About Us
NOVASPARK UNLEASHES THE POWER OF
INFINITE GREEN HYDROGEN FOR RELIABLE OFF GRID ENERGY
Meet the Executive Team
The NovaSpark Executive and Advisory Team has Decades of Experience in Hydrogen Production Technologies, Reliability Engineering, Quality Assurance, Industrial IOT, Solar, Wind, Communications and Renewable Energy.
Rick Harlow
Chief Executive Officer
Rick is an experienced and accomplished leader with a diverse background in technology projects across various industries, including energy, defense, telecom, software, transportation, federal government, and finance. With 25 years of experience, he has consistently demonstrated his ability to drive growth, improve performance, and increase revenues through successful strategies. He has a proven track record of fostering collaboration and building strong relationships at all levels of an organization, enabling him to navigate complex business environments.
Lanson Jones
Chief Innovation Officer
Lanson is a passionate entrepreneur with experience in launching early stage innovative companies in the energy and technology sectors. He has extensive transitional experience before and after a successful Mergers & Acquisitions in the deregulated energy sector and brings key thought leadership in understanding, recognizing, establishing and staying ahead of market trends by leveraging technology and unique go to market strategies.
Paul Latiolais
VP of Business Strategy
Paul has extensive industry experience in engineering technology, business development, and product launch to major companies, including Intel, AMD, Cisco, Apple, Samsung, TSMC, Boeing, Airbus, General Motors, Fiat and others. He has initiated numerous technology products
in the semiconductor/hi-tech industries and managed the lifecycle process from product
development, incubation, launch, marketing, and next-generation introduction.
Kevin White
Chief Legal Officer
Kevin is a Pre 9/11 Gulf War Vet, JAG Corp Officer, Trusted Board of Directors’ Advisor with Extensive EPL Experience, GC’s Legal Counsel for prominent nationwide insurers that secures C-Suite engagements advising within leading global organizations. Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Managing Principle & Board Member. Licensed in TX, WI, and MN with Eligibility for Waiver Admission & Qualified Eligible for Top Security Clearance.
Jeremy La Place
VP of Engineering
Jeremy is a U.S. Veteran and Hydrogen energy - Mechanical Engineering specialist. Innovation engineering · Process Engineering · Energy Systems · Problem Solving · Engineering · Product Innovation · Renewable Energy · Hydrogen · Leadership. Developed maintenance systems for the CENTCOM HIMARS mission spanning 4 countries from a very remote deployed environment. Develops engineering processes, principles, and procedures which define how Novaspark does business. Has a keen eye for process improvement and quality excellence.
Brandon Reeves
VP of Innovation
Brandon is a U.S. veteran whose passion for technology has driven his remarkable career. With a background rooted in service and a dedication to innovation, Brandon has seamlessly transitioned from his military service to the dynamic world of technology.
After serving honorably in the United States Armed Forces, where he gained invaluable experience in leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving, Brandon leverages his skills to drive advancements with NovaSpark.
Our Pledge: The Future of Energy Now
“Our team delivers on our promises; where there's a will, there's a way. We're about creating a sustainable future now but it takes a dedicated and talented team to do it. " —
Lanson B Jones Jr, Chief Innovation Officer
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Our team of experts draw on decades of experience in hydrogen energy and industry-leading advisors, giving your business the confidence to make the most of your green hydrogen energy needs.
Tom Barnett
Board Member
Tom is a U.S. Veteran and Engineering Specialist with three decades experience as an accomplished engineering leader with a strong portfolio of effective and documented business successes. Tom plays a critical role as passionate and active ambassador for the mission of innovation
Dr. Porterfield
Chief Scientist
Dr. Porterfield is a Professor of Biological Engineering at Purdue University, and he has been
studying life in space for over 30 years. Professor Porterfield also served NASA as Division Director for Space Life and Physical Sciences at NASA headquarters in Washington DC (2012-2016).
Meagan Crawford
Board Member
Principal Space Fund. An entrepreneur, business educator, space industry pioneer, experienced executive, and investor, Meagan co-founded the world’s longest running space business plan competition, and has taught, coached, and advised hundreds of space startups through their earliest stages – including some of the current generation of successful companies
Matt Fleming
Board Member
CEO at Barnhart, Inc., (fka SMG Industries, Inc) with a track record of leadership and extensive background in finance, technology and operations. Barnhart, Inc is a growth-oriented transportation with a end-to-end customer service growth strategy. emonstrated success in mergers & acquisitions, capital/equity raising, audit, risk management, and accounting.
Chad Broussard
Digital Implementation
Chad is a Reliability Engineering specialist implementing systems and programs that promote effective and efficient reliability systems that helps manufacturing be more cost effective, safe and reliable.
Jonathan Trent
Founding Director at UpCycle Systems
Jonathan is a hydrogen systems specialist and to address the escalating food, water, and energy crises, he left his Civil Servant position at NASA to found UpCycle Systems (UCS). Jonathan is an expert in hydrogen technologies for earth and space.
Jay Bowen
CTO Brigade Energy
Jay is a skilled technical professional in Energy Solutions, competent at making substantial contributions to corporate expansion and serves at CTO of Brigade Energy, a U.S. veteran owned energy company. He is a proactive problem solver, and a long-range strategic planner for major energy projects.
