About Nick
Dr. Nick Castellano is passionate about every individual finding their “why” and their God-given purpose in life. He is recognized as an implementer of ideas and strategies and has been instrumental in the startup of more than 400 businesses.
He is a results-driven COO/CEO with the technical expertise, presentation skills, and people skills to act as a liaison between the sales force and the process engineers, chemists, and technical assistants to ensure the satisfactory conveyance of all chemistry and theoretical aspects of the HCDI product lines.
With a master’s degree in biochemistry and ten years as an instructor of nuclear power chemistry for the U.S. Navy, Nick has the unique ability to break down complex issues into understandable language for all to comprehend.
He holds a strong belief in leading by actions, not words
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
High School Graduate: Broad Run High School; Ashburn, Virginia; 1976
Philosophy and Religion (Doctorate) Canterbury University
Bio-Chemistry (Masters) Canterbury University
Bio-Chemistry – VPI & SU Institute
Nuclear Power School; 26 weeks; 1984
Machinist Mate “A” School; 16 weeks; 1984
Nuclear Power Prototype Training (1st to Qualify – Selected as Staff Instructor); 26 weeks; 1985
Q.A./Q.C. School (1st to Qualify); 3 weeks; 1986
Engineering Laboratory Technician (1st to Qualify); 8 weeks; 1986
Freeze Seal School; 2 weeks; 1986
Radiological Control Maintenance School (1st to Qualify); 8 weeks; 1987
Career Counselor School; 2 weeks; 1988
Operational Water Chemistry Control School for Managers/Supervisors; 4 weeks; 1989
Advanced Steam Propulsion Maintenance School (1st to Qualify); 26 weeks; 1989
Nuclear Power Instructor U.S. Navy, 1984 to 1990
Top Graduate “Sandlar Sales Institute” Phoenix, AZ
Horizontal Oil Well Drilling (Canada)
EXPERIENCE
Managing Director/CEO HCDI Jan 2016 to present
Principal/Chief Technology Officer (HCD Corp) 2009 to 2015
- Responsible for all Technical aspects of company including R&D/Laboratory analysis/Field Rep Training/onsite process training and product development
- Responsible for all training for chemical distributors and customers
- Aid and perform/support company sales
Principal – Maximizing Earths Original Resources (MEOR) 2006 to 2009
- Responsible for product development, laboratory training, and in field training for proper product application.
- Trainer of all chemical distributors and customers.
- International Sales Liaison.
Principal – Business Mentorship International 2001-present
Responsible for the growth and development of over 900 businesses teaching the principal of growth, entrepreneurship and expanding mindsets to allow businesses to grow well past their perceived limits.
Responsible for the growth and development of over 900 businesses teaching the principal of growth, entrepreneurship and expanding mindsets to allow businesses to grow well past their perceived limits.
Principal – Nick Castellano Consulting, LLC (NC2) – 2002 – present
Development of an independent consulting firm specializing in the area of personal and business development focusing on creating a net increase in sales and net profit for both the company and the individual.
Development of an independent consulting firm specializing in the area of personal and business development focusing on creating a net increase in sales and net profit for both the company and the individual.
Principal – Microbiologically Enhance Oil Recovery (MEOR) 2002 – 2006
- Responsible for national and local sales
- Customer training/education
- Development of educational material
- Liaison to multi-industry personnel
- International liaison/sales
Principal – Water Consultants and Laboratories, LLC – 1996 – 2004
- Responsible for all aspects of water and oil treatment at numerous industrial facilities.
- Grew a start up company to a 2.4 million dollar per year company is less than a 5 year period.
- Increased revenue markedly each year.
- Qualified company for utility bidders lists in the United States.
- Performed the managerial duties of company education / training, personnel job distribution, and distribution of company funds.
- Liaison between company and other industrial water management firms.
- Chosen as the chemist for the Motorola 52nd Street Clean Up Committee.
Senior Vice President – Arizona Chemical Technologies, Inc. – 1994 to 1996
Senior Technical Consultant – Water & Energy System Technology – 1992 to 1994
Senior Technical Representative – Water Engineering Services – 1991 to 1992
Utility Technical Representative – Nalco Chemical Co. – 1990 to 1991
Senior Technical Consultant – Water & Energy System Technology – 1992 to 1994
Senior Technical Representative – Water Engineering Services – 1991 to 1992
Utility Technical Representative – Nalco Chemical Co. – 1990 to 1991
Leading Engineering Laboratory Technician – USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) – 1988-1990
As Leading Chief of the Reactor Laboratory Division consisting of 31 people, responsibilities included:
- A variety of Inspection, Training, Maintenance and Operational tasks pertaining to the operation of a nuclear power propulsion plant.
