WE'RE ON A QUEST TO ELECTRIFY THE WORLD
WE'RE ON A QUEST TO ELECTRIFY THE WORLD
The electrification of everything starts with amazing people. We believe that a more sustainably powered world requires solutions for today, not years from now. The passion, collaboration, perseverance, and bravery of our team continually inspires us to push beyond the conventional to deliver the truly incredible with everything we do.
The electrification of everything starts with amazing people. We believe that a more sustainably powered world requires solutions for today, not years from now. The passion, collaboration, perseverance, and bravery of our team continually inspires us to push beyond the conventional to deliver the truly incredible with everything we do.
EXECUTIVE TEAM
EXECUTIVE TEAM
ERIC (RICK)
LUEBBE
ERIC (RICK)
LUEBBE
CEO, Co-Founder
CEO, Co-Founder
Rick has over two decades of experience both in technology and in management consulting. Before founding Group14, he co-founded and led EnerG2 as CEO through its growth stages from 2003 until its acquisition by BASF in 2016. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Oscilla Power, is an Army veteran, and holds an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Rick has over two decades of experience both in technology and in management consulting. Before founding Group14, he co-founded and led EnerG2 as CEO through its growth stages from 2003 until its acquisition by BASF in 2016. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Oscilla Power, is an Army veteran, and holds an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.
HENRY (RICK)
COSTANTINO
HENRY (RICK)
COSTANTINO
CTO, Co-Founder
CTO, Co-Founder
Rick has spent over 20 years developing products across the biopharmaceutical and chemical industries at companies such as Genentech, Alkermes, and Nastech. Prior to founding Group14, he served as the VP of Research and Development at EnerG2. Holder of more than 50 U.S. patents and 50 publications, Rick earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from M.I.T.
Rick has spent over 20 years developing products across the biopharmaceutical and chemical industries at companies such as Genentech, Alkermes, and Nastech. Prior to founding Group14, he served as the VP of Research and Development at EnerG2. Holder of more than 50 U.S. patents and 50 publications, Rick earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from M.I.T.
MIKE
WILLIS
MIKE
WILLIS
CFO
CFO
Mike has spent his career providing strategic, financial and operational support to public and private high-growth companies across a wide range of sectors. Over the last 15 years, he has worked within the sustainability sector, serving as the CFO of Nasdaq-listed Gevo and Westport Fuel Systems, and as an investor with the Virgin Green Fund. He holds an MBA from INSEAD in France.
Mike has spent his career providing strategic, financial and operational support to public and private high-growth companies across a wide range of sectors. Over the last 15 years, he has worked within the sustainability sector, serving as the CFO of Nasdaq-listed Gevo and Westport Fuel Systems, and as an investor with the Virgin Green Fund. He holds an MBA from INSEAD in France.
ERIC
ROBINSON
ERIC
ROBINSON
COO
COO
With a strong background in the specialty chemicals and materials industries, Eric leverages more than 30 years of experience in operational and supply chain leadership roles to execute on long-term business goals at Group14. Prior to joining Group14, Eric has worked with companies including ADA Carbon Solutions, Gopher Resource, HaloSource, Hexion and the FMC Corporation.
With a strong background in the specialty chemicals and materials industries, Eric leverages more than 30 years of experience in operational and supply chain leadership roles to execute on long-term business goals at Group14. Prior to joining Group14, Eric has worked with companies including ADA Carbon Solutions, Gopher Resource, HaloSource, Hexion and the FMC Corporation.
CHRIS
PIERCY
CHRIS
PIERCY
Senior VP, Business & Corporate Development
Senior VP, Business & Corporate Development
Chris has more than 20 years of experience leading business development from key partnerships to fundraisings, IPOs, and acquisitions for deep tech companies. Chris brings strong technical and international business experience, having previously led global business development at Polysync Technologies, Kalray, ClearSpeed Technology, and more.
Chris has more than 20 years of experience leading business development from key partnerships to fundraisings, IPOs, and acquisitions for deep tech companies. Chris brings strong technical and international business experience, having previously led global business development at Polysync Technologies, Kalray, ClearSpeed Technology, and more.
MATT
LACCINOLE, P.E.
MATT
LACCINOLE, P.E.
VP, Major Projects and Planning
VP, Major Projects and Planning
With 30 years of experience in the development and execution of multi-billion-dollar industrial infrastructure-related projects, Matt is spearheading Group14’s construction of its Battery Active Materials (BAM-2) factory in Moses Lake, WA. Previously, Matt was responsible for the growth, management and execution of large-scale industrial projects and programs at HDR, Inc. and Worley Parsons.
With 30 years of experience in the development and execution of multi-billion-dollar industrial infrastructure-related projects, Matt is spearheading Group14’s construction of its Battery Active Materials (BAM-2) factory in Moses Lake, WA. Previously, Matt was responsible for the growth, management and execution of large-scale industrial projects and programs at HDR, Inc. and Worley Parsons.
ANGIE
PETERSON
ANGIE
PETERSON
VP, People and Culture
VP, People and Culture
A strategic HR leader, Angie has spent over 20 years driving high-performance cultures for global companies and championing a values-driven, diverse and inclusive workplace in support of talent acquisition and retention. Prior to joining Group14, Angie has worked with companies including Terex, Washington Mutual and AT&T.
A strategic HR leader, Angie has spent over 20 years driving high-performance cultures for global companies and championing a values-driven, diverse and inclusive workplace in support of talent acquisition and retention. Prior to joining Group14, Angie has worked with companies including Terex, Washington Mutual and AT&T.
