About Our Founder

Corey Simonpietri has dedicated his career of more than 30 years to stormwater. He is a writer, speaker, inventor, developer, and entrepreneur. 

Corey started in stormwater in 1992 at ACF Environmental and worked his way to Director of Stormwater Management. Corey has been at the forefront of innovation in stormwater product development, distribution, and implementation. His expertise spans engineering, contracting, manufacturing, and consulting, giving him a unique, well-rounded perspective on the industry.

Throughout his career, Corey has played a key role in the development and promotion of numerous stormwater products, including:

• Underground detention systems – R-Tank, RainTank, RainVault, RainStore3, HydroDome

• Permeable paving systems – PowerBlock, PaveDrain

• Pre-treatment systems – TrashGuard, RainGuardian

• Proprietary bioretention systems – FocalPoint

• Erosion control products - Turbidity Curtains

Beyond product development, Corey has been instrumental in creating technical literature, specifications, and presentation materials, ensuring that engineers, regulators, and contractors have the resources they need to successfully implement cutting edge solutions. His hands-on experience working with engineers and contractors has given him deep insight into what makes a product not only effective but also competitive in the marketplace through fair-advantage specifications. 

At Ripple Stormwater Management, Corey brings this expertise to help manufacturers and distributors develop, refine, and successfully bring stormwater products to market—faster, smarter, and with a lasting impact.

Let’s make some waves in stormwater management.