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After serving as Board Advisor for the company, Joe Mastrangelo was named CEO of Eos in July of 2019. With nearly 30 years of energy industry experience, Joe draws on extensive knowledge and insight gained leading diverse teams in developing and deploying commercial-scale energy projects around the world. Before joining Eos, Joe served as CEO of GE’s Power Conversion business, and prior to that was president and CEO of Gas Power Systems for GE Power, a global business of more than 15,000 employees in 60+ countries. Originally from New York, Joe earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Clarkson University and an Associate of Science, Business Administration and Management from Westchester Community College. Leveraging his background and keen understanding of the global energy landscape, Joe’s vision for a battery-powered future keeps Eos at the forefront of the transition to clean energy.

Bringing over 25 years of finance and energy industry experience to the organization, Nathan Kroeker was named CFO of Eos in January of 2023. Having held financial leadership roles with several energy firms during his career, Nathan has a keen awareness of how the energy sector has evolved over the last decade, and he understands the challenges that lie ahead. Prior to joining Eos, Nathan served as Chief Financial Officer of Spark Energy before taking over as Chief Executive Officer in 2014 when he led the company’s IPO—the first independent retail energy company to successfully IPO on the NASDAQ. Nathan earned his undergraduate degree in Accounting from the University of Manitoba where he graduated with distinction. He believes in the fundamental role of energy storage in the global energy transition, and his business acumen is a key asset in maintaining Eos’ leadership momentum as we shift into a new era of electrification.

Michael brings over 25 years of experience across a breadth of legal functions. He served from 2020 to 2023 as General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Corporate Secretary at Trecora Resources, a NYSE-listed international diversified technology and specialty materials company based in Sugar Land, Texas. As Trecora’s General Counsel, he oversaw all legal and compliance matters worldwide for the company including the successful sale of the company to a private equity firm in 2022.

Before Trecora, from 2016 to 2020, he was the Vice President and Deputy General Counsel, & Assistant Secretary at Celanese Corporation, a Fortune 500 international diversified technology and specialty materials company based in Dallas, Texas. In that role, he served as the lead lawyer overseeing the legal affairs for both the global $4 Billion Acetyl Chain business and the global Supply Chain organization. Prior to that role, he held several positions from 2004 to 2016 at FMC Corporation, a Fortune 1000 international diversified technology and specialty materials company based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. While at FMC, he served as Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary during which he was the company’s chief M&A and corporate counsel, and prior to that, served as division general counsel for FMC’s global Health and Nutrition division. Before FMC, he worked for the law firms of Morgan, Lewis, Bockius LLP in Philadelphia from 2000 to 2004, and Blank Rome LLP in Philadelphia from 1996 to 2000, and as a Law Clerk and Court Mediator for the New Jersey Superior Court in Camden, New Jersey from 1995 to 1996.

Michael graduated with a Juris Doctor degree from Emory University School of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts degree with distinction from the University of Pennsylvania. Outside of work, Michael serves as a current member and former Chairman of the Board of Directors for the North Texas Chapter of the American Red Cross.

As Chