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THE COMPANY
Hydro Dynamics, Inc. was
founded in 1991 to research, develop, patent and license
an innovative new technology called “ShockWave Power™”
embodied in the ShockWave Power™ Reactor (SPR). The
Company is headquartered in Rome, Georgia where it
operates all research and administrative
activities. During the last
ten years, the design of the SPR has been further
refined and commercial applications have been identified
and developed, and initial customer references
built. Research continues on ehancements to the
base technology as well as in new applications and
industries
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THE MANAGEMENT
 Kelly Hudson, President and CEO,
is
an experienced entrepreneur with a solid track record in
successfully launching new technologies. Mr. Hudson
co-founded and was President of Image Industries, which
pioneered the large-scale use of PET plastic recycling
for carpeting manufacturing. The company went public in
1993 and was later sold to Mohawk Industries
(MHK-NYSE).
Mr. Hudson holds an
engineering degree from Georgia Tech and has a unique
ability to identify, develop, and successfully
commercialize new technologies. He has demonstrated his
skill to assemble exceptional management teams to assist
him in achieving maximum financial results.
 Bijan Kazem, VP of Research and
Development,
has a history of success in
developing and marketing new industrial technologies.
He is currently involved in the development of
industrial applications incorporating ShockWave Power™
Technology. His keen abilities to analyze end-to-end
processes and to develop technical solutions are
attributes used to drive economic value for our
industrial customers.
Mr. Kazem received his
chemical engineering degree from Georgia Tech with a
minor degree in Pulp and Paper. He has been a member of
the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICHE)
since 1989 and a member of the Technical Association of
Pulp and Paper Industry (TAPPI) since 1991. He has a
wide range of professional experience and has invented
several processes that have been patented by Hydro
Dynamics.
 Jeffrey
Hammerstrom, Vice President of Sales
and Marketing,
is an accomplished
executive who has demonstrated exceptional leadership
skills in various disciplines, including general
management, sales and marketing, global business
development, strategic planning and project management.
Mr. Hammerstrom has over twenty years of experience in
the chemical industry, where he has led initiatives to
meet customer needs in several diverse markets, such as
oil refining, food processing and water treatment. Mr. Hammerstrom
earned his MBA from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business and has a
BS in Chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh.
 Daniel Armstead,
Director of Engineering and Technical
Support,
graduated from Michigan Technological
University in 1998 with a bachelor's degree in Chemical
Engineering. He earned his Master's degree from the
Institute of Paper Science and Technology at Georgia
Tech in 2000. In 2001, Dan joined Hydro Dynamics, Inc.
in Rome, Georgia as a Development Engineer. In 2003, he
was promoted to his current position as Director of
Technical and Engineering Support where he helps to
facilitate the technical side of application
development, commercialization, and sales.
 Derek Parker,
Director of Engineering,
graduated from Southern
Polytechnic State University in 1992 with a bachelor's
degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology. He
contributed seven years of work as a Project Engineer
for Mohawk Industries in the manufacture of carpet fiber
and carpet made from recycled PET bottles. Derek joined
Hydro Dynamics, Inc. in Rome, Georgia as a Senior
Project Engineer in 2000. He currently serves as Senior
Project Engineer and Plant Manager. Among his
responsibilities are the design and construction of the
ShockWave Power Reactor.
 Douglas Mancosky,
Director of Application Development,
graduated
from St. Norbert College in Depere, Wisconsin in 1997
with a bachelor's degree in Chemistry. He earned his
Master's and Doctorate degrese from the Institute of
Paper Science and Technology at Georgia Tech in 1999 and
2003. Doug has held several co-op positions in the
polymer, paper and chemical industry. In 2003, Doug
joined Hydro Dynamics, Inc. in Rome, Georgia as a
Research scientist where he helps to facilitate
application development, sales and is also responsible
for online and print marketing efforts.
THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
 Kenneth Davis, MD
Dr. Davis currently serves as
President & CEO of Harbin Clinic, LLC in Rome,
GA. Dr. Davis is a 1973 magna cum laude graduate
of University of Georgia and received his M.D. from
Emory University with honors in 1981. He was a Resident
at Emory University Hospital from 1981-1985 and Chief
Resident in 1986. Dr. Davis joined the Department of
Surgery at the Harbin Clinic in 1986 and became a member
of the American College of Surgeons in 1988. He served
on the Harbin Clinic Board from 1989-1999 and currently
sits on the boards of AmSouth Bank, Floyd Medical
Center, Isolyser Corporation and Adams Project
Management, LLC.
 Daniel Paracka
Mr. Paracka is a graduate of
Xavier University and received his MBA-Finance from
Jacksonville State University. He held various executive
positions during his nineteen years with
Champion-International. He was the Vice President -
Chief Financial Officer for WWG Industries; Vice
President - Controller for Revlon Health Care Group;
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer for
Rorer Group and Senior Management Consultant for The
Rand Group for the last twenty-one years of his career.
Mr. Paracka is an adjunct professor of International
Business at Shorter College. He currently serves on the
board of the YMCA and chairs both the YMCA and St.
Mary's Endowment Committees. He served as Chairman of
the Board for Ribapharm, Inc. from January-August 2003,
and currently serves as a board member. Ribapharm is a
wholly owned subsidiary of ICN Pharmaceuticals. He is an
Emeritus Board Member of Arcadia University and is a
board member and Vice President of Coosa Country Club in
Rome, GA. He served as the Chairman of the Board for
Lidak Pharmaceuticals from 1991-1998, board member for
Access Pharmaceuticals from 1991-1995 and Celotex
Corporation from 1997-2000.
 Gene R. McGrevin
Mr. McGrevin serves as the Chairman of the
Executive Committee of our Board of Directors. His
prior experience includes Chairman of Microtek Medical
Holdings, Inc., a developer, manufacturer and marketer
of infection control products, fluid control products
and safety products sold to healthcare
professionals. He currently serves as a member of
the Board of Directors. Prior to joining Microtek, Mr.
McGrevin served as Chairman of P.E.T. Net Pharmaceutical
Services, LLC, a manufacturer and distributor of
radiopharmaceuticals, and as Vice Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of Syncor International Corporation, a
leader in radiopharmaceutical distribution.
Mr. McGrevin also serves on the Board of Directors of
Proxima Therapeutics, a privately-held cancer treatment
company based in Atlanta, Georgia.
 Thomas B. Lamb
Mr. Lamb, who joined the Board in 2008 is
presently the Chairman, CEO, and President of Agilex
Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. His prior experience
includes serving as President and CEO of JM Huber
Engineered Materials. Prior to Huber, Tom was a
key member of the executive team at Lexmark
International, where he held several leadership
positions, including President of its largest division
and Executive Vice President. Previously, Tom
spent 12 years with Allied-Signal and its successor
companies. Tom received an MBA from the Stanford Business School in 1984 and a Bachelors
Degree from Union College (Schenectady,
NY). He
sits on the Board of the Atlanta Alliance for
Developmental Disabilities and Nicholas House, an
organization that helps homeless families.
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