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Our Story
Clean water challenges are growing faster than the infrastructure designed to solve them.
Across North America, municipalities and industrial operators face increasing demands on aging water and wastewater treatment systems. Population growth, stricter regulations, emerging contaminants, and rising operating costs are placing unprecedented pressure on facilities that were often designed decades ago. Replacing or expanding these systems can require hundreds of millions of dollars in capital investment and years of planning and construction.
Flotration Technologies was founded on a simple idea: before building a new system, why not make the existing system perform better?
Our proprietary treatment technologies are designed to improve water quality before it reaches traditional treatment processes, helping operators increase capacity, improve performance, reduce maintenance demands, and extend the useful life of existing infrastructure. By enhancing water quality upstream, Flotration can often help municipalities and industrial facilities defer costly upgrades while improving overall treatment efficiency.
Today, Flotration works at the intersection of water treatment, environmental stewardship, and infrastructure innovation. Our mission is to deliver practical, scalable solutions that help communities and industries meet growing water challenges while maximizing the value of the assets they already own.
As water becomes one of the world’s most critical resources, Flotration remains focused on developing technologies that make existing systems work smarter, last longer, and perform better.
Chris Fetters, P.E.
CEO & CTO
EXECUTIVE TEAM
Chris Fetters serves as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Technology Officer of Flotration Technologies, where he leads the company’s strategy, technology development, and deployment of advanced water treatment solutions for municipal and industrial applications. Under his leadership, Flotration has developed innovative treatment technologies designed to improve water quality, increase treatment capacity, extend the life of existing infrastructure, and reduce capital costs for utilities and industrial operators. Chris oversees the commercialization of the company’s proprietary systems while working closely with municipalities, engineering firms, regulatory agencies, and industry partners to address growing water quality and infrastructure challenges across North America.
Mr. Fetters brings more than 25 years of experience in engineering, infrastructure, environmental consulting, regulatory compliance, and project development. He established Louisiana 23 Development Company after a successful career managing complex projects across the environmental, energy, infrastructure, and regulatory sectors.
Chris began his career with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at the Engineering Research and Development Center (ERDC), where he focused on developing innovative technologies for environmental remediation and defense-related applications. His work supported active-duty and reserve military installations throughout the Department of Defense.
Following his tenure at ERDC, Mr. Fetters held leadership positions in environmental and engineering consulting, including roles with Michael Pisani & Associates and GHD, where he advanced from Project Manager to Principal and Vice President. During his time at GHD, he served as Principal-in-Charge of the North American Ports and Harbors Initiative, leading major infrastructure projects and public-private partnership efforts across the continent.
Prior to joining Flotration Technologies, Chris served as Director of Ports for GIS Engineering, focusing on Louisiana’s coastal energy ports and identifying innovative financing strategies to support large-scale infrastructure operations and maintenance.
Mr. Fetters earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Pittsburg State University and a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from Mississippi State University.
PH: (225) 772-3439
JOHN MICHAELS
COO & Director Business Development
John Michaels is responsible for expanding Flotration Technologies’ presence across both public and private sectors by developing strategic partnerships and uncovering new applications for the company’s technology. Drawing on years of experience growing businesses and building strong industry relationships, he helps connect organizations with solutions that improve water quality, operational efficiency, and infrastructure performance.
PH: (913) 207-3051
MARK THOMAS
Director Field Operations
Mark Thomas brings decades of hands-on experience in environmental services, emergency response, industrial operations, and water treatment technologies. As a key architect of the Flotration System, he has played a leading role in the design, development, and practical application of the technology, drawing on extensive experience in hazardous materials management, produced water challenges, and complex field operations.
REX VANIER
Founder
BOARD MEMBERS
BRETT JOHNSON
Founder
Rex Vanier is a founder, entrepreneur, and business operator with extensive experience scaling companies and commercializing emerging technologies. He provides strategic leadership and operational oversight as Flotration expands its municipal and industrial water treatment solutions.
JAY VANIER
Brett Johnson is a founder and investor with more than three decades of experience building companies and developing large-scale projects. He co-founded Overland Property Group, which completed over $800 million in developments, and now focuses on advancing innovative infrastructure and water technologies.
AARON KROLL
Founder
Jay Vanier is a Founder and Advisor to Flotration Technologies. He played an important role in the early development of the company and has maintained a deep understanding of the technology and its applications. With a background in law and experience across energy, water resources, infrastructure, and public policy, Jay provides strategic insight on regulatory considerations, market opportunities, and the long-term evolution of the company’s technology platform.
Aaron Kroll brings extensive legal and business experience to Flotration Technologies, advising the company on corporate strategy, governance, contracts, risk management, and growth opportunities. Aaron is an attorney with Kutak Rock, he provides practical legal counsel that supports Flotration’s expansion across municipal, industrial, and commercial markets.