JENNIFER
BROSSETT
JENNIFER
BROSSETT
VP, Supply Chain
VP, Supply Chain
With more than two decades of experience in the manufacturing industry, Jennifer leads Group14’s global logistics strategy for its entire value chain. Before joining Group14, she spent 13 years at ADA Carbon Solutions as Operations Controller and then as Supply Chain Director.
With more than two decades of experience in the manufacturing industry, Jennifer leads Group14’s global logistics strategy for its entire value chain. Before joining Group14, she spent 13 years at ADA Carbon Solutions as Operations Controller and then as Supply Chain Director.
GRANT
RAY
GRANT
RAY
VP, Global Market Strategy
VP, Global Market Strategy
Grant is an entrepreneurial veteran, helping bring new ideas into the moving world. He has defined go-to-market strategies, customer trends, and platform solutions across automotive, autonomous, and deep tech sectors. Prior to Group14, Grant held leadership roles at Polysync, SF Motors, Alta Motors, and Piaggio. He holds an MBA from Pepperdine University.
Grant is an entrepreneurial veteran, helping bring new ideas into the moving world. He has defined go-to-market strategies, customer trends, and platform solutions across automotive, autonomous, and deep tech sectors. Prior to Group14, Grant held leadership roles at Polysync, SF Motors, Alta Motors, and Piaggio. He holds an MBA from Pepperdine University.
CHRIS
TIMMONS
CHRIS
TIMMONS
VP, Engineering
VP, Engineering
Chris is responsible for the development and commercial implementation of Group14’s manufacturing processes. His experience covers the spectrum from safe and cost-effective manufacturing to continuous improvement and ISO-level quality management.
Chris is responsible for the development and commercial implementation of Group14’s manufacturing processes. His experience covers the spectrum from safe and cost-effective manufacturing to continuous improvement and ISO-level quality management.
REZA
ZEHTABAN
REZA
ZEHTABAN
VP, Silane
VP, Silane
Reza oversees global operations and manufacturing for Group14’s silane production, a critical precursor to its silicon battery technology. Prior to Group14, Reza served as CEO of Schmid Silicon Technology GmbH, Director of Integrated Fab Solutions for Schmid Group, and VP of Business Development for Oerlikon Solar.
Reza oversees global operations and manufacturing for Group14’s silane production, a critical precursor to its silicon battery technology. Prior to Group14, Reza served as CEO of Schmid Silicon Technology GmbH, Director of Integrated Fab Solutions for Schmid Group, and VP of Business Development for Oerlikon Solar.
INNOVATION TEAM
INNOVATION TEAM
ABIRAMI
DHANABALAN, PH.D.
ABIRAMI
DHANABALAN, PH.D.
Sr. Manager, Research and Development
Sr. Manager, Research and Development
As Group14’s leading electrochemist, Abi is responsible for providing relevant, robust, and rapid feedback on material performance in lithium-ion batteries. She also provides electrochemical guidance for our customers’ qualification processes.
As Group14’s leading electrochemist, Abi is responsible for providing relevant, robust, and rapid feedback on material performance in lithium-ion batteries. She also provides electrochemical guidance for our customers’ qualification processes.
AVERY
SAKSHAUG
AVERY
SAKSHAUG
Sr. Manager, Research & Development
Sr. Manager, Research & Development
The lead inventor of SCC55™, Avery is responsible for the product’s design and development. He continues to pioneer new materials and methods in the quest to further improve the world’s energy storage systems.
The lead inventor of SCC55™, Avery is responsible for the product’s design and development. He continues to pioneer new materials and methods in the quest to further improve the world’s energy storage systems.
FRANK
BRUNEEL, P.E.
FRANK
BRUNEEL, P.E.
Chief Engineer
Chief Engineer
Frank has extensive experience on engineering systems for complex powder manufacturing, including silicon. Frank is leading the charge on site readiness and equipment installation for the commercial launch of SCC55™.
Frank has extensive experience on engineering systems for complex powder manufacturing, including silicon. Frank is leading the charge on site readiness and equipment installation for the commercial launch of SCC55™.
NATHAN D.
PHILLIP, PH.D.
NATHAN D.
PHILLIP, PH.D.
Manager, Research and Development
Manager, Research and Development
Nathan supports the design and development of Group14’s materials with a focus on characterization and surface modification, towards maximizing performance in our customers’ products.
Nathan supports the design and development of Group14’s materials with a focus on characterization and surface modification, towards maximizing performance in our customers’ products.
RAJAN
PATEL, PH.D.
RAJAN
PATEL, PH.D.
Senior Research Scientist
Senior Research Scientist
An expert in the design of nanostructured materials, Rajan applies process science to elucidate the relationship between silicon synthesis, structure and electrochemical performance.
An expert in the design of nanostructured materials, Rajan applies process science to elucidate the relationship between silicon synthesis, structure and electrochemical performance.
Open Positions
Open Positions
SCALE MADE POSSIBLE WITH OUR AMAZING PARTNERS
SCALE MADE POSSIBLE WITH OUR AMAZING PARTNERS
Supporting our pioneering leaders and dedicated scientists and engineers is our roster of impressive board advisors and strategic partners, chosen due to their breadth of technical and operational industry expertise. From the lab and beyond, Group14 is powered by some of the best and brightest industry minds on the electrification of everything.
Supporting our pioneering leaders and dedicated scientists and engineers is our roster of impressive board advisors and strategic partners, chosen due to their breadth of technical and operational industry expertise. From the lab and beyond, Group14 is powered by some of the best and brightest industry minds on the electrification of everything.




BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
BOARD OF
DIRECTORS
Gerry Langeler
Eric (Rick) Luebbe
Bob Lutz
Dr. Kim Ann Mink
Michael Steiner