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Our Team

Our People Make the Difference

The greater team at Tidal Vision devoted to getting water clean more effectively is made up of hundreds of people spanning several business units throughout North America and Europe.

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Leadership & Direct Partnership

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Director - Tidal Clear

Charlie Wright
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President - CESCO Solutions, a Tidal Vision company

Karl Larsen
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President - Applied Specialties, a Tidal Vision Company

Darrell Coker
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President - Clear Water Services - a Tidal Vision Company

JJ Barton
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Technical Director - Tidal Clear

Shane Hennig
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Water Segment Leader (Environmental) - Tidal Clear

Ben Cairns
Global Key Account Manager - Tidal Clear

Jenn Wood
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VP, European Expansion - Tidal Vision

Harry Wick
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Director - Tidal Clear

Charlie Wright

Charlie comes to us with over 30 years experience of technical sales, leadership and business development in the water treatment chemical industry. As Director of Tidal Clear®, Charlie will develop, refine, and steward the strategy for Tidal Clear®’s current and expanding product portfolio.

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President - CESCO Solutions, a Tidal Vision company

Karl Larsen

Karl brings over 40 years of direct industry experience and leadership to the position of President at Cesco Solutions and spearheaded Cesco’s transformation from a small northwest regional specialty chemical company into a reputable North American company that provides advanced chemistries and application technologies to improve human safety and the environment.

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President - Applied Specialties, a Tidal Vision Company

Darrell Coker

With 30 years in every aspect of power plant chemistry and a history in nuclear power, Darrell has a proven track record of customer-centric business success. Key to ASI’s long-term success, Darrel is known for expertly guiding each customer to a personalized program that upgrades efficiency, improves equipment health, and reduces cost.

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President - Clear Water Services - a Tidal Vision Company

JJ Barton

JJ brings over 20 years of experience in implementing growth and strategic initiatives at both national and global chemical manufacturing and service organizations. With passion for efficient, sustainable business practices and an MBA from Syracuse University, JJ is ready to swiftly and adeptly navigate Clear Water Services through ever-evolving environmental and economical landscapes.

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Technical Director - Tidal Clear

Shane Hennig

As Technical Director at Tidal Clear®, Shane leads new product development driving innovation from the lab to full-scale commercialization. With a chemistry background and 8 years experience at Cesco Solutions, Shane was drawn to chitosan’s game-changing potential in wastewater treatment. His expertise bridges scientific discovery and real-world application, ensuring that breakthrough technologies translate into measurable impact for industries and communities.

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Water Segment Leader (Environmental) - Tidal Clear

Ben Cairns

Ben enjoys building relationships centered around solving our world’s most pressing environmental challenges with sustainable and economical biochemistry solutions. His prior experience in marketing, event coordinating, and communication roles boost his efforts to develop relationships for Tidal Clear® in environmental markets.

Global Key Account Manager - Tidal Clear

Jenn Wood

Jenn brings our team a dynamic leadership career in developing customized programs championing environmental and social responsibility. She leads key global accounts for the Tidal Clear® water treatment sales through dedicated customer relationships and collaborative solutions.

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VP, European Expansion - Tidal Vision

Harry Wick

Based in Northern Ireland, Harry brings 30 years of experience in commercial fishing and navigating the European political and business world. A former Navy officer and industry advocate group CEO, he brings tactical precision and deep regional insight to help our customers succeed with chitosan where performance and trust matter most.

Our Labs

Water Will Only Improve Through Science

5 labs dedicated to water science within the Tidal Vision ecosystem, and national technical support, we are working intently to give the water industry every innovation.

Technical Experts

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Water Treatment Application Specialist

Henry Thomson
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Research and Development Specialist

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Wastewater Applications Specialist

Sean Murtagh
Water Treatment Lab Technician

Evan Van Pelt
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Water Treatment Laboratory Technician - Tidal Clear® Water Science

Aven Lantz
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Microbiologist & Technical Sales - Tidal Clear

Mark Furneaux
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Principal Data Engineer – Tidal Clear

Amanda Goffard
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Laboratory Manager / Project Manager - Clear Water Services

Josh Kirby
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Water Treatment Application Specialist

Henry Thomson

Henry comes to Tidal Clear® with over a decade of experience solving technical water treatment challenges with Solenis. He has a passion for the environment, and looks to spread it by providing customers with powerful green solutions for their wastewater challenges.

