About Us

We develop innovative solutions for challenging water quality problems.

The CAPTure™ Mission

To provide a simple technology solution for reducing the mass of dissolved phosphorus that reaches our waterways. Other practices and technologies are either impractical for soluble P capture or are large footprint/difficult to maintain installations.  CAPTure™ specifically targets dissolved phosphorus with a small footprint, passive, and readily serviceable approach.

Our Values Guide Our Mission

We commit to our clients, partners, and colleagues that we:

Honor Integrity

We adhere to the highest ethical standards, ensuring transparency, honesty, and accountability in all our actions and decisions

Value Relationships

We build and maintain collaborative relationships, recognizing that trust and mutual respect are keys to success

Foster Innovation

We strive for a creative, forward-thinking culture, continuously seeking methods and technologies that will deliver exceptional results

Employ solution-minded approaches

We identify and implement solutions that achieve the best possible outcomes while delivering business-forward strategies

Our team

Mark Kieser

Senior Scientist/Principal

Areas of Expertise

Enviornmental Engineering

Lake and Watershed Management

Enviornmental Markets

Regulatory Compliance

John Jacobson

Senior Engineer

Areas of Expertise

Enviornmental Engineering

Lake and Watershed Management

Enviornmental Markets

Regulatory Compliance

Mike Foster

Senior Environmental Engineering Advisor

Areas of Expertise

Enviornmental Engineering

Lake and Watershed Management

Enviornmental Markets

Regulatory Compliance

What We Do at Kieser & Associates, LLC

Based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Kieser & Associates, LLC (K&A) specializes in water resource management, scientific research and environmental consulting.  Our diverse clientele includes industry, agriculture, commercial enterprises, government agencies, municipalities, NGOs, legal professionals, and individuals.

Founded in 1992, K&A focuses on seemingly intractable water quality issues using sound science and engineering. Our team combines expertise in water resources, civil and environmental engineering, hydrogeology, resource management, risk assessment, Ag production, aquatic ecology, biology, and chemistry.

In a world of complex technologies and ever-changing regulations, we prioritize sustainable, innovative, and cost-effective solutions. Since our inception, we have centered our efforts on market-based solutions and innovation to address these water-related environmental challenges.