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J. Paul has more than 40 years of experience in industry, private practice, and government including board leadership, corporate management, international project development and finance, engineering design, systems analysis, marketing, corporate lobbying, government affairs, public relations, and media production.  He has worked throughout the US, as well as in Europe, Southeast Asia and South America.  Specific projects and engagements have included financial and operational evaluation of utilities, large portfolio energy management, site development and construction management, development of innovative agricultural and wastewater irrigation systems, advanced tertiary wastewater treatment, water supply and water resources management, and gas-fired and renewable (wind, solar, geothermal) energy development.  J. Paul currently provides transportation management and project development for investment in infrastructure, mergers and acquisitions, post-acquisition integration, and recovery of distressed projects, as well as advice and support to corporate management.

J. Paul is a 1973 graduate of Georgia Tech's School of Civil Engineering, and an Emeritus Member of the School's External Advisory Board after serving 2000-2011 in its leadership.  He has served on school advisory boards and taught at universities throughout the Southeast US and has been widely published in a variety of technical and management journals. He is board certified by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists, a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, a member of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, and formerly licensed as a Professional Engineer in 45 states. From 1990-2001 he advised the US trade Representative and the US Dept. of Commerce on professional aspects of trade policy; and from 2011-2017, chaired the Governing Board for the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.  He lives in Sugar Land, TX with wife Catherine, a retired senior financial executive with The Coca-Cola Company.