MARK IVERSON

Vice President & General Manager

Mark brings over 20 years of experience in sales, engineering, and product management as Vice President & General Manager at Aquarius Technologies. His vision for Aquarius Technologies is to provide the wastewater industry with innovative, high-performing products that deliver exceptional quality and value. Mark is dedicated to fostering a collaborative team environment and building strong customer relationships, ensuring flexible solutions that meet unique project needs. He has a proven track record of driving innovation and delivering high-performing, customer-focused solutions in the wastewater treatment industry. Mark’s leadership is rooted in a commitment to a customer-first approach and a focus on delivering outstanding results throughout the lifecycle of projects.

Mark holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Marquette University.

dilcia Alkhaldi

accounting manager

Dilcia is a skilled accounting professional. As a licensed CPA, she brings a rigorous standard of financial expertise and regulatory knowledge to her current role, ensuring accuracy and compliance in corporate financial operations.

Dilcia holds a degree from the College of Business and Economics at California State University, Los Angeles, where she built the foundational knowledge necessary for her certification. Now based in Port Washington, Wisconsin, she leverages her specialized training to drive financial integrity within Aquarius, and the greater Aerzen group. In addition to her technical accounting skills, Dilcia is bilingual, offering professional fluency in both English and Spanish.

bryen woo, pe

business development director

Bryen has over 17 years of experience in the wastewater industry, specializing in biological processes, biosolids management, and resource recovery. He is an aerobic digestion expert. He is responsible for directing all sales efforts of Aquarius technologies and products, including rep management, marketing activities, overseeing the applications team, acquiring contracts, and pursuing and developing new project leads. Whether he is working with end users, consultants, contractors, or sales representatives, Bryen is focused on providing customers with the best solutions, sales experience, and technical expertise to meet their project needs.

He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering and a Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering from California State University of Fullerton. He is a registered professional Civil Engineer in the state of California.

jerry truszynski

Director of engineering

Jerry has over 30 years of experience as a mechanical engineer. With over 5 years of experience in aeration system application and design, he is responsible for directing all pre-order aeration projects. Whether he is working with customers, consultants, contractors or sales representatives, Jerry is committed to providing our customers with the best solutions to meet their aeration needs.

Jerry graduated from Marquette University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Steve Pagel

Senior Designer

Steve has over 30 years of experience in the design and engineering of aeration systems. He is responsible for supporting the sales, engineering, aeration, and biological process groups in addition to product development. He supports project management and supplements system installation, start-up and training.

Steve is dedicated to servicing our customers in the most efficient and expeditious manner.

Quinn Borchert

Product Manager for Nebula^®

Quinn works with engineers, contractors, OEMs, and wastewater treatment plant owners to provide customers with biological treatment solutions. She directs all biofilm projects and provides support from preliminary stages of design through plant commissioning. Her passion for environmentalism and the wastewater treatment industry pushes her to provide optimal treatment solutions at the best cost of ownership.

Quinn graduated Valedictorian of the Biomolecular Engineering program at Milwaukee School of Engineering with a minor in Chemistry. Upon graduating college, Quinn started as a Biological Process Engineer before transitioning into a Product Manager role.

ARMIN YAZDI

Application Engineer

Armin works at Aquarius Technologies as an Application Engineer creating designs and layouts for aeration systems based on needs and requirements of the wastewater treatment plants. He has been collaborating with the water/wastewater treatment industry since 2017 by designing, evaluating, and conducting research on technologies and sensors used for water/wastewater treatment and quality evaluation, and clean water conservation.

Armin has completed his Ph.D. at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in the department of Civil Engineering with the focus of Mechanical Engineering. He has first-authored/co-authored 8 publications since 2017.

Nathaly Ayala Ruiz

Application Engineer

Nathaly works as an Application Engineer at Aquarius Technologies, focused on generating designs and layouts for aeration systems in wastewater treatment plants. Her role revolves around making customized designs that meet the specific needs of clients and engineering teams within the wastewater treatment industry.

