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A New Standard in Surface Water Management

Founded in 2022, TIGRIS brings together the nation’s most trusted lake management and aquatic service providers under a single science driven platform.

Meet Our Team

Experts Who Show Up and Stay Accountable

TIGRIS is led by a group of surface-water management experts with a vast amount of experience navigating challenging demands and ensuring your water’s beauty, sustainability, and compliance.
Leadership Team

David Pullins

Chief Executive Officer Member, Board of Directors
David is propelling TIGRIS into an industry-leading, nationwide stormwater service provider, steering its rapid growth while fostering a high-impact culture. He has over 25 years of leadership experience in the water and environmental industries, spanning blue-chip global conglomerates, private equity portfolio companies, start-up ventures and mid-market companies. Before joining Plexus, David was the VP/GM at Clarke Aquatics and also spent 15 years at Pentair. David holds a Bachelor of Arts from The Ohio State University and an MBA from Vanderbilt University.
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James Midgette

Chief Financial Officer
James is focused on building TIGRIS’s finance operations to meet the company’s rapid growth demands. He has 15 years of finance and CFO experience at Pentair, a company known for helping the world sustainably move, improve and enjoy water. James brings a wealth of expertise to TIGRIS, where he champions financial responsibility to ensure our waters and people thrive, making him an invaluable asset to our team. James holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from North Carolina State University.
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Matt Celin
Corporate Development
Matt Celin

Joe Haufle

VP of Commercial Operations
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Joe Haufle

Pete Filpansick
VP of Operations North
Pete Filpansick
Aaron Powery
VP Operations South
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Aaron Powery
Darin Higgins
Director of Sales
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Darin Higgins
Stephanie Rodriguez
Director of Sales
Stephanie Rodriguez
Emily Stabb
Director of Human Resources
Emily Stabb
Frank Youngblood
Finance Manager
Frank Youngblood
Kayli Miller
Accounting Manager
Kayli Miller
Marty Miesko
Director of Business Development, Northeast Region
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Marty Miesko

Midwest
Carol Stream IL · Illinois · Minnesota · Wisconsin · Ohio · Indiana
Wade Weikart
Operations Manager, Carol Stream, IL
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Wade Weikart

Luke Britton

Director of Operations, Carol Stream, IL

Luke Britton
Travis Grana
Business Development Manager, Carol Stream, IL
Travis Grana
Ali Ornelas
Customer Care Specialist, Carol Stream, IL
Ali Ornelas
Flint MI · Michigan
Michael Smith
Branch Manager & BDM, Flint MI
Michael Smith
Susan Armour
Customer Care Specialist, Flint MI
Susan Armour
Northeast
Mt. Laurel NJ · Virginia · Maryland · Delaware · New Jersey
Chris Watkins
Branch Manager, Mt. Laurel NJ
Chris Watkins
Ryan Flannery
Business Development Manager, Mt. Laurel NJ
Ryan Flannery
Kelly Wilson
Customer Care Specialist, Mt. Laurel NJ
Kelly Wilson
Delaware Water Gap PA · New York · Connecticut · Rhode Island · Pennsylvania
Ben Smith
Branch Manager, Delaware Water Gap PA
Ben Smith
Sonja Wixom
Business Development Manager, Delaware Water Gap PA
Sonja Wixom
Sarah Morin
Customer Care Specialist, Delaware Water Gap PA
Sarah Morin
Southeast
Ft Myers FL · Florida
Richard Dupree
Branch Manager, Ft Myers FL

Richard Dupree

J.R. Garcia
Assistant Branch Manager, Ft Myers FL
J.R. Garcia
Louis San Lorenzo
Business Development Manager, Ft Myers FL
Louis San Lorenzo
Jessica Raddatz
SE Customer Care Manager, Ft Myers FL
Jessica Raddatz
Jacksonville FL · Florida
Ben Russell
Branch Manager, Jacksonville FL
Ben Russell
Mike Liddell
Assistant Branch Manager, Jacksonville FL
Mike Liddell
Julie Clements

