About Us

We are committed to the development of sustainable communities supported by renewable hydrokinetic energy.  Water resources are almost always a major concern to their local communities.  They cannot be developed and sustained above the micro-scale unless there is local support and capability.  Our business model is to provide a cost-effective technology and training and consultation in how to apply it with community support.  This drives our commitment to adaptability, transparency and building trust with our partners and customers. 

Burton Hamner, Co-Founder and President

• Director and lead author of the Tacoma Narrows Tidal Power Feasibility Study for the City of Tacoma, Washington

• Education: Harvard College, History of Science / Marine Biology. University of Washington, MBA / Master of Marine Affairs. Professional training in operations management and Total Quality Management.

• Work Experience: US Army Corps of Engineers, Washington Dept. of Ecology, City of Seattle, US Agency for International Development, Asian Development Bank, United Nations,

• Academic Experience:  Professor of Operations Management, Asian Institute of Management (Philippines). Professor of Accounting and Environmental Management, Universidad del Pacifico (Peru).

• Other Businesses: CEO of Puget Sound Tidal Power LLC; CEO of Cleaner Production International LLC since 1998; producer of CleanerProduction.Com, a leading website on sustainable business and clean technologies; manager of family real estate investment firm.

• Non-Profit Leadership Experience (board member or committee chair): Puget Sound Alliance, Washington Environmental Council, Seattle Aquarium Society.

• Professional Highlights: From 1998-2002 Burton Hamner was a consultant on clean technology for USAID and the Asian Development Bank. For the Bank he did a global study of clean tech financing mechanisms for small businesses. For USAID he has conducted industry clean tech development projects in 10 countries.  He developed a Clean Technology Program for the Thailand Ministry of Science, Technology and Environment. He chaired the session on Clean Technology and Investment at the 2005 UN Summit on Sustainable Finance at UN HQ in New York City.

Arnie Hendricks, Chief Financial Officer

• Education:  Western Washington University - Accounting. Certified Management Accountant

• Work Experience: Hendricks has 25 years of senior management experience, with a special focus in the financial and operational management of midsize companies. For the past 18 years, he has independently consulted with more than 140 companies. Previously, Hendricks was CFO or COO of four manufacturing companies, helping each grow significantly.

Todd Stevens, Consulting Engineer

• Education:  Clarkson University, Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering, 1997.  Licensed Professional Engineer, Washington

• Work Experience: 16 years engineering technical and leadership experience primarily in fuel cells and materials; extensive product development and technology planning experience.

Brian Peithman, Engineer

• Education: US Naval Academy; general engineering

• Work Experience: US Navy submarine officer and engineer.

James Marvin, Director of Field Operations and Business Development

• Education: MA National Security / Strategic Studies, Naval War College, Newport, RI 2005. BS Chemistry, University of Texas, Richardson, TX 1990.

• Work Experience:  Retired as a US Navy Seal Commander after 20 years operations and management experience. 

Chris Huston, Financial Advisor

• Education:  BA from Colorado College, MBA/IP from Seattle University and an MBF from the University of Washington.
   

• Investment Experience:  Since 1993 active participant with over 20 early stage companies, serving as an interim CFO, director and advisory board member. Also has invested selectively in several early stage companies.
   

• Work Experience:  Over 20 years in corporate commercial banking, mortgage banking and investment banking, serving as a Vice President with Seafirst Bank, Bank of America, and Great Western Mortgage. Held executive management positions with Creative Recreational Systems and Epex Solutions.
   

• Member of the Northwest Entrepreneur Network (served as chairman of the Venture Advisory Board), the MIT Enterprise Forum, the Early Stage Investment Forum, and the Washington Technology and Industry Association.

The Company is currently seeking extraordinary talent in Engineering and Marketing to expand its team.  Please send inquiries to Jobs at Hydrovolts.com.  Specific job openings will be posted on this site