eTec
eTec provides technical support and field services for all aspects of electric vehicle infrastructure
Management BiosDONALD B. KARNER Donald Karner, President and CEO, has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and an M.S. in Nuclear Engineering. Mr. Karner has over 25 years experience in the advanced transportation and energy areas including fifteen years of electric utility industry management experience. Mr. Karner held the position of Chief Nuclear Officer for Arizona Public Service Company during the construction and commissioning of the 3800 MWe Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station. During this period Mr. Karner directed a staff of 3,000 and interfaced with and provided testimony for the multiple plant owners, the NRC, various State regulatory commissions and the financial community regarding plant matters. As President of ETEC, Mr. Karner provides Strategic direction, conducts Research and directs the development of products and services in the areas of energy, environment, and advanced transportation. Mr. Karner has authored numerous papers on these topics and ETEC offers a number of products associated with these technology areas including battery fast chargers, specialized battery products, hydrogen fueling infrastructure and internal combustion engine vehicle hydrogen fuel conversions.
KEVIN P. MORROW As Executive Vice President of eTec, Mr. Morrow is responsible for the Marketing and Sales, Business Development, various consulting and project management duties. Mr. Morrow is a member of the SAE AGE-2 Air Cargo & Aircraft Ground Equipment & Systems Committee, the Electric Power Research Institute Non-Road Advisory Committee and was past Steering Committee Member, National Infrastructure Working Council (IWC). KATHRYN A. FORBES, CPA Kathryn (“Kate”) Forbes, CFO, has a B.S. in Accounting from Arizona State University and a Graduate Certificate in Banking from the University of Delaware Stonier School of Banking. Ms. Forbes has held such Executive Level positions as Vice President and Controller for Arizona Public Service Company, responsible for all administrative and accounting functions for a $4 billion electric utility company and Senior Vice President and Western Operations Manager for Bank One Services Corporation, responsible for all deposit operations functions in the Western Region managing a staff of 1200 and an operation budget of $500 million. As CFO of eTec, Ms. Forbes is responsible for all of the financial reporting, H/R, administrative and treasurer functions. Ms. Forbes has the following Directorships:
Ms. Forbes has received the following awards: 2005 AICPA Public Service Award
Garrett Beauregard, VP of Engineering, has a B.A. in Business Administration and B.S.M.E. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Central Florida, and an M.B.A. from Oakland University. Mr. Beauregard has over 12 years of experience in the advanced transportation technology sector, including five years with General Motors on their Advanced Vehicle Technology Group (ATV). While with GM’s ATV group, Mr. Beauregard was involved in the technical & marketing aspects of the GM EV1 vehicle platform. Mr. Beauregard also worked for Genie Industries developing battery charging products related to the Genie product line, and supported corporate efforts to streamline manufacturing and reduce costs. As Vice President of Engineering at eTec, Mr. Beauregard provides direction and supervises a staff of engineers responsible for the development of eTec products including the eTec SuperCharge™ Universal Fast Battery Charger for the Airport Ground Support Market and the Hydrogen ICE Silverado Conversion and associated hydrogen infrastructure. Mr. Beauregard also provides key consulting and Project Management services in related technology areas. PUBLICATIONS
TOM CONVEY Tom Convey, Director of Production, has a B.S.E. in Aeronautical Engineering Technology from Arizona State University and twenty years of engineering experience highlighted by practical application in fabrication and operations. He has extensive experience with electric and natural gas vehicle conversion, fueling and infrastructure development. Mr. Convey has worked extensively to develop fabrication processes for single installation and assembly line production. ROBERT RIZZO (“ROB”) Mr. Rob Rizzo, Director of Field Services, has 21 years of experience in electrical design and construction. He has demonstrated strong management and administration skills, particularly in alternative fuel vehicle programs. Mr. Rizzo’s excellent communication skills have allowed him to be very involved in both technical and customer service roles, often simultaneously. He has developed into a very strong vehicle and vehicle related systems troubleshooter. EDUCATION Los Angeles Technical Trade Natural Gas Vehicle Institute |
