John focuses on customer relationships, strategic alliances, and corporate development. John co-founded Voltaix in 1986 and has more than 35 years of experience in the electronics industry. Prior to founding Voltaix, he was CEO of the Ovonics Battery Company in Troy, Michigan. He has a Ph.D. in Materials Science from Harvard University and a B.S. from Yale University. John is the author or co-author of more than 35 papers and has been granted eight U.S. patents.