*Carolyn M Johnson*, President, Sales and Marketing:
Carolyn was involved with the development of Eltra Systems
since she co-founded the business in September 1994. She holds a M.S. in
Technology from Eastern Illinois University with a major emphasis in
manufacturing and a B.S. in Zoology with a minor in chemistry. Carolyn
has continuing education in Electronic and Environmental Restoration
Technology. She holds a CHMM (Certified Hazardous Material Manager) at
the Master Level and has enjoyed her environmental tenure with U.S. DOE
and Progress Energy Power Plants. Carolyn has successfully developed
sales and marketing programs for industrial equipment. Experiences
include creating and developing many innovative programs for several
industries including pollution prevention, marketing, manufacturing,
environmental, energy, environmental cleanup, nuclear testing, nuclear
power, and nuclear weapons. Companies include Johnson's Consulting, MEI,
EG&G, Pitney Bowes, National Safety Associates, and Progress
Energy.
*Ronald A Johnson*, Secretary, Director of Engineering:
Ron is the Founder of Eltra Systems, Inc. which was started in
September 1994 to begin development of the Partitioned Motor
Technology. He has been working on the Eltra motor technology since 1994
and has recently been involved in development of a new control system
for the Offset Printing Industry and the design of a new series hybrid
electric bicycle. Ron attained a degree in electronics at Arizona Tech
and started his own business, Current Technology Systems, in 1981 for
the purpose of developing and manufacturing video amusement and
associated gaming equipment.
He created the industry's first completely
automatic Light Emitting Diode (LED) Dot Matrix Progressive Jackpot and
advertising system that independently processed each slot machine's
jackpot while allowing the remaining machines to continue play. In
addition, he developed and manufactured the industry's first and only
bi-directional Circular Progressive LED displays with full 360-degree
visibility. This circular display rotates graphics both horizontally and
vertically with large displays with 12-inch characters and diameters up
to 22 feet. Some of this company's customers included the largest
casino gambling companies: Harrah's, Caesars Resort, Hilton, Bally's,
Circus-Circus Properties, United Coin, Anchor Coin, and R.R. Donnelly.
*Lee Cooper* CPA, MBA; Support Operations:
Lee brings 30+ years of domestic and international business
experiences to our team. He has extensive experience in taxation,
contracting, systems development, management, information systems, and
finance. Lee also has previous experience in start-up businesses and
will be involved in developing and managing the company's support
operations.
*Liz Thompson*, Distributor Relations:
Liz brings 40 years of wholesale and retail experience
including purchasing and sales experience along with a lifetime of
public contact and customer service. Liz has independently created
several successful innovative business ventures and will be involved
with our product lines, including hiring, and overseeing sales reps in
several states.
*Jeff Oder*:
Jeff is the Physicist with a M.S. in Physics from University
of Arizona at Tuscon and a B.S. in Physics from Southern IL University.
Jeff has over 10 years experience in designing printed circuit boards
for embedded systems both capture and layout, programmed 8 and 32 bit
micro controllers using C and C++, designed and built test fixtures for
embedded systems, PLC programming, CNC programming, time studies, plant
floor layout, equipment installs and setup, electrical, mechanical,
pneumatic, hydraulic trouble shooting, automation control and trouble
shooting, A.C. and D.C. drives, High voltage switchgear, Power
electronics and logic interface circuit design, PCB CAD, teaching, and
testing.
*Stuart Landreth*:
Stuart is a contractual Electrical Engineer responsible for
Autocad drafting and mechanical fabrication. His experiences include
responsibility for designing the electrical wiring layouts for new
equipment installations in manufacturing plants and the majority of PLC
control logic programming for plant automation. He has experience at a
major manufacturing plant as the Senior Control Systems Engineer with
responsibilities including all PLC control programming and the interline
interface for all current and new production lines. Stuart owns his
machine shop and has received several awards in fabricating Racing and
Restoration Show Cars. Stuart has an Associate Degree in Electronics and
several Master Mechanic Certifications. In addition to machining custom
automotive parts, he is also an expert in welding, AutoCAD drafting,
and mechanical fabrication.
*Steve Sagerian*, Electrical Engineer:
Steve is a senior real-time embedded software developer. He
has in depth knowledge and experience developing device drivers and real
time embedded applications for 8, 16 and 32 bit processors. He
currently works as a project manager for an automotive telematics
company, developing OBDII scan tools and automotive products. He has a
BSEE from Iowa State University and has worked in the Midwest for
companies such as Motorola, Tellabs Inc, Shure Inc and Intermatic.
(Private Contractor):
is the Mechanical Engineer who also has experience as an
Engineering Manager for a multi-million dollar manufacturing company and
was responsible for all mechanical engineering of improvements and
layout of complete full scale engineering project. These duties include
redesign of roller gear trains, improved access panels and layouts for
new installations.
He has worked in manufacturing for 12 years
after receiving his Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was
involved in the SAE Hybrid Electric Vehicle Challenge and Formula SAE.
In the HEV Challenge he helped convert a vehicle to a series hybrid
configuration using a Briggs and Stratton engine charging lead acid
batteries. In Formula SAE he helped design and construct a mini-formula
race car.
*Jason Kern*, A.S.; IT Management:
Laser/Electro-Optics in 1994 Vincennes University Experience
includes R&D, semi-conductor laser fabrication including MOCVD
reactor programming, photolithography, vapor deposition. Repair and
maintenance of data network, security system, VOIP, IT management
including computer repair, help desk support phone system, and ISP
banking business. Experience with vacuum tube amplifier construction,
prototype circuits, dynamometer, inverter fabrication, computer system
interfaces, fabrication of prototype 40Gb/s optoelectronic modulators,
using precision die placement machines, laser welding equipment and
hermetic seam seal devices, 3 phase induction motor performance, car
aerodynamics, automotive and high performance motorcycle modifications.
Lead a team of 10 operators and engineers and increased production to
over 1000 devices per month with a revenue in excess of $100,000 per
month. Jason was involved with various companies including Eltra
Technology, SDL, T-Networks, and TrustBank.