SnowPure Management
Leadership Built on Nearly Five Decades of Water Purification Innovation
SnowPure’s leadership team combines decades of expertise in electrodeionization (EDI), membrane technology, manufacturing, global OEM support, and ultrapure water applications. Together, our team has helped customers in more than 90 countries solve demanding water purification challenges in semiconductor, pharmaceutical, power generation, medical, and industrial markets.
Michael Snow – President
Michael has more than 35 years leading product development, membrane technology, and water purification process initiatives. After leading Electropure starting in 1998, he founded SnowPure in 2005 as an independent water technologies company.
With a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and an understanding of global business, Michael is focused on ensuring SnowPure Water Technologies remains independent as the leader in the ultrapure water markets, and developing membrane-based process separations.
Ron O’Hare – Founder Emeritus
Ron O’Hare continues to be recognized for his decades of leadership and for carrying forward Harry O’Hare’s pioneering work in EDI technology. Ron retired in 2019. At the time, Ron had over 35 years experience in the water purification business. Ron’s father, Harry O’Hare, was the inventor of electrodeionization (EDI), and holds the first EDI patents.
Jennifer Nargizian – Customer Service Manager
Jennifer is head of Customer Service at SnowPure. She has been with the company since 2002. With her degree in Business and focus in Marketing, Jennifer works to ensure our Customers have what they need, when they need it.
Don Mettler – Engineering Manager
Don, a Navy veteran, is head of Engineering at SnowPure Water Technologies. He has been with the company since 2011. With his vast experience in water treatment, Don helps engineer and design new products, and works to improve production and quality.
Dean Frasche – Operations & Purchasing Manager
Dean joined SnowPure in 2026. Trained as an Industrial Engineer, Dean has extensive experience with manufacturing and quality.
Jim Fok – Liqui-Cel Sales and Application Specialist
Jim has helped SnowPure and our customers for over a decade. Jim is now a dedicated part of SnowPure. Focused exclusively on supporting our ThermoFisher Solventum Liqui-Cel customers, Jim provides expertise in everything from standard dissolved gas control in pure water systems to innovative applications like THM removal and ammonia recovery. He’s here to help you succeed.
Why OEMs Choose SnowPure Leadership
- Engineering-first culture
- Direct access to technical experts
- More than 45 years of innovation
- Global application support
- Manufacturing in California
- Long-term product availability
- Independent privately owned company