As a portfolio company of private equity group Transom Capital Group, we are a leading provider of innovative charging solutions; we have been in this space since the inception of the world's first modern electric car. Our global approach has positioned us uniquely to serve our customers. For us, it isn't just about building EV chargers; we are creating solutions that will accelerate the future of electrification. Through our rich tradition, we have pioneered the transition to electrification of transportation and currently have over 150M in revenue, with a doubling of our growth projected in the coming years. We deeply understand how to design, develop, and manufacture innovative EV charging solutions, and the largest OEM nameplates have selected us to develop their solutions. We are incredibly proud that we supply charging solutions for more than 40% of the OEM vehicle market leaders. Our pioneering spirit continues to guide us as we develop charging solutions for a number of applications, including a comprehensive portfolio of products for on and off-road electric vehicles, industrial applications for forklifts, and airport ground support equipment. Renowned for robustness, safety, efficiency, and extending battery life, our chargers pave the way for climate-neutral mobility of the future. Our company stands at the forefront of technology and innovation and will continue leading and impacting the vehicle electrification transition.

Advanced Automotive Advisors (AAA) is a consulting firm focused on guiding C-suite teams on a path to profitable growth and success. Leveraging 20+ years of leadership success to positively transform organizational outcomes. AAA “Unleashes the Power in an Organization”Coaching CEOs, Presidents & COOs; Open and honest exchanges, self-reflection, trust, and guidance to sharpen and enhance leadership outcomesVisionary leadership and strategy; Defining the story, creating a strategy, setting the compass, and communicating effectively Improving results and teamwork; Providing objective feedback and finding the strengths within a leadership teamBuilding world-class organizational cultures; Be the place where people want to work Creating a high performing organization; Shifting a teams’ mindset from ordinary to achieving the extraordinary; creating organizational unification and accountability

Responsible to lead Autel's North American business through high growth by connecting people and technical solutions that improve our energy ecosystems through innovation and smart cloud connectivity with the ultimate goal of Autel Powering the Planet EV B2C & B2B Charging | Home & Commercial Applications | Vehicle OEM's | Fleets | Charge Point Operations | Oil & Gas Organizations Pivoting to EV | Big Box Retail | Government Entities | Utilities | Electrical Contractors | Distributors |Parking Operators | Tire & Repair Industry Enabling Energy Innovation & Deployment Using | V2X Charging | Connected Energy Storage | Connected Solar

Webasto is a Top 100 global automotive suppliers | $4B in Sales | 15,000 employees | 120-year-old family-owned company | Engineering, manufacturing and delivering high value mechatronic technologies including sunroofs, EV charging and EV battery systems, convertibles, and heating solutions to the global vehicle OEM’s and aftermarket.Activated inorganic growth via a $40M M&A acquisition with 99 employees and 3 Business Units. Strategically acquired and propelled Webasto into 3 new business in Electric Vehicle Charging. in vehicle OEM, aftermarket, and industrial. Rapidly adjusted product direction and transformed the corporate culture, shifted strategy from regional to global. Mentored teams, coached individuals, relocated operations, and grew staff by 50% to 180, including: Finance, Business Development, Engineering, Program Management, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, and Operations.-Lead and executed parent company’s e-mobility diversification vision; leveraged merger and catalyzed OEM booked business growth from $9M to $500M in 24-months—captured 80% of all quoted contracts-Served as Engineering and PM lead (first 9-months); established decision-making criteria and technical direction, brought in processes, set controls, and improved cultural mindsetRestructured corporate culture— established direction by focusing on values, targets and mission; incorporated KPIs, monthly operations reviews, budgets, and deadlines-Quickly set the tone for honesty and transparency; successfully ushered the close of a pre-acquisition product recall-Spearheaded strategy toward technological advances; shifted company scope from hardware to digital smart technology and connectivity-Improved transparency and communication; influenced via monthly town halls to improve trust, conveyed strategy and financial progress involving all employees-Maintained business sustainability and colleague confidence during COVID-19

Responsible for development and deployment of the organization, product development, and end consumer interaction and support network needs. The target is to execute, deploy and launch this new business for Webasto in North America. Together with our team in Germany, technology partners and in full partnership with the OEM car manufacturers and Commercial Vehicle OEM's we will enable them to meet their needs executing their electric vehicle charging and customer strategy for home and workplace charging.

