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Building on Strong Foundation

The collaborative synergy within Clean World Ventures functions as an invaluable brain trust.

At Clean World Ventures, we take pride in our accomplished team of professionals with a proven track record of success. Our team comprises seasoned executives, experienced engineers, scientists, and industry specialists with in-depth knowledge and expertise in the clean water and green energy sectors. They are passionate about driving sustainable solutions and ensuring the successful implementation of our innovative technologies to provide exceptional service to our partners and customers.

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CWV Team

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Roy DiBenerdini

Founder & CEO

30+ years management experience in both public and private companies. Served as CEO in Cleantech, SaaS, Martech, and eCommerce industries. Executive leadership roles at American Airlines, GEC-Marconi, AOL, iiON, the Green Room Fund, and College Hill Ventures. VC with Granted 3 US Patents. BS in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Texas, Harvard University HBS Certificate.

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Anthony J. Sansone

COO

Diversified background in R&D, operations, manufacturing, program management, professional services, change leadership dynamics. Raytheon Company, Tatum, Randstad, Cabot & McKenzie, etc.  BS and MS in Electrical Engineering from University of Massachusetts, Lowell and Executive Education -- Harvard Business School.

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Nancy Parrillo

Managing Director Project Finance & Administration

Seasoned financial executive with a broad spectrum of experience in accounting, financial reporting, treasury, cash management, budgeting and planning, audit, and inventory control. SeatonHill Partners, Providence Water Supply Board, Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority, Tatum LLC. BA Economics from Wheaton College, MBA Finance from Bryant University.

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John Stimpson

Managing Director Operations and Interim CFO

Finance executive with over 25 years of diverse international financial markets experience across equities, commodities and treasury functions. Sales and management roles at Greenwich Metals, Standard Chartered, Citigroup, and Morgan Stanley. Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Richmond. 

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Lauren Sammes, PhD

Chief Science Officer

Leading expert in chemistry of materials, electrochemistry, solid state materials, hydrogen, electrolysis and fuel cells,  green energy and green chemistry with 7 US patents, 250+ journal publications. LERC, University of Connecticut, Colorado School of Mines, Acumentrics, ICI. University of Manchester, Chemistry (First Class Honours, BSc), Imperial College, London, PhD Electrochemistry, University of Waikato (New Zealand), MBA (Exec) Dist. Fellow Institute of Materials, Chartered Engineer.

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Timo Kuester, PhD

Head of Engineering

Progress focused critical thinker with 10+ years of international R&D experience, utilizing nanotechnology cutting edge sensor technology & chemical engineering unit operations for environmental pollution mitigation projects. Timo is well versed in data analysis and modeling, CFD and DEM simulations as well as process and part design. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Chemical Engineering from University of Rhode Island and a B.S. in Bioprocess Engineering from the Technical University Braunschweig, Germany.

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Julio S. Romero

Senior Mechanical Engineer

A mechanical engineer with experience developing fluid machines for medical devices, vaccine drug manufacturing, and biomedical technology. Julio has 7 years of experience taking concepts to production and relishes engineering novel ideas that push the boundaries of green technology.

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, Duluth.

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Ruth Smith

Manager Safety and Procurement

Ruth has over 22 years of Industry experience working in Chemistry, Quality Control and Safety with companies such as, RI Analytical Laboratories, Mitkem Laboratories and most recently as an Analytical Chemist at FujiFilm Electronic Materials.  Bachelor’s Degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Thiel College.

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Tevin Floris

Software Engineer

A software engineer with years of experience, specializing in developing and implementing software solutions for complex systems. Graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a double degree in Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics.

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Max Hirdler

Chemistry Laboratory Manager

A chemist with experience in energetics with organometallic, plasticized explosive compounds and the formulation of novel energetic compounds. Oversaw multi-facility equipment installation and instrument quality control/maintenance at Amgen. Received a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Rhode Island.

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Aidan DiBenerdini

Project Manager Sapphire

Aidan has been in Product Support for CWV over the past three years, participating in research and IP projects. He will be in the graduating class of 2027 at Trinity College, Hartford CT, with a major in Political Science and a focus in International Relations and furthering post-graduate studies in Commodities and Energy.

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Wes Hirdler

Lab Technician

A biochemist with experience in iron transport systems, volatile biological compounds and clinical and general laboratory techniques. Recently graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor’s in Biochemistry.

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Dylan Silver

Engineering Support

A student at New E England Institute of Technology (NEIT) studying mechanical engineering with a strong hands-on background in technical work, problem-solving, and detail-focused environments. Brings experience from graphic design, inventory, and structured workflow roles that built skills in accuracy, organization, and learning new systems quickly. Reliable, adaptable, and excited to keep growing in engineering and technical spaces.

CWV Board

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Roy DiBenerdini

Chairman

30+ years management experience in both public and private companies. Served as CEO in Cleantech, SaaS, Martech, and eCommerce industries. Executive leadership roles at American Airlines, GEC-Marconi, AOL, iiON, the Green Room Fund, and College Hill Ventures. VC with Granted 3 US Patents. BS in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Texas, Harvard University HBS Certificate.

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Mike Steinmetz

Board Member

National Grid, NSA, Northrop Grumman, US Space Command, US Navy National Defense University, Masters' degree in National Resource Management. BA from the Peabody Conservatory of the John Hopkins University.

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Brian Blevis

Board Member

Manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, financial services, telecommunications, water and oil and gas in the US and overseas. Accenture, Red Desert Reclamation, etc.  BSIM, Management, Computers and Electrical Engineering, Purdue University. 

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Arnand Rao

Board Member

Senior leadership roles in financial & credit crises & cycles, Growth, M&A & LBO.Mitsubishi HC Capital America, Tycoon Ventures, former SVP at Audax Private Debt, GE Capital and Vanderbilt Capital Advisors. BS & MS University of Mumbai and MBA University of Hartford.

Advisors

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Bruce Greenhaus

IP Counsel

30+ yrs. IP, Vice President, Patent Counsel for Qualcomm, Inc., and Vice President, Chief Patent Counsel for Entropic Communications, Inc., Adjunct professor of law with Thomas Jefferson School of Law. JD degree from Hosftra School of Law, BS degree in Electrical Engineering from the State University of New York, Stony Brook. 

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ULF Sundberg

Product Development and Venture Funding

30+yrs experience of product development and program management in leadership positions. Experience in Angel and Venture Capital Investments. BS in Electrical Engineering from Sweden.

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Christopher Melvin

Municipal Finance

Managing Director at Ramirez & Co, MD and Head of Finance, UBS FSI. Former Attorney at Nixon Peabody and Managing Direct at Merrill Lynch, Bear Stearns, Paine Webber.  JD from Villanova University School of Law and LLM in Taxation from Georgetown University.

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Thomas Doyle

IoT, Automotive, and Transportation

A High-Tech Executive, Advisor, & Investor with over 35 years’ experience leading teams in developing, launching, and scaling innovative new products. Over 35 issued patents in devices and SaaS solutions in medical, IoT, wireless, automotive, & transportation industries. A global business leader spanning the Americas, Europe, & Asia. Leadership style focused on team empowerment, productivity, & mentoring. Tom holds a BS from Michigan State University & a black belt in martial arts.

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