- Management of the quality assurance and logistics team in support of the nuclear engineering work centers, including Radiological Control, Controlled Material, and Mechanical Troubleshooting and Maintenance.
- Solely responsible for the coordination and control of all radiological control evolutions aboard the Eisenhower.
Qualifications
* Master Engineering Laboratory Technician
* Reactor Duty Chief Petty Officer
* Secondary All Volatile Chemist
* Controlled Material Petty Officer
* Repair Party On-Scene Leader
* Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor
* Radiological Control Supervisor
* Quality Assurance Inspector
* Primary Valve Operator
* Qualified All Engine-room Watches
Instructor – Nuclear Power Prototype – 1984 to 1988
Responsible for all aspects of training of Officers and Enlisted Personnel in the operation, evaluation and maintenance of nuclear powered propulsion plants. Instruction was conducted on full-scale propulsion prototypes and included indoctrination of students into stringent safety procedures, Nuclear Regulatory Commission policies and procedures and all associated administrative, logistics and quality assurance procedures. Evaluation and assistance to students in their studies and assisted with their extensive practicum’s, required for their qualifications to operate a nuclear power plant.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Formulator of over 64 different Industrial water care products
Formulator of over 20 unique oil chemistry products
US Patent held on TSTM oil well Process system and two more Patents Pending on well Bore treatment and soil remediation
Key Developer and formulator of commercially sold XenTx oil treatment
Held Secret Security Clearance
Association of Water Treater (AWT) – Board Member (2001-2002)
Selected Sailor of the Year (1989)
Selected as Sailor of the Quarter Twice (1987 & 1989)
Business Advisory Council Honorary Co-Chairman
Awarded Two Navy Achievement Medals
American Petroleum Institute Member (API)
Awarded a Navy Commendation Medal
Instructor American Petroleum Institute (Scale & Corrosion)
Received Numerous Letters of Commendation
Association of Water Treater (AWT) – Board Member (2001-2002)
Participated in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm
Marketing Committee Member of AWT
Letters of Recommendation From Many Present Clients
Designed and built 13 wastewater plants (Pepsi, Coca Cola)
National Registry of Who’s Who Business Men 2000 – 2008
Familiarity with Spanish Language
Certificates and Licenses
- Primary Chemistry
- Secondary Chemistry
- State Licensed for Chemical Distribution
- API Instructor Certified
- Cooling Tower Chemistry
- Lakes and Ponds Licensed
- Waste Water Remediation and Water Reuse (Design Waste Water Plants)
- Potable Water Production Certificate (Design Potable Water Plants)
Professional Experience
Training / Presentations:
Author of the Book: “Awaken The Sleeper” (published October 2010)
Business Mentorship Training – Quarterly Explosion Events / Monthly Teachings at LWBC
Presented with known speakers as Robert Kyiosaki, Les Brown, Larry Winget, Brian Klemmer, Bob Harrison, Lance Wallnau, Loral Langemeir, John Maxwell and many others
Weekly Podcast @ Palabra de Vida FB and YouTube pages
Mentor & Speaker for Warriors One3 Ministry
Teaching and Mentoring @ Palabra de Vida, Mesa AZ
Victory Christian Center, Tulsa OK – 2008
How to set up a Business Ministry in your Church – Training leaders
New Life Church, Heber AZ – 2008
How to set up a Business Ministry in your Church – Training leaders
Life Coaching
Nick mentors men from all over the country on an ongoing basis. He mentors and coaches on the subjects of purpose, marriage, life choices, career path, the patent process, business start up, business growth, and addiction.
Design:
Designed TSTM well treatment Process (Nabors, Chesapeak, Merit Energy, Flint Energy, PSN, and numerous others)
Designed various Oil tank cleanup and pit cleanup protocols
Designed 4 different H2S reduction formulations for oil and gas wells
Design and supervised construction on “Snyder’s Pretzel Factory” Waste Water Plant for removal of fats/oils/greases/ BOD/COD & PH adjust. Phoenix, Arizona / Feb. 1999.
