About

Chris McCalib

Chris is the President of TEC and has been with the company since 2015.  With 20 years of wastewater operations experience, he was responsible for 2 WWTPs, as well as numerous functional groups within the PNW.  Chris is actively involved in the Northwest Biosolids Management Association Board of Directors, serving as president, and is a past Vice President for the PNCWA Puget Sound Section.  A US Navy veteran, in his spare time, he enjoys fishing, hunting, traveling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and golf.

Kristin Faulkner

Kristin joined TEC in August of 2014, and she is responsible for outside sales, insides sales, project bidding and management. Her background of excellent customer service, organization, and attention to detail has made her a great addition to the company.

Dennis Gleason

Dennis is a valued consultant and previous owner of Treatment Equipment Company. He has been involved in the wastewater market since the early 70’s, and in addition to his sales and management leadership at TEC, he is responsible for the strategic direction of the firm. Dennis is involved in the review committee for the Pacific Northwest Clean Water Association, serves on numerous manufacturer rep councils, and is a life member of Water Environment Federation. He has a degree in Civil/Sanitary Engineering from Marquette University, where he was President of the Triangle Engineering Fraternity, and outside the office he enjoys golf, travel, and collecting wine.

Austin McCalib

Austin joined TEC in 2021 as our new Plant Sales/Technician.  A recent high school graduate Austin is currently taking wastewater courses through Cal-State, and will soon intern at a local wastewater treatment plant, to learn all facets of how they operate.   In his spare time, Austin enjoys golfing, fishing, hunting, playing soccer, traveling, and spending time with family.

Ric Tower

Ric joined TEC in 1975 with a mechanical engineering degree. He purchased the company in 1979 from Frank Miehe, the Company's founder. In 1990 TEC merged with D.M. Gleason & Associates under the Treatment Equipment Company banner.

Ric is married to Jo Ann, his wife of over 40 years and has three adult children. Ric & Jo Ann enjoy travel and golf, and Ric is an avid tennis player.

Shannon McCalib

Shannon joined TEC in 2021 as the Office Manager and brings over 20 years of experience.  During her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and shopping.