Our Team

Ocean Exchange Board Member Team

Dave Sobeck

Executive Vice President with Carollo Engineers, Inc

Dave has more than 20 years of experience specializing in the planning, design and construction management of water, wastewater and reuse infrastructure projects.

During his career, Dave has led the design of over $4B in water and wastewater construction for public and private sector clients throughout the US, including some of the largest and most complex industrial water reuse projects in the Nation.

Over his 23+ years at Carollo, Dave has held a number of roles/positions, including Business Development Manager, Client Services Director, Recruiting Coordinator, Strategic Planning Lead, and Security/Resilience Lead. Dave was also responsible for founding and growing Carollo’s Private Sector Group (PSG), which specializes in industrial supply, treatment and reuse. Over the last decade, the group has grown to include over 60 staff, representing $70M/year in design and $1B in construction-related revenue. Dave currently serves as the PSG Managing Director, and Carollo’s Company-wide Managing Director of Marketing. In addition, he is a member of Carollo’s Board of Director.

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Testimonials

Ocean Exchange consistently brings together some of the most promising innovators in sustainability, and it’s been incredibly rewarding to support their work through the Solutions Review Team. Each year after attending the annual conference, I leave energized by the quality of ideas presented, the mission‑driven entrepreneurs involved, and the collaborative environment that drives meaningful progress for our oceans and The Blue Economy.

 
Rick Claar
Partner/President, The Martec Group

Participating in Ocean Exchange as an AUV subject matter expert was a meaningful way to share Anduril’s perspective on operational autonomy and AUV deployment. The event brought together diverse stakeholders focused on advancing practical, impact-driven maritime technologies, and provided a valuable platform for meaningful and inspiring discussions that delved into the complexities and opportunities spanning the full spectrum of ocean innovation.

 
Jessie Gray
Engineering Project Manager, Anduril

At Carollo Engineers, water is all we do—so we’re passionate about protecting our oceans. Attending the Ocean Exchange connected us with innovators advancing the blue economy, including those driving reuse and improving wastewater treatment and water quality. Events like this highlight how essential cross-sector collaboration is to solving global water challenges and creating a more sustainable future.

 
Dave Sobeck
Executive Vice President, Carollo Engineers

Being a voting delegate at Ocean Exchange reminded me why I do this work—watching students and industry leaders alike push the boundaries of what’s possible for ocean health and the blue economy. Deep thanks to Moffatt & Nichol for supporting our time and commitment.

 
Lynette Cardoch
Vice President Director, Resilience and Adaptation, Moffatt & Nichol

The Guy Harvey Foundation has been a proud partner with Ocean Exchange for the past few years as it provides a wonderful platform for innovations to be shared, meaningful networking to take place and overall supports the growth of the ocean economy and conservation efforts. We’ve been fortunate to provide awards for both collegiate and high school categories, participated on the judging panel and are inspired by the problem solving solutions presented by each candidate. If you want a good dose of inspiration, definitely look to supporting, attending or participating in the events!

 
Jessica Harvey
Chief Executive Officer, Guy Harvey Foundation