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Offshore Wind Power Systems of Texas Inc.
OWPST
Offshore Wind Power Systems of Texas, or OWPST, is a Dallas-based company that designs, manufactures, deploys, and operates water desalination (sea recovery) plants for island and coastal communities around the world
We are in the Offshore Energy Industry and have extensive knowledge gained over the last 4 decades with energy projects in US, Asia and Europe, and have far-reaching presence world wide. We understand the business clearly from a commercial and technical standpoint. We have designed and produced products on a state of the art level and hold several advantages in the industry by holding technical know how as well as patented technology
The Titan Wind Turbine Platform was created to economically support a single wind turbine in water depths of 40 meters to 100 meters. By using proven methods for designing jack-up drilling rigs and utilizing the patented Titan Wind Turbine Platform, (US Pat. 7163355 “Mobile Wind-Driven Electric Generating Systems and Methods”), was designed to solve the deepwater dilemma. The TITAN Ocean Naiad represents a generational breakthrough in cost effective seawater desalination applications. As a stand alone platform, it can produce up to 30 million gallons of clean drinkable water per day, enough to meet the needs of 100,000 families of four. Powered by wind energy, the TITAN nearly eliminated the high cost of power electricity needed to demineralise seawater for drinking, or to desalinate and deionise seawater for producing hydrogen
These platforms have lower operational costs while adding water desalination, mineral extraction and several other features to include gas extraction and hydrogen production to the system. OWPST has restructured the construction and deployment of wind power offshore with high megawatt output operational platforms.
The platforms are eco-friendly with minimal disruption to marine life. Unlike other offshore units with disruptive piling of the sea bed, OWPST platforms drop down and rest on the floor and can be moved with a minimal footprint in a single day.
OUR EXECUTIVES
Douglas Hines CEO/President
Mr. Hines has spent the last 30 years working in all areas of offshore design and project management for the construction and installation of offshore exploration and production platforms. During this 30 year period he worked for National Supply Company, Ingersoll Rand Co., IPSof Fort Worth, Texas, Continental Emsco, and for the last 10
Mr. Hines has spent the last 30 years working in all areas of offshore design and project management for the construction and installation of offshore exploration and production platforms. During this 30 year period he worked for National Supply Company, Ingersoll Rand Co., IPSof Fort Worth, Texas, Continental Emsco, and for the last 10 years prior to forming Offshore Source, he was President and Managing Director for OSL Offshore. Also during this period he developed and constructed new and innovative products for the US government, Western Company, National Oilwell Co. Halliburton Co., many of which have become the standard for the offshore industry. Mr. Hines has an excellent reputation in the field, and is particularly well known for technical achievement in oilfield equipment design and manufacturing over the past four decades.
John P. Knouse VP Corporate Legal Council
Licensed to law practice in the State of Texas on September 16, 1968; 55 years of private law practice in Texas; Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 1977 (recertified over the past 31 years); an “ AV “rated attorney by Martindale Hubbell Law Directory, a nationwide listing of all attorneys in th
Licensed to law practice in the State of Texas on September 16, 1968; 55 years of private law practice in Texas; Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 1977 (recertified over the past 31 years); an “ AV “rated attorney by Martindale Hubbell Law Directory, a nationwide listing of all attorneys in the United States, an “A’” rating requires 10 years or more practice and is the highest rating given and “V” rating means “very highly recommended”, as rated by peer attorneys upon confidential surveys taken by Martindale Hubbell itself);
John is an Attorney Emeritus and is OWPST's Chief Legal Counsel. Past State Legal Counsel for the Texas Jaycees; wrote Appellate Briefs in the Jack Ruby case, stemming from the John F. Kennedy Assignation while in law school and with Phil Burleson’s firm. He also has been a partner in an oil exploration company, Enertex Exploration, Inc., promoting and drilling 50 wells in the Fort Worth basin area.
Gene Niswander CPA Chief Financial Officer
Gene Niswander CPA Chief Financial Officer
Licensed to practice accounting in the State of Texas - April 27, 1970; (2) Over 40 years accounting experience covering public, corporate, and private businesses; (3) Managing Member of Niswander & Associates, PLLC. 1264 Harwood Rd., Ste-100, Bedford, TX 76021. Mr. Niswander has an extensive and diverse accounting background, including
Licensed to practice accounting in the State of Texas - April 27, 1970; (2) Over 40 years accounting experience covering public, corporate, and private businesses; (3) Managing Member of Niswander & Associates, PLLC. 1264 Harwood Rd., Ste-100, Bedford, TX 76021. Mr. Niswander has an extensive and diverse accounting background, including having been the CFO of an energy company which did business in the Middle East.
