Upstream Technologies is committed to
the design and distribution of products
that return our watershed environments
to a natural state
Founded in 2011, Upstream Technologies goal is to help reduce the costs of managing stormwater,
and we continue to develop products and services to achieve this goal.
The SAFL Baffle was first introduced in 2011, and it is a pretreatment system to lower costs for
managing total suspended solids (TSS) in stormwater systems.
The SAFL Baffle was developed and verified by 4 years of research at the University of Minnesota.
In 2018, the MPD Infiltrometer was officially introduced. The MPD is a metrology instrument that provides
an automated and inexpensive test for saturated
hydraulic conductivity (Ksat) and soil capillary pressure. It allows engineers to accurately size
and design infiltration basins and rain gardens. It also allows project inspectors and public works
employees to verify proper construction of these practices and provide on-going test data for bi-annual
inspections to verify maintenance requirements.
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Meet the Team:
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A.J. Schwidder, Founder, Chief Technology Officer & Chairman of the Board
A.J. is a licensed professional engineer with a masters degree in civil engineer and an MBA. AJ has 30 years of experience
successfully procuring engineering contracts with local, state and federal government agencies. AJ's background and expertise
drives and opens the technical doors in the markets we serve.
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Rick Kuntz, CEO
Rick has over 35 years of successful sales, marketing & business leadership, building revenue growth systems in both hi-tech
metrology and the internet software (SaaS) industries. Rick has a proven track record of growth with startup companies
and while formally educated as an Engineer his passion is orchestrating and strategizing sales success.
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Bruce Leach, Territory Manager & Business Development
Bruce has over 30 years experience in technical sales and business development.
He is also a life-long outdoorsman and fisherman with a passion for keeping our waterways clean and safe,
both now and for generations to come. A graduate of St. Cloud State University, he holds a Bachelors degree
in business administration, with an emphasis in management.
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Greg Chamberlain, Operations
Greg provides business administrative support to all aspects of the organization. He has been overseeing the day to day
operations for small companies for the past 20 years and knows how to run a tight ship. Greg has a
B.S. in International Business from Wilkes University in Pennsylvania.
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Eric Perkins, Accounting
Eric works with small and medium sized businesses and is Upstream Technologies fractional accountant.
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Eric Ramberg, MPD Regional Manager
Eric has over 40 years experience in marketing and business development. He also has a passion for
science and protecting our natural resources, which is a perfect fit for getting the word out about the MPD Infiltrometer.
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Bryce Smith, MPD Regional Manager
Bryce has a Water Resources Degree from the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point. Bryce is passionate about protecting
our lakes and rivers and brings that passion to Upstream Technologies, helping us pioneer solutions that not only drive business
growth but also make a profound positive impact on our ecosystem.
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Board of Directors:
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Gregg Saunders, Director
Gregg is a certfied EOS Traction Implementer. Gregg's passion is helping business leaders get everything
they want from their business. Gregg is gifted at drilling in to any problem, asking the right questions,
and helping his clients find the best solutions.
Over the past 25 years, Gregg has owened and been on the the leadership team of 5 companies.
Gregg was Upstream's EOS Coach, and it was quickly realized he would make a great Director.
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AJ Schwidder, Chairman of the Board, Founder & Chief Technology Officer
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Rick Kuntz, Director, CEO
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SAFL Baffle: U.S. Patents: #8715507B2, #8663466B2, #9506237B2, CANADA Patent: #2742207
SKUNK Garbage Trap: U.S. Patent #10,408,242
Automated MPD Infiltrometer: U.S. Patent #10,739,242
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