IHS Technology & Management Team
Michael J. Jungbauer
Chief Technology Officer
Senator Mike Jungbauer is a
biochemistry process designer with over 30 years in the water treatment
industry. Senator Jungbauer is nationally recognized as an expert in
wastewater treatment and water recycling and brings his passion for the
creation of innovative water technologies to the IHS Team.
Mr. Jungbauer, a Humphrey
Policy Fellow with the Hubert H. Humphrey Institute, with an educational
background in Environmental Policy/Bio-Chemistry, currently serves as a
Minnesota State Senator for District 48. Senator Jungbauer serves on the
National Conference of State Legislatures standing committee on Agriculture,
Environment & Energy and the American Legislative Exchange Council's
standing committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy. After an early political start
lobbying Congress for farm policy reform, Senator Jungbauer spent the next
two decades becoming an international expert on wastewater treatment design,
earning a patent in bioremediation and consulting on water projects in
Poland, Germany, Honduras and the Philippines. As a biochemistry process
designer, Senator Jungbauer designs unique processes that marry both
wastewater and drinking water technologies. These proprietary processes
mimic nature and consequently create water treatment technologies that are
better, cleaner and less expensive than conventional treatment systems.
Senator Jungbauer is well
versed in the design, treatment and reuse of frac water, service/produce
water, greywater and full strength wastewater. Senator Jungbauer's
designs meet the requirements in all 50 of the United States and in
countries abroad. From his water recycle and reuse project in the Grand
Canyon, to his commercial wastewater treatments in beef processing
plants and in mini malls across the nation, the Senator's goal remains
the same: taking water, regardless of how it is contaminated and turning
it into water that meets drinking water standards. These standards then
allow the end user the opportunity to have fresh and plentiful water for
irrigation, consumer and commercial applications.
Senator Jungbauer has
served as the Water Resource Manager for Landform Engineering, where he
headed up the Water Resource Department within the Planning and Urban
Development Division, designing water treatment systems that would turn
contaminated water into a drinking water product for reuse. Previously,
Senator Jungbauer designed commercial and residential wastewater
treatment systems for Larson Plumbing, Inc., and financed product
development and research for wastewater projects with Rite Choice
Marketing, Inc.
Senator Jungbauer holds a
license with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and is a certified
water and wastewater instructor at state, national and international
conferences. Senator Jungbauer was awarded his Bio-remediation award in
2003 and received his Humphrey Policy Fellowship, University of
Minnesota: Humphrey Policy Institute in 2009.
Mark J. Hayes
Chief Science Officer - Sionix Corp.
Mark
J. Hayes is the Vice President of Technical Services. His duties include
overseeing all research activities including research and development of
new company technologies. Other duties include drafting technical
manuals, maintaining patent materials all scientific endeavors of the
company.
In 2008, Mr. Hayes started up a consulting firm called Minnesota
Geotechnical Services. He provides services such as advanced septic
design, water tests, wetland restoration and lake mapping. He spends the
Minnesota winters as a citizen lobbyist in St. Paul, MN during the
legislative session. In 2009, Mr. Hayes was a gubernatorial campaign
manager for a GOP hopeful.
Before that, Mr. Hayes provided services in water quality consulting
since 1985. Mr. Hayes attended St. Cloud University, receiving a B.S. of
Geology with a Hydrology Emphasis. He is a Ph.D. candidate in Geology
with an emphasis on surface waters and glacial geology. Mr. Hayes taught
at St. Cloud State University as an Adjunct Professor for 2 years.
Peter S. Cartwright, P.E.
Senior Technical Advisor
Peter Cartwright has a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from
the University of Minnesota (1961) and is a registered Professional
Engineer in that state.
He entered the water industry in 1974 as director of sales and
marketing for a major manufacturer of membrane elements and systems. In
1980, Peter formed his consulting engineering business, Cartwright
Consulting Co. In 1997, he co-founded another company, Cartwright, Olsen
& Associates, LLC. This company has provided third-party evaluation and
performance validation testing of innovative drinking water treatment
technologies in accordance with the EPA Environmental Technology
Verification Program.
