Management Team
Michael Eaton
A native of NC and former ECU Pirate, Mike spent his early career on Wall St. He worked as a wealth manager and later an investment banker after receiving his licenses as a registered representative and securities principal. He later co-founded Hinckley Gauvain, a successful real estate development company back in NC. Mr. Eaton is the managing partner of E. M. Hydropure. Mike’s diverse experience lends itself well to the company’s wide range of applications. He considers this the most important work of his career and is fully committed to the company’s business success and it’s positive impact on the environment.
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Vincent McGill
Mr. McGill is an attorney and partner in the firm Mandelbaum Salsburg. He was formerly the managing partner of the NYC firm Eaton, Van Winkle. Vince has represented clients in many nations with a focus on the Far East. He is an expert advisor to growing companies as they navigate the capital markets. Mr. McGill graduated cum laude from Colgate University, received his JD from Hofstra where he was part of the Law Review, and an LLM in Corporate Law from New York University.
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Paul Echausse
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Paul has spent over 30 years as a Wall Street Private Equity Banker and Investor. He has been involved in several billion dollars of financing and investments across various industries. His career includes leadership roles such as Chairman, CEO, CFO, and CMO, along with serving as a Board Member or Advisor for over 30 public and private companies. Involved in more than 125 M&A opportunities, Paul has represented several billion dollars in transaction value. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude from Fordham University, earned an MBA from NYU’s Stern School of Business, and holds a JD from Fordham Law School.
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Fred Meadows, PHD
Dr. Meadows earned a BS in chemistry from North Carolina A&T University and a PHD in analytical chemistry from Georgia State University. Fred has worked in the fields of pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and medical devices. In 2013 he founded Valiant Youth Academy, an K-12 STEM organization that has since been acquired. He is currently heading a project for U.S. Pharmacopeia, a non-government organization, helping bring healthy pharmaceuticals to third world nations. Dr. Meadows is the Chief Technical Officer for E.M. Hydropure.