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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 philosophy 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

  • 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.

Chris Leyerle, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer

  • Education: Harvard College, Applied Math and Philosophy.

  • Work Experience: Microsoft senior software design engineer; managed multiple development teams. CEO, Enerdyne Inc..  COO of iSoldIt of Washington.  Board Member, Taylor Protocols, Inc.

  • Non-Profit Leadership Experience (board member or committee chair): City of Issaquah Arts Commission, City of Sammamish Parks Commission, East Side Family YMCA, Rotary Club of Sammamish.

  • Professional Highlights: Chris Leyerle has guided Enerdyne, Inc. through critical growth periods including two successful private stock placements, obtaining patents, SBIR grants and contracts, technology development, negotiation with licensing partners, sales and marketing, and employee management.

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