As Technical and Manufacturing Consultant for First Line, Doug leads initiatives to enhance product design and quality control systems while pioneering innovative developments in FRP pressure vessels for water treatment applications.

Professional Background:

With an exceptional 17-year tenure at Advanced Structures Inc. (manufacturer of CodeLine pressure vessels under Pentair Water), Doug:

• Managed development, engineering and sales departments

• Designed industry-standard composite membrane housing features

• Holds multiple international patents in pressure vessel technology

• Founded and served as President of PROTEC (Bekaert Progressive Composites), specializing in membrane pressure vessels

Industry Leadership:

• Chairman, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section X Subcommittee

• Board Director, American Membrane Technology Association (AMTA)

• Former Chairman, AMTA Nomination Committee

• Board Member, International Desalination Association (IDA) as AMTA Liaison

Technical Contributions:

Doug's designs have become benchmarks in pressure vessel technology, particularly in:

• Composite material applications

• Membrane housing innovation

• Industrial water treatment solutions

• Desalination technology advancement