Cem Şenoglu
Experienced business owner and water treatment specialist with a 20-year background across swimming pools, water treatment, construction, hospitality, tourism, and environmental consultancy. He founded and led businesses in water treatment and construction, while also developing projects in tourism and accommodation.
His background combines operational leadership, technical expertise in water purification and wastewater systems, construction foremanship, and long-term management experience. Earlier in his career, he served in the Turkish Armed Forces, primarily in the Special Forces, and left military service with honour in 2003.
Work Experience
Business Owner
Sep 2021 – Present
- Manufacturing mobile tiny houses.
- Operating a mini tiny house hotel.
Business Co-owner
Jan 2019 – Present
- Provides official environmental consultancy appointed by the state for hotels and resorts.
- Monitors wastewater treatment operations and provides recommendations.
Business Owner
Sep 2011 – Present
- Residential buildings, housing complexes, and residence construction.
- Construction repairs and renovation projects.
Business Owner
Sep 2009 – Present
- Building swimming pools and providing pool maintenance services.
- Sales of swimming pool chemicals, materials, and equipment.
- Water purification processes, filtration and membrane systems, and wastewater treatment systems.
Operation Manager
Mar 2003 – Jul 2009
- Swimming pool construction and maintenance services.
- Sales of swimming pool chemicals, materials, and equipment.
Sergeant
Aug 1996 – Jan 2003
- Special Forces team member.
- Intelligence officer.
Education
Army Infantry School
Sep 1994 – Aug 1996
Kadirli Lisesi
Sep 1991 – Jun 1994
Organizations & Memberships
- BESIAD — Bodrum Craftsmen and Businesspeople Association
- BODTO — Bodrum Chamber of Commerce
- TMD — Technical Managers Association
- TURIAD — Turgutreis Craftsmen and Businesspeople Association
- AYSAK — Search and Rescue Association
- AWT, ACS, AWWA, WQA, WEF, IWA
Selected Certifications
- Legionella Control Training — Ministry of Health of Turkey
- Pool Maintenance and Responsivity — Ministry of Education of Turkey
- Contractor Certificate — Ministry of Environment, Urbanism, and Planning of Turkey
- Special Operations Training Course — Ministry of Defense of Turkey
- English Course — Turkish Air Force
- Commando Course — Turkish Army
- Surface and Underwater Special Operations Training — Turkish Army
- Basic Military Parachute Training — Turkish Army
- Skiing Training — Turkish Army
- Resistance and Survival Course — Turkish Army
Selected Contributions
- Created, implemented, and led the National Swimming Pool Operator Certification program for the Turkish Government across 72 cities.
- Created and led Legionella seminar programs in Turkey and water hygiene seminar series for schools.
- Served as AWT Pretreatment Committee Chair and active member of AWT Cooling, Pretreatment, and Technical Committees.
- Panelist in AWT Ask for Expert Webinar Series in the United States.
- Consulted for DSI water energy management projects and reported $2.1M energy savings in 5 years.
- Business development and water/chemical consultancy work with Eczacıbaşı Holding.
Publications, Seminars & Lectures
- Ask for Expert Webinar Series, AWT USA, 2022–2023
- Water Softener Basics and Troubleshooting, AWT Annual Convention, Vancouver, 2022
- General Water Chemistry / Water Treatment Basics / Steam Treatment / Pretreatment / Softener, NYSCHA, 2022
- General Water Chemistry / Water Treatment Basics, OMH, 2018–2022
- General Water Chemistry / Water Treatment Basics, Aramark / Ameresco, 2018–2022
- Institutional Water Treatment and Institutional Systems seminars for major hotel groups, 2007–2018
- Legionella seminars for hotel groups and public bodies, 2007–2018
- Water and Hygiene Seminar, NY Public Library, 2017
- MBR System and Wastewater Treatment for MBR Systems, 2008–2015
- Certified Pool Operator and Certified Legionella Training programs, 2007–2014
- MBR System and Its Treatment, Chamber of Chemical Engineers İzmir, 2013
- Nano-science and nanotechnology posters and publications, 2006
Social Impact & Volunteer Work
- Created water and hygiene seminars for schools and awareness programs for children.
- Developed local emergency teams for water disinfection after natural disasters in Bodrum and Konacık.
- Led legionella treatment and water disinfection projects for schools, hotels, hospitals, and underserved areas.
- Supported fundraising projects for hospitals, schools, rehabilitation centers, and cancer centers including LOSEV.
- Volunteer work with Open Hands Legal Service in New York and Salvation Army in New York.
- Contributed to disability-focused rehabilitation and sea-access projects.
- Supporter/member/volunteer roles with LOSEV, Make-A-Wish, St. Jude Cancer Hospital, ASPCA, and others.