Peter specializes in both marketing and technical consulting in high
technology separation processes for water purification, wastewater
treatment, and food/chemical processing applications. With expertise
encompassing virtually all treatment technologies, his clients include
manufacturers desiring to produce complete water treatment systems or
components thereof. He provides total design, construction,
installation, and operating services covering the entire spectrum of
water purification, wastewater treatment, water recovery, reclamation
and reuse, as well as environmentally conscious manufacturing. In
addition, he offers market studies, comprehensive training, and
educational programs in all areas of water treatment, as well as
complete applications and pilot testing of wastewater streams, necessary
for the design of total treatment systems.
Peter has provided consulting services to over 250 clients
worldwide, and has extensive expert witness testimony experience.
He has authored in excess of 150 articles, written several book
chapters, presented over 160 lectures in conferences around the world
and has been awarded three patents for water purification processes.
He is a founding member of the Technical Review Committee for Water
Conditioning & Purification magazine, is on the Editorial Advisory
Committee of Water and Wastewater International magazine, and is on the
Editorial Advisory Board for Filtration News. He is also on the faculty
of the University of Wisconsin College of Engineering annual course,
"Process Piping Systems Design and Operation", and is a peer reviewer
for the "Journal of Membrane Science". He is also a lecturer for the
following annual symposia:
(Texas A&M University - Practical Short Course Series)
"Membrane/Filtration & Other Separations Technologies"
"Water Issues & Technologies"
(Dairy Foods Magazine)
"Industrial Workshop on Membrane Filtration Technology
–
Basics, Process, Design
and Applications"
Peter is a recipient of both the Award of Merit and Lifetime Member
Award from the Water Quality Association and is the Technical Consultant
to the Canadian Water Quality Association.
Philip C. Olsen
Senior Protocol and Verification Advisor
Mr.
Olsen has had a long and distinguished career in the water treatment
industry. Today, he is widely recognized as a leading water technology
consultant, lecturer, and author.
Mr. Olsen, a 1980 graduate of the University of Minnesota, served as
General Manager for a leading water treatment equipment manufacturer and
is the founder of several water consulting organizations, including the
co-founding of Cartwright, Olsen and Associates and Midwest Water
Engineering, firms that have helped clients around the world in
environmental performance verification programs, technology development,
market research and business planning.
He has served as the principle investigator for numerous technical
studies, technology/product development initiatives, and performance
verification studies for both private and public (regulatory) sectors.
He has authored numerous papers that have served to advance the
industry's knowledge of fluid separation, filtration, disinfection, and
chemical adsorption processes. Technologies of primary expertise
include: Membrane separation (RO, NF, UF, MF), Ozone and UV
disinfection, and Adsorption/Filtration technologies. He holds several
patent claims in the area of ozonation and water filtration system
design.
Mr. Olsen has served as President and Regent for the Minnesota Water
Quality Association and is a member of the International Ozone
Association, American Water Works Association, Rural Water Association,
Groundwater Association, and the International Water Quality Association
where he has chaired their Educational Services, and Ozone Technology
Committees and has served on their Professional Certification Committee,
Science Advisory Board, and Board of Regents.
Mr. Olsen has published numerous technical papers, co-authored
several book chapters and is an often sought after lecturer. He also
serves as an expert advisor to the United States Environmental
Protection Agency and is the recipient of the Award of Merit from both
the Minnesota and International Water Quality Associations for his
leadership, and contributions toward the advancement of the water
quality improvement industry.
William O'Neill
Principal
Bill O’Neill is an Interior Construction Real Estate expert. Over the
past 10 years, he has been involved with over 400 real estate projects.
His background includes 28 years in the Adaptable Real Estate Interior
industry. For the past 6 years, Bill has been the regional
representative for DIRTT Environmental Solutions and Ice Edge. Latest
endeavors include the blending of the interior expertise into an
emerging modular housing introduction and initiative utilizing the
revolutionary Ice platform.
Bill is also an investor and board member and active participant at
Infinite Hydrologic Solutions…bringing innovation to the water needs
across the world.
His extensive experience in the industry helps him to share real
world applications. He has knowledge of "Classroom of the Future" being
utilized at the University of Minnesota and other higher education
institutions across North America. He has worked on projects in all
vertical markets. He is passionate about Design, Construction,
Technology, Water and People.
Some areas of expertise are:
- Why modular Interior Construction?
- Why not conventional methodologies?
