Thomas Mills Consulting is an independent, unaffiliated consultancy supporting growth and development of North American water and wastewater markets through two primary offerings:1) Supporting water technology companies, advisory firms and industry investors with guidance, market development and product acceptance planning and decision making. I provide a multi-functional suite of services which includes strategic planning, marketing, communications, business development, due diligence and M&A support, branding and customer experience program development. My engagements help businesses smoothly and efficiently enter new markets or grow market share and win more business in existing markets. 2) Advising municipalities and their service providers (legal, financial, engineering) on options and opportunities for public-private partnerships (P3) including long-term lease/concessions, private financing, tax exempt financing, operations and maintenance strategies. I provide straight forward, unbiased information and valuations specific to each client, helping them to understand the associated tradeoffs all community leaders should know when assessing current and future investment needs, rate structures, debt and pension obligation solutions.Key areas of consulting expertise:• Strategic planning and strategy implementation• Business and partnership development programs and incentives• M&A targeting, due diligence and integration• Public/Private financing options• General management and leadership qualities including coaching and development, cost optimization and organization design• Marketing and communications programs

I lead the development initiatives of GAES, Inc. Our core business is to provide clients with cost effective, turn-key energy efficient LED lighting and integrated control system solutions for their buildings, industrial facilities, parking garages, street lighting and municipal facilities projects. To engage our clients, we provide an upfront, no-cost, detailed technical and financial analysis to review their expected return on investment (ROI) and to make an informed business decision. Our solution options include engineering, design, equipment, financing, installation and maintenance. Put our LED solutions to work in your business or community to reduce energy and maintenance costs, provide a safer work environment, improve productivity and quality of life. Most projects pay for themselves in just a few short years.

I network and build relationships with C-Suite executives and Alliance Partners across the USA to support the growth and development of the CEO Trust, where I am a member of the Leadership Board and report directly to the CEO of the organization. We look for authentic leaders and generously spirited executives and provide them with a platform of shared values, enabling our "Trustees" to pull together, to help and learn for each other and make our businesses and communities more successful. The CEO Trust also provides extensive resources and expertise for Trustees to continue advancing their careers through board engagement and public speaking opportunities.

Severn Trent's US Operating Services business provides long-term operation and maintenance services to municipal water and wastewater clients and industrial customers in 23 states. Member of OS US Board reporting directly to CEO. Wrote and developed new strategic plan to greatly expand ST's US footprint via municipal concessions (lease), and industrial design, build and operate (DBO) delivery models. Plan was successfully approved by ST executive committee and Board.Key initiatives completed during this assignment: • Integrated PLC and private debt and equity financing options to establish new guidance on optimal investment positions across a broad range of market opportunities. • Developed persuasive communications pieces and met with municipal leaders to stimulate interest in the public-private partnership (P3) approach to resolve complex operational and financial problems common to US municipalities. • Oversaw development of financial model and delivery team encompassing the comprehensive skills required to assess and bid on long-term P3 agreements.

Severn Trent Services (STS) was $500Mm revenue non-regulated business arm of ST PLC (SVT-L) encompassing operating and pipeline services, environmental laboratories, and water and wastewater treatment technology. Directed STS global marketing and communications, strategic planning, product development and M&A initiatives as well as product/technology sales in North America. Member of STS Executive Leadership Team reporting to President and CEO. Established STS as a recognized brand in global markets. Expertise and competencies:• Leadership, team building and motivation. Integration of multiple product and business brands to a common market presence. Marketing and brand management.• New product and business development. IP management, optimization and licensing. Product portfolio planning, market research, due diligence, acquisition and integration management.• Launched new business lines. Gained regulatory and EPA approvals. Supply chain development and negotiation. • Established new market and distribution channels. Grew revenues through new products and preferred vendor positioning on large procurement opportunities.

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