Burt Hamner, CEO
Education: Harvard College, History of Science / Marine Biology. University of Washington, MBA / Master of Marine Affairs.
Work Experience: US Army Corps of Engineers, Washington Dept. of Ecology, City of Seattle, US Agency for International Development, Asian Development Bank, United Nations.
Mike Layton, COO
Education: JD, Seattle University School of Law; BA, University of Washington, Business Administration/ Finance
Work Experience: 8 years practicing ; 8 years business development and sales in manufacturing; founded and sold micro-hydropower company
Chris Huston, CFO
Education: BA, Colorado College: MBA/IP, Seattle University; MBF, University of Washington – Pacific Coast School of Finance and Banking.
Work Experience: Chris Huston is the principal of Jenrod & Associates. In addition to responsibilities with his own firm, Mr. Huston is a member of the Northwest Entrepreneur Network, where he served as chairman of the Venture Advisory Board, the MIT Enterprise Forum, the Early Stage Investment Forum, and the Washington Technology and Industry Association. He has participated actively with over 20 early stage companies, serving as an interim CFO, director and advisory board member. He also has invested selectively in several early stage companies. Prior to starting his own
firm in 1993, Mr. Huston spent over 20 years in corporate commercial banking, mortgage banking and investment banking and served as a Vice President with Seafirst Bank, Bank of America, and Great Western Mortgage. He has also held executive management positions with Creative Recreational Systems and Epex Solutions.
Jim Styner, Engineer
Education: BS Mechanical Engineering , University of Idaho; MBA candidate, Seattle University (emphasis in finance)
Work Experience: 20 years project engineering experience in both government and commercial programs ranging in scope from early concept definition through development, qualification, and production transition. Primary employers include General Dynamics and Aerojet.
Jason Rota, Engineer
Education: BS Mechanical Engineering – Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA; Manufacturing Engineering Training – Boeing Co, Renton, WA
Work Experience: 14 years Mechanical, Pre-Sales and Manufacturing Engineer for sales, production, installation & technical support. Responsible for all engineering drawings, customer configurations and detail drawings for machine production. Design for Manufacturability. Implemented product improvements based on customer input. Product testing of new ideas.
Karl Falaschi, Electronic Engineer
Education: Electronic Engineer – Green River and Pierce College
Work experience: Over 40 years of Electronic Engineering experience including hydraulics and mechanics. Primary Employers include Boeing, Mann Rusell Electronics, Elliot Bay Industries and SRT Electronics.
Rachel Saperstein, California Manager
Education: MBA, University of California, Berkeley – Haas School of Business; BA, Washington University in St. Louis
Work Experience: Market research, portfolio valuation, and strategy implementation.
Brian Peithman, Project Manager
Education: US Naval Academy; general engineering
Work Experience: US Navy submarine officer and engineer.
Dane Roth, Mechanical Designer
Education: Clover Park Technical Institute cert., Mechanical Design/Industrial Design, College of Marin.
Experience: Renewable Energy Systems, Hydro-kinetic Turbines; Mechanical Design/R&D at OMAX Corporation, Mechanical/Industrial Design/Engineering at Pacific Bioscience Labs.
Patents: Electric skin brush, United States Patent D549964, Inventors: Dane Roth, Robert Akridge, Kenneth Pilcher; Charger for an electric skin brush, United States Patent D523809, Inventors: Dane Roth, Kenneth Pilcher, Robert Akridge; Oscillating brushhead attachment system for a personal care appliance United States Patent 7386906, Inventors: Dane Roth, Steve Meginniss, Ken P., Rick R., David Giuliani; Motor providing oscillating action for a personal care appliance United States Patent 7157816, Inventors: Dane Roth, Ken P., David Giiuliani, Steve Meginniss, Rick R.
Michelle Holmes, Executive Assistant
Education: MA Environmental Studies, The Evergreen State College. BS in Environmental Policy and Assessment, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA; Resource Studies, University of Plymouth, England
Work Experience: Peace Corps volunteer in East Africa for two years; 10 years project management, sales and marketing.
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