- Under Floor Air Distribution
- Modular Plug and Play Power
- Modular Plug and Play Data and Structured zone initiatives
- Modular Millwork
- Design Freedom
- Ice Software (Revolutionary Industry Changing Technology)
- Rapid construction methodologies
- Smart Buildings
- Lego Theory
- Environmentally Savvy Real Estate
- Not just Recycling and Recycled Content but True Sustainability
- Attraction and Retention
- Understanding Total Cost
James Kevin Rickson
Principal
James Rickson is an active member of the National Association of Real
Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT) and the International Council of
Shopping Centers (ICSC) and Value Retail News (VRN) the national
association for outlet malls and its sister publication.
In August 2012, Misters DeMilta and Rickson decided to dissolve
Immersion Development Company, Inc. (formed in 2009) and pursue separate
interests and business. Mr. Rickson has gone onto develop relationships
in Colombia South America and is currently under contract with interests
there in both Outlet Mall development and building relationships with
EcoPetrol, the Colombian state oil company to address their water
issues.
In 2011 Rickson created Infinite Hydrologic Solutions, Inc. (I.H.S.)
with six additional investors to tackle the recycle and reuse of water;
specifically as it relates to the new FRACing, oil shale industry.
Minnesota State Senator Mike Jungbauer is the Chief Science Officer and
a strategic alliance was formed with Mark Hayes, Chief Science Office
with Sionix, Inc., Peter Cartwright, Cartwright Consulting and Phil
Olsen, Midwest Water, Inc. Together these assets represent some of the
best and brightest in the water recycle and reuse industry. I.H.S. is
currently developing and deploying technology to meet this most pressing
need of the 21st century.
In 2009, James Rickson and Stephen DeMilta created a formal company
called Immersion Development Company, LLC. to act as a vehicle for
Intellectual Property activities with Marvel Entertainment, DreamWorks
Animation and Nickelodeon, which they had been working with for the
previous 3 years. In addition, Immersion created a formal relationship
with Lisa Wagner and her company QTM to develop and exploit the Premium
Outlet business in Asia. Misters Rickson's & DeMilta's intimate
knowledge of Korea, China, Hong Kong and greater Asia would act as a
springboard for opportunities to place the IP in 4D attractions in
Premium Outlet malls throughout Asia.
In addition, Rickson spent 3+ years working closely with government,
NGOs and private developers throughout the peninsular of South Korea.
Beginning with the $1.4 Billion USD Marvel Studios Theme Park in Busan,
Korea and subsequently working with Gale International in Incheon,
Korea, Dreamwood, Hallyuwood, Robotland, Lippo Group and a host of other
entities on their IP themed entertainment venues throughout the
peninsula. Each of these developments incorporated a Hollywood themed
entertainment venue within a greater premium Outlet mall development.
Developed and maintains an extensive network of gaming, local IP
holders, legal, PR, Banking, Interpreter, retail competitive
environments and potential staff to draw from. Rickson has accumulated a
wealth of knowledge about the culture, business environment, financial
system and Chinese and Korean mind set towards foreign involvement and
Foreign Direct Investment, in the Middle and Hermit Kingdoms.
As Vice President of International Development for Al Ahli Group,
Dubai, Rickson was point person for the development of the 1.3 million
sq. ft. Dubai Outlet Mall. Collaborating on marketing and leasing
decisions, Rickson was involved with the design, construction and
eventual opening at 95% leased facility. James was instrumental and the
first international executive to acquire a multi-country entertainment
licensing deal for one of the most coveted entertainment brands outside
of North America. Jim was the lead negotiator as it related to the
acquisition of the Nickelodeon brand for theme park rights through the
parent company of Viacom and MTVN. Jim helped lead the detailed creative
process for the Marvel Studio Park in Dubai and other major attraction
and retail venues with Dubai's most prestigious developer, Nakheel, the
developer of the Palm Islands. Projects under this development agenda
were valued in excess of $2 billion USD. Rickson continues to work
closely with Nickelodeon, MTVN and Viacom on developments in Indonesia,
Malaysia, Abu Dhabi and throughout Asia.
James's background was cultured in international alliances that
spanned from Eastern Europe to the rim of Asia. James opened
international distribution and branding offices in 17 foreign countries
throughout this region for some of the most sought after FMCG companies
in the world.
