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OUR TEAM
Our people make decarbonization easy.
Leadership
Colin Huwyler
Founder/CEO
Colin is a veteran of the renewable fuels industry. Prior to becoming CEO of Optimus, he founded Fossil Free Fuel and was previously the Director of Research and Technology at Steel City Biofuels.
Colin holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh and a certificate in Entrepreneurial Leadership from Carnegie Mellon University. He is also a co-inventor on several Optimus patents.
In his free time, Colin enjoys building, playing soccer, and pursuing outdoor activities such as riding his motorcycle and mountain biking.
Lori Dunn
Chief Operating Officer
Lori helps direct the growth of Optimus Technologies and its operational needs. An alumna of California State University, Fullerton, and the Heller School at Brandeis University, her career focus is making a difference in climate tech.
She came to Optimus because of its ability to meet the urgency of decarbonizing fleets at scale, ease for fleet managers, and cost savings; the team's dynamic and passion was the icing on the cake!
When Lori isn't working, you can find her out in nature with her dog, traveling, and mentoring up-and-coming salespeople.
Jon Ewing
Co-founder/Head of Engineering & Production
Jon is responsible for Optimus' engineering and operations teams. He is the co-inventor for many of the Optimus patents, including The Vector System.
He received his BS in Mechanical Engineering and Material Science from the University of Pittsburgh and spent four years in an Army Special Operations Unit. Jon would rather focus on fueling for the transportation sector above ground on US soil than fight for oil dominance in foreign wars.
He enjoys the challenges of his job and the camaraderie of the team. In his free time, Jon likes cycling, archery, and spending time with family.
Gavin Crain
Head of Finance
Gavin is responsible for keeping track of all the debits & credits and dollars & cents into and out of the company. With over 20 years of experience as an accounting professional and an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh, he is well suited for the job.
All his efforts support the carbon emission reduction goals that Optimus has set and his hopes to leave the world a little better than he found it.
When Gavin isn’t working at Optimus, he can be found spending time with his family, playing disc golf, hiking, snowboarding or whitewater kayaking somewhere just outside of Pittsburgh, PA.
The Team
Our team is passionate about helping our customers decarbonize their operations without any interruptions. We are made up of talented engineers, go-to-market pros, and operators who work together to push the boundaries of what's possible and make a positive impact on the world.
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It's fun to do good. Join us.
Ananth Palaniappan
Mechanical Engineer
Ed Davis
Production Manager
Evan Palmer
Field Systems Engineer
Gaia Rajan
Engineering Intern
Harper York
Project Support Specialist
Jason Via
Assembly & Procurement Associate
Johanna Seminario
Account Executive
Katie Crandol
Office Manager
Kevin Smyth
Sr Mechanical Engineer
Matt Homman
People Ops Lead
Maximillian Marchioli
Mechanical Engineer
Nicole White
Field Diesel Technician
Reese Hawk
Mechanical Engineer
Rick Davis
Field Service Technician
Steven Sarfin
Director of Marketing
Careers at Optimus
Passionate about reducing carbon emissions? Want to be an important part of creating the future of sustainable transportation? Reach out.
Whether you're interested in engineering, working on diesel engines, go-to-market, or more, there are exciting opportunities available to join our team of passionate individuals who are dedicated to creating a better world.
