About PSM

Pump Systems Matter (PSM) supports the industry regarding strategic, broad-based energy management and pump system performance optimization by providing the marketplace with training, tools, and collaborative opportunities that progress sustainability practices into normal business operations.

PSM achieves this by:

1. Building awareness of systems optimization with pump users and with the management, production and technical levels of companies throughout the supply chain.

2. Partnering with key groups such as, the energy efficiency community, utilities, engineering consulting firms, pump system users, the Hydraulic Institute and other associations, and government agencies to strategically support educating, encouraging and creating incentives for end users and trade partners to adopt systems optimization products, services and practices.

PSM Board of Directors

The Board of PSM supports the mission by contributing their experience and expertise to critical strategy and program development. Below is the roster of PSM Board Members since December 8, 2021.

Position Name Company
Chair Scott Tystad Pentair; VP Knowledge & Education
Members Jack Claxton Patterson Pumps; VP Technical Affairs, Hydraulic Institute
Greg CaseTACO
Jeremy Frank KCF Technologies

Randy Stevens
ABB

Jen Muir JK Muir

Shouka Darvishi Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance (NEEA)
Secretary/TreasurerMichael Michaud
Executive Director, Hydraulic Institute
Legal Counsel
Eric McClafferty Kelley Drye
Staff Matthew DernerManager, Business Development, Education & Training Resources, Hydraulic Institute/Pump Systems Matter