Joseph Hughes, P.E.

Joseph Hughes joined Centrisys/CNP in 2014 and has 30+ years of experience working with biosolids equipment and processes. He currently manages multiple MagPrex projects, including Denver’s Metro Water Recovery project - the world’s largest struvite recovery system. He was key to the Kenosha Water Utility (KWU) installation where he integrated and optimized (1) Centrisys dewatering centrifuge, (2) Centrisys THK sludge thickeners and the first U.S. installation of PONDUS (THP).

Awards

• 2019 Frost & Sullivan Product Leadership Award for the North America Sludge Treatment
• 2019 CIOReview for the 20 Most Promising Metals and Mining Technology Solution Providers
• 2019 Salvation Army Other’s Award Recipient for “Resources Supporting Others”
• 2018 Utility of the Future Today Recognition Program for the Kenosha WWTP Optimization Project
• 2017 W&WD Top Project for the Kenosha WWTP Optimization Project
• 2017 ACEC Grand Award Winner for the Kenosha WWTP Optimization Project
• 2017 Centrisys/CNP Management MVP of the Year
• 2015 Centrisys/CNP Management MVP of the Year
• 2013 WEF Innovative Technology Award – THK Thickening System
• 2007 Wisconsin Manufacturer of the Year

Affiliations

• Water Environment Federation (WEF)
• The Water Research Foundation (WRF)
• Leaders Innovation Forum for Technology (LIFT)
• Mid-Atlantic Biosolids Association (MABA)
• Kenosha Area Business Alliance (KABA)
• Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce
• The Water Council
• Made in Wisconsin - Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)