MBA, PRESIDENT

Tim has devoted his career to an increasingly-challenging sequence of roles in executive management, sales management, B2B sales and the technology sector, managing sales for products, subscription-based technologies, and telecom, to Fortune 500 companies and all levels of government.  Tim spent his last 12 years launching, building and managing a $100M million annual IT staffing practice across North America, winning and delivering contracts for some of the largest cyber security and enterprise architecture initiatives in the federal government. Tim’s business expertise met his lifelong passion for boating when he became co-owner of the legendary Pantera Boats brand.  Now, as President for Voltari, he supports and drives its mission to bring electromobility and a clean future to the world’s waterways.  Tim has an MBA degree in executive management from Royal Roads University, a diploma in Business Sales from Loyalist College, and a certificate in Negotiations from Harvard School of Business.

P. ENG, MSCA, PMP, CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

In 25+ years as an engineer and experienced project manager, Bruno has developed innovative solutions in mechanical design and manufacturing, in business process improvement and in large IT implementation projects.  With the co-founding of LTS Marine, he turned his energies and expertise to the challenges of de-carbonizing the marine and heavy-duty vehicle industries. LTS rapidly became a leading provider of high-powered electric and hybrid propulsion systems, providing custom solutions to a world-wide and multi-industry clientele. LTS Marine carved its niche as the original high-power powertrain supplier to the marine industry with the launch of the first electric tournament ski boat in 2010, and then the first electric wakeboard/surf boat in 2012. Bruno’s years of methodical research and hard work have laid the groundwork for the exciting innovations that bring safe, reliable, high-performance electric propulsion systems to the pleasure craft industry.  Bruno holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Project Management.

CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Brad has spent over 30 years in the consumer goods / food and beverage industries as a senior level executive, in firms including Fortune 500 companies. He held responsibility for business operations of companies with revenues of up to $200M, with full ownership of profit and loss, compliance and business controls. During his career, Brad built a reputation for operational excellence, innovative strategic thinking, working with the highest level of integrity and commitment to success.  His lifelong passion for the marine industry and angling started with building a hydroplane race boat, and includes owning several large custom sports-fishing yachts. He currently serves on multiple boards and is engaged in real-estate development, consulting and philanthropic interests. 

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Mike brings 34 years of experience in automotive technologies and manufacturing, including 25 years with Honda of Canada’s operation, in leadership roles for assembly quality, vehicle quality testing and inspection, product engineering and testing, and overall operations leadership and procurement.  Mike combines high-level expertise in business and strategic planning with on-the-floor plant-operations management, overseeing product launches, budget management, raw materials procurement, process efficiency improvements and product delivery.  Mike has extensive experience in coordinating the efforts of multiple manufacturing facilities with key suppliers around the world, resulting in consistent, high-quality product delivery.  Mike is a strong communicator and results-oriented problem-solver who looks forward to the challenge of bringing EV marine to the global market.

P.ENG., MBA, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Stéphane Brais is a mechanical engineer with a master’s degree in business and administration, combining 25 years of management experience in small-to-international organizations, with operations ranging from custom job shop fabrication projects to high-volume production. Across health and safety, quality, purchasing, HR, accounting, production and distribution, he has consistently delivered the results with the teams and processes he has put in place. Equally comfortable in a board room as on the shop floor with tools in his hands, his unique combination of skills and experience has helped several companies grow consistently and profitably over the years. Stéphane is known for his strategic vision, mobilizing leadership, strong sense of ethics, adaptability in fast-changing and demanding environments, teamwork and collaboration, strong negotiation and decision-making skills and customer service-oriented approach.  After falling in love 12 years ago with the power and absence of noise/fumes that go with skiing and surfing behind LTS Marine’s (now Voltari Power) first prototype electric-powered boats, he has finally joined his dream team where he can combine his personal and professional passions.

DIRECTOR OF INNOVATION, VOLTARI POWER

Jean-François brings over 20 years of engineering experience in the electric vehicle industry. He spent more than 12 years as head of electronic packaging in one of the world’s leading electric motorization companies; the Dana TM4 joint venture between Dana Incorporated and Hydro-Québec designs and manufactures low- to high-voltage electric motors, generators, inverters and control systems suitable for the automotive, commercial, off-highway, marine, rail, motorsports, and recreational vehicle markets. Jean-François was also president of a company offering mechanical design services, and has supplied mechanical expert services in the context of patent litigation.  As a co-founder of LTS Marine, a leading provider of high-power electric and hybrid propulsion systems, he is dedicated to decarbonizing the marine and heavy vehicle industries.