Customer Care Specialist, Delaware Water Gap PA

Julie Clements
Tracie Zaher
Customer Care Specialist, Jacksonville FL
Tracie Zaher
Ocala FL · Florida
John Cook
Branch Manager, Ocala FL
John Cook
Mickey Ellison
Business Development Manager, Ocala FL
Mickey Ellison
Susanna Metzger
Customer Care Specialist, Ocala FL
Susanna Metzger
Orlando FL · Florida
Cotton Roberts
Branch Manager, Orlando FL
Cotton Roberts
William Ham
Assistant Branch Manager, Orlando FL
William Ham
Mickey Ellison
Business Development Manager, Orlando FL
Mickey Ellison
Susanna Metzger
Customer Care Specialist, Orlando FL
Susanna Metzger
Sarasota FL · Florida
Eve Dotson
Branch Manager, Sarasota FL
Eve Dotson
Steve Hower
Business Development Manager, Sarasota FL
Steve Hower
Susanna Metzger
Customer Care Specialist, Sarasota FL
Susanna Metzger
Southeast FL · Florida
Jason Jones
Branch Manager, Southeast FL
Jason Jones
Michael Tuimala
Assistant Branch Manager, Southeast FL
Michael Tuimala
Tom Worthington
Business Development Manager, Southeast FL
Tom Worthington
Kaitlin Tuimala
Business Development Manager, Southeast FL
Kaitlin Tuimala
Anita Borrero
Customer Care Specialist, Southeast FL
Anita Borrero
Tampa FL · Florida
Daniel Mele
Branch Manager, Southeast FL
Daniel Mele
John Newton
Business Development Manager, Tampa FL
John Newton
Elizabeth Croft
Customer Care Specialist, Tampa FL
Elizabeth Croft
Woodstock GA · Georgia · North Carolina · South Carolina · Alabama
Evan Carpenter
Branch Manager, Woodstock GA
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Evan Carpenter

Paul Slovisky

Director of Operations, Atlanta, GA
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Paul Slovisky
Matt Troxler
Operations Manager, Woodstock, GA
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Matt Troxler
James Stone
Operations Manager, Peachtree City, GA
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James Stone
Kim Wynette
Business Development Manager, Woodstock GA
Kim Wynette
Jessica Raddatz
SE Customer Care Manager, Woodstock GA
Jessica Raddatz

Why Choose TIGRIS

A team that responds quickly, builds clear plans, and stays accountable from start to finish.

  • Fast Response From Real People: You don’t wait days for answers. A real expert responds quickly, takes ownership, and helps you move forward without delays or confusion.
  • Clear Plans from Professional Experts: You get straightforward recommendations built by licensed biologists and experienced professionals, based on real data, not guesswork.
  • One Partner, Total Accountability: No juggling multiple vendors. One team handles everything and stays responsible from start to finish, so nothing falls through the cracks.
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Small Water Problems Become Expensive Fast

Lakes, ponds, and stormwater systems don’t manage themselves. Without regular monitoring, small issues quickly become major liabilities.

Science First Solutions

Every TIGRIS treatment program is developed by licensed biologists and certified engineers who assess your specific environment, your water chemistry, ecology, and regulatory obligations, before recommending a single course of action.

True Local Expertise

Our regional specialists know your watershed, your local regulations, and your seasonal conditions intimately. You’re never handed off to a generalist call center, you have a dedicated local team that knows your property by name.

One Vendor. Every Service.

Lake management, stormwater compliance, dredging, fisheries, wetlands. TIGRIS covers the full spectrum. No juggling multiple contractors, no gaps in accountability. One relationship, one point of contact, comprehensive results.
What We Do

Comprehensive Water Management From One Trusted Partner

Water systems are complex. Managing them effectively requires expertise across ecology, infrastructure, and regulatory compliance.

