For more than 25 years, Steve has been on the cutting edge of providing sustainable technologies that meet the highest environmental standards for public health and patient safety, resulting in a reduction of clinical, utility, and energy costs. Steve is also the Managing Director of Terra Marra International and a member of the advisory boards of Hatenboer Water Treatment International (Netherlands) and Teikoku Trading Company Ltd. (Japan). Steve is an active member of many national and international organizations and committees, including the European Union’s Biocidal Copper Task Force, the North American Silver Task Force, the American Society of Plumbing Engineers, the American Society for Healthcare Engineering, the Association for Professionals in Infection Control, the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management, and the American College of Healthcare Executives. Steve is based in our headquarters office in Lombard, IL.

Mark is responsible for the sizing and production of each LiquiTech® system. During his time at LiquiTech, Mark has managed field service, commissioning, start-up, technical support, service sales, factory service, and field applications engineering groups. Prior to founding LiquiTech, Mark was the President of Electro Pure Water Systems and also served as the Director of North American Services for a Fortune 200 company. He holds degrees in Electronic Engineering from DeVry Institute of Technology and Process Control Instrumentation from the University of Syracuse in New York. As part of his continued research and development of the LiquiTech® technology, Mark has provided technical services and equipment for the LiquiTech® copper silver ionization system on several peer reviewed studies through the University of Pittsburgh. He has also been awarded several patents on LiquiTech’s® equipment and design. Mark is based in our headquarters office in Lombard, IL.

Ken Plachno dedicates himself to assisting clients with maintaining their current equipment and managing customer services to achieve customer goals. He serves as a client advocate while identifying key areas for customer experience improvement. Ken brings with him over 20 years of client advocate experience and enjoys educating clients about water management and security advancements tailored for their needs. His unique background and creative thinking skills help him to assist clients in maintaining their present equipment and reach their goals, as well as constantly working with them to find even better solutions.

Maile educates healthcare providers on waterborne pathogens and expand awareness of hospital-acquired infections. Her passion for working in healthcare stems from her years of helping Vietnam Veterans within the Veterans Administration. In her current role as Water Security Solutions, Maile continues to develop strong working relationships with customers and prospects throughout the Northwest Region. She is an active member of the California Society for Healthcare Engineering, where she has been a featured speaker; the American Society for Healthcare Engineering; American Society of Plumbing Engineers, the Association for Professionals in Infection Control; and Women Healthcare Executives. Maile is based in San Francisco, CA.

Corey is responsible for root cause diagnoses and prevention protocols for facilities. He has made the transition to the drinking (potable) water realm of water treatment after several years in the wastewater treatment sector. His unique background in data and marketing analysis, coupled with engineering, helps him locate subtle anomalies within data to present data in non-traditional ways. Corey obtained his bachelor’s degree in chemical and biomolecular engineering from New York University and is pursuing his master’s degree in environmental engineering from Johns Hopkins University.

Christopher Tjon, PE is a licensed Professional Engineer with a commitment to delivering high quality and innovative solutions for complex problems. He is responsible for the conception, design, and initial product of various technical projects within the organization.  He made the transition from the nuclear industry, giving him an extensive background in regulatory compliance, engineering, procurement, and construction as a contractor of the Federal Government. Christopher obtained his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University. He previously worked as a Consultant Engineer for AECOM, and looks forward to using his background and expertise to benefit the LiquiTech team and its clients.