• TSG has recruited the most talented people;
• Our expertise covers all aspects of designing, constructing and operating water treatment and wastewater treatment facilities;
• Staff experience is extensive and includes close involvement in a wide diversity of projects ranging from large municipal water treatment and wastewater treatment projects in the southeastern United States to large and small desalination systems throughout the Caribbean.
• TSG provides fast-track treatment plant projects to meet urgent treatment needs.

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TSG Management

Jonathan D. Sprague, President, has been with TSG since 1998. Originally serving as TSG’s Vice President and General Counsel, Mr. Sprague was named President in 2001. He formerly practiced corporate and commercial law with Hunter, Maclean, Exley and Dunn, P.C. in Savannah, Georgia as a partner and head of the firm’s corporate section. (More on Jon Sprague)

Dean E. Bedford, P.E., Water Treatment Specialist, has over 20 years of experience in the design, construction and operation of water treatment facilities and offers particular expertise in membrane treatment systems. Prior experience includes 18 years working in the Caribbean as a desalination water system developer and regional manager for Aqua Design/Ionics and two years with the international engineering firm of CH2M HILL. Mr. Bedford is primarily responsible for the engineering and design of desalination and other membrane water treatment projects. (More on Dean Bedford)

Kiera S. Fitzgerald, P.E., Water Reclamation Specialist, has two decades of experience in the design, construction and operation of advanced wastewater treatment facilities. Prior to joining TSG, Ms. Fitzgerald headed CH2M HILL’s design-build group in Florida and managed several of their largest treatment plant designs, including the 20 MGD Reedy Creek advanced WWTP that serves Disney® Resorts. At TSG, Ms. Fitzgerald is primarily responsible for the engineering and design of membrane bioreactor (MBR) and other wastewater treatment projects. (More on Kiera Fitzgerald)

Donnie W. Terrill, Jr., Senior Design Manager, has over 19 years of experience in the construction and operation of water treatment facilities. Prior experience includes his role as a production manager with George Scott International and project management for GE/Osmonics. Mr. Terrill also has a strong electrical background. Mr. Terrill is responsible for the completion of the design and completion of water and wastewater treatment projects. (More on Donnie W. Terrill, Jr.)

Thomas J. Standridge, Construction Manager, has over 30 years of experience in construction management and construction services. Mr. Standridge is a licensed General Contractor, has extensive experience in concrete and coatings applications, and has worked on small and large wastewater treatment plants, conventional, brackish and seawater treatment plants and a wide variety of groundwater systems. Prior to joining TSG, he was a key member of CH2M HILL where he worked with both Mr. Bedford and Ms. Fitzgerald on numerous projects. Mr. Standridge heads TSG’s construction services division and is uniquely skilled at fast track and alternative project delivery. (More on Tom Standridge)

Matthew Politzi, General Manager, BVI, has over 20 years of experience in treatment plant startup and operation. Mr. Politzi was TSG’s construction manager for the installation of a 1,300 ft. seawater intake pipe in Great Cruz Bay to provide feed-water for the Westin Resort’s seawater treatment plant on St. John and has also been involved in the commissioning of two of the largest membrane based seawater desalination plants in the Caribbean. Mr. Politzi specializes in mechanics, instrumentation and control, construction and operational troubleshooting. (More on Matt Politzi)

Robert J. Petersen, General Manager, USVI, Mr. Peterson joined TSG in 2000 and has more than 24 years of experience in water resources, groundwater field investigations, and site restoration and remediation. He is currently the general manager of TSG's USVI office, where he is responsible for the operation of 15 plants. (More on Bob Petersen)

William T. Leeper, General Manager, Turks and Caicos Islands, and Director of Operations. Prior to coming to the Turks and Caicos Islands, Mr. Leeper was the operations manager for TSG's Virgin Islands operation consisting of as many as 14 water and wastewater treatment plants. He has experience and certifications with both water and wastewater treatment processes. Mr. Leeper joined TSG in June of 1999 after having served in the U.S. Army as a water purification specialist. Mr. Leeper has a Bachelor of Science from Iowa State University in Biology.

Robert E. May, Chief Financial Officer, has been with TSG since 2001. Mr. May is a Certified Public Accountant with more than 15 years of experience in the accounting and financial industry. He is responsible for all financial aspects of the company and its subsidiaries. Prior to joining TSG, Mr. May was assistant controller with Savannah Foods and Industries, Inc., one of the nation’s largest sugar processors with over $1 billion in annual sales, and was formerly an auditor with Deloitte, Haskins and Sells. (More on Bob May)

Donald L. Mayer, Vice President, has been involved with TSG since 1998, serving originally as a director and joining the company as a Vice President in 2001. A graduate of Harvard University and University of Michigan Law School, Mr. Mayer previously held positions of Senior Vice President with Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. and Secretary and General Counsel with Gates Learjet Corp. Mr. Mayer is responsible for the areas of risk management, human resources, legal matters, and investor relations for TSG. (More on Don Mayer)

Board of Directors

Arthur B. Dana, Chairman. Mr. Dana is a principal in the firm Lazard, Dana L.L.P., and was formerly a Tax Partner and Senior Manager with Price Waterhouse. He also served as Director of Corporate Development & Taxation for Savannah Foods& Industries, Inc.

F. Sprague Exley, Director. Retired Sr. Vice President of Savannah Foods and Industries, Inc., a Fortune 500 company with $1.2 Billion in revenues prior to its sale to Imperial Holly in 1997. Mr. Exley is a partner with Montis and Exley Asset Management, LLC, and is a Director and President of Adeline Sugar Factory Co., Ltd. During his career, Mr. Exley has served on bank, corporate, hospital, and community boards. He is presently Chairman of the South University Board of Directors.

William W. Sprague, Jr., Director. Retired President, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Savannah Foods & Industries, Inc., a Fortune 500 company with $1.2 billion in revenues prior to its sale to Imperial Holly in 1997. Mr. Sprague also served as President and Director of Adeline Sugar Factory Co. Ltd. until his retirement in 2004. Mr. Sprague has served on numerous industry and civic boards.

Barbara J. Pope, Director. President of Barbara J. Pope, P.C., a financial consulting firm and also President of Sedgwick Street Fund, LLC, a large private investment partnership. Member of Board of Directors, Marshall Funds, Inc., the proprietary mutual fund family sponsored by Marshall & Ilsley Bank. Ms. Pope was formerly a Tax Partner with Price Waterhouse in their Chicago office.

Jonathan D. Sprague, President and CEO.