Chris received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Widener University in 1990. Since then, Chris has personally ran over 100 pilot tests across the U.S. and Canada in biosolids dewatering with both centrifuges and belt filter presses. Chris has run R&D work on centrifuges and has now worked for both belt press and centrifuge manufacturers in the municipal industry for over 33 years. Chris has presented over 30 papers to WEF and local Water Environment trade shows. Eighteen years ago he also started his own Pennsylvania Winery.