Gary Robb Email & Phone Number

Honeoye Falls, Ny, Us

Vancouver, British Columbia, Ca

Consulting in the hydrogen and fuel cell industry.External Advisory Board - Million Mile Fuel Cell TruckConsultant - DOE Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Technology OfficeAreas of interest include:Hydrogen Fuel Cell Transportation (Passenger Vehicle, Commercial Trucking, Marine, Rail, Aircraft)Hydrogen Production (Waste to Fuel, Electrolysis, Methane Reforming)Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Business Development

Bolingbrook, Illinois, Us

HYZON Motors is a new U.S. company created to develop, manufacture and supply fuel cell systems, vehicles and services for the commercial vehicle market.

General chemical engineering consulting (clients held confidential)• Fuel Cell System Expert• Diesel Exhaust Emissions Expert• Plant Emissions Treatment• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing Plant Engineering

Rochester, Ny, Us

Developer, manufacturer and supplier of catalyzed exhaust treatment systems for diesel engines.Director of Development• Set strategic direction for the company as key member of Corporate Management Group.• Directed company’s Product Development and Research activities. - Secured and executed two NYSERDA contracts totaling $500k. - Instituted continuous improvement program for all existing products. - Developed three new products targeted at deficiencies in existing market. - Adapted and integrated existing products to create a new product for a parallel market. - Worked with regulatory agencies to perform compliance testing of all products.• Key Member of Sales and Marketing Team - Generated 60% of company’s net revenue during first three years. - Updated all sales and marketing materials (brochures, website, booth display, sales literature, etc.) - Directed and personally participated in all technical sales, application engineering and field service activities. - Represented company at several major trade shows and conferences.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

• Lead a cross functional team in the permanent solution of the program’s most challenging issue – durability – resulting in a tenfold increase in system life, significantly exceeding automotive industry requirements. - Off Time Damage Issue Resolution Team – Charles L. McCuen Special Achievement Award - Extraordinary accomplishment, by an individual or a team in R&D, considered to be highly beneficial to the success of the Corporation• Durability development work product was able to be retroactively implemented in existing demonstration vehicles, significantly increasing the usable life of the fleet.• Technical Lead of Durability Development Program - Created team structure, selected team members, set team projects and deliverables based on high level requirements and known program issues while coordinating with product timelines. - Lead technical team through the durability development loop: - System mechanization, development of operating strategies, concept demonstration, design verification testing, diagnostics, root cause analysis, solution down selection, solution evaluation, solution demonstration, solution implementation.• Coordinated Durability Testing Program - Developed accelerated testing protocols based on customer usage statistical analysis enabling 10 years of vehicle operation to be simulated in a nine month period of testing. - Confirmed proper operation of test assets based on key metrics and performance requirements prior to start of testing. - Oversaw 24/7 unattended testing of several Fuel Cell Systems used to demonstrate life performance. - Lead weekly team meetings to review test results, resolve issues, plan diagnostics and communicate status.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

• First Program Manager for the newly formed Advanced Product Engineering Organization.• Created and documented set of internal milestones used for Fuel Cell System products.• Set content, organized and conducted program Gate Reviews.• Led resource planning activities (~100 employees) with Advanced Product Engineering Management team.• Maintained long term budget (~$50 million annual) projections and quarterly budget adjustments.• Led detailed annual budget planning activities with Advanced Product Engineering Management team.• Facilitated Product (FCPM4) Workgroup meetings – coordination of engineering, finance, purchasing, materials management, and business functions.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

• Appointed by Chief Engineer as a one year developmental assignment.• Assisted Chief Engineer in the coordination of global Research, Development, and Vehicle Integration Organizations.• Developed and coordinated five year plan of key Fuel Cell Activities Program global deliverables.• Facilitated weekly site leadership meetings between Honeoye Falls, Michigan and Germany.• Prepared regular program presentations for General Motors Corporate Leadership Council.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

• Selected by management to step into the recently vacated Project Manager role.• Coordinated the build and commissioning of five prototype fuel cell power modules.• Created development and testing plan for prototype modules.• Transitioned responsibilities to new permanent Project Manager.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