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Research and Development Specialist

Nick Kruger

Nick’s passion for environmental sustainability drew him to Tidal Clear®. He utilizes his degree in Earth Science and experience in geologic consulting while working in the lab to produce customer samples for prospective customers and assist in developing new products.

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Wastewater Applications Specialist

Sean Murtagh

Sean brings over 20 years of experience in solving water and wastewater challenges. Building on his time as a licensed industrial wastewater and drinking water operator, he brings a deep knowledge of specialty water treatment chemistries to consistently eliminate pain points, reduce costs, and ensure compliance. Sean is ready to identify and deliver tailored solutions that meet your exact treatment needs.

Water Treatment Lab Technician

Evan Van Pelt

Evan brings a passion for sustainability and devotion to environmental conservation to his role as Water Treatment Lab Technician. Equipped with a background in polymer research and environmental testing and a degree in chemistry, he is committed to Tidal Vision’s strategy to make chitosan-based products more economical, better performing, and easier to adopt.

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Water Treatment Laboratory Technician - Tidal Clear® Water Science

Aven Lantz

Aven brings a unique perspective on emerging contaminants to the Tidal Clear team in her role as Water Treatment Laboratory Technician. She is ready to use her expertise and background in wastewater epidemiology to contribute to the future of cleaner effluent waters.

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Microbiologist & Technical Sales - Tidal Clear

Mark Furneaux

With almost 30 years growing the success of Cesco Solutions, mark brings deep experience in microbiology, chemistry, water treatment, sanitation, microbial intervention, and food industry specific solutions. With strong education from the University of Victoria and many years of applied field experience, Mark contributes great value to the research and development of Tidal Clear’s solutions.  

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Principal Data Engineer – Tidal Clear

Amanda Goffard

Leveraging her environmental science background (UW), water expertise (MSc, Hydroinformatics), and previous experience at Clear Water Services, Amanda is focused on advancing our understanding of chitosan’s performance in water treatment at Tidal Clear. Her work supports the development of predictive tools, optimizes coagulant selection, and demonstrates how chitosan compares to traditional chemistries.  

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Laboratory Manager / Project Manager - Clear Water Services

Josh Kirby

Josh brings a passion for clean water solutions and a strong background in environmental science to his role at Clear Water Services. Since joining full-time as a Water Treatment Technician in 2019, he has gained extensive experience with both industrial and construction stormwater systems.

Marketing & Customer Support

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Creative Director & Environmental Scientist

Alex Gaynor 
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Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Ashley Nief
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Director of Customer Focus

Carly Brewer 
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Multidisciplinary Designer

Lex Walker
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President - Clear Water Services - a Tidal Vision Company

JJ Barton
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Creative Director & Environmental Scientist

Alex Gaynor 

Having grown up surrounded by farming and equipped with a graduate degree from UCSB’s Bren school, Alex brings an intense passion for micro and macro ecologic systems to the team. He applies deep experience in communications to connect the exciting portfolio available at Tidal Clear® with the customers that can benefit by applying them. 

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Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Ashley Nief

Ashley comes to Tidal Clear® with a deep background in marketing and communicating with a diverse set of target audiences. Her experience coordinating and developing marketing for Shibuya Hoppman complements her passion for working with people to keep our trade shows running smoothly. 

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Director of Customer Focus

Carly Brewer 

Carly’s passion for building relationships has led her down the path of customer service and volunteer management for over 20 years. At Tidal Clear®, Carly aims to enhance the customer experience and provide sales support to heighten each customer’s journey. 

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Multidisciplinary Designer

Lex Walker

Lex is a multidisciplinary designer at Tidal Clear®, using visual communication to amplify the company’s story with a focus on green chemistry and climate tech leadership. With experience across diverse industries, he creates impactful, unique designs that connect with those driving sustainability and positive change, effectively communicating Tidal Clear®’s mission and vision for a more sustainable future.

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President - Clear Water Services - a Tidal Vision Company

JJ Barton

JJ brings over 20 years of experience in implementing growth and strategic initiatives at both national and global chemical manufacturing and service organizations. With passion for efficient, sustainable business practices and an MBA from Syracuse University, JJ is ready to swiftly and adeptly navigate Clear Water Services through ever-evolving environmental and economical landscapes.

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A Division of Tidal Vision 

Backed by a Biomolecular Innovation Engine

320+

Employees

800+

Customers Served

11

Production Facilities

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R&D Facilities

Tidal Clear is part of Tidal Vision, a biotechnology company transforming industrial chemistry with scalable biomolecular solutions. Together, we’re leading a new era of efficiency in water treatment.

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