Membrion, a Seattle-based provider of sustainable industrial wastewater treatment solutions, has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of two seasoned executives to drive commercial growth and innovation.
Patrick Ryan, VP of Sales
Patrick Ryan joins as Vice President of Sales, bringing more than 30 years of experience in industrial wastewater solutions. He has led commercial strategies across capital equipment, operating services, and design-build project development, with expertise spanning remediation, waste-to-energy, zero liquid discharge (ZLD), and desalination. Ryan has also advised numerous private equity-backed water technology companies.
Chris Kane joins as Senior Product Manager, bringing over a decade of expertise in advanced materials and climate tech innovation. He has led venture scouting, startup partnerships, and product development with a focus on bringing transformative sustainable materials to market.
Chris Kane, Senior Product Manager
The appointments come as Membrion’s Electro-Ceramic Desalination (ECD) technology gains traction across industries. From semiconductor manufacturing and metal finishing to oil & gas, batteries, and food & beverage, Membrion’s modular ECD membranes are addressing critical wastewater challenges through resource recovery, efficiency, and sustainability.
Greg Newbloom, CEO of Membrion, said: “Patrick’s appointment marks a pivotal moment for Membrion as we scale our offerings and deepen our impact across industries that require advanced, sustainable approaches to wastewater management. Chris brings a unique blend of technical insight and entrepreneurial vision to everything he does, making him an invaluable addition as we push the boundaries of what’s possible in sustainable wastewater treatment.”
The additions underscore Membrion’s mission to reshape how industrial facilities manage water—turning compliance challenges into performance and profitability gains while advancing sustainable water solutions.
