Troy Gallagher
About Troy Gallagher
Troy Gallagher serves as the Market Leader and Department Manager for Water and Wastewater at Mead & Hunt in Marquette, Michigan, where he has worked since 2014. He founded a consulting firm in 2006, which he later merged with Mead & Hunt, and he instructs professionals in water and wastewater management across multiple states.
Work at Mead & Hunt
Troy Gallagher has served as the Market Leader and Department Manager for Water and Wastewater at Mead & Hunt since 2014. In this role, he oversees operations related to water and wastewater management, ensuring effective service delivery across various projects. Gallagher's leadership extends to facilitating collaboration among water and wastewater professionals across Mead & Hunt's offices nationwide, enhancing the company's capabilities in this sector.
Education and Expertise
Troy Gallagher holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Physical Resource Management from the University of Wisconsin Green Bay, where he studied from 1993 to 1995. He furthered his education with a Master of Science (M.S.) in Educational/Instructional Technology from Boise State University, completing his studies between 2003 and 2005. His educational background supports his expertise in water and wastewater management, as well as instructional methods for training professionals in the field.
Background
Before joining Mead & Hunt, Troy Gallagher founded a water and wastewater consulting, engineering, and training company in 2006. This firm grew to employ 22 individuals before it merged with Mead & Hunt in 2014. His experience in establishing and managing a consulting firm has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of the water and wastewater industry.
Achievements
Troy Gallagher has played a significant role in leading exam preparation courses for water and wastewater treatment, collection, and distribution. He instructs operators, supervisors, and engineers in various municipalities across Michigan and Arizona on critical topics, including process control, troubleshooting, and regulatory compliance. Additionally, he manages domestic wastewater and stormwater systems for a large mine site in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, overseeing the design, build, and maintenance of stormwater treatment systems.
Merger and Acquisition Experience
In 2014, Troy Gallagher was instrumental in negotiating the merger-and-acquisition of his company, H2O in Motion, with Mead & Hunt. This strategic move expanded the capabilities of Mead & Hunt in the water and wastewater sector and showcased Gallagher's skills in business development and integration within the industry.