Stanford University Graduate School of Business

Iowa State University

University of Wales, Swansea

Co-founder & CEO at EOS International

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

EOS International, or Emerging Opportunities for Sustainability, is a nonprofit social enterprise that empowers rural families in Central America with access to clean water and opportunities to generate income through simple technology solutions and education

Manage EOS International’s technology projects establishing a name recognized throughout the country, and impacting over 750,000 Central Americans.
Leading a team of 25 Nicaraguan and Honduran staff members consisting of engineers, accountants, and business leaders to implement appropriate technologies
Create and lead strategic initiatives for the organization including growth, development, and financial sustainability through key partnerships and investments
Work hand-in-hand with rural farmers to identify, design, and properly scale various EOS technologies
Lectured as keynote speaker on engineering sustainability and grass-roots development at universities and forums throughout the country

EOS International

Co-founder and CEO

The Global Shapers Community is an initiative of the World Economic Forum and consists of a network of passionate, high-achieving young leaders who are driven to make positive change in their communities.

-  Solar for the People: Support strategy and planning of community managed solar garden in cooperation with fellow Shapers and Cooperative Energy Futures.
-  LiveIt Fund Training: Facilitate students at Macalester College to plan and implement global citizenship projects globally.

Global Shapers Community

Global Shaper

CTI is a global non-profit that designs and implements practical food and water tools that empower the global poor to better feed and support themselves.

Managed program strategy and operations in Nicaragua including the implementation of a low-cost water chlorinator providing over 250,000 Nicaraguans with clean water.
Initiated a West African manufacturing facility which fabricated processing equipment in Senegal, while also facilitating manufacturing partnerships in China.
Lead a human-centered design innovation lab in Malawi using several public and private partners to optimize appropriate technology designs.

Boutifield International

Director of Programs

Managed the design and construction of multi-million dollar projects in healthcare with forward thinking Energy Consulting Engineering Company.
Cultivated new business and clients for the company after just six months of work within the industry
Managed team of medical doctors, engineers, and business owners to solve technical problems
Successfully implemented company-wide philanthropy program to motivate and engage employees in philanthropic activities and improve employee retention

MODUS-ENG

Mechanical Engineering Consultant

Managed, directed, and motivated mechanics and operators in a food production environment.
Lead energy reduction initiatives to reduce plant costs and improve system reliability performance.
Planned and executed strategic project initiatives to increase productivity on critical packaging lines.

General Mills

Operations Engineer

Designed, planned, constructed, and implemented fuel-efficient ovens/stoves, biodigesters, and drip irrigation systems during my two year service in Nicaragua.
Redesigned a drip irrigation system using locally available materials to reduce costs by 86 percent and provide rural farmers with the most affordable system design in Nicaragua.
Consulted Nicaraguan, staff and local NGOs on appropriate technology.
Co-founded technology implementation non-profit in Nicaragua while serving as Peace Corps Specialist.

Peace Corps

Agriculture and Food Security Specialist-Nicaragua

Supervised mechanical, electrical, and general trade workers in the construction of two consecutive high-
tech data-room suites
Coordinated construction projects with various trades under a short timeline and limited resources
Evaluated blueprints and used critical thinking skills to solve on-site challenges

DPR Construction Inc

Project Engineer

Supervised and managed mechanical teams covering reactive maintenance in various areas of the
production floor
Planned, scheduled, and installed new equipment following applicable engineering standards and using
efficient methods
Redesigned the compressed air system and created blueprints and proper maintenance programs for the
facility reducing plant compressed air energy costs by 19 percent annually

Hormel Foods

Provided troubleshooting and technical support on process equipment including centrifugal pumps, heat exchangers, and other general mechanical equipment.
Analyzed fluid flow data, process information, and performance history to diagnose failure mechanisms
and implement solutions that improved energy and repair costs.

Wesley Meier

Wesley Meier