C&V WebsiteClearly Exceptional Service
Carter VerPlanck provides innovative products and process lines for the water and wastewater treatment industries. We proudly represent quality manufacturers whose products best protect the public safety while meeting the growing demands for competitive, reliable, and effective water and wastewater treatment options.
Our process lines include treatment, disinfection, reclamation, and biosolids management. We further support these process lines with pumps, motors, valves, variable speed drives, and control systems. Most importantly, C&V offers much more than a typical manufacturer’s representative. We operate a full-service company that expertly guides our clients through the entire lifecycle of a project starting with design and engineering, continuing through installation and start-up, and enduring with ongoing field support.
The Difference is Clear
C&V’s unique full service approach, coupled with innovative products and solutions, ensures your project’s success at every level and brings you to the precipice of tomorrow’s technology.
Clearly Exceptional People
Each member of the Carter VerPlanck team believes the same thing that our founder Henry Carter believed in 1927- that a company must look forward for innovative solutions, represent only the best products, and view each customer as a lasting partner. C&V focuses on building strong relationships, providing value-added process knowledge, and ultimately supplying the most advanced and dependable products available with exceptional service after the sale.
SALES STAFF
George “Buz” VerPlanck <e-mail link> Since 1974 George “Buz” VerPlanck has spent the past thirty years immersed in the water and wastewater industries. Buz earned his BS from the University of Georgia; today, he specializes in pumps, valves, and control systems.
Saade M. Chibani, P.E. <e-mail link> Since 1995 Saade Chibani has over twenty years of water and wastewater treatment experience, including private consulting. Saade earned a BSCE at the University of Massachusetts and his MSCE at the University of Pittsburgh. His knowledge ranges the gamut from strong consulting and sales experience to design, construction, and engineering.
C. Kenneth Walker, III, P.E. <e-mail link> Since 1995 Ken Walker earned his BSCE from the University of Florida and has over 15 years of experience in the water and wastewater industries. His strong background in design and construction complement his consulting and sales experience.
Doug Andrews, P.E. <e-mail link> Since 2001 Doug Andrews earned his BSCE at Florida International University. His thirty years in the water and wastewater industries encompass consulting, sales, and extensive utility experience.
Pelayo J. Cantos <e-mail link> Since 1978 Pelayo “Jack” Cantos earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of South Florida. He handles aftermarket sales for C&V as well as internal sales. He has a rich understanding of pumps and valves.
David Hartwig <e-mail link> Since 1982 David Hartwig earned a BS from University of Wisconsin and went on to pursue a year of post graduate study. He has almost thirty years of experience, including sales, customer relations, and consulting.
Dan Loy, P.E. <e-mail link> Since 2002 An invaluable asset to our team, Dan Loy has a clear understanding of different process lines and products as well as experience on the manufacturing side of the water treatment industries.
Louis Lacivita, Environmental Engineer <e-mail link> Since 2001 Process Manager - Louis Lacivita earned his BSCE from Marquette & Rutgers University. He has consulting experience as well as over 25 years of strong sales experience. He has also owned several businesses.
Ken Graham, P.E. <e-mail link> Since 1994 Ken Graham earned his BSCE from Ohio State University. His experience spans more then twenty years, including consulting and sales. Additionally, Ken own and operated his own business.
Joe Taverrite <e-mail link> Since 1999 Joe has devoted his forty year career to the water and wastewater treatment industry. He has worked extensively in the public sector as a certified operator. He also has a strong sales background.
Customer Service & Project Management
Joey Didona <e-mail link> Since 2000 Joey Didona received his BSME from the University of Central Florida. Before joining C&V, Joey worked as a contractor in the water treatment industries. His knowledge extends to project management, public utilities, and customer service.
Sean Donovan <e-mail link> Since 1995 Sean Donovan received his BS from the University of South Florida. He has worked as a public utilities project manager. He also has customer service experience.
Joel Lacivita <e-mail link> Since 2001 Joel Lacivita received a BA from Florida State University and his MA from Pepperdine University. Joel has worked in customer service and project management, which unites his sales background with his experience in manufacturing and engineering.
