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As water operations specialist, John will apply his decades of water operations experience to the project so it's designed with the operator in mind. YEARS OF r 1 EXPERIENCE EDUCATION Certificate Technical Teaching University of Minnesota -Twin Cities REGISTRATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS Class A Water Operator, Minnesota Department of Health PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Water Environment Federation Minnesota Wastewater Operators Association American Public Works Association American Water Works Association John Thom WATER OPERATIONS SPECIALIST John is a water production and operations specialist. He brings decades of experience in the management of water and wastewater utilities, including project management, plant studies, plant start-up, maintenance manuals, operation procedures manuals, water and wastewater operator training, and wastewater and water treatment pilot plant designer and operator. John was recognized for outstanding performance in the water and wastewater industry by numerous professional organizations. Previous employment positions include Public Works Superintendent for the City of Pelican Rapids, Vocational Instructor for the state of Minnesota, and Utility Coordinator for the City of Richfield. John supports municipal well projects, providing client -side experience for successful pilot studies, startup, operator training, water quality, and regulatory compliance. EXPERIENCE Well 4 and 5 Water Treatment Plants — Village of Sussex, WI Senior project design leader responsible for process selection, pilot testing, plant startup, and operator training. This project involved the design and construction of improvements to the existing 1.3 MGD Well 4 and the 1.1 MGD Well 5 facilities to include pressure filtration and HMO feed systems for the radium removal while maintaining the existing building footprint. Major elements of the project include the installation of horizontal pressure filters and HMO feed systems in two existing treatment plants as well as the construction of a backwash tank at each plant. Well 31 Facility Construction (City of Madison Water Utility) — Madison, WI Water operations specialist for the distribution and facility planning efforts. The project includes construction of 16-4 ft diameter pressure vessels, pyrolusite media installation, 2,200 gpm vertical turbine well pump, gas chlorine equipment, fluoride equipment, three 2,100 gpm high service pumps and an attached 3,800 SF storage facility with an exterior fenced area for storing Madison Water Utility materials and equipment. This project will be completed in 2018. Well 6 and 8 Water Treatment Plant Expansion — Anoka, MN Senior project design leader responsible for process selection, pilot testing, plant startup, and operator training. Project scope included remodel and addition to a water treatment facility treating iron and manganese to accommodate current and projected community growth. Well No. 2 Well and Well House — Village of Maiden Rock, WI In 2017, the Village of Maiden Rock discovered a hole within their existing Well No. 1 casing. The project involved well site investigation, site selection, and alternatives development that included analysis of geography, existing utility proximity, environmental concerns, and cost. After site and preferred alternative selection, the team proceeded with permitting in coordination with WDNR and the Public Service Commission. Plans and specifications were completed as part of a Safe Drinking Water Loan Program through WDNR and CDBG Programs through the Wisconsin Department of Administration (WDOA). SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON INC. WELL SITING ASSESSMENT FOR MUNICIPAL WELLS #9 AND #10