MANAGEMENT TEAM
The Vectrix management team has a proven track record and a wealth of experience in the motorcycle, maxi-scooter, aerospace and alternative energy industries, the management team includes:
Don Buckley : : Chief Executive Officer Jason Kim : : Chief Operating Officer Peter S. Hughes : : Chief Technology Officer Brian Buccella : : Vice President of Sales & Marketing
DON BUCKLEY
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Mr. Buckley was elected Chairman and CEO of Vectrix, LLC in January 2010.
- Directs the tactical and strategic initiatives, overall corporate vision, and daily operations for the entire Vectrix, LLC electric vehicle manufacturer teams based in multiple facilities throughout North America.
- Since 1990, he has been the President and CEO of Gold Peak Industries, North America, Inc. where he has led the company's growth in establishing a strategic market position with original equipment manufacturers. North America has been the key market for GP Batteries' rechargeable division.
- Prior to joining Gold Peak, he was the Chairman and CEO of Gentec, an energy management company specializing in site-specific cogeneration and building automation where he led Gentec in nationwide programs to computerize building systems to save energy. Gentec was also one of the very early companies in the U.S. to become a micro utility, producing and selling energy to its customers.
- Served as a Board Member for Solectria, a pioneer in electric vehicles.
- He holds two patents related to battery technology and has been an early advocate of EV batteries in North America.
- United States Army Veteran
- BS in Business Management from Eastern Michigan University
JASON KIM
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
- Mr. Kim joined VECTRIX in January of 2010
- 20+ Years experience in Global Manufacturing, Service, Product Development, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Quality, and Sales and Marketing
- As Chief Operating Officer for Vectrix, LLC he supervises day-to-day technical functions and goals for Product Development and Engineering, Planning, Procurement, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Quality, Materials and Logistics.
- Served as Chief Operations Officer for electric vehicle manufacturer T3 Motion, Inc. where in addition to leading the Manufacturing, Service, and Operations divisions, he supervised the Finance, Human Resources, and Office Administration departments.
- Served as the Vice President of Engineering and Operations for the M2M Products group for CalAmp Corporation (CAMP, Nasdaq)
- Served as Chief Operations Officer for Skybility where he achieved and maintained financial profitability
- Held senior management positions with Remec Communications (REMC, Nasdaq) and Paradigm Wireless Systems. Both companies were manufacturers of wireless base station infrastructure equipment used on global CDMA and GSM networks.
- Served as the Vice President of Operations for Infinilink, Inc., a broadband DSL equipment manufacturer.
- Lead the operations team of Viking Components as the Senior Director of Worldwide Manufacturing Operations.
Peter S. Hughes
Chief Technology Officer
- Manages all technology development activity for Vectrix
- Over 31 years of engineering management experience in the fields of electrical energy generation and distribution, renewable energy products and power electronic drive systems
- Executive Vice President for Atlantic Orient Corporation, a developer of advanced wind turbines
- Advanced Energy Systems Division of Westinghouse Electric Corporation, with primary responsibilities in the area of emerging energy technologies
- BS in Electrical Engineering from University of Massachusetts, MS in Energy Resources from the University of Pittsburgh; MBA from Robert Morris College
- Registered PE in MA, PA, and VT
Brian Buccella
VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES & MARKETING
- Mr. Buccella joined VECTRIX in January of 2010
- 15+ Years experience in leading International Sales, Marketing, Program Management, and Media Relations
- Responsible for global fleet and consumer sales development, tactical relationships, as well as product marketing, media relations, and special events
- Served as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for electric vehicle manufacturer T3 Motion, Inc.
- Served as Director of Sales and Operations Manager for Remec Communications (Nasdaq: REMC) and Paradigm Wireless Systems, providers of critical components and subsystems to the wireless infrastructure markets worldwide
- Served as Director of Program Management for Powerwave Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: PWAV), a highly-successful independent global leader in design, development, and manufacturing of RF power amplifier solutions
- Has held senior sales and operations in the business services and financial industries
- B.S. in Business Management from California State University-Fullerton
Steve Downing
VICE PRESIDENT OF CORPORATE QUALITY AND SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT
- Mr. Downing joined VECTRIX in November 2006
- Responsible for implementing corporate strategic quality initiatives globally across the Vectrix Group as well as developing the supply base to meet Vectrixs growing needs
- 20+ years experience in leading international manufacturing and quality operations in defense, commercial, industrial and consumer product industries
- Has held management positions at Coto Technology BV, Raytheon Company, The First Years (a subsidiary of RC2 Corporation) and KVH Industries Inc.
- Earned a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maine
- Certified Mechanical Engineer, Quality Manager and Quality Auditor