Jennifer Moore <e-mail link> Since 1995 Jennifer Moore received her BS from Stetson University. In addition to her experience as a project manager she has worked as a customer liaison.
Field Service
Dan Snead <e-mail link> Since 1983 Dan Snead has spent over twenty years focused on the mechanics of treatment facilities. He has perfected his mechanical and troubleshooting skills in all areas of water treatment.
Allen Tyre <e-mail link> Since 1984 Allen Tyre has twenty years experience with troubleshooting and the mechanics of water and wastewater treatment facilities.
Scott Epperson <e-mail link> Since 1991 Scott Epperson has fifteen years working with the electrical, instrument, and control components of the water treatment industries. He also has finely tuned troubleshooting skills.
Carmen Cardenell <e-mail link> Since 2002 Carmen Cardenell has almost fifteen years experience working with and troubleshooting electrical systems in the water and wastewater treatment industries.
Accounting
Brenda Lightfoot <e-mail link> Since 2002 Brenda Lightfoot has a BS in Accounting from Louisiana College. She has a solid history with large business accounting. Prior to accepting the CFO position, Brenda handled the finances for Arthur Rutenberg Homes.
Michele Davis <e-mail link> Since 2003 Michele Davis has an AA in Accounting from Keiser College and currently functions as our assistant controller. She has three years prior experience as an assistant controller.
Linda Provencher <e-mail link> Since 1993 Linda Provencher worked as a controller for 12 years before joining our staff. She currently handles Accounts Payable.
Cindy Beck <e-mail link> Since 1998 Cindy Beck has a diverse background that includes seven years as an assistant controller and five years as a business owner. She currently holds our Accounts Receivable position.
Office Staff
Megan Burg <e-mail link> Since 2002 Megan Burg had five years of experience in general accounting prior to joining our company as our administrative assistant and receptionist.
Area Representatives
Florida
813.287.0709, extension 114 813-282-8216 (fax)
East Central Florida - Ken Graham <e-mail link> 407.207.4131 407.207.4172 (fax)
Jacksonville - Ken Walker <e-mail link> 813.287.0709, extension 128 813.282.8216 (fax)
Jacksonville and Northeast Florida - Dan Loy <e-mail link> 904.282.2836 904.282.2836 (fax)
Panhandle and Northwest Florida - Don Demsher <e-mail link> 229.226.1011 229.226.5744 (fax)
Southeast Florida - Joe Taverrite <e-mail link> 561.735.1361 941.351.4756
Southwest Florida - Dave Hartwig <e-mail link> 813.287.0709 813.282.8216 (fax)
813.287.0709 813.282.8216 (fax)
Inside Sales & Parts - Jack Cantos <e-mail link> 813.287.0709, extension 117 813.282.0818 (fax)
Georgia
Georgia - Ken Walker <e-mail link> 813.287.0709 813.282.8216 (fax)
770.642.0062 770.642.0590 (fax)
Southeast Georgia - Dan Loy <e-mail link> 904.282.2836 904.282.2836 (fax)
Southwest Georgia - Don Demsher <e-mail link> 229.226.1011 229.226.5744 (fax) Clearly Exceptional Products
Carter VerPlanck carefully considers how the products we represent will benefit you. As you explore your options with our design teams, you’ll discover products that dovetail with one another, creating a variety of combinations, customizable to meet each facility’s requirements.
<list of manufacturers, clicking opens a new window with description and link to site>
Aerostrip Corporation
Wastewater and reclamation water solutions.
http://www.aerostrip.com
APCO/Valve & Primer Corporation
Wastewater and reclamation solutions.
http://www.apcovalves.com
Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc.
Biosolid solutions
http://www.aqua-aerobic.com
Flowserve Pump Division
Water, wastewater, reclamation, and biosolids solutions. http://www.flowserve.com
GE Osmonics
Water and reclamation solutions.
http://www.osmonics.com
Granzow Inc.
Water, wastewater, and biosolids solutions.
http://www.granzow.com
Headworks, Inc.
Wastewater and reclamation solutions.
http://www.headworks.com
ILC Dover
Water, wastewater, reclamation, and biosolids solutions.
http://www.ilcdover.com
John Meunier
Wastewater and stormwater solutions.
http://www.johnmeunier.com
Plas-Tanks Industries, Inc.
