Joe Devries

Joe DeVries currently serves as the Director of Operations at Badger Meter, overseeing operational aspects of Commercial and Industrial business units generating $93 million in plant revenue. Key achievements include the implementation of Six Sigma methodologies that led to an 18% improvement in units shipped year-over-year, contributing an additional $32 million in revenue, and a 12% decrease in expenses while improving plant revenue by 8%. Prior roles at Badger Meter include Interim Director of Operations and Plant Manager, where Joe focused on enhancing efficiency, employee engagement, and performance metrics. Prior to joining Badger Meter, Joe held various positions at Enerpac Tool Group, including Oracle Business Analyst and Master Scheduler, where responsibilities included driving ERP implementation and improving scheduling processes. Joe holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an Associate of Arts from Madison Area Technical College.