Featured Speaker: John Michael Barron II, Managing Partner, Forge Blu Consulting

John Michael Barron II is a recognized leader in Water Resource Recovery and infrastructure innovation, with over 14 years of experience delivering transformative results across water, energy, and municipal projects in Texas, California, and across the US. As Managing Partner at Forge Blu Consulting, John leverages deep expertise in strategic business development and client acquisition; driving measurable growth for organizations through competitive RFP wins, precision deal architecture, and high-impact partner development in the water, energy, waste, SCADA, utilities, and government sectors.

John’s career is marked by a legacy of unlocking new revenue streams and optimizing operational efficiency for clients, underpinned by his success in managing more than $250 million in infrastructure projects, spearheading FEMA-funded wastewater plant rehabilitations, and building advanced mobile water treatment solutions for municipal and energy stakeholders. At Forge Blu Consulting, he excels in aligning business strategies to target high-value opportunities and structuring winning competitive strategies that maximize partner value and ensure sustainable growth.

With a strong background in client relationship management, regulatory compliance, and engineering, John is known for advancing technical innovation while maintaining a relentless commitment to organizational excellence, talent development, and measurable expansion. His work empowers clients to expand their sales pipelines, win competitive contracts, and scale with precision, earning repeated recognition for strategic impact and trusted partnership across multiple industries. Attendees can expect John’s insights to spark new possibilities for water reuse and conservation in the Oil & Gas sector, driving both environmental and business success."

We look forward to seeing you there! 🦃