TIGRIS was created to bring these capabilities together under one organization.

 

Instead of coordinating multiple contractors for lake treatment, stormwater inspections, dredging, and ecological restoration, clients can rely on one experienced partner with the resources to handle every aspect of water management.

 

Our local specialists tailor every program to the unique conditions of your property, supported by the technology, resources, and operational strength of a national platform.

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Industry Involvement

We are proud to be active in many regional and national organizations that share our passion for enhancing the functionality and sustainability of lakes and ponds.

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The Aquatic Plant Management Society (and Regional Chapters)

ILMA (Illinois Lakes Management Association)

ILMS (Indiana Lakes Management Society)

ILMS (Indiana Lakes Management Society)

PALMS (Pennsylvania Lake Management Society)

The North American Lakes Management Society (and Regional Chapters)

APMS (Aquatic Plant Management Society)

FAPMS (Florida Aquatic Plant Management Society)

MAPMS (Midwest Aquatic Plant Management Society)

MSAPMS (MidSouth Aquatic Plant Management Society)

NEAPMS (Northeast Aquatic Plant Management Society)

TAPMS (Texas Aquatic Plant Management Society)

WAPMS (Western Aquatic Plant Management Society)

Additional Organizations

AAA (Atlanta Apartment Association)

BOMA
(Building Owners and Managers Association)

CAI (Community Associations Institute)

CRK (Chattahoochee River Keeper)

GGCSA (Georgia Golf Course Superintendent Association)

IECA (International Erosion Control Association)

NJCOLA (New Jersey Coalition of Lake Associations)

NJISST (New Jersey Invasive Species Strike Team)

NYSFOLA (New York State Federation of Lake Associations)

SESWA (Southeastern Stormwater Association)

Urban Ag Council

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Joe Haufle

Vice President of Sales, Midwest
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Joe balances a top-tier sales and service operation at TIGRIS, delivering an exceptional customer experience while creating organic growth strategies. With over 25 years of experience in leadership positions within the environmental services and public health sectors, Joe brings a vast knowledge of corporate strategy, operations management and business development to our team. Prior to joining TIGRIS, Joe held several leadership positions in operations management, sales and business development for Clarke Aquatic Services and NSMAD. Joe has been a certified applicator since 1998 and is a published author on HAB management, aeration system design and watershed management. Joe holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Illinois Chicago and a certificate in sustainable business management from Case Western Reserve University.

Aaron Powery

Vice President of Operations, Florida
With over 25 years of leadership in the environmental sector, Aaron Powery combines operational excellence, strategic vision, and a passion for sustainability to drive growth and innovation. As VP of Operations in Florida, he spearheads initiatives that expand service territories, enhance market presence, and deliver measurable environmental and financial outcomes.
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Darin Higgins

Director of Sales, Southeast
Darin Higgins is a visionary leader with over 18 years of expertise driving growth in sales, business development, and talent management across the pest control, aquatics, and green industries. As Director of Southeast Sales at TIGRIS, he leads strategic expansion efforts, cultivates impactful partnerships, and empowers a top-tier team of Business Development Managers to consistently exceed sales goals. Known for his ability to elevate performance, build entrepreneurial cultures, and reduce turnover, Darin has held key roles such as Director of Business Development and Regional Business Development Manager at Aquagenix, a 30-year-old Florida based company, now part of the TIGRIS family.

A Certified Pest Control Operator and Green Industries BMP Instructor, he combines 22 years of hands-on green industry experience with mastery in needs-based sales, strategic planning, and digital marketing. Darin’s results-driven approach blends innovative leadership with practical expertise, delivering exceptional outcomes in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environments. His track record of fostering collaboration and executing high-impact initiatives solidifies his reputation as a transformative force in the industries he serves.

