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Cobasys LLC

is in the Manufacturing Industry

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$17.5M
  • Private
  • US
Dow Jones Description

Energy storage systems are changing our daily lives and changing the world we live in. Cobasys is contributing advanced technology and products that enable a world of energy efficient vehicles and stationary backup power devices. Cobasys is an innovative company providing advanced energy storage systems and solutions for the transportation and stationary markets. As a leader in developing processes, products, systems and application solutions, our company is able to quickly integrate new technology products and applications into the mainstream of commerce. Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) is the technology of choice for today's hybrid electric vehicles. Cobasys' patented NiMH energy storage systems offer many advantages: - High energy - High power - Long life cycles - Reliability - Outstanding performance - Low maintenance - Small size and mass - Safe and environmentally friendly As an energy storage solution company, Cobasys is capable of working with all chemistries. Continuing to grow to meet demand, Cobasys has dedicated personnel and facilities in the United States to design, engineer, prototype, manufacture, assemble, and test energy systems. Cobasys is focused on responding to customer's needs and problems, delivering the optimum energy storage solutions and results. Our company is quality driven and strives for total customer satisfaction for all our products and services and is guided by the quality principal... "Do It Right The First Time!"

President & Chief Executive Officer
Thomas S Neslage
Number of Employees 174
Contact Information

3740 Lapeer RD S

Orion, Michigan 48359

www.cobasys.com

1 248 620 5700

NAICS Code Storage Battery Manufacturing: 335911

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Thomas S Neslage President & Chief Executive Officer
Scott Lindholm Vice President of Systems Engineering and Chief Sales Officer
Gary Absher Vice President of Product Development
Jim Greiwe Vice President of Manufacturing
Joseph S Crocenzi Vice President of Finance, General Manager, Planning and Business Strategy
Ray Wagner Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Erik J. Hansen General Manager, Sales
Ivan Menjak General Manager, Planning and Business Strategy
Matt Jonas General Manager of Manufacturing
Al Harville Director of Stationary Sales
Debi Davies-Martin Acting Director, Human Resources
Deborah A Davies Acting Director
Ed Cozat Director of Engineering Services
Steve Allen

Mr. Neslage has over thirty years experience in various leadership and executive positions in the energy industry, with an emphasis on commercialization of new technology. In 1994, he became the first Managing Director and CEO of Hydro-Texaco, a Scandinavian joint venture company between Texaco and Norsk Hydro. Mr. Neslage formed and led efforts of Texaco Global Products in 1995 and was appointed its President in 1996. In 1999, Mr. Neslage was named to Texaco's Executive Operating Committee and given the additional responsibilities of Vice President of Marketing for Texaco Inc. and served as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Fuel and Marine Marketing Inc. He became the President of Cobasys in 2002 and was appointed Chief Executive Officer in January 2003.

Organization Position Status
Cobasys LLC President & Chief Executive Officer Current
Texaco Vice President of Marketing Former
Texaco Regional Marketing Manager Former
Texaco Executive Operating Committee Former
Marine Marketing Chairman of the Board of Directors Former
Fuel Co. Chairman of the Board of Directors Former
The University of Tulsa MBA Former

Mr. Lindholm has 25 years experience in product development, technical support and sales and 5 years with hybrid electric battery systems at Cobasys. He joined Texaco as a Research Engineer in 1981. In 1991, Lindholm was named Group Leader for product development of fuel, lubricant, and additive products at Texaco Research and Development in Beacon, NY. In 1994, he was assigned the duties of Technical Manager for Texaco Global Products in Novi, MI followed by a position of Global Automotive OEM Manager for Chevron Texaco Global Lubricants where he directed international development and sales of automotive lubricant and coolant products to OEMs on a global basis. He joined Cobasys in 2002 as Vice President of Transportation Sales and was appointed Chief Sales Officer in 2004.

Organization Position Status
Cobasys LLC Vice President of Systems Engineering and Chief Sales Officer Current
Techknow Forums Vice President of Systems Engineering and Chief Sales Officer, Cobasys Current
Texaco Research Engineer Former
Michigan Technological University B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Former

Mr. Absher began at Delco Remy in 1973 where he progressed through increasing roles of responsibility in manufacturing and engineering. In 1990, Mr. Absher was appointed Customer Program Manager, responsible for commercial and engineering relationships with Saturn and GM Truck and Bus. In 1994, he was named Quality Assurance Manager for GM Ovonic, the predecessor to Cobasys. In 1998, he was appointed President of Ovonic Energy Products and Plant Manager of the Kettering, Ohio production facility, a leased facility later replaced by the Company's Springboro facility. In 2003, he was named Vice President of Product Development.