Michael Freeman VP Engineering
Lynn Knox VP Finance and Business Development
Gene Niswander CPA Chief Financial Officer
Mike possesses 40 years of experience in design and analysis of structural and mechanical systems in the industrial environment including process plants, marine and offshore structures, modular oil and gas power production equipment, land and offshore drilling rigs, and machinery design. He has vast experience in static, dynamic, thermal
Mike possesses 40 years of experience in design and analysis of structural and mechanical systems in the industrial environment including process plants, marine and offshore structures, modular oil and gas power production equipment, land and offshore drilling rigs, and machinery design. He has vast experience in static, dynamic, thermal, and detailed stress analysis of frames and mechanical systems. His work has included designs for environmental conditions, including wind, wave, and current loading on offshore structures, response to earthquake and rotating equipment dynamics, shock, transportation, and lifting loads. He is considered an industry expert in the design of blast-resistant buildings installed on floating production units. He has ample knowledge of the latest computer technology for structural and stress analysis, industry codes for onshore and offshore structural and mechanical systems including AISC, IBC including earthquake, ASCE, API, ABS, DNV, BOCA and foreign codes.
Lynn Knox VP Finance and Business Development
Lynn Knox VP Finance and Business Development
Lynn Knox VP Finance and Business Development
Education: Alexander City College, Alexander City, AL, then Atlanta Law School, Atlanta, GA
Began my career in 1972 as a co-founder of Pilgrim Properties, Inc. Pilgrim Properties, Inc. a Georgia Corporation which owned and developed various income producing properties in several southern states.
In 1975 I decided to enter the Investment Ba
Education: Alexander City College, Alexander City, AL, then Atlanta Law School, Atlanta, GA
Began my career in 1972 as a co-founder of Pilgrim Properties, Inc. Pilgrim Properties, Inc. a Georgia Corporation which owned and developed various income producing properties in several southern states.
In 1975 I decided to enter the Investment Banking Business with Dean Whitter, an investment banking firm and decided to be focused on corporate finance and risk management. In 1980 I joined Bear Stearns, also an investment banking firm. My position at Bear Stearns was V.P. of Energy.
In 1995 (to present) I founded Commercial Property Lenders, Inc. a Georgia Corporation (CPL). During this time CPL has arranged funding for many different types of projects. These projects range from real estate projects, oil & gas projects, and renewable energy projects in the United States, Caribbean, and Central America. CPL has also arranged funding for many projects through United States various loan guarantee programs (SBA, HUD, USDA, DOE), normal conventional financing, and structured finance credit facilities as well. Over the years CPL has been very successful in regard, to aligning itself with some of the world’s most respected and creditable financial institutions regarding the funding of infrastructure and energy projects, these institutions have the ability, to fund very large transactions on a global basis.
In 2010 I became associated with Offshore Wind Power Systems of Texas, Inc. (OWPST) as V P of Finance and New Project Development.
Advisory Committee
Jerry Patterson
Jerry Patterson
Jerry Patterson
Jerry Patterson is a 1970 graduate of Texas A&M University where he received a B.A. in history and a commission in the United States Marine Corps. He volunteered for duty in Vietnam and later served in Marine fighter squadrons flying the F-4 Phantom. Patterson retired from the Marine Corps reserve as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1993.
Jerry Patterson is a 1970 graduate of Texas A&M University where he received a B.A. in history and a commission in the United States Marine Corps. He volunteered for duty in Vietnam and later served in Marine fighter squadrons flying the F-4 Phantom. Patterson retired from the Marine Corps reserve as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1993. He was elected to the Texas Senate in 1992 and was elected to the office of Texas Land Commissioner in 2002, serving in that office through 2014. As Land Commissioner he was responsible for managing the real property and mineral interests of the state, generating record income for the Permanent School Fund. He also managed the Texas Gulf coast, and the Texas Veterans Land Board.
Dave Jones
Jerry Patterson
Jerry Patterson
Education: B.S. Civil Engineering, 1975, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (VPI), M.S. Civil Engineering started at University of Houston Professional Items: Registered Professional Engineer in New York (1999) & Texas (1980), Pennsylvania (2005) and New Jersey (2005) PC Software Skills: Experienced in the effective us
Education: B.S. Civil Engineering, 1975, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (VPI), M.S. Civil Engineering started at University of Houston Professional Items: Registered Professional Engineer in New York (1999) & Texas (1980), Pennsylvania (2005) and New Jersey (2005) PC Software Skills: Experienced in the effective use of software for Project Management (MS Project & Primavera), all Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, Access, Project and PowerPoint), and numerous finite element programs (NASTRAN, ROBOT, etc.) and AutoCAD Special Awards ASCE OTC Hall of Fame Recipient (2015) for the OTC Paper – The Joint Industry Development of a Recommended Practice for the Site-Specific Assessment of Mobile Jackup Units
Carl Johnson
Jerry Patterson
Carl Johnson
Mr. Johnson has been in the investment, business finance, and insurance industries his entire career. Mr. Johnson has implemented new ideas to successfully help fund challenging projects in the US and abroad. Most recently Carl has been focused on green energy projects with their ever-changing rules and regulations. Working alongsi
Mr. Johnson has been in the investment, business finance, and insurance industries his entire career. Mr. Johnson has implemented new ideas to successfully help fund challenging projects in the US and abroad. Most recently Carl has been focused on green energy projects with their ever-changing rules and regulations. Working alongside industry leaders to combine technologies and product mix to maximize efficiency and profit by addressing funding issues, using creative insurance products, and credit enhancements.