Marty Miesko

Director of Business Development, Northeast Region
Marty Miesko is the Director of Business Development for the Northeast Region at TIGRIS, bringing over 30 years of expertise in lake and pond management. As the founder and former president of Natureworks Clearwater Associates, Inc., he established the company as a premier service provider and one of the largest fountain distributors in the Northeast. Marty is committed to strengthening our presence in the Northeast and enhancing our industry expertise. His dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction aligns seamlessly with TIGRIS’s values, making him an integral part of our team.

Wade Weikart

Operations Manager, Carol Stream, IL
At TIGRIS, Wade is focused on building the industry’s most experienced operations team and aeration service center. Wade has over ten years of experience in the aquatics industry. Before TIGRIS, Wade worked for Clarke Aquatic Services, serving as the fountain and aeration supervisor. Wade is a veteran of the United States Air Force, where he served as an aerospace ground equipment and generator mechanic. Wade is certified in electrical, hydraulic, mechanical and pneumatic systems.
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Evan Carpenter

Director of Operations, Coastal Southeast Region
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Evan is focused on increasing customer density and brand awareness throughout the region while elevating TIGRIS as the foremost provider of aquatic services. Before joining TIGRIS, Evan led the Lake Management Division for Aquascape Environmental (AE), an Atlanta-based environmental services company. Evan holds four Certified Commercial Applicator licenses across the southeast and a level 1 certification from the Georgia Soil and Water Conservation Commission. He also serves on the Advisory Committee for the Environmental Technology Department at Chattahoochee Technical College. Evan earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from Valdosta State University.
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Paul Slovisky

Director of Operations, Atlanta, GA
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Paul oversees the day-to-day activities of both our Lake and Pond Management department and our Stormwater Infrastructure Maintenance and Repair department. Paul coordinates with various regional department heads and supervisors to ensure all aspects of our team have what they need to function as an industry-leading, nationwide stormwater service provider. Paul has over 25 years of leadership experience in the surface water and stormwater management and restoration industries, including serving as VP of Operations at Aquascape Environmental. Paul holds a Bachelor of Science in Earth Science from Mercer University.

Matt Troxler

Operations Manager, Woodstock, GA

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Matt leads a team of specialists and service technicians, ensuring they are provided with the best training, equipment and leading-edge products and technologies to maintain our customers’ lakes and ponds while ensuring fast response times to clients’ needs. In fisheries, Matt develops sustainable, balanced fish populations and implements natural aquatic vegetation control. Matt has over 14 years of professional experience in lake and pond management, aquatic vegetation control, fisheries management, customer relations and sales. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries Science from Tennessee Tech University.

James Stone

Operations Manager, Peachtree City, GA
James is expanding the TIGRIS brand in the Southeast, with just over five years in the aquatics industry, including a position at Aquascape Environmental. James holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from The University of West Georgia and is a licensed pesticide applicator in Georgia.

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Sonja Wixom, CLM

Business Development Manager NE
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Sonja Wixom is an accomplished Certified Lake Manager (CLM), the highest designation in lake management recognized by the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS). With a Master of Science in Lake Management from the State University of New York, Sonja combines her extensive knowledge with hands-on experience in aquatics and conservation biology. As a Lake Manager and Limnology Educator, Sonja is committed to advancing the industry through her involvement in professional presentations and environmental initiatives. At TIGRIS, she plays a vital role in the Great Lakes Region, providing invaluable expertise to address Minnesota and Wisconsin’s unique aquatic vegetation management and water quality improvement needs.

David Pullins

Chief Executive Officer Member, Board of Directors
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David is propelling TIGRIS into an industry-leading, nationwide stormwater service provider, steering its rapid growth while fostering a high-impact culture. He has over 25 years of leadership experience in the water and environmental industries, spanning blue-chip global conglomerates, private equity portfolio companies, start-up ventures and mid-market companies. Before joining Plexus, David was the VP/GM at Clarke Aquatics and also spent 15 years at Pentair. David holds a Bachelor of Arts from The Ohio State University and an MBA from Vanderbilt University.