Aquarius Technologies, LLC – To Our Customers
Established in 2006, Aquarius Technologies has industry experience with over a million diffused aeration products in service and biological systems installed throughout the world. We are recognized for our investment in aeration design, automated aeration system manufacturing and patented MultiStage Biofilm technology. Our United States-based manufacturing facility has over 20 years of experience in the production of quality aeration systems. We are proud of our commitment to retaining American jobs and sourcing from American suppliers – a business philosophy which continues to set us apart from other suppliers. We are serious about ensuring the quality and consistency of our system’s performance.
The Aquarius Technologies team is a group of industry professionals with many years of combined experience in aeration, biological processes and filtration technologies. We strive to understand the industry and the environment challenges facing current and future generations. Our company’s leadership team works together with their dedicated people to develop, design and deliver treatment solutions that proudly bear the Aquarius Technologies, LLC name.
Our world’s future depends on the preservation of water and “out of the box” thinking to solve the environmental challenges of today and tomorrow. Partnering with our customers and focusing on our core competencies assures you receive the best-in-class solution. We make a concerted effort to focus on Aeration and Biological treatment solutions, making us valued specialists to the customers we serve.
Aquarius Technologies, LLC welcomes every opportunity to work with you to provide quality solutions providing the lowest cost of ownership. Every solution must meet our customer’s expectations through proven performance,
high quality standards and service throughout the life of the system.
Aquarius Technologies, LLC is a privately held company servicing global, industrial and municipal customers with performance-proven water treatment solutions.
Headquartered in Saukville, Wisconsin, we are committed to establishing lifetime customer relationships. .
Thank you for visiting our website and on behalf of the Aquarius Team, we look forward to your valued business and building a lasting relationship.
Our Vision and Mission
Provide innovative water treatment solutions to meet the needs of global municipal and industrial customers for aeration and biological systems.
Grow North American and targeted international markets through knowledge of experienced industry professionals, “customers for life” company culture, and high quality solutions offering the lowest cost of ownership and customer support services.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Aaron Ahles
Application Engineer
Aaron works with engineers, contractors, and representatives to identify the individualized needs of each wastewater treatment facility. He then generates a facility design and layout specifically focused on these user-stakeholder design criteria. By considering the end-user and Aquarius process standards throughout the design phase, he optimizes proposed facility layouts, conducts value engineering, and ensures design validity at every step of each project. His strive for quality and precision has also pushed him to improve internal design tools, develop and share comprehensive resources and informational references, and organize internal classes to teach team members design standards for other product lines. This cross-functional approach is essential to his collaborative and quality-driven engineering process.
Aaron is a graduate of Northwestern University with a Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing and Design Engineering, a unique program dedicated to human-centered design, interdisciplinary adaptability, user and experimental research, and iterative problem-solving. He is also the first author of a peer-reviewed article in the field of materials science, where he spent considerable time at Northwestern to expand upon his design background.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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 devoting her time and attention to helping people with mental health diagnoses.
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.