Water, disinfection, wastewater, and reclamation solutions.
http://www.plastanks.com
Severn Trent
Water, disinfection, wastewater, reclamation, and biosolids solutions.
http://www.severntrentservices.com
The Spencer Turbine Company
Wastewater and biosolids solutions.
http://www.spencerturbine.com
Suntec Environmental
Water, disinfection, wastewater, and reclamation solutions.
http://www.suntecuv.com
US Filter
Water, wastewater, reclamation, and biosolids solutions.
http://www.usfilter.com
Vogelsang USA
Water, wastewater, reclamation, and biosolids solutions.
http://www.vogelsangusa.com
Wastewater Technology, Inc.
Wastewater solutions.
http://www.bio-wheel.com
Watts ACV
Water and reclamation solutions.
http://www.wattsind.com A History of Innovation
Carter VerPlanck began as a pump and valve sales firm based in Tampa, Florida. When Henry Carter founded C&V over 75 years ago, he believed that a company must look forward to innovation, represent only the best products, and view every customer relationship as a long-term partnership.
C&V has spent almost a century working with the leaders in water quality and learning what customers need: product experts who understand your unique needs and challenges. Team members come from every aspect of the water treatment industries; including public sector engineers, engineering contractors and manufacturing. Our staff of registered engineers with process engineering backgrounds as well as dedicated project managers, factory-trained service technicians, and in-house customer service personnel have all helped C&V evolve into an industry leader.
Today C&V focuses
on building strong and lasting relationships, providing value-added
process knowledge and ultimately supplying the most advanced and dependable
products available with exceptional service after the sale.
As you begin planning your project, use these links to quickly gain access to current issues and upcoming legislation.
Government agencies
Environmental Protection Agency www.epa.gov EPA: Environmental Technology Verification Program - www.epa.gov/etv EPA: Region 4: Serving the Southeast http://www.epa.gov/region4/ EPA: water information http://www.epa.gov/ebtpages/water.html FDEP: Wastewater http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/wastewater/index.htm FDEP: Water http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/ Florida Water Policy http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/waterpolicy/index.htm GDEP http://www.ganet.org/dnr/environ/
Manufacturers
Aerostrip Corporation http://www.aerostrip.com APCO/Valve & Primer Corporation http://www.apcovalves.com Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc. http://www.aqua-aerobic.com Flowserve Pump Division http://www.flowserve.com GE Osmonics http://www.osmonics.com Granzow Inc. http://www.granzow.com Headworks, Inc. http://www.headworksusa.com ILC Dover http://www.ilcdover.com John Meunier http://www.johnmeunier.com Plas-Tanks Industries, Inc. http://www.plastanks.com Severn Trent http://www.severntrentservices.com The Spencer Turbine Company http://www.spencerturbine.com Suntec Environmental http://www.suntecuv.com US Filter http://www.usfilter.com Vogelsang USA http://www.vogelsangusa.com Wastewater Technology, Inc. http://www.bio-wheel.com Watts ACV http://www.wattsind.com
Industry Organizations
American Membrane Technology Association www.membranes-amta.org American Water Works Association www.awwa.org AWWA Research Foundation www.awwarf.com EnviroWatch www.envirowatch.com Florida Water Environment Association www.fwea.org Fluid Knowledge www.fluidknowledge.com Global Water Research Coalition http://globalwaterresearchcoalition.net Institute of Americas www.iamericas.org International Desalination Association www.ida.bm Municipal Water Directory for Water and Waste Systems www.pennnet.com/home.cfm National Water Research Institute www.cciw.ca/nwr NSF International www.nsf.org University of California, Berkeley Library Resource Center www.lib.berkeley.edu/wrca/ Water Education Foundation www.water-ed.org Water Environment Federation www.wef.org Water Environment Research Foundation www.werf.org Water Information Network www.h2info.org Water Magazine www.watermagazine.com Water-Wastewater Web www.w-ww.com WaterWiser www.waterwiser.org WaterWorld www.pennwell.com/ The World's Water www.worldwater.org/ Exceptional Solutions… at Your Service.
