Municipal Projects - Representative
Xylem Water Solutions - Flygt
Tualatin , OR, United States
Simon Cartwright joined Xylem- Flygt Portland as the municipal projects representative in October 2011. Prior to this he worked at Orenco Systems for 5 years culminating as the Eastern Regional Manager, supporting their business partners east of the Rocky Mountains and internationally (Canada and South Pacific) specializing in residential on-site treatment. A native of Australia, Simon served 10 years in the Royal Australian Navy, working in both the electrical and mechanical engineering fields. After the military, he worked in engineering sales for Flygt in Australia between 1997 and 2005, helping engineers design, install, and maintain private and municipal wastewater treatment, pump stations and control systems.
Simon also owned and operated a bookstore for seven years, so he’s well-grounded in business management. Simon came to Oregon to be closer to his wife’s family, and spends much of his time off experimenting with growing Périgord truffles at his home orchard located in Cottage Grove.