Tim Reeser is CEO and Co-Founder of Lightning eMotors. Lightning eMotors manufactures and sells zero emissions vehicles and powertrains and the associated technology solutions for fleet trucks and buses, including battery and fuel cell solutions for ambulances, shuttle buses, and motor coaches, telematics systems, analytics systems, and charging and energy solutions. Lightning eMotors was founded in 2008 and is publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ZEV. Lightning’s early investors included BP Ventures, who remains a key strategic investor and partner, Aravaipa Ventures, and CoorsTek, and its customer list includes Amazon, DHL, Fluid Trucks, IKEA, and ABC Companies. Tim has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from CSU and has been involved with alternative transportation technology since 1990, when he helped design the first dedicated CNG truck for General Motors while at Colorado State University.

Prior to co-founding Lightning eMotors, Tim served as a Managing Partner at Aravaipa Ventures, Vice President of Colorado State University Ventures, and previously founded and operated multiple Cleantech, Software, and IT hardware companies.