Water Infrastructure · Project Finance · Resource Development
WaterMark Resource Development specializes in developing, acquiring, owning, operating, and financing water infrastructure assets — with a disciplined focus on new water resources, supply-side management, and stormwater and wastewater recycle/reuse opportunities.
Who We Are
WaterMark Resource Development, Inc. is a specialized project development and finance company focused on the full lifecycle of water infrastructure — with capabilities including construction, operations, and long-term asset management.
Founded by two long-time business associates, WaterMark brings together deep sector expertise with a proven track record of originating, planning, and executing complex infrastructure projects valued in excess of $5 billion over the past ten years.
We operate at the intersection of engineering, finance, and policy — identifying opportunities where innovative approaches to water resource development can create lasting value for communities, investors, and the environment alike.
Extensive experience across municipal and industrial water and wastewater sectors, from source to treatment to discharge.
Proven ability to integrate renewable energy solutions with water infrastructure for sustainable, cost-effective operations.
Structuring and executing sophisticated project finance solutions for capital-intensive infrastructure assets.
Deep relationships and expertise navigating water rights, permitting, and regulatory frameworks across jurisdictions.
What We Do
End-to-end origination and development of water infrastructure projects — beginning with initial feasibility and environmental review leading to permitting, design, and financial close.
Build · Acquire · OriginateStructuring and arranging debt, equity, and hybrid capital solutions tailored to the unique characteristics of water infrastructure assets and their long-term, stable cash flows.
Finance · Structure · CapitalLong-term ownership and professional management of water infrastructure assets, optimizing operational performance, regulatory compliance, and financial returns.
Own · Operate · OptimizeIdentifying, developing, and managing new water supply resources — including groundwater, surface water, recycled water, and water rights acquisition and optimization.
Resources · Supply · ReliabilityDeveloping innovative stormwater capture, treatment, and beneficial reuse systems that address regulatory requirements while generating valuable new water supply.
Capture · Treat · ReuseTransforming wastewater streams into valuable resources through advanced treatment, indirect potable reuse, industrial supply, and agricultural irrigation applications.
Recycle · Reclaim · RestoreOur Approach
WaterMark's founders bring a successful track record of originating, planning, and executing complex infrastructure projects across the water, wastewater, and renewable energy markets.
Our integrated approach combines technical expertise, financial structuring capability, and deep market relationships to move projects from concept to completion with precision.
We identify compelling infrastructure opportunities through our deep market relationships, technical expertise, and ongoing monitoring of regulatory, demographic, and supply/demand dynamics in water markets.
We evaluate engineering options, regulatory pathways, market conditions, and capital structures to optimize project viability and risk-adjusted returns.
We navigate complex regulatory frameworks — water rights, environmental review, construction permits — drawing on decades of experience with state and federal agencies to advance projects efficiently.
Leveraging established relationships with infrastructure lenders, private equity sponsors, and institutional investors, we arrange and structure capital solutions that optimize project economics and long-term ownership.
We oversee construction with disciplined project management, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to specification — with a focus on long-term operational performance from day one.
WaterMark is a long-term owner-operator. We manage assets to maximize operational performance, maintain regulatory compliance, and generate stable, long-duration cash flows for project stakeholders.
Focus Areas
WaterMark concentrates its expertise on the most pressing challenges in water resource management — areas where innovative infrastructure solutions deliver the greatest impact and long-term value.
Developing alternative water supplies — desalination, aquifer storage and recovery, water banking, and advanced purified water — to address growing scarcity and supply reliability challenges.
Optimizing existing water supply infrastructure through operational improvements, system integration, and demand management programs that defer costly capital expansion.
Capturing and treating urban stormwater runoff for beneficial reuse — turning a regulatory compliance challenge into a valuable water supply asset for communities and industries.
Advanced wastewater treatment and indirect/direct potable reuse projects that close the water cycle and provide reliable, drought-resistant supplies regardless of climatic conditions.
Our Team
WaterMark was founded by two long-time business associates whose combined career spans water, wastewater, renewable energy, and infrastructure finance — with a track record measured in landmark projects and institutional relationships built over decades.
"Together, Mark and Jim have originated, planned, and executed complex infrastructure projects valued in excess of $5 billion over the past twenty years."
$5B+
Projects Executed
70+
Years Collective Experience
2
Cal Berkeley Alumni
Work With Us
We partner with municipalities, developers, investors, and industrial water users to bring complex water projects to life.
Contact
Whether you have a specific project in mind, are seeking a development or finance partner, or simply want to learn more about WaterMark's capabilities, we'd like to hear from you.