Negotiated licensing agreements with foreign multi-national company's
to represent the American Fortune 1000 corporations under master
licensing agreement such as: Anheuser Busch, Hershey's Chocolate, Estee
Lauder General Foods, General Mills, Martin Emprex, Dunn Stores
(Ireland), Marks & Spencer (UK), Jovan Fragrances, Clinique and many
more. James went on to assign his teams in the creation of all globally
compliant marketing plans, sales forecasts, opening orders and inventory
tracking systems for these new agents. Negotiated vendor agreements both
nationally and internationally.
Formed Middle East Oil Recovery Services, LLC. in Bahrain and worked
extensively thought Kuwait and the greater Middle East after the
conclusion of the 1st Gulf War.
Formed a joint venture (Institutional Assets, Ltd.) with the Mutual
Life Insurance Company of NY (MONY), owned 24.5 % and managed 1 million
sq. ft. development in Kansas City, Mo. In addition, the JV established
relationship with local developers and participated in extensive retail
projects throughout the metropolitan area.
As Vice president of Corporate Affairs for Executive Hills, Inc.
Rickson acquired an extensive negotiation background and experience with
zoning applications, staff reviews, environmental overview and council
approval. Project management over design development of $300 Million, 1
million sq. ft Kansas City Place office tower and 600,000 Kansas City
Merchandise MART projects with PBNA Architects and HNTB Architects.
Worked with REITs and Insurance companies on construction and end loans
and handled purchases and sales from and to institutional investors.
Handled all lease negotiations for 5 million sq. ft. of office and
retail space combined with extensive warehouse development. Clients
included Apple Computer, Black & Veatch Engineers, Federal Express and
Sprint et al.
Negotiated construction and end loans with Institutional investors
such as Mutual of N.Y. (MONY), Travelers, Teachers' Pension Fund, Aetna,
Equitable and The Morgan Banking Consortium. Also drafted sales and loan
agreements with Shook-Hardy-Bacon and Schuggart-Thompson law firms and
designed and initiated global leasing structures for these projects.
Joined Gulf Oil, Corp. as a land agent and negotiated mineral
interest rights for Gulf Mineral Resources, Inc. throughout the oil &
gas fields and coal substrata across the United States.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science, Management and Finance University of Missouri,
Kansas City
- 30 hours of MBA work, Strategic Planning at University of Missouri,
Kansas City
- Petroleum Institute of America, Landman's certification in negotiation
strategies
- Petroleum Institute of America, Title abstracting certification
- Real Estate Broker's or Agent's license in Minnesota, Kansas and
Missouri
- Member National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (NAREIT)
Steven C. Leverington
Principal
Prior Work History:
Owner - SCL Construction Inc., Minneapolis, MN
December 2006 - June 2011
Concurrent with employment at both Bauer Design Build and KM Building
Company, in a transparent agreement, SCL Construction continued to
provide a full range of ground up and tenant improvement project
services to existing and new clients, mirroring the projects and
services provided by Schroeder/Leverington Inc.. SCL Construction was
renamed Meyhoff Leverington Inc. in June 2011.
Senior Project Manager - Bauer Design Build LLC,
Maple Plain, MN
October 2008 - May 2011
Responsibilities: Market and secure ground-up and remodel work providing
marketing assistance, preconstruction services, contract negotiations,
project management, and project close-out. Projects consist of
industrial facilities, retail buildings, tenant build-outs, and solar
facilities.
Senior Project Manager - KM Building Company,
Minneapolis, MN
December 2006 - October 2008
Responsibilities: Develop ground-up work for KM by providing marketing
assistance, preconstruction services, contract negotiations, project
management, and project close-out. Projects consist of churches,
industrial facilities, office buildings, and tenant build-outs.
CEO - Schroeder/Leverington, Inc., Minneapolis, MN
August 1991 - November 2006
Responsibilities: Provide corporate management as well as marketing,
pre-construction services, bidding, contract negotiations, and project
management. Project types included athletic clubs, churches, office
buildings, schools, retail buildings, airport terminals, and higher
education facilities.
Director of Estimating - Witcher Construction
Company, Minneapolis, MN
December 1990 - August 1991
Responsibilities: Oversee all pre-construction services from quantity
take-off, pricing, bidding, and contract negotiations. Participate in
corporate strategy for project procurement and long-term planning.
