John Rivers

John was the co-founder of Hillstone Environmental Partners, and it was his fourth successful start-up business in the energy sector. Having started Hillstone in 2015 from scratch with zero accounts to its recent sale of the company for over $600MM, he has been able to secure long-term agreements with several notable companies like Exxon, EOG, and Devon, to name a few. One of his most recent infrastructure agreements generated an estimate of more than $ 1.2 billion and is considered to be one of the country’s largest of its kind.  John was instrumental in the company achieving recognition since its inception as one of the premier U.S. environmental water-handling companies in the energy sector.

John’s insight into the Oil and Gas industry/Energy Sector earned him a congressional recommendation for a presidential-appointed position with the Department of Energy (DOE). As well as his work providing infrastructure to the energy sector, John has been involved in the development of industrial-related energy products as well as aircraft design and manufacturing. At Nuverra Environmental Solutions and at AE2S, John created and negotiated freshwater pipeline projects that brought oil and gas companies together with local and state governments for their mutual benefit.

Beyond his professional achievements in energy and environmental solutions, John is deeply rooted in agriculture. Residing on his family farm, he has been involved with farmland leases for over 35 years and has served as a 4H leader, blending his leadership skills with a commitment to community and agricultural development.