Just before noon, Oakridge Global Energy Solutions, Inc.
(OTCQB: OGES) announced the appointment of several new members to its
management team. The new team members, whom are expected to be fully in place
by next month, bring considerable industry expertise to the company’s
management team. Oakridge will look to leverage this expertise as it seeks to
maximize the benefits of its recently-announced strategic business alliance
with Sojitz Machinery Corporation, a major Japanese trading house, while
continuing to expand its presence in the competitive lithium ion battery space.
The company’s expanded management team is also expected to play a key role in
Oakridge’s planned uplisting to NASDAQ.
“The enthusiasm within the organization to now rapidly
capitalize on the opportunities before us is now palpable because of these highly
experienced new team members,” Steve Barber, executive chairman of Oakridge,
stated in today’s news release. “We are now very well positioned with these new
team members to take full advantage of the growth opportunities for Oakridge
presented by the third wave of growth in the global lithium ion battery space,
and to present the right battery industry experience-base to the customer base,
to our highly important Japanese strategic partners, and to the investment
community in preparation for our anticipated uplifting of the Company from the
OTCQB to NASDAQ.”
New additions to Oakridge’s management team include:
Phil Meeks will assume the role of Chief Operating
Officer/President in early June. Meeks has more than 20 years of experience in
the battery and energy storage sector, including work with industry leaders
Ultralife Inc. and Duracell USA. Importantly, his industry experience spans
both domestic and international markets, including the U.S., Japan, South Korea
and China.
Frank Malo will assume the role of Director of Battery
Design. He is a chemical engineer with more than two decades of experience in
the battery industry.
John Frailey will assume the role of Director – Systems
Integration. He’s a professional software engineer with over 17 years of
experience designing software, particularly as it relates to the design of
battery management systems.
Patrick Johnson will serve as Manufacturing Manager. He has
nearly 20 years of experience managing manufacturing plants in the defense
industry.
David Phillips will assume the role of VP Finance and CFO.
Phillips is a CPA with more than 20 years of experience as a finance professional
and CFO in a number of applicable industries, such as manufacturing, defense
and construction.
Brendan Melling will serve as Director of Strategic Product
Development & Marketing. He has many years of experience in battery sales
and marketing, giving him a keen understanding of specific customer
requirements in all sectors of the battery industry.
Spencer Jenkins will assume the role of Manager – Materials
Procurement & Logistics. Jenkins is an engineer with international
experience in the oil industry.
TJ Marsilio will serve as Director – Legal Compliance &
HR. She’s a seasoned lawyer with a government, regulatory and manufacturing
background. Marsilio will offer support for various areas, including
occupational safety, government-related procurement, insurance and risk
management.
“These important new team members at Oakridge make the
Company’s management team now one of the best collections of talent I have ever
seen, and will really enable us to reach new heights,” added Barber.
For more information, visit www.oakridgeglobalenergy.com
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