Every facility encounters unique challenges. C&V helps you face them by bringing you to the leading edge of public works technology. We also help clients comply with new regulations and prepare them for impending legislation. When you need expert advice and the most innovative products, C&V gives you both.
Potable Water Treatment
When you want to transform an aging plant into a modern, technologically elite treatment facility, C&V can develop integrated treatment packages including membrane skids, controls, pumps, valves, chemical feeds, degassifiers, and odor control equipment. You can also customize a new facility to include advanced water treatment with membranes including reverse osmosis, nanofiltration, and microfiltration.
Related Products
Sernagiotto
Disinfection
C & V will help you determine which disinfection process works best for your facility. Alongside traditional disinfection options, you can add contemporary alternatives to your facility, such as on-site sodium hypochlorite generation. You can also customize either open channel (for wastewater treatment) or in vessel (for potable water treatment) ultraviolet light disinfection systems to meet your facility’s demands.
Related products
Wastewater Treatment
C&V represents a wide range of equipment and process lines, from advanced treatment with nutrient removal and membrane polishing to basic, low energy treatment systems for small flows. Cloth and sand filtration, high caliber screening equipment, odor control equipment, pump and valve systems, and fine bubble aeration complete the offerings.
Related products
Water Reclamation
Take your facility to a higher level with the most progressive technology available. Hollow fiber membrane treatment, cloth media disk filtration, and automatic backwash filters allow you to improve water quality for discharge or add distribution capabilities.
Related products
o Clor-Tec o Frontline
o J-Spin o Memcor o RJ Environmental o Sernagiotto
Biosolids
You can add biosolids management capabilities to your facilities or incorporate the newest technologies into new facility design; available solutions range from basic collection and drying equipment to on-site pelletizers that produce Class A fertilizer. Offerings include complete lines of dewatering equipment, belt press and high speed centrifuges, aerobic digestion systems, and direct and indirect drying technologies.
Related products
o Dewatering systems o Dragon Dryer o J-Spin o RJ Environmental o Sernagiotto
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Sorted by Manufacturer
<list of manufacturers, clicking opens a new window with description and link to site>
Aerostrip Corporation
Wastewater and reclamation water solutions.
http://www.aerostrip.com
APCO/Valve & Primer Corporation
Wastewater and reclamation solutions.
http://www.apcovalves.com
Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc.
Biosolid solutions
http://www.aqua-aerobic.com
Flowserve Pump Division
Water, wastewater, reclamation, and biosolids solutions. http://www.flowserve.com
GE Osmonics
Water and reclamation solutions.
http://www.osmonics.com
Granzow Inc.
Water, wastewater, and biosolids solutions.
http://www.granzow.com
Headworks, Inc.
Wastewater and reclamation solutions.
http://www.headworks.com
ILC Dover
Water, wastewater, reclamation, and biosolids solutions.
http://www.ilcdover.com
John Meunier
Wastewater and stormwater solutions.
http://www.johnmeunier.com
Plas-Tanks Industries, Inc.
Water, disinfection, wastewater, and reclamation solutions.
http://www.plastanks.com
Severn Trent
Water, disinfection, wastewater, reclamation, and biosolids solutions.
http://www.severntrentservices.com
The Spencer Turbine Company
Wastewater and biosolids solutions.
http://www.spencerturbine.com
Suntec Environmental
Water, disinfection, wastewater, and reclamation solutions.
http://www.suntecuv.com
US Filter
Water, wastewater, reclamation, and biosolids solutions.
http://www.usfilter.com
Vogelsang USA
Water, wastewater, reclamation, and biosolids solutions.
http://www.vogelsangusa.com
Wastewater Technology, Inc.
