AL SMITH, PE, CWP
President - Founder
Al Smith is a Civil Engineer by training, Water Treatment Operator in practice, and a Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) enthusiast at heart. Al has more than a decade of experience in the Civil Engineering industry, as well as experience working in developing communities on humanitarian WASH projects.
Al received his Bachelor's of Chemical Engineering at the University of South Florida, Tampa; and Master's in Civil Engineering at the University of Colorado, Boulder - Certificate for Engineering in Developing Communities. Additionally, Al is a Licensed Professional Engineer and Level A Certified Water Treatment Operator.
Image: Al Smith performing an impromptu jar test while implementing a WASH project in Amazonian Peru.
PAUL YOUNG MPA, CWP
Vice President - Principal Owner
Paul is a former Project Manager and Program Manager of the State Revolving Fund in Colorado. Overseeing construction on projects across the state, his project oversight portfolio exceeds $100M. Beyond Paul's state service, he's currently serving as a warrant officer in the Army Reserves with over 17 years of service.
Paul received a bachelor's degree in Environmental Science from the University of Denver and Geology from the University of Colorado. He also holds a master's degree in public administration with an emphasis on environmental policy and management.
Paul is also a National Association of Wastewater Technicians (NAWT) On-site Treatment System Certified Installer and a Level D Certified Water Professional in wastewater treatment.
JOYCE HUANG P.E. CWP
Principal Senior Engineer
Joyce is an Environmental Engineer with a focus on water and wastewater treatment, process optimization, and piping system design. She has worked for large consulting firms, small start-ups, and municipalities before joining Swiftwater Solutions.
Joyce has a MS degree from University of Colorado, Boulder, and a BS degree from University of Florida, Gainesville. She is a licensed Professional Engineer and a Level B Certified Water Treatment Operator and Wastewater Treatment Operator. Joyce also holds licenses for water distribution and wastewater collection system operations.