Allied Tube & Conduit
-Design and Supervised construction on “Allied Tube” Chemical and Waste Water plant, for removal of heavy metals and pH adjust to achieve a “Zero Discharge” from plant. Phoenix, Arizona
Lockheed LESAT/TAD
-Design of soil washing and remediation systems as well as technical assistance in marketing efforts and management of soil processing at INTEL Pit 9 project. Las Vegas, Nevada
Molycorp Inc. Mountain Pass
-Responsible for all process water treatment, specialty chemical selection, water and waste water plant treatment options, plant design, construction and operation, and native plant green house construction and operation. California
Designed and supervised construction of “Flip Chip Technologies” Boron Removal System for Waste Water Discharge. Phoenix, Arizona / January 2001
Water Consultants & Laboratories, LLC
-Sales and service of specialty chemicals including flocculants, anti-sealants, biocides and boiler treatment for casino, mining, and industrial applications. Phoenix, Arizona
Pepsi Cola
-Designed Water Reuse System for the Pepsi-Cola Production facility, reducing liquid waste by 80%, Planning phase. Phoenix, Arizona / October 2002
Poore Brothers
-Designed and supervised construction and operation of the “Poore Brothers Potato Chip Factory”, wastewater plant for removal of TSS/fats, oils, greases/BOD/ and pH adjust. Phoenix, Arizona / March 2002
Designed and supervised construction of cooling tower and boiler chemical feed systems for Coca Cola Bottling Co. Phoenix, Arizona / April 1997
Nuclear Standard Associates
-Conducting training for engineering and warehouse staff at nuclear utility sites regarding fastener standards and materials management wrote and updated specifications for utility fasteners in compliance with ASTM and SAE specifications. . Las Vegas, Nevada
NALCO Industrial Division of Ashland Chemical
-Sales and consulting in all areas of geothermal and mining operations related to water treatment, dust suppression, and gold ore agglomeration. Ridgecrest, California
Designed and supervised construction of cooling tower chemical feed systems for Pepsi Cola Bottling Company. Phoenix, Arizona / June 1997
Designed and supervised construction of V-SEP (Vibrational Shear Enhanced Processing) Waste Water Application for Smith Dairy Plant for removal and construction of Lactose Waste, PH Adjust, BOD/COD Reduction. Utah / June 2000
Designed waste water system for Dye Removal and Glue Reclamation Plant from Gaylord Containers Inc. Glendale, Arizona / May 1997
Chevron Oil Field Research Company (COFRC)
-Oversight of a company laboratory that investigated various geological and exploration problems. La Habra, California
Designed and supervised construction of Portable Water Treatment Plant Utilized V-Sep (Vibrational Shear Enhanced Processing) Technology for Reduction of Calcium/ M-Alk/ Sodium chloride/conductivity / Silica to allow good quality drinking water through out the facility. Fort Mohave, Arizona. / March 2000
Performed chemical clean up/dredging at Motorola-Octillio on lake providing water source to cooling units. Phoenix, Arizona
Designed and supervised construction of Mechtronics Water Production Wastewater facility. Phoenix, Arizona
Designed a Wastewater plant for Ashland Chemical Company. Phoenix, Arizona.
Designed and oversaw installation of O’Premium Water’s bottled water plant. Mesa, Arizona
Set up and established protocols for trucking and taxi cab industries (Nellis Cab, Swift Trucking, Haycock Petroleum)
Set up and established protocols for down hole utilization of XenTx product as a corrosion inhibitor and a drill mud.
Author of white papers on XenTx product and other products on the effectiveness in different industries.
(Trucking, power generation, pumps, down hole, automotive, wastewater, oil remediation, water reuse) California, Arizona, Utah, Colorado, North Dakota, Alberta Canada
Affiliations
- AWWA Nevada/California Section (member)
- Pinnacle Forum (Christian Businessmen)
- Pro Vision Network (New York Businessmen)
- Barnabas Group
- Quantum Living Tour (Principal) www.quantumlivingtour.com
- American Petroleum Institute
- Western Reclamation Group (member)
- Association of Water Technology (AWT) (member)
- Corrosion Engineers (members)
- American Chemical Society (member)
- Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (Board member)
- Air Conditioning Contractors of Arizona (ACCA)
- National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB)
- Cooling Technology Institute (CTI)
- Arizona Dept. of Bottled Water (Board Member)
- 2000-2008 National Registry of Small Business Who’s Who
- US Patent for TSTM oil well treatment program
INTERESTS
- Spending time with family
- Self Improvement
- Teaching (making hard concepts understandable)
- Playing Golf
- Football
- Working out
- Airplanes
- Reading
- Traveling