We strive to provide an authentic service that is effortless and easy, and, of course, we want to provide innovative, straight-forward and outstanding solutions for your projects. We also help you with all of your engineering needs. We believe in providing the correct solution - even if that means sending you to our competitors. Seriously.
Founded in 2015, Vand Solutions is one of the Southeast's leading manufacturers' representative firms and distributors for specialized and innovative equipment for the wastewater and water treatment industry.
We represent over 30 amazing manufacturers in the Carolinas and Virginia.
Whatever project you have, we stand to be your partner and an extra set of hands when you need it. We strive to be the technical and innovative specialist you need to support and improve your project from day. Have a project? Let's discuss it.
With over 60 years of combined experience, we hope to be an extension of your team, providing you with specialized and innovative equipment for the water and wastewater treatment industry, as well as the technical and innovative specialist that backs you up, gives you support, and helps you improve your project.
For over 15 years, Lucas has been a technical guru for the water and wastewater industry and now serves as CEO of Vand Solutions .
He takes serious pride in providing the best solution - even if it doesn't bring him any benefit.
Lucas aspires to grow his team and strives to be a leading manufacturer's rep. He is a North Carolina State University graduate in Civil Engineering and resides near Raleigh, North Carolina. He started out as a pilot engineer for water and wastewater equipment and processes.
At one time Lucas was an applications engineer for Kruger's ACTIFLO and Discfilter Technologies and then a regional sales manager for the same processes in the Midwest. Lucas also knows the Aeration Industries solutions like the back of his hand as he served as the Regional Sales Manager covering all of the products and technologies on the east coast.
The history and founding partner behind Vand Solutions, Finn has worked on every type of water or wastewater application that there is and can find a solution to any process treatment problem out there.
One part executive, one part entrepreneur, one part professional grandpa, Finn's goal was to build a company that will outlast him.
As Former CEO for Veolia Water Solution & Technology North America and a current advisor and Board Member of Kruger Denmark, he is still driven to succeed in every business venture he takes on. He is an accomplished entrepreneur, experienced General Manager and a serious visionary for companies entering the water and wastewater market. He is highly experienced in commercializing and implementing new technologies and bringing them to the market.
He has seen it, done it and knows everybody. A really good golfer and the guy who can dream up a solution over a beer.
An NCSU graduate in Civil Engineering, Chris' career has spanned over thirty-years working in the wastewater/water profession. Chris served as plant manager in Sanford, NC and over 27 years as plant manager for The Town of Cary Water Reclamation Facilities. A longtime member of NCAWWA/WEA, Chris has participated in many committees and was elected to the wastewater schools committee as chair for two years. He was also elected to the NCAWWA/WEA as a board member for 2 years. Chris received the Wilbur Long and William Hatfield awards for service to the water profession, as well as attained Grade IV wastewater, class B water, land application, reuse, and maintenance tech certifications before retiring from municipal government to now represent various manufacturers in the wastewater/water industry.
Amy's background in event planning and organization, combined with her attention to detail and her type A personality, allow her to serve the team by helping to ensure that the small things never get overlooked.
Amy manages the day-to-day operations of the Vand Solutions office, including accounting, travel, and other administrative tasks.
A Southern girl, born & bred and a UNC-Chapel Hill graduate, Amy believes in thank you notes, mimosas and monograms.
Samantha is our Regional Sales Manager in Virginia. With a degree in Interior Architecture from James Madison University Samantha has acquired 13 years of experience in the residential construction industry managing projects and assisting contractor’s clients through the design, purchasing, delivery, installations, and warranty processes. Samantha’s understanding of the business-to-business design/construction process will allow her to focus on building and maintaining lasting relationships while improving the overall experience for our engineers, end users, contractors, and manufactures we represent in the Virginia territory. Born and raised in eastern Virginia, Samantha has always enjoyed boating, the outdoors, and live music. With beaches, mountains, friends, and family close by; Virginia will always be her home.
Spero brings nearly 15 years of water/wastewater treatment experience to Vand Solutions, and resides in Charlotte, NC. Before joining Vand Solutions, he worked for two industry-leading general contractors in the construction and renovation of treatment plants.
Spero has estimated, procured, installed, and started up water and wastewater process equipment from influent to effluent and beyond, and has thorough experience with related mechanical systems and the plant construction process in general. Spero values people and places a premium on developing good relationships in which partners are heard, respected, and served well.
Spero holds a bachelor’s degree in construction engineering and management from North Carolina State University, and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of South Carolina. He is a licensed professional engineer in the state of North Carolina.
He loves enjoying quality time with family and friends, serving the church, and is passionate about how history, architecture, and city planning inform the world we live in. He also follows NC State athletics, the Panthers, and the Hornets, which theoretically has to pay off again someday!
