Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> April 16, 2001

Gary Ackles – Aquatic Cellulose International Corporation (aqci)

GARY ACKLES is CEO of Aquatic Cellulose International Corp. Mr. Ackles is a motivated entrepreneur and creator by nature. Over the last 25 years, Mr. Ackles has been involved in several equipment-based industries, including aquatic environment management and training, oil and mineral exploration, logging, and heavy construction. His greatest interest has been improving field equipment by modifying existing technology, as well as creating new ones. Mr. Ackles is a practical businessman who is able to see the need for technological advancement. This practicality allows him to design and create innovative equipment to suit specific needs. One of Mr. Ackles' many strengths is that he is able to identify global markets where his unique technologies can be applied. The most recent example is the development of his patented Robotic Arm Manipulator (RAM) system. Mr. Ackles' experience and enthusiasm will continue to be the driving force behind the success of Aquatic Cellulose International Corp. Profile
TWST: Can you give us a brief history of the company, and then explain

what you're doing right now?

Mr. Ackles: What we have done is a very unique project. We've actually

developed a unique