Chip Harris

1955–
Chief Technical Officer, Aqualyng

'Field Hand' – an enthusiastic RO educator and a tireless plant commissioner.

Chip Harris – Laura Laine Harris
Chip Harris – Laura Laine Harris

Chip began working in water aged 20, as a Florida water/waste operator and maintenance technician. After installing/commissioning his first membrane desalination plant (brackish) at Village Green, in Vero Beach, Florida, he didn't look back much, 'except to see who was chasing him'.

After a tedious tenure in general contracting, 1979 found him exclusively working with membrane and other technologies, and he later joined Basic Technologies, an early pioneer group in desalination in Florida. After a gamut of other employers, he is now with Aqualyng.

 
I am here to have fun... if I can impart something useful as well, then that is a real bonus. While I do seem to be a touch overzealous in many presentations (the word 'crazy' has been used), I do feel that holding audience interest is key to learning.

Having been fortunate that the desalination industry has supported me, I need to give back for that.
Chip Harris on conference presenting

Chip has been fortunate enough to work with some of the best desalters in the business, and is thankful for the mentoring of everyone he has encountered there. He continues to 'attempt' to teach and present at conferences and educational institutions, whenever asked.

The trademark Hawaiian shirts and the ponytail are still relevant for conference-wear, for some...