James C. Dean

Biography

 ames began his career in engineering, initially with Osomonics in water technology.  Following that, James spent more than 8 years with Boeing managing all aspects of component test engineering on numerous aircraft and space systems. He left Boeing and subsequently founded or co-founded seven companies: Perceptive Technologies (contract R&D for thermal/flow, fluid dispensing and motion control systems); Cardiac Controls Technology (smartphone-based atrial defibrillation); Dean Holdings (consumer products); Headwater Holdings (water and waste water treatment systems); Quercus (consumer lighting); Building Innovation Technology (heating, lighting and alternative energy sources); and Synergy Research Corporation (motion control, reprographics, engineering and bioengineering). James moved to water systems first as Chief Engineer for Product Development and then President of ZanAqua (small scale vapor compression distillation systems); Headwaters Holdings (mid to large scale water treatment systems for energy and industrial applications); and then as Market Manager for Layne Christensen (water treatment systems).  Currently, James is a Senior Consultant for Water Wise Systems, a provider of innovative waste water treatment for residential and industrial markets.  He holds bachelor degrees in forest science (conversion of biomass to energy) and mechanical engineering, both from the University of Minnesota, as well as an MBA from Plymouth State University.

Research Interest

 James moved to water systems first as Chief Engineer for Product Development and then President of ZanAqua (small scale vapor compression distillation systems); Headwaters Holdings (mid to large scale water treatment systems for energy and industrial applications); and then as Market Manager for Layne Christensen (water treatment systems).  Currently, James is a Senior Consultant for Water Wise Systems, a provider of innovative waste water treatment for residential and industrial markets.