Former CEO of Covanta Holding Corporation & Veteran Industrial Executive to Advance Commercial Rollout of 374Water’s AirSCWO Technology to Municipal, Federal, and Industrial Waste Destruction Markets
DURHAM, N.C., April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 374Water Inc. (NASDAQ: SCWO) ("374Water") (the "Company"), a global leader in waste destruction technology for the municipal, federal, and industrial markets, today announced the appointment of Stephen J. Jones to the company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Jones’ appointment as an independent director increases the total number of board members to seven, with four independent directors and now satisfies Nasdaq’s independent director requirement as set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605(b)(1) filed on Form 8-K on March 13, 2025.
Mr. Jones brings extensive experience in corporate leadership, board roles, and expertise in environmental services and industrial gases and chemicals. Jones was previously President, CEO and a director of Covanta Holding Corporation (formerly listed on the NYSE, now owned by private equity), a world leader in developing, building, owning, and operating Energy-from-Waste facilities and providing environmental and cleantech services. Prior to joining Covanta, Mr. Jones was employed by Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a global supplier of industrial gases, chemicals, and equipment. He held a variety of senior-level management positions at Air Products including in the company’s tonnage gases, equipment, energy and industrial chemicals businesses, culminating with his role as Air Products’ China president based at the company’s office in Shanghai. Mr. Jones is a director of Tronox Holdings plc, a NYSE-listed company which is a global leader in the mining, production, and marketing of inorganic minerals and chemicals. Mr. Jones is a member of the board of directors of Badger Infrastructure Solutions Ltd., a TSE-listed Canadian infrastructure solutions company specializing in nondestructive excavation services. Mr. Jones also serves as a Special Advisor to the Supervisory Board of Kanadevia Inova AG, a global cleantech company. Prior to joining Air Products, he practiced corporate law at Dechert LLP in Philadelphia, PA, primarily in the area of mergers and acquisitions.
Mr. Jones holds a Bachelor of Science (Economics) degree from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Business Administration (Finance) from Temple University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Pennsylvania. In addition, Mr. Jones participated in the Institut European d’Administration des Affairs (INSEAD) Advanced Management Program in Fontainebleau, France. Mr. Jones is also Chairperson of the Bloomsburg University Foundation.
“Steve brings valuable business and strategy experience in the industrial and chemical markets industry with a strong track record of driving revenue and profitable growth, and we welcome him to the Board,” said Chris Gannon, President and CEO of 374Water. “He joins us at an opportune time with his firsthand knowledge of the waste and recycling industry and relevant end markets, and his experience as a corporate director guiding global strategy, operational excellence, cost reduction, risk management, and corporate governance. We look forward to his insights and contributions as the management team strives to create sustainable, long-term value for our shareholders.”
Rene Estes, Board Chair of 374Water stated, “Steve’s appointment adds critical and valuable components to the board with his decades of industry experience and, equally important, his key relationships that will open doors with new partners accelerating 374Water’s commercial trajectory. We look forward to Steve leveraging his successful career in the waste-to-energy industry as 374Water navigates the rollout of AirSCWO products and Waste Destruction services across the U.S. and globally.”
Mr. Jones added: “It is truly a privilege to join 374Water at such an exciting point in its journey to become a leader providing innovative solutions for organic waste destruction and treatment. The company’s near-term focus on its robust, actionable backlog and pipeline, and deployment of the AirSCWO System within municipal, federal and industrial markets, position it for success in the quarters and years to come. I am eager to work closely with Chris and the Board as they steward the company along its journey of operational execution.”
About 374Water
374Water Inc. (NASDAQ: SCWO) is a global industrial technology and services company providing innovative solutions addressing wastewater treatment and waste management issues within the municipal, federal and industrial markets. 374Water's AirSCWO technology is designed to efficiently destroy and mineralize a broad spectrum of organic non-hazardous and hazardous organic wastes producing safe dischargeable water streams, safe mineral effluent, safe vent gas, and recoverable heat energy. 374Water's AirSCWO technology has the potential to assist its customers to meet discharge requirements, reduce or eliminate disposal costs, remove bottlenecks, and reduce litigation and other risks. 374Water continues to be a leader in innovative waste treatment solutions, dedicated to creating a greener future and eradicating harmful pollutants. Learn more by visiting www.374water.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
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