About Us.

nHotwater has assembled a team with many years of diverse experience, which has become a “GO TO GROUP” for solutions to vexing problems in diverse industries. nHotwater is the holding company for several deployment solution products provided by the group.

Ken Hanson, Owner/Partner
  • 30 years sales/design experience specifically in the areas of water management, irrigation, and wastewater
  • 35 years production agriculture and livestock
  • 13 years owning and operating a wholesale irrigation distribution business
  • Successfully launched numerous new productions nationwide and internationally
  • As a part of N-Hot Water, launched a new frac water heater with over $7 million in gross sales the first year
  • Dual citizenship in Canada and the US allowing almost weekly trips to Western Canada
  • Has business contacts in Korea, China, South Africa, Brazil, and the Middle East
Scott Ackerman, Owner/Partner
  • Many years’ experience as a land developer
  • 20 years owning and operating an industrial heating and air conditioning business
  • Successfully owned and operated many businesses simultaneously
  • Investor in many real estate partnerships as well as other companies
  • As a part of N-Hot Water, launched a new frac water heater with over $7 million in gross sales the first year
  • 20 years in sales and negotiating
Brad Herr, Mergers & Acquisitions Division
  • Advanced degrees in accounting, business administration and law
  • 13 years advising, managing and consulting with emerging growth companies
  • 18 years in executive positions with manufacturing and service sector companies including positions as CFO, Director of Business Development, President and member of the Board of Directors
  • Managed businesses ranging with annual turnovers ranging from $3mm to $100mm and employment from 15 to over 300
  • Lead strategic planning efforts for business resulting in sustained double digit growth
  • Successfully positioned privately held company and achieved desired exit for founders at a fair price
  • Established private equity group and currently evaluating companies for acquisition and/or investment
  • Extensive international business travel working with partners and suppliers in Europe, Asia and South America
Jeffrey Geier, Acquisition Manager
  • Jeff has an extensive background in administration, operations and finance. He has over 30 years of experience in the finance, agricultural real estate, banking, healthcare and leadership C-level operating roles, in both private and public companies. He currently is the CEO of a multi-million dollar primary care medical group serving over 100,000 patients per year in four clinic locations, leading a staff of more than 80 people.