IECA:
  "Your career is a series of relationships. IECA creates a space for those connections that can last a lifetime."

• Jeff King on Professional Development:
  "IECA gave me a new perspective, and now I’m sitting through classes, learning, and growing professionally."

• Ty Garmon on Industry Camaraderie:
  "This industry can feel lonely. Relationships you make in IECA help you tackle challenges together."

In this episode of the Stormwater World Podcast, host Ty Garmon speaks with Jeff King, President of the South Central Chapter of IECA, and Julie Morelli, Vice President of Technical for the chapter, about the benefits of joining the International Erosion Control Association (IECA). They discuss IECA's focus on education, networking, and professional development, highlighting programs like the University Partnership Program and the Young Professionals Program. Julie shares how IECA has helped her bridge communication between stakeholders in the stormwater industry, while Jeff emphasizes how the organization has enriched his professional growth and industry relationships. The guests also announce upcoming events, including the 2024 South Central Chapter Conference in Oklahoma City.

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Connect with Jeff King, CPESC:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-king-a0ba9282/

Email: jking@americanexcelsior.com

Connect with Julie Morelli, PG, REM, CPESC, ENV SP:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-morelli-9437344/

Connect with IECA:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/930007/

IECA Website: https://connect.ieca.org/home

2025 Annual Conference: https://ieca2025.eventscribe.net/

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