Globally responsible for Webasto Ford business: Including Business Development new business acquisition and growth; Engineering integration and robustness from design concept to production, Program Management ensuring our business activities are delivered on time and under budget and business maintenance once in production. This role encompasses global P&L responsibility. Regionally responsible for leading all business aspects associated with all NAFTA Asian Customers, current Japanese and Korean customers include:Nissan, Toyota, Honda, Mazda, Subaru and Hyundai/KiaScope of responsibility includes: Setting business strategy, leading motivated high performing teams, P&L, Forecasting, New business acquisition, Program Management, Business Development, Engineering and regional Marketing.

Sales, Marketing, Strategy and Communications Program Management, Vehicle Roof SystemsNorth America

Responsible for national distribution partnership with Detroit Diesel (WheelTime). Projected to double aftermarket sales by 2013 while increasing working capital through reduced inventories, improving liquidity and cash flow. Developed a new distribution model resulting in doubled sales. P&L responsible for more than 50% of the total corporate budget. Implemented and responsible for strategic partnerships and M&A activity. Implemented a succinct and comprehensive strategy for OE & Aftermarket in the segments of Trucks, Buses, RVs, Military and Off-Highway business segments. Responsible for local and national governmental lobbying – created awareness, urgency and legislative support for Webasto clean air technology on Capitol Hill. Met with congressional leaders resulting in an Energy Bill that provides tax credits and subsidies. Spearheaded a collaborative effort on clean vehicle development and national promotions with the EPA and CARB.

Managed annual budget and expenses of over $5 million. Responsible for North American corporate communications, creative direction, 40 annual trade events and the development and implementation of a new brand strategy. Instrumental in creating the new corporate vision and mission. Successfully facilitated first ever Webasto end-customer product clinics and focus groups, using data to help develop strategic direction for sales and marketing activities. Launched comprehensive public relations strategy, introducing three new product lines using multi-tier media approach to reposition Webasto as an innovator and industry leader– resulted in TV coverage in more than 15 major media hubs and CNN. Created first US idle reduction educational website, www.makealeap.org, establishing Webasto as the market leader in technologies for cleaner air and fuel savings. Orchestrated OE business acquisition activity through networking with key executives at all OEMs resulting in new technology development projects with both Ford and Chrysler. Volunteered for additional responsibilities included Acting Director for sunroofs business segment. Leaded Webasto lobbying efforts in Washington and secured meetings and support of high ranking government officials including Senator Mitch McConnell (KY), Majority Leader of the United States Senate and others from the hill.

Responsible for sales, marketing, business unit direction, focus and strategy. Forged relationships with top executives from the Big 3. Managed and mentored project development team consisting of Sales, Marketing, Engineering, Design, Testing, Quality and Applications. Successfully led a global multi-cultural negotiation team through a complex two year M&A activity. Secured a new technology global licensing agreement. Acquired new vehicle projects and obtained obsolescence of $1.2 million from Ford after a project cancellation. Obtained first ever North American OEM projects.

Lead marketing, PR, Communications, and trade activities. A focus on growth of new car dealer sales of sunroofs at new vehicle purchases. Lead trade events and development of concepts. Ran product consumer introduction clinics. Worked closely with vehicle OEM’s on new vehicle launches of sunroofs to gain exposure and greater sales.

Responsible for $60 million Chrysler project, Decoma’s largest program. Negotiated and saved Decoma $2.5 million in customer productivity givebacks. Project Leader for Decoma’s first ever full vehicle front and rear end module program worth over 100 Million, lead the Chrysler’s product development team. Acquired $60 million Mercedes Benz - Daimler front end module business for M and R Class, including price negotiations in Germany and the US

Application Engineering and field Sales Engineer