Water Innovation Leader | Sustainability Strategist | Executive Advisor
I’m a water sector veteran with 20+ years of experience leading transformational initiatives at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and strategy. My work spans founding and scaling global nonprofits, directing public utilities through climate and growth challenges, and delivering breakthrough innovations in water conservation, clean energy, and resource planning.
I’ve:
• ✅ Founded WaterStart, a global innovation accelerator that connected 450+ tech firms with utilities and industries, benefitting 40M+ people.
• ✅ Directed Water Resources for Reno’s public water utility (TMWA), leading teams in water rights, conservation, watershed partnerships, and fire mitigation.
• ✅ Piloted cutting-edge sustainability research at Biosphere 2, integrating microgrids, rainwater harvesting, and smart infrastructure.
• ✅ Championed renewable energy, including early work with Technicians for Sustainability and managing a 2 MW wind installation on my family farm.
🔎 I’m currently seeking:
• Consulting & Contract Opportunities (especially in water tech, strategy, or sustainable infrastructure)
• Executive & Advisory Roles where impact meets innovation
• Collaborations with mission-aligned orgs focused on resilience, climate adaptation, and the future of water
Let’s connect if you:
• Need a proven leader to guide innovation in complex systems
• Want insight into public-private partnerships or emerging technology in water
• Are building a team or initiative aligned with environmental resilience and impact
🌐 Based in Reno, NV — Available for remote or travel-based work
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