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CEO Leader and Executive for AAMCO Transmissions and Cottman Transmissions for 6 years. Principal level private equity investor for nine years executing, financing, working with as a director, and exiting portfolio companies across industry sectors including consumer products, business services, industrial, and healthcare. Portfolio company CEO and CFO with multiple successful exits. Track record of completely rebuilding organizations in addition to developing and leading key customer facing growth initiatives as well as building management teams as an investor and director. Specific experience includes: investment analysis, portfolio management, financial management and analysis, technology strategy development and system deployment (POS, ERP, CRM, and Data Warehouse), mergers & acquisitions, capital market transactions (refinancing & sale process), integrations, and carve-outs.

Paul graduated from General Motors Institute & the Engineering and Management Institute (now Kettering University) in Flint, MI, Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. With over 18 years of engineering and executive management experience, Mr. Elio has spent much of his time in the automotive space focused on technology development. Holding numerous patents related to mechanisms, Mr. Elio began his career at Johnson Controls, the global diversified technology and industrial leader, and was a founding partner of ESG Engineering, the company that became known for quickly moving ideas from concept to reality. One of ESG’s key projects was the three-wheeled vehicle now known as the Elio. In 2008, many industry changes were quickly happening, and since ESG Engineering’s business was based primarily on new product development the company struggled to survive. Upon realizing the vast potential of the Elio, Paul created Elio Motors and began the process of fighting the challenges associated with starting a new transportation company. Adhering to four tenets throughout the development process ensured a high quality product: a) ultra-low sticker price, b) ultra-high mileage, c) engineered to the highest safety standards and, d) low risk=existing technology=no R&D.

Dr. Rj Scaringe is a Chief Executive Officer at Rivian and is based in United States.

Erik Stephens is a Chief Executive Officer at Twisted Throttle LLC and Trombonist and flamingo tamer at Scruffy Aristocrats Brass Band and is based in Exeter, Rhode Island. He has worked as Trombonist at The Midnight Hour, Franchisee at College Pro, and Consulting Engineer / Technical Consultant at Manko Gold Katcher & Fox LLP. Erik studied at University of Delaware between 1994 and 1999.