EAVX has strategically selected our team to represent a deep and wide talent pool, built to handle any and all challenges that come our way. Our engineers have industry-leading experience, expertise in emerging technologies and creativity to imagine new possibilities.
Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of JB Poindexter & Co
After beginning his investment career at Solomon Brothers, John was a partner at Smith Barney Venture Corporation. In 1983, he became managing partner of two investment partnerships, KD/P Equities and J.B. Poindexter & Co, L.P. Today, John is the Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and sole owner of J.B. Poindexter & Co. He is a decorated veteran, being awarded two Purple Hearts, two Silver Stars, the Soldier’s Medal, two Bronze Stars, the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star and other decorations. In 2009, he and the combat unit he commanded were awarded the Presidential Unit Citation at a White House ceremony with President Obama. John was awarded a Ph.D. in economics and finance from New York University in addition to other degrees.
President and Chief Operating Officer of JB Poindexter & Co
Norb assumed the role of President and Chief Operating Officer of JBPCO in January of 2021. Prior to his current role, he had served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Morgan Corporation since October 2005. He joined Morgan after a 22-year background that included several engineering, manufacturing, sales/marketing and general management assignments. Norb holds both a B.A. degree in Economics and a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Rochester, an M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan and an MBA from the University of Chicago.
President of EAVX
Mark has spent nearly 30 years in automotive and commercial vehicle development. He has a proven track record building innovative solutions in the electrification of delivery vehicles, fuel cell power systems and alternative fuel systems. Mark joined JBPCO in 2013 and served as Vice President of Engineering at Morgan Olson. While at Morgan Olson, Mark was responsible for establishing their research and development group and leading their electric-powered, walk-in body initiatives. Mark led the efforts in establishing their strategic partnerships for the United States Post Office Next Generation Delivery Vehicle program and the development of their NGDV prototype body proposal. Mark holds a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Clarkson University and a B.A. degree in Physics from the State University of New York at Geneseo.
Vice President of Operations and Business Strategy
Jacob holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology as well as a M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan with a focus on controls and mechatronic systems.
Prior to Joining EAVX, Jacob worked at Caterpillar and NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Most recently he worked for Robert Bosch – North America holding various roles in Advance Engineering and Product Development. He left Bosch as Customer Chief Engineer of Powertrain where he was responsible for the technical strategy of one of the world’s largest automotive accounts. Jacob has spent most of his career, including academia, focused on solving complex problems in the Automotive Industry.
