John supervises engineering, design/drafting, and material testing. John's areas of expertise include design for fiberglass, wood, and concrete structures, water distribution system design, equipment inspections, and product development.

John Ahern contact information:

E-mail: jahern@evaptechinc.com

Office phone: 913-322-5165 extension 204

John Ahern Experience Profile

CURRENT RESPONSIBILITIES
John is widely recognized for his expertise in timber and fiberglass structural design for cooling tower applications. John’s primary role is to direct the engineering activities of new cooling towers and after market services for EvapTech. This includes responsibility of product design, compliance to engineering standards and applicable design codes, and the creation of engineering drawings and bills of material.
In his current role, John’s main responsibilities include:

• Develop, recommend, and approve new ideas and methods for cost reduction, engineering innovation and product improvement/development. 
• Evaluate, develop, and approve vendors and materials for product and service utilization. 
• Assist in tower inspections, technical specification review/writing, customer presentations, and field problem resolution.
• Project management.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• B.S., Civil Engineering, Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas
• Mini M.B.A., University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas
• American Society of Civil Engineers
• Past Chair of the Civil Engineering Advisory Council, Kansas State University
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Kansas, Texas, and New York

RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Extensive cooling tower industry experience acquired since 1977 involving a variety of assignments with cooling tower manufacturers/contractors as follows:

• 2005 to Present: EvapTech, Vice President Engineering
• 1977 to 2004: Marley Cooling Tower Company and Hamon Cooling Tower Company:  Various positions of increasing responsibility including Engineering Manager, Constructed Products; Supervising Senior Engineer, Field Erected Products; Senior Engineer, Industrial Products; Project Engineer, Concrete Products.

Specialized Experience:

• Designed and managed the design of all new cooling tower and aftermarket activities for wood, steel, fiberglass, and concrete materials.
• Worldwide jobsite/customer visits to inspect, troubleshoot, problem solve, and provide sales assistance.
• Directed and participated in numerous product development and value engineering projects associated with cooling towers and components.