Partner, Project/Business Development, AquaGrow LLC. Developing project(s) for the implementation and use of innovative aquaponic technology for growing produce and fish indoors. The AquaGrow system includes innovative, proprietary technology that substantially reduces energy use, water use, and plant growth time without sacrificing food quality. Currently have proposal pending for Urban Agriculture grant, and have partnered with two non-profits to develop projects.

Independent sales and business/project development specialist for an energy engineering firm. Focus was primarily on engineering services for Southern California school districts and state energy conservation program funding.

Independent contractor, project development for subsidiary of the Chevron Corporation. Developed innovative project for a city located in Southern California.. The project included a significant upgrade to the city's existing, 10 mgd plant, advanced methane gas generation, fuel cell energy conversion and storage. Total project exceeded $20mm capital cost. The project resulted in the plant saving in excess of $1mm per year in energy costs, becoming the first public wastewater treatment plant to… Show more Independent contractor, project development for subsidiary of the Chevron Corporation. Developed innovative project for a city located in Southern California.. The project included a significant upgrade to the city's existing, 10 mgd plant, advanced methane gas generation, fuel cell energy conversion and storage. Total project exceeded $20mm capital cost. The project resulted in the plant saving in excess of $1mm per year in energy costs, becoming the first public wastewater treatment plant to become outside energy independent. Developed energy services project for a large school district which included PV solar, energy efficient HVAC (replacement of AC units), and LED lighting replacement. Total project capital cost was in excess of $25 million. Developed a 20 megawatt solar farm project proposal for water district located in Central Calif and a 5 megawatt project for a small community airport. Other project proposals and development include stormwater treatment, bio-mechanical water and wastewater treatment, groundwater remediation and treatment, energy conservation engineering, and pond, lake, river restoration. Show less

Partner with United Technologies, a wastewater system design firm located in Baton Rouge, LA. Developed wastewater treatment design and build project for a large public water district located in the Inland area of So Calif. It was the largest project in the company's history, a 7 mgd plant with a total capital cost in excess of $30 million. Developed proposals for two other large wwtp projects in So Calif.The United Technology system reduced plant capital cost by half vs conventional… Show more Partner with United Technologies, a wastewater system design firm located in Baton Rouge, LA. Developed wastewater treatment design and build project for a large public water district located in the Inland area of So Calif. It was the largest project in the company's history, a 7 mgd plant with a total capital cost in excess of $30 million. Developed proposals for two other large wwtp projects in So Calif.The United Technology system reduced plant capital cost by half vs conventional designs along with 1.3 the maintenance and operational cost. Show less

Appointed to the Board of Directors by member agency, Three Valleys Water District. Was publically elected (over 30,000 votes) to two 4 yr terms on the 3 Valleys water board representing the Cities of Covina, San Dimas, La Verne, and Azusa. Chaired Engineering Committee, and had oversight of largest surface water project in North America in that time frame, Diamond Valley Lake reservoir located in Hemet, CA. Was appointed to the National Water Resources Association, Groundwater Committee. Was… Show more Appointed to the Board of Directors by member agency, Three Valleys Water District. Was publically elected (over 30,000 votes) to two 4 yr terms on the 3 Valleys water board representing the Cities of Covina, San Dimas, La Verne, and Azusa. Chaired Engineering Committee, and had oversight of largest surface water project in North America in that time frame, Diamond Valley Lake reservoir located in Hemet, CA. Was appointed to the National Water Resources Association, Groundwater Committee. Was also appointed to the San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority, which had oversite on groundwater remediation and treatment. Was elected Vice President of that organzation in 1990. Show less

Partner, Vice President, Business/Project Development for a civil/environmental engineering firm. Created alternative concept and option for solid waste management in LA County utilizing the So Calif rail system and remote desert locations for solid waste processing, which included recylables seperation and recovery, transfer stations, and processing the remaining waste stream into reusable energy with advanced fluidized bed heat conversion. The proposal was accepted and further developed by… Show more Partner, Vice President, Business/Project Development for a civil/environmental engineering firm. Created alternative concept and option for solid waste management in LA County utilizing the So Calif rail system and remote desert locations for solid waste processing, which included recylables seperation and recovery, transfer stations, and processing the remaining waste stream into reusable energy with advanced fluidized bed heat conversion. The proposal was accepted and further developed by the Southern California Association of Governments. The "Waste by Rail" concept is now a part of LA County' solid waste master plan.Developed several projects that include innovative wastewater sludge processing, vacuum sewage collection that saved a small community over $ 8 mm in system capital cost and received a state award. Consulted a city client and provided review of solid waste collection contract. Developed an agreement with another city client to design and site a solid waste transfer facility. Show less

Regional sales representation for a rep firm, product line included Okonite control cable, Briskheat electrical heating equipment, thermocouples, instrumentaton cables and accessories, and several technical product lines related to oil refinery, public facilities, and industrial applications. Set company recored for single sale of Briskheat heating pads for dust hopper application, $1.5 mm. Esceeded sales goals each year with the company.