BioConversion Technology is a North Georgia company, founded in May of 2000 by Kathleen Renzi and Jim Elsey.
A common complaint they heard in their relationships with authority members, administrators, managers, and operators of water and wastewater systems was that there were too many companies and consultants to deal with in regard to products and services for their systems. One company would provide the chemicals, another would provide equipment, and yet another would serve as trainer or consultant. When a problem did occur at the plant it was difficult to know who to call, or even if they would remember how their particular system was configured. Typically, this would cause a delay in responding to a problem, which usually cost the client more money.
Having identified the problem, Jim and Kathleen brought together a team of seasoned industry professionals and cultivated relationships with major vendors in order to offer their clients a single resource for all of their wastewater needs. Now all of their product and service needs could be filled by one company, BioConversion Technology. If they have a problem or need then they know it can be filled by a single vendor.
Team
Team and Technical Partners of BioConversion Technology
Management
Kathleen Renzi
President & CEO
Kathleen Renzi founded BioConversion, Inc. in 2000 and leads the company as CEO and marketing director, as well as providing her skill and experience in lab analysis, microscopic examinations, and deploying solutions for wastewater treatment plant optimization.
Kathleen continues to build BioConversion’s standing as a leading wastewater solutions provider in the southeast and has earned the company a certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise from the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council.
Kathleen is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University and the Georgia Water and Waste-water Institute.
Edward Renzi
Vice President & CFO
Husband to Kathleen Renzi, Edward joined BioConversion, Inc. in July of 2010 as Chief Financial Officer. He brings with him 35 years of sales and marketing knowledge and will be primarily responsible for corporate administrative functions as well as sales and marketing interface.
Edward has graduated from the University of Florida with both a BS and an MBA.
StaffAdam Renzi
Vice President of Operations
Son of Kathleen and Edward Renzi, Adam joined BioConversion, Inc. in January 2010.
Adam reaches out to establish and maintain client relationships with major municipalities and corporations. He provides BCT clients with System Troubleshooting and Optimization, Application Qualification and Treatment follow up.
Adam has received certifications from SNF Polymers, Georgia Rural Water Association and the West Virginia Microscopic Training Center. He is a graduate of Kennesaw State University with a BS in Communications/PR.
Jeremy Morgan
Vice President of Technical Services/Chemical Engineer
Jeremy joined BioConversion, Inc. in 2012 with 10 years of industrial manufacturing and design experience.
Jeremy holds a BS in chemical engineering with a minor in biomedical engineering from Georgia Tech.
Sean Gerardis
Applications Specialist.
Sean joined BioConversion Technology as an intern in 2012. Sean works eagerly to establish new accounts and maintain previous relationships with our valued clients. Sean is a Georgia state certified wastewater operator and has received certifications from SNF polymers, Stenner Pumps, and has training from the Georgia Rural Water Association. Sean holds an associates and bachelors degree in business administration
Technical Partners
John Harrelson
John Harrelson is a boiler, cooling, and odor control specialist with over 23 years of experience in industrial and municipal water treatment. He currently owns and operates AJ Chemical, specializing in boiler, cooling, wastewater, and municipal applications.
Previously, John spent 17 years with Betz-GE Water in management and technical service positions.
John has been a speaker at many wastewater conferences throughout the United States, particularly on odor control safety and prevention.
Jon Henderson
Jon joined BioConversion, Inc. in 2006 and now has over 23 years industrial wastewater experience. With a degree from the University West Georgia, he is a Certified Environmental Trainer by Georgia State Board of Water/Waste-water Training and Re-Certification/Continuing Education Providers. Jon is a licensed class I wastewater treatment plant operator for municipal water and wastewater systems in the state of Georgia.
He now puts his knowledge and experience to use for BioConversion Technology preparing detailed microscopic reports using state-of-the-art respirometers, microscopes and other related equipment and photo optical equipment. He also consults with various systems on chemical conditioning using a variety of combinations of polymers, nutrients, pH adjustment and biological blends for improved system operation and efficiency.
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