Management Team
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Said Al-Hallaj, Co-Founder and CEO Said’s research ranges from the design and optimization of renewable energy systems to the use of advanced battery and fuel cell systems in electric vehicles and has been published 32 times in peer reviewed journals. Additionally, he has been a featured speaker at over 25 alternative energy and battery conferences and has three registered patents. Said holds a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology and an M.Sc. and B.Sc. in chemical engineering from the Jordan University of Science and Technology. |
Phil Shaw, President/Board Member Phil will strengthen the leadership team, focusing on improving the operational efficiency within the engineering functions and operations, and will also take a leadership role in the development of new business.
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Tom Nation, Chief Operating Officer |
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Richard Ott, Controller His experience includes consulting, process redesign, and implementing accounting and financial reporting systems. Richard holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Illinois Chicago, and he was certified as a CPA by the Illinois Society of Certified Public Accountants. |
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Steve Wolff, Chief Financial Officer Steve completed his undergraduate degree at Emory University and his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He holds sitting board positions with The CFO Leadership Council’s Chicago Chapter, The Mental Health Association of Greater Chicago, where he serves as Treasurer, and the Illinois Math and Science Academy’s Parent Advisory Council, where he also serves as Treasurer.
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Monica Cook, Director of Technology and Business Development Ms. Cook recently completed a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois - Chicago. The dissertation area of focus was the development of optical films for use in bifacial photovoltaic applications for glass-based, building-integrated applications. She also completed a Master's degree in Environmental Project Management at Northwestern University, and a Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering at the University of Illinois - Champaign/Urbana.
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