• Set up structure of long term demonstration program of Clean Fuel Cell Power Generation at a Dow Chemical Facility in Houston, TX.• Negotiated program logistical details with Dow Project Manager - Technical specifications and interfaces - Location of demonstration - Timing and deliverables - Permitting and certifications• General Motors/Dow Chemical Fuel Cell Demonstration Program was recognized with the GM Chairman’s Award – the highest award given at GM for superior originality, creativity and innovation where accomplishments have exceeded expectations and are the results of extraordinary effort put forth by the team.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

• Coordinated Fuel Cell Demonstration Project with the Environmental Protection Agency at the Ariel Rios building in Washington, D.C.• Finalized details of demonstration with Environmental Protection Agency representatives including interactive kiosk, Fuel Cell Power Unit, and hydrogen fuel storage/supply.• Worked closely with the General Services Administration to address all issues related with installing and operating a Fuel Cell Power Unit during a period of national high alert.• Lead design and startup of Fuel Cell Power Unit meeting stringent requirements of GSA and EPA.• Hosted GSA and EPA representatives for demonstration of Fuel Cell Power Unit in simulated application.• Completed and submitted considerable documentation required by GSA and EPA.• Demonstration project cancelled weeks before ribbon cutting due to resignation of current EPA Director and subsequent appointment of new EPA Director.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

• Selected to coordinate Fuel Cell demonstration at the Technical Center in Warren, Michigan for the 60 Minutes television program with Dan Rather.• Given extremely short time frame of six weeks to complete demonstration including:- Resurrect decommissioned Fuel Cell Power Unit- Verify foolproof operation of system in simulated application- Transport system to Warren, MI and install in Technical Center- Integrate with building supplies and lighting system- Verify foolproof operation of system in actual application• Coordinated segment details with 60 minutes producer.• Dan Rather started the Fuel Cell Power Unit with a single button push and illuminated Technical Center Building on the first take.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

• Designed and commissioned updated performance characterization test stand (still in use today):- improved accuracy of results from +/- 15% to +/- 5%- reduced time to perform measurements from ~6 hours to less than 1 minute• Designed and implemented first sheet style device – this design approach is still used in our world class Water Vapor Transfer Unit which is sold to our competitors.• Performed full characterization and benchmarking of competing devices

Detroit, Michigan, Us

• Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power Unit with Gasoline Fuel Processor• Implemented first usage of project management structure• Lead team of 6-10 functional lead engineers (fuel processor, stack, plumbing, electrical, thermal, etc.).• Coordinated activities between design, development and application• Organized and conducted comprehensive and honest review of project enabling critical program decision- Decision to shift focus and resources from Fuel Processing to Fuel Cell Power Unit – the influence of our program decision caused all others in the industry to follow suit.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

• $14 Million work agreement formed as a result of legal action between General Motors and Johnson Matthey.• Lead program definition for catalyst development and supply for all aspects of gasoline fuel processing.• Conducted regular status reviews and program scoping meetings with Johnson Matthey management and engineering to ensure maximum return on agreement for General Motors.• Focused on a clearly stated target based program designed to feed General Motors Fuel Processing program.- Turned an initially adversarial relationship into a very successful collaboration.- Final work product considered world class in the industry for both Johnson Matthey and General Motors.

Detroit, Michigan, Us

• First reactor in a Fuel Processing System responsible for the initial breakdown of gasoline.• Team Lead for a group of engineers and testing technicians.• Developed several iterations of primary reactor (autothermal reformer) technology.• Evaluated catalyst formulations from various suppliers.• Implemented pilot scale development program.- Sped up development cycle, reduced catalyst sample usage, allowed for several parallel evaluations.• Generated several new concepts and patents around Fuel Processing technology- Several of these concepts were implemented in the Gen 3 Fuel Processor – Charles L. McCuen Special Achievement Award - Extraordinary accomplishment, by an individual or a team in R&D, considered to be highly beneficial to the success of the Corporation

Detroit, Michigan, Us

• Responsible for selection, purchase and set-up all gas analysis instrumentation for program (>$1 Million).• Developed new techniques enabling real time analysis – shortening analysis time from 15 minutes to seconds.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Chemical Engineering

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering