Water treatment
10 CFOs in Water Treatment
These ten finance chiefs serve as chief financial officers of companies that design, make or service water treatment, purification and wastewater systems. Readers can ask them how they run finance at water treatment equipment, technology and service businesses.
Professionals to explore
01—10Ann Schepers
LinkedInExperience: CFO · Blue Foot Membranes
CFO at Blue Foot Membranes since March 2024; the profile describes the company as a supplier of unbreakable MBR membranes for wastewater treatment. Former CFO at HDM/aquastep (2018–2023), where the profile also lists Finance Director (2016–2017) and Financial Manager (2010–2016) roles, and Accountant at Deloitte (2007–2010).
Charles Taillon, CPA
LinkedInExperience: CFO · Ovivo
CFO at Ovivo since January 2026; the profile describes Ovivo as a global expert in water treatment solutions that helps protect and optimize water systems. Other Ovivo roles listed are Vice President Accounting (2016–2026), Directeur financier et Contrôleur Corporatif (2015–2016) and Director of Finance (2014–2015).
Chip Crawford
LinkedInExperience: Chief Financial Officer · HYDRO
Chief Financial Officer at HYDRO since August 2021. The profile describes Hydro as a maker of high purity water systems and customized water treatment technologies that it designs, fabricates, installs and services. Former Vice President & CFO (2020–2021) and CFO (2018–2021) at Paidion, A Division of Premier Research.
David Young
LinkedInExperience: Chief Financial Officer · Aqua-Chem
Chief Financial Officer at Aqua-Chem since August 2024. The profile describes Aqua-Chem as a global provider of industrial water purification technologies and services, including vapor compression, pure steam generation, reverse osmosis and deionization. Former Chief Financial Officer at Specialty Investments Group (2019–2023) and Jupiter Entertainment (2018–2019).
James (Jaesung) Kim
LinkedInExperience: CFO · Tomorrow Water
CFO at Tomorrow Water since October 2021, after serving as COO at Tomorrow Water (2010–2021). The profile mentions business development on water and wastewater treatment processes, including treatment equipment. Former Managing Director at WorldVest Africa Partners (2009–2010) and Senior Manager at KOTRA (1992–2009).
Kayce Collier, CPA
LinkedInExperience: CFO, Sylmar Water Treatment · Sylmar Water
CFO, Sylmar Water Treatment at Sylmar Water since June 2026, leading finance for one of two operating divisions of Sylmar Group, a national water services platform, and steering the integration of eight operating company brands onto a single ERP platform (Sage X3). Former Business CFO, VP Finance at Xylem (2021–2023) and Principal & CFO Advisor at 16|29 Advisors LLC (2023–2026).
Marc Blanchet
LinkedInExperience: Chief Financial Officer · H2O Innovation
Chief Financial Officer at H2O Innovation since September 2015; the profile headline lists water treatment, wastewater, water reuse and desalination. The profile also lists H2O Innovation roles as VP Corporate and Legal Affairs (2011–2015) and a corporate and legal affairs director role (2007–2011), plus Lawyer at Langlois Avocats (2005–2007).
Sean Mason
LinkedInExperience: Chief Financial Officer · cleanwater1
Chief Financial Officer at cleanwater1 since March 2023, after serving as Vice President there (2020–2023). The profile describes cleanwater1 as a provider of water quality solutions for drinking water, wastewater and odor control. At Nuverra Environmental Solutions, the profile lists a Northeast division finance and accounting director role (2017–2020) and Director of Business Applications and Program Management (2013–2017).
Teal Porter
LinkedInExperience: CFO · American Aqua Systems, inc
CFO at American Aqua Systems, inc since May 2004; the profile headline lists the role as CFO, CTO. The profile describes American Aqua Systems as a manufacturer and service provider of commercial water treatment and purification systems used in healthcare, biotech and research facilities throughout New England.
Tony Metzner
LinkedInExperience: Chief Financial Officer · CRB Water
Chief Financial Officer at CRB Water since October 2023. The profile describes ChemtronRiverbend as a water treatment company serving industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, biofuels, refining, power and food and beverage. Former Chief Financial Officer at BizzyCar (2022–2023) and at Compana Pet Brands (2015–2022).
Choose the right perspective
Match the company type to yours, since equipment makers, chemical treatment providers and water service operators earn money in very different ways. Check how long each person has held the CFO seat and what finance roles they held before it when your question is about a specific stage of growth.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you manage working capital on long equipment projects with milestone billing?
- 02What finance systems and reporting did you put in place as the business grew or added acquisitions?
- 03How do you weigh recurring service and chemical revenue against one-time equipment sales when planning?
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