Jason has dedicated his career to navigating the transition to low-carbon technologies, with a core focus on electrified transportation. He has led multidisciplinary teams in developing innovative tools to support transportation planning. A serial entrepreneur, Jason has founded multiple successful companies in the sustainability and decarbonization sectors. He earned a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University, complementing his master’s degree in Nuclear Engineering and Engineering Physics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Currently, Jason is a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department and the Operating Director of the Energy Institute at Colorado State University. In his free time, he enjoys disconnecting on the rivers of the West with his family, driven by a passion for the outdoors that motivates his search for technological solutions to reduce carbon emissions.

Noah holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University and specializes in system-level optimization through techno-economic analysis and life cycle assessment for electrified transportation. His career encompasses a diverse array of projects, including the optimized deployment of nationwide charging infrastructure and the development of advanced algorithms for electricity market participation with energy storage systems. While at Argonne National Laboratory, Noah played a pivotal role in developing a public tool for the deployment economics of community charging hubs, providing property managers with essential planning guidance. His expertise ensures that electrified transportation systems are both economically viable and environmentally sustainable. Beyond his passion for sustainable transportation, Noah enjoys cycling and exploring national parks.

Throughout his education and career, David has cultivated a broad understanding of transportation electrification, covering the subtleties of vehicle powertrain control and the complexities of nationwide charging infrastructure planning. Since completing his Ph.D. in Systems Engineering, David has been dedicated to finding effective strategies to ease and speed the electric vehicle transition. As a former employee of the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), David brings a wealth of experience working with a wide array of stakeholders including utilities, fleets, and cities. Taking advantage of the latest breakthroughs in computing and artificial intelligence, he has developed novel ways to discover optimal electrification solutions by understanding all the interlinked systems - vehicles, power infrastructure, and people – and how their needs interact. When he's not revolutionizing transportation, David spends his time climbing mountains, sitting around with friends, and reading difficult books.