Josh Grimes
Director Of Business Development at Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp.
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Canada
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Utilities
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200 - 300 Employee
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Director Of Business Development
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Nov 2020 - Present
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Carollo Engineers
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United States
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Environmental Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Consultant
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Feb 2019 - Nov 2020
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Groundwater Resources Planning Specialist
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Apr 2014 - Jul 2019
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SmartCover
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Regional Sales Manager
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Feb 2019 - Nov 2020
SmartCover® Systems is a pioneering technology provider specializing in wastewater solutions that protect and preserve the environment, our communities, and quality of life. SmartCover solutions gather and monitor remote sewer data, perform analytics, and enable informed decisions to stop sewer spills. Since 2005, the company has prevented thousands of sewer spills and saved millions of dollars for wastewater utilities across the country. SmartCover’s suite of technology has a range of applications including the reduction of high frequency cleanings, locating infiltration and inflow (I&I), intrusion prevention, and odor control. SmartCover software monitors real time trends in a wastewater collection system and delivers timely advisories via desktop or smart devices. The technology integrates with the Iridium® satellite network, making it impervious to power or cell outages during severe weather and is especially advantageous for remote locations. SmartCover is a member of XPV Water Partners. To learn more visit smartcoversystems.com. Show less
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General Manager
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Feb 2011 - Apr 2014
General Manager: Prairielands Groundwater Conservation District. Perform all duties as the first General Manager of the District. Including hiring employees, writing budgets, monitoring financial status and reports, setting up district office by securing property, furniture, computers, web-site, district vehicles and personnel policy. Set up district bank accounts and financial procedures. Work with various consultants including the district's Attorneys, Hydro-Geologist and Geo-database consultants to achieve the districts goals. Provide support in rule making and policy decisions that encompass a 2800 square mile district with a 1.3 million dollar budget. Attend and make presentations before Commissioners Courts, public, private and civic organizations concerning water, conservation and the rules of the district. Monitor and attend Water Development Board meetings Legislative hearings on natural resource and energy issues, Texas Water Conservation Association meetings and legislative agendas. Also I regularly attend Texas Alliance of Groundwater Districts meetings Regional Water Planning Group Meetings and Groundwater Management Area Meetings. Show less
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Consultant
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2010 - 2011
Lost Pines Groundwater Conservation District. Bastrop. Texas. Performed all GIS tasks for thedistrict including software maintenance, data acquisition, and map compilation. Implemented new office network and server. Attended regional water planning meetings and legislative meetings concerning water management. Consulted with district and other hired consultants regarding long range water planning strategies and rules of the District. Monitored the legislative process for all things water in Texas and communicated with the in-house Governmental Affairs Consultant. Show less
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President
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Oct 2005 - Apr 2010
Longhorn Landscaping Company. Perform all aspects of owning and operating a business including sales of approximately 400,000 and management of jobs performed by business. Managed, hired and fired employees. Oversaw finances and ordering of materials. Designed and implemented projects. Performed all work necessary to complete projects. Longhorn Landscaping Company. Perform all aspects of owning and operating a business including sales of approximately 400,000 and management of jobs performed by business. Managed, hired and fired employees. Oversaw finances and ordering of materials. Designed and implemented projects. Performed all work necessary to complete projects.
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Vice President
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Mar 2007 - Jun 2009
Dicke and Grimes Construction Company. Oversaw construction of residential and commercial building and remodeling, totaling 1,000,000+ a year. Performed sales of services. Provided financial statements and job profitability statements. monitored work of employees and contractors to ensure quality of work. Dicke and Grimes Construction Company. Oversaw construction of residential and commercial building and remodeling, totaling 1,000,000+ a year. Performed sales of services. Provided financial statements and job profitability statements. monitored work of employees and contractors to ensure quality of work.
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Groundwater Manager/Consultant
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Sep 2004 - May 2009
Plum Creek Conservation District. Helped with public relations by maintaining relationships with groundwater professionals, elected officials and constituents of the district. Reported to Board on pending legislative issues and helped resolve those issues through contacts and lobbying efforts. Wrote emergency action plans for the Surface Water District. Performed technical support of GIS systems. Attended and reported on meetings and conferences pertaining to groundwater and flood control issues, including Groundwater Management Area Meetings Texas Water Conservation Association meetings and Texas Alliance of Groundwater District's meetings. Show less
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Education
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Texas State University-San Marcos
B.S., Geography/GIS