Senior Estimator - M.A. Mortenson Co., Minneapolis,
MN
October 1988 - December 1990
Responsibilities: One of two team leaders for the national bid team. Bid
projects up to $300M on a national basis ranging from athletic arenas,
medical facilities, convention centers, airports, and institutional
projects.
Field Engineer/Estimator - Jens Oelsen & Sons
Construction Co., Waterloo, IA
May 1986 - October 1988
Responsibilities: Provide estimating services and assist project
managers in obtaining and managing projects ranging from educational
facilities, churches, office buildings, industrial plants, and waste
water treatment plants.
Education:
- Iowa State University, Ames, IA – BS Construction Engineering, May
1986
- Proficient in MC2, Timberline, WinEst, File Maker, MS Excel, MS Word,
MS Project and MS PowerPoint
Steven P. Ogdahl
Chief Executive Officer
Steve Ogdahl brings 31 years of real estate and entrepreneurial
experience to his ventures. Steve began investing at age 17 when he
purchased his first dilapidated duplexes for a few hundred dollars and
invested sweat equity to fix them up and generate cash flow. In 1974,
Steve started Steven Operating, Inc., which buys and manages real estate
properties. Steve remains as the President to date.
In 1993, Steve formed a partnership with Dave Russ to buy a rundown
120 unit apartment complex that was plagued by gangs and violent crime.
Working with the City of Brooklyn Park, Steve and Dave totally renovated
and remarketed the property as The Groves of Brooklyn Park. Before the
project was even completed, crime in the area dropped dramatically and
there was a waiting list of prospective residents wanting to move in. A
second project dubbed The Fountains in the Park followed immediately and
after the major renovation of this 96 unit complex, Brooklyn Park city
officials from the Chief of Police to the Mayor were singing Steve and
Dave's praises. They had successfully transformed community liabilities
into valued housing for the city and economic assets to the limited
partners.
Steve continues to this day to create innovative deals that
positively impact all of the parties involved. Cities, residents,
developers and communities alike all benefit from Steve's depth of
experience and his demonstrated leadership skills. Steve is an
experienced no-nonsense negotiator and is a licensed broker. He has
successfully completed numerous purchases and has owned and operated
multiple endeavors including restaurant/bar operations, a vending
business and a contracting company.
Steve has a laser-like focus and the ability to keep things on track.
He is conscientious, respectful and professional his dealings with
vendors, tenants, employees and business partners. He is fair-minded and
generous and is not afraid to put difficult discussions on the table.
Steve delegates responsibility trustingly, always appreciating the
efforts of those he entrusts with those responsibilities. Steve is
patient and understanding, yet maintains high standards in what he wants
accomplished. Steve can visualize a deal from conception through
completion and is always willing to help with any situation that can
benefit from his involvement. Steve has been invaluable in his service
to multiple start-up companies, giving them direction and focus as they
grow their businesses. Steve values each and every person that he deals
with and always leaves every stakeholder with a strong sense of
belonging in a team environment.
Steve now brings his leadership skillset to IHS. Steve is excited
help IHS grow from an intriguing idea to a proven concept that can
become a disruptive technology in the area of oil and gas field water
treatment and water recycle. Steve takes the IHS message of "Clean water
for the world" very seriously and promises to do all that he can to
bring this exciting new technology to market.
Theodore T. Chalgren
Principal
Theo Chalgren is the Chief Executive Officer of One Tree Development
Inc. and The One Tree Group, LLC. Theo also serves as the Executive
Producer and President of Honest To God! Media and is a Director of
Infinite Hydrologic Solutions. As CEO of One Tree Development, Theo is
responsible for leading the strategic development, planning,
coordination and execution of all activities related to marketing One
Tree Development's energy-efficient, building products and services. As
Executive Producer of Honest To God! Media, Theo harnesses the power of
visual media, by focusing on key messaging delivery to clearly defined
and keenly understood audiences.
