Industry Veteran Ron Gearhart Joins as Operations Manager
Tight permits, aging infrastructure, new technologies—wastewater operations are growing more complex, with little margin for error. When early decisions define compliance and performance for years, firsthand operational insight matters.
That’s where Ron comes in.
Keller is welcoming Ron—based in our Meridian, ID office—a wastewater operations professional with nearly 40 years of experience supporting facilities through startups, troubleshooting, regulatory challenges, and long‑term planning. And he’s no stranger to Keller.
“I’ve worked with Keller for years with many successes,” he said. “The familiarity with local staff and the reach of Keller’s offices creates opportunities to collaborate across the Northwest.”
Ron builds on how the firm supports municipal clients. He’s bringing operator‑level insight and expertise into design reviews, pilot testing, condition assessments, and plant support conversations. His experience across treatment, collections, land application, laboratories, and team leadership turns complex questions into practical next steps. “I’m looking forward to sharing what I’ve learned to help operators avoid problems before they start.”
“I couldn’t just stop after 40 years in this industry,” Ron says. And it’s a good thing too, because Keller is ready to put that experience to work—side by side with the communities we serve.
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