Organization Position Status
Cobasys LLC Vice President of Product Development Current
Cobasys LLC Manager Former
Delco Remy Superintendent Former
Purdue University Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering Former
Northwestern University Kellogg Executive Development Program Former

Jim Greiwe is Vice President of Manufacturing and Plant Manager of the Springboro, Ohio production facility for Cobasys. Mr. Greiwe held various production and quality control positions within GM manufacturing operations before being named Superintendent of Manufacturing in 1981. In 1994, he was named Operations Manager for GM Ovonic in Troy, Michigan. In 2000, he was named President of GM Ovonic, a position he held until July 2001, when he became Vice President of Product Development. In July 2003, he was named Vice President of Manufacturing located in Springboro, Ohio.

Organization Position Status
Cobasys LLC Vice President of Manufacturing Current
Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. Former
Indiana State University Bachelor of Science degree Former

Organization Position Status
Cobasys LLC Vice President of Finance, General Manager, Planning and Business Strategy Current
Cobasys LLC Comptroller Current
Energy Conversion Devices, Inc. Audit Director Former

Mr. Wagner began his career at National Broach & Machine. In 1991, Wagner was promoted to Sales & Marketing Director at Nachi Corporation and later to Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing in 1999. During his tenure, Wagner developed strategies for joint ventures in order to compete globally in the machine tool industry. Mr. Wagner joined Cobasys in 2002 as Vice President of Marketing. In 2004, he assumed additional responsibility for Corporate Communications.

Organization Position Status
Cobasys LLC Vice President of Marketing and Communications Current
Nachi Sales & Marketing Director Former
Michigan State University Masters of Business Administration degree Former
Wayne State University Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering Former

Mr. Hansen is responsible for Sales of all Cobasys products. He joined Chrysler in 1994 and subsequently led the development of battery management electronics for DaimlerChrysler's electric vehicle team. In 2001, he joined Texaco Ovonic Battery Systems as Manager, Control Systems Group where he developed electronic controls for use in HEV battery systems. In 2002, he assumed responsibility for sales of transportation battery systems. In 2006, Mr. Hansen was appointed General Manager of Sales.

Organization Position Status
Cobasys LLC General Manager, Sales Current
The Control Systems Group, Inc. Former

Mr. Menjak is responsible for development and implementation of the strategic business plan, identification and pursuit of business opportunities and ongoing development of corporate strategy. He joined Ovonic Battery Company in 1997 and in 2000 was appointed Project Manager, responsible for commercial and engineering relationships with Chrysler for their Hybrid Electric Vehicle program. He was named Program Manager, Transportation Systems for Texaco Ovonic Battery Systems in 2002. He continued in that position following the formation of Cobasys until 2003. Mr. Menjak was appointed General Manager, Planning and Business Strategy in August of 2005.

Organization Position Status
Cobasys LLC General Manager, Planning and Business Strategy Current

Organization Position Status
Cobasys LLC General Manager of Manufacturing Current
Delco Remy Former

Organization Position Status
Cobasys LLC Director of Stationary Sales Current
U.P. & S., Inc. Former
University of Phoenix MBA in Marketing Former

Organization Position Status
Cobasys LLC Acting Director, Human Resources Current
Cobasys LLC Human Resources Manager Current

Ms. Davies joined Cobasys in 2001 as Human Resources Manager. Prior to joining Cobasys, Ms. Davies held positions as an In-Client Services Manager, Recruiting Manager and was a Project Manager for contract labor relations at a major automotive OEM.

Organization Position Status
Cobasys LLC Acting Director Current
Recruiting.Com Recruiting Manager Former
Cobasys LLC Human Resources Manager Former

Organization Position Status
Cobasys LLC Director of Engineering Services Current
Detroit Diesel Corp. Director of Quality Management Former
Wayne State University Masters of Business Administration Former
Michigan State University Bachelor's Degree In Engineering Former

Organization Position Status
Cobasys LLC Current
Hess Corporation Former
Texaco Former
New York University MBA in Finance Former
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Bachelor of Science degree in Management Former
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