MissionPERSONNEL
PAUL R. BEATY,
PhD
Dr. Beaty received a PhD from the University
of Illinois in 1979. Prior to completing the degree, he taught
school, managed a 5000 acre wildlife refuge for the Illinois
Department of Conservation, and performed research at the Illinois
Natural History Survey - one of the most recognized and acclaimed
fisheries and wildlife institutions in the country. Dr. Beaty
transferred to Southern California to direct aquatic research
regarding the impact of Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella)
in irrigation canals for a multi-agency task force headquartered
at Coachella Valley Water District. The research resulted in
the first legal introductions of triploid grass carp to California
and solved major aquatic plant problems for the local water districts.
Hydrilla which threatened to severly impact the area was
now controlled.
During this research Beaty was contacted by several golf course superintendents who had water management problems. It became obvious there was a need for someone who had an understanding of freshwater biology. Beaty began looking at local companies who provided management service and purchased Southwest Aquatics. The company has grown to become the largest in Southern California and continues to expand.
JOHN SETTLE
Mr. Settle holds a business degree
from the University of Southern California. He has been employed
by Southwest Aquatics for six years and heads up the Sales and
Service department. John has extensive experience in sales and
service having served 15 years as manager of the waterworks division
of ITT Grinnell in Los Angeles and Marden Susco in Hemet, California.
John has been active in the aquatic management field for nine
years.
CHRIS BEATY
Mr. Beaty graduated from Northern Arizona
University in 1997 with a degree in biology with an emphasis
in freshwater aquatic ecology. He currently manages the contract
division of Southwest Aquatics. Chris is responsible for over
200 water features in Southern California ranging in size from
500 gallons to 26 acres.
JOEL BEATY
Mr. Beaty graduated from San Diego
State University in 1998 with a degree in Kinesiology. He currently
manages the San Diego Division of Southwest Aquatics, the fastest
growing area in the company. Joel can be reached at (619) 698-7663.
