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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Sept. 17, 2024 — ION Water announces key investments in the next step of its growth trajectory by appointing Sean Crandall as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Eric Homberger as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). These additions demonstrate ION Water’s dedication to investing in talent and ensure the delivery of innovative solutions that will dramatically improve operations and lessen the environmental footprint of multi-family properties.

“Sean and Eric bring a wealth of experience and leadership to ION Water at a pivotal time for our company as we continue to scale our operations and expand our reach within affordable housing,” said ION Water Founder and CEO Jack Howell. “Their extensive backgrounds will be instrumental in scaling our water optimization services, positioning us for continued growth and long-term success.”

Sean Crandall brings over 20 years of experience and knowledge in financial operations. Previously he served as CFO for a technology startup, guiding the business to secure Series A funding while leading strategic financial planning initiatives. Crandall’s prior experiences includes leading global digital and process transformation initiatives along with senior finance and operations roles at Hertz Global and General Electric Company.

Eric Homberger joins ION Water with a robust track record in business and corporate development, strategic finance and water intelligence. As senior vice president of business development at True Elements, Homberger played a key role in evolving the company from a proof of concept to a pioneering water intelligence system. His experience also includes leadership roles in digital technology and field sales for BASF Corporation, and senior roles with Honeywell, including a general manager position and finance director roles.

ION Water’s cutting-edge water optimization platform improves water efficiencies by identifying and analyzing unit-level water events, pinpointing malfunctions and generating automated work orders to stop water loss before it impacts a property’s operating income. ION Water enables property owners and developers to reduce water consumption and monthly water bills by more than 50% compared to industry averages.

For more information about ION Water, visit www.ionwater.io.

About ION Water

ION Water is dedicated to helping the affordable multifamily industry reduce and sustain its largest variable cost – water. From the C-suite to property management, ION Water provides real-time, actionable data that enables building operators to pinpoint and repair water leaks and maintain optimal water utility performance. For more information, visit www.ionwater.io.

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