Wastewater solutions.
http://www.bio-wheel.com
Watts ACV
Water and reclamation solutions.
http://www.wattsind.com
Sorted by RegionFlorida
Aerostrip Corporation APCO/Valve & Primer Corporation Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc. Flowserve Pump DivisionGE Osmonics Granzow Inc. Headworks, Inc. ILC Dover John Meunier Plas-Tanks Industries, Inc. Severn-Trent Services-ClorTec/ExceltecThe Spencer Turbine Company Suntec environmentalUS FilterDewatering SystemsDragon DryerEMU MixersMBRMemcorRJ EnvironmentalSernagiottoVogelsang USA Wastewater Technology, Inc. Watts ACV
Florida Panhandle
Aerostrip Corporation APCO/Valve & Primer Corporation Flowserve Pump DivisionGE Osmonics Granzow Inc. Headworks, Inc. ILC Dover Plas-Tanks Industries, Inc. Severn-Trent Services-ClorTec/ExceltecVogelsang USA Wastewater Technology, Inc. Watts ACV
Georgia
Aerostrip Corporation APCO/Valve & Primer Corporation ClorTec by Severn Trent Frontline by Severn Trent Granzow Inc. ILC Dover John Meunier Osmonics Plas-Tanks Industries, Inc. Severn Trent ClorTec Frontline US Filter Dragon Dryer J-Spin Vogelsang USA Wastewater Technology, Inc.
Sorted by Category
Potable Water Treatment
Flowserve Pump Division GE Osmonics Granzow Inc. ILC Dover Plas-Tanks Industries, Inc. Severn Trent - Frontline Suntec Environmental US Filter J-Spin Memcor RJ Environmental Sernagiotto Vogelsang USA Watts ACV
Disinfection
Plas-Tanks Industries, Inc. Severn-Trent Services-ClorTec/Exceltec Suntec Environmental
Wastewater Treatment
Aerostrip Corporation APCO/Valve & Primer Corporation Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc. Flowserve Pump Division Granzow Inc. Headworks, Inc. ILC Dover John Meunier (Stormwater) Plas-Tanks Industries, Inc. Severn Trent ClorTec Frontline The Spencer Turbine Company Suntec Environmental US Filter EMU Mixers MBR RJ Environmental Sernagiotto Vogelsang USA Wastewater Technology, Inc.
Water Reclamation
Aerostrip Corporation APCO/Valve & Primer Corporation Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc. Flowserve Pump Division GE Osmonics Granzow Inc. Headworks, Inc. ILC Dover Plas-Tanks Industries, Inc. Severn Trent Clor-Tec Frontline Suntec Environmental US Filter J-Spin Memcor RJ Environmental Sernagiotto Vogelsang USA Watts ACV
Biosolids
Aqua-Aerobic Systems, Inc. Flowserve Pump Division Granzow Inc. ILC Dover Severn Trent Frontline The Spencer Turbine Company US Filter Dewatering systems Dragon Dryer J-Spin RJ Environmental Sernagiotto Vogelsang USA
Case Studies
Contact Us
General Questions <cv@carterverplanck.com>
E-mail your area representative (also image map by county) G. B. VerPlanck <mailto:buzverplanck@carterverplanck.com> Saade Chibani <mailto:saadechibani@carterverplanck.com> Ken Walker <mailto:kenwalker@carterverplanck.com> Doug Andrews <mailto:dougandrews@carterverplanck.com> Joe Taverrite <mailto:joetaverrite@carterverplanck.com> Dan Loy <mailto:danloy@carterverplanck.com> Don Demsher <mailto:dondemsher@carterverplanck.com> David Hartwig <mailto:davidhartwig@carterverplanck.com> Ken Graham <mailto:kengraham@carterverplanck.com> Lou Lacivita <mailto:loulacivita@carterverplanck.com> Jack Cantos <mailto:jackcantos@carterverplanck.com>
E-mail any employee Officers George “Buz” VerPlanck Saade M. Chibani Brenda Lightfoot C. Kenneth Walker, III Doug Andrews Pelayo J. Cantos David Hartwig Dan Loy SalesLouis Lacivita Ken Graham Joe Taverrite Don Demsher
Project ManagementJoey Didona Sean Donovan Joel Lacivita Jennifer Moore
ServiceDan Snead Allen Tyre Scott Epperson Carmen Cardenell AccountingMichele Davis Linda Provencher Cindy Beck Office StaffMegan Burg
Service Questions - (we respond to all service questions by noon the next business day) <service@carterverplanck.com>
Accounts Payable <ap@carterverplanck.com>
Accounts Receivable <ar@carterverplanck.com>
Phone 800.329.2255 813.287.0709
Fax 813.282.8216
Mailing address P. O. Box 24169
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