Peter West
Jerry Patterson
Carl Johnson
A University of British Columbia grad with a Bachelor of Commerce degree, Peter earned his CPA designation in Vancouver B.C. He joined Rayonier Canada and in 1977 transferred to ITT Rayonier in Atlanta Georgia where he became their Director of Southeast Operations. Peter is a CEO with over 45 years of international business experience in
A University of British Columbia grad with a Bachelor of Commerce degree, Peter earned his CPA designation in Vancouver B.C. He joined Rayonier Canada and in 1977 transferred to ITT Rayonier in Atlanta Georgia where he became their Director of Southeast Operations. Peter is a CEO with over 45 years of international business experience in trade, industry and privately held corporations. His strong team leadership has resulted in navigating a multitude of businesses to high levels of success. Peter is the founder and Managing Partner of Radix Consulting Inc., and also serves as a board member of three other companies. Previous and for over 25 years, Peter was President and CEO of Canuck Industries Inc., a diverse private corporation consisting of a service division as well as manufacturing and distribution facilities in the United States and Canada.
Advisory Committee
Anissa Isom
Jess Leon Greer
Jess Leon Greer
Anissa is an accomplished leader with a diverse background spanning over 25 years of HR experience across various industries including IT, marketing, aviation, manufacturing, and oil & gas. Anissa has demonstrated success in partnering with business leaders to develop and execute effective organizational and talent strategies that deliv
Anissa is an accomplished leader with a diverse background spanning over 25 years of HR experience across various industries including IT, marketing, aviation, manufacturing, and oil & gas. Anissa has demonstrated success in partnering with business leaders to develop and execute effective organizational and talent strategies that deliver positive employee experience, operational performance, and business results. She has led critical programs encompassing employee engagement, talent acquisition, learning and development, compliance, total rewards, change management, and performance management.
She most recently served as Vice President of Human Resources at Specialized Security Services, a global cybersecurity firm. In this position, she was a key member of the executive leadership team responsible for leading the people strategy.
Anissa holds a B.A. in Human Resources and an MBA from Tarleton State University. She is also certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR, SHRM-SCP), Zenger Miller trainer, and Predictive Index Analyst.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Anissa finds joy in spending quality time with her three rescue dogs, cherished family, and close friends.
Jess Leon Greer
Jess Leon Greer
Jess Leon Greer
Jess is one of our team of experts who have had years of experience in their field of expertise and are dedicated in helping clients achieve their goals.
Tribute to a Special Person.
Wallace Lafferty (Miratus)
Wally passed away on July 10th with family at his side and all of his professional colleagues thoughts and prayers close by. As head of operations and the Chief Operating Officer for Offshore Wind Power Systems of Texas, LLC, he was infinitely close to all aspects of our flagship the Titan. He was former Vice President and Managing Director of Vestas Technology R&D Americas and the former head of design quality for AREVA Wind. Wally was an experienced corporate executive who saw everything through to its end result. A tactician-cum-strategist, Wally effectively translated an objective into all the necessary executable elements and then ensured their successful completion. Always a hands-on leader, always preferring to engage directly with people at all levels of the organization. He will be missed by his colleagues but his legacy will continue to lead the way for all those who follow in his footsteps
OWPST is World Wide
Corporate Office
Offshore Wind Power Systems of Texas, or OWPST is a Dallas Texas based company that designs, manufactures, deploys and operates water desalination (sea recovery) plants for coastal and island communities around the world. The company was founded in 2010 and is working in all areas of offshore design and project management for the construction and installation of offshore exploration and production jack-up rig platforms.
Houston Texas Office
Our Engineering Office and staff are located in Houston Texas office. This is where the design and analysis of structural and mechanical systems takes place. All of our engineering for process plants, marine and offshore structures including machinery design is handled by our Houston staff.
Martha's Vineyard
With the advent of increased awareness and need for carbon emission reduction in the Northeast U.S., we have established an office that is strategically closer to business requiring our services.
Rome Italy
OWPST has had an established office and staff in Rome for a number of years. This office is of service to no only the Mediterranean states but also to the majority of Europe as well. We are in the process of seeking out a location closer to and specifically designed for our United Kingdom business.
North Africa
With both projects and contacts developing in the North Africa region we are establishing an office that will specifically be servicing this area.
Middle East
This is another area that is requiring us to open and staff an office that will be working with the business and governments within this region.