Nathaly completed her Mechanical Engineering degree at Universidad Santo Tomas in Colombia. Throughout her academic journey, she actively participated in research groups dedicated to exploring alternative energy sources.

STEVEN IMP

PROJECT ENGINEER

Steven works with engineers, contractors, and representatives to transform proposed facility designs and layouts into successful installations. He manages submittals, assists with construction coordination, installation, and maintenance, and ensures that the customer is provided the best solution. He works closely with the CAD team to maximize constructability and quality. Steven has prior experience as a consulting engineer, aeration application engineer, and a strong technical background. He is committed to solution-driven engineering and continuous improvement.

Steven is a graduate of the Biomolecular Engineering Program at Milwaukee School of Engineering.

PAUL GOETZ

DESIGN DRAFTER

Paul is a Drafter at Aquarius Technologies, contributing to the design and development of aeration and biological treatment systems. He supports engineers, project managers, and production teams by creating accurate, high quality drawings and technical layouts that ensure effective project execution and system performance.

Paul attended Lakeshore College, where he obtained his technical foundation in drafting and engineering design. His skilled experience with advanced tools like AutoCAD, he delivers precise, reliable design documentation that supports Aquarius Technologies’ commitment to innovation and quality.

David Schlereth

production manager

David Schlereth is a highly experienced production professional with over 15 years of hands-on expertise, progressively advanced through roles in operations and leadership. His extensive background includes 5 years in production management, where he has consistently driven efficiency, quality, and team performance improvements. With a strong foundation in Quality Engineering, David ensures that operations meet the highest standards, optimizing processes for sustained success.

A veteran of the U.S. Army, David's disciplined approach to leadership and problem-solving has been shaped by his military service, bringing a unique perspective to his work.

Melody Elgin

Purchasing / Production Supervisor

With over 30 years of experience in procurement, production supervision and shipping logistics, Mel is responsible for all aeration and biofilm projects from release to manufacture until they safely arrive at the job site. She works closely with our suppliers and production group to ensure products are delivered on time and that our service is of the highest quality – all with endless energy and a great attitude!

Production Group

The production group has over 30 years of combined experience in the manufacture and quality control of our aeration systems (with the help of Robbie the Robot). In addition, this group is also responsible for our biofilm rack assembly. Our production group is the backbone of our company.

Lynette Hansen

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR / ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

With over 30 years of experience in a variety of customer service and administrative roles, Lynette is responsible for order entry and post-order contract negotiations. In addition, she is instrumental in supporting project engineering throughout the life of the order. She also works closely with production and finance to provide administrative support. She is committed to the company goals and the needs of our customers and has a can-do attitude.

EMILY QUILLEN

MARKETING ASSISTANT

Emily is an experienced marketing professional with extensive experience in the water and wastewater industry. She is responsible for all marketing activities, and directly supports business development endeavors from project proposal to execution. Emily is driven by her passion for connecting people to exceptional products that can meet their needs and make life better.

She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Texas at Arlington, and a Master’s Degree in Health Psychology from Texas State University. Prior to entering the wastewater industry, Emily had a successful career in the nonprofit sector.

vincent palermo

Industrial Business Development Manager

Vincent is committed to helping Aquarius Technologies’ customers solve complex industrial water treatment challenges with practical, high value solutions. With extensive experience in process engineering, capital systems, and advanced treatment technologies, he provides a consultative, customer centric approach that simplifies decision making and improves system performance, reliability, and ROI. Vincent’s background in sales, marketing, and engineering allows him to translate business and technical requirements into clear, actionable strategies that reduce risk and support long term operational success. He focuses on strong communication, trust, and tailored recommendations to ensure each client receives solutions aligned with their goals.

He holds a Technical Diploma in Computer Science and Information Technology and multiple professional certifications.