374 Water Interim CEO Steve Jones joined Steve Darling from Proactive to discuss his recent appointment as the company’s Interim President and Chief Executive Officer. In his new role, Jones will oversee the next stage of project deployments, the commercialization of 374Water’s supercritical water oxidation (SCWO) technology, and the acceleration of its expanding pipeline of opportunities in sustainable waste management. Jones, who joined 374Water’s Board of Directors in June 2025, brings a wealth of executive experience in environmental services, industrial gases, and clean technologies. His leadership background includes board and senior management roles across several global organizations, where he specialized in commercializing industrial innovations and building high-performing teams in capital-intensive sectors. Previously, Jones served as President, CEO, and Director of Covanta Holding Corporation, a world leader in Energy-from-Waste solutions and environmental services. Before that, he spent a significant portion of his career with Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., a global leader in industrial gases, chemicals, and process technologies. At Air Products, Jones held senior management positions across multiple business units, where he helped pioneer the on-site business model—an approach now being deployed by 374Water as its Waste Destruction Services (“WDS”) model. Jones’ background in technology commercialization, business development, and project execution uniquely positions him to guide 374Water through its commercial scale-up phase. His leadership is expected to strengthen the company’s focus on transforming waste management through sustainable, closed-loop solutions that convert waste into clean water, energy, and recoverable materials. The appointment marks a strategic step forward for 374Water as it transitions from development to full-scale commercialization of its disruptive, climate-positive waste treatment solutions. The company recently announced the successful completion of a commercial-scale field demonstration at Clean Earth's Detroit, MI facility as part of a previously announced Department of Defense project. In terms of corporate strategy, Jones highlighted a focus on throughput improvements and targeting high-return market opportunities. He also discussed the recent proxy filing regarding a potential reverse stock split to retain Nasdaq listing requirements and broaden investor access. #proactiveinvestors #374waterinc #nasdaq #scwo #wastewater #PFASDestruction #AirSCWO #WasteManagement #EnvironmentalTech #PFAS #WasteDestruction #374Water #EnvironmentalTech #AirSCWO #EPACompliance #WaterTreatment #CleanTech #DefenseInnovation #SustainableSolutions #HazardousWaste #ForeverChemicals #IndustrialWaste #Biosolids