Leadership
John Ross
Actively works in the innovation space helping companies bring emerging technologies to market (solid rocket motors, cyber products, aerospace and automotive components and systems) with a particular focus on autonomous vehicle systems.
Formerly
- Deputy General Counsel, AM General LLC (14 years)
- Organized partnerships for manufacture of foreign armored vehicle in U.S., worldwide distribution of vehicle-mounted howitzer soft recoil system, and procurement of various foreign and domestic armoring systems for TWVs
- Assisted the Advanced Concepts, Technology and Systems Group in the evaluation, capture, and commercialization of emerging technologies
- Infantry Officer, U.S. Marine Corps (6 years)
- Commanded and trained various combat units of 30-70 Marines, including anti-armor platoon of 35 HMMWVs with HMGs and TOW weapon systems
- Worked at MARCORSYSCOM developing, testing, procuring and fielding new technology
U.S. Naval Academy, B.S. with merit; Notre Dame Law School, J.D., magna cum laude
Jeff Dowell
Previously leading engineer on a variety of HMMWV and commercial vehicle platforms: HMMWV 11.2kW TAC-Idle (stationary) alternator; JLTV 20kW “on-the-move at all vehicle speeds including stopped” power; Exportable VAC power (two different programs with 30kW and 50kW requirements) accomplished using integrated starter/generator (ISG) technology and interface with vehicle ECMs. Development and design of battery electric vehicles (BEV) (U.S. Postal Service vehicles, and others) and a multi-mode (integrated electric motor/generator) dual-shaft truck gearbox for vocational work trucks using Lithium-Ion storage batteries for e-motor “torque-boost” and to provide exportable power.
Formerly AM General LLC (24 years)
- Deputy Program Director, Joint-Venture (w/ GDLS) JLTV TD-Phase Team
- Program Manager, AM General JLTV TD-Phase Execution Team
- Program Manager for AMG efforts w/ GDLS -- EMD-Phase Proposal Team
- Director, Product Assurance for Military and Commercial Products (Safety Assessments and Risk Executive)
- Director, Commercial Vehicle Engineering
- Director, Engine Engineering
- Director, Advanced Concepts, Technology and Systems Group
Formerly Staff and Development Engineer at Ford Europe, Jeep (American Motors), Chrysler USA, and Hyundai America
Nathan Miller
High growth startup CEO. Active experience developing new technology for dual use in government and commercial space.
Formerly Submarine Warfare Officer, U.S. Navy
- Qualified Nuclear Engineer, Held billets as DCA, QAO, and Assistant Engineer. Responsible for shipboard diesel, hydraulics, and electrical generation systems.
- Deployed on multiple strategic deterrent patrols.
- Oversaw Li-Ion battery cell maintenance and overhaul during shipboard drydock periods.
- In direct development and approval of over 100,000 man-hours of extensive maintenance and repair of shipboard systems including the diesel engine and hydraulics.
U.S. Naval Academy, B.S. Systems Engineering; Notre Dame, M.S. Science and Technology