With a reputation as a master visual storyteller, Theo's
award-winning work has been seen in over 80 million homes worldwide and
has been called "profoundly moving" and "life changing". At HTGM, Theo
oversees all client development and client interaction, all creative and
pre-production, including key message and audience development, all
field production, all post-production and final product marketing and
distribution. Some of Theo's most significant achievements include
producing the visual series version of number-one-selling Christian
author, John Eldredge's "Wild at Heart" book (John credits the series in
helping him to sell nearly 2 million copies of his book), the first term
election of US Senator Norm Coleman (Theo's refusal to do negative
campaign ads lead to the creation of the highly-acclaimed ads featuring
Norm's young daughter Sara, and when Norm's opponent, Senator Paul
Wellstone was tragically killed in a plane accident, Theo was the one
who received a call from the campaign at midnight, asking him to pull
together a team to help craft a response. These spots were given much of
the credit for Coleman's election), and "In the Wildflowers", a 10-part
documentary style series, dealing with the horror of, and the healing
from, the trauma associated with childhood sexual abuse. Theo has been
honored with multiple awards including an Axiom and an Omni for
producing "What I really want to say", a reality video series for teens
and a Gold Telly for his documentary "We will say yes". Theo says that
HTGM's tag line: "Changing Hearts and Minds through Visual Media",
showcases the opportunities within this medium.
One Tree Development gives Theo the opportunity to showcase his
entrepreneurial skill set. With a focus on creating sustainable building
solutions for the 21st century, Theo has created nationally recognized
green branding for commercial and residential building products and
services, obtained the commitment and negotiated the agreements to
represent them and continues to research new energy-efficient product
and service offerings to bring into the One Tree fold. Theo offers a
unique blend of executive acumen and enjoys bringing talented people
together to craft the requisite strategic vision to create deals that
move forward. Most recently, Theo helped to pull the team together that
has become Annabelle Communities. Annabelle is spearheading a 5 to 10
year development of new communities in the Northwestern part of North
Dakota that is being driven by the vast oil play known as the Bakken Oil
Fields. New communities are coming to life as Annabelle utilizes One
Tree products and services on this massive build out. As Annabelle
committed over $300 million to these projects in less than 10 months,
Theo headed all marketing efforts for the launching of this endeavor.
All advertising, public relations, online marketing, web management,
social media, event management, new product development and client
relations were under his purview.
The opportunities in the Bakken and the recent formation of Infinite
Hydrologic Solutions prompted Theo to create The One Tree Group, LLC.
(OTG) The One Tree Group combines the energy-efficient building products
of One Tree Development with global project financing and development,
general contracting, marketing, consulting services and the proprietary
water reuse and recycle technologies of Infinite Hydrologic Solutions.
OTG is now involved with multiple opportunities throughout the world.
Theo's life experience includes multiple leadership roles in both
career and volunteer positions. Early in his career, Theo became the
number one salesperson in the world for Avis Rent-A-Car Systems, Inc.,
and was given the title of Salesmaster. Theo has served on multiple
non-profit boards including Safe Place for Newborns and Oasis Veritas.
During the 2008 Presidential race, Catholics for McCain included Theo on
its list of the "100 most prominent Catholics in the nation" and invited
him to serve on the Catholics For McCain National Steering Committee.
Theo is humbled to be a founder of Holy Family Catholic High School in
Victoria, Minnesota, the first laity-driven, Catholic high school ever
built in the United States. He was the project's first Board Chairman
and served for nine and a half years on its Board of Directors. Theo
says he is most blessed by his wife Margaret and their 3 children, Zack,
Jackson and Madeline.
Todd Meyhoff
Principal
Todd Meyhoff is the CEO and one of the founders of Meyhoff
Leverington, Inc., a general contracting organization focusing on client
oriented design/build opportunities. He has an extensive knowledge of
business development and a vast network of contacts gained through his
years of business experience.
Todd has accumulated over 30 years of broad commercial construction
and residential building experiences. He believes in building lasting
relationships with clients, working with them to literally build their
businesses through a commitment to integrity, collaboration and
exceptional service.
Prior to Meyhoff Leverington, Todd owned and operated a Minnesota
based construction supply company for 12 years, building the company
from its inception to gross revenues of $12 million in 2009.
Todd understands the importance of giving back to the community. He
has volunteered countless hours to multiple charities. He has served on
the Wright County Economic Development Partnership and currently serves
on the Board of Directors of the Community Health Foundation of Wright
County.