OUR TEAM
OUR TEAM
We understand tech companies are only as good as the people behind them.
The only way to create breakthrough technology is with great employees who genuinely enjoy
their jobs and share the same goals and passion.
At Ekona, we are creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment where your input counts. Our employees have diverse
backgrounds, we take pride in our work and we truly want to grow an impactful and positive company.
Please meet the highly experienced and innovative people behind
this ground-breaking technology:
Chris Reid,
CEO
CEO
Chris Reid,
Qualifications:
Technology and business leader with 25 years of experience developing energy and hardware technology ventures.
Education:
M.A.Sc., University of Victoria, IESVIc; B.Sc., University of Manitoba, Mechanical Engineering
Focus:
Innovation, technology development and business models, venture development
Interests:
Skiing, golfing, biking, writing and music
Gary Schubak,
VP Business Development & Government Relations
Qualifications:
Professional mechanical engineer with over 25 years of experience developing and commercializing clean energy, hydrogen and fuel cell technology, with experience in market development, customer engagement and sales.
Education:
M.A.Sc., University of Victoria, B.A.Sc., University of British Columbia, Mechanical Engineering
Focus:
Program management, marketing, sales
Interests:
Golfing, playing drums and piano
VP Business Development & Government Relations
Gary Schubak,
Donald Kendrick
CTO
CTO
Donald Kendrick,
Qualifications:
25 years of experience in the power generation, renewable energy and product development & commercialization fields.
Education:
BaSc. Mechanical Engineering UBC, MS/PhD Mechanical Engineering Caltech, PostDocs: 1. CalTech (high-speed gas dynamics) and 2. Ecole Centrale Paris (rocket propulsion)
Focus:
Combustion, high-speed fluid dynamics, rockets, propulsion, renewable energy
Interests:
Woodworking, classic cars, hiking, hockey
David Leboe,
VP Product Development
VP Product Development
David Leboe,
Qualifications:
Professional Engineer with more than 20 years of technical and management experience in clean energy platforms, including renewable power systems and smart grid technology.
Education:
B.Eng., University of Victoria
Focus:
Innovation, technology development
Interests:
Cycling, adventure, music and problem solving
Jackie Hesketh
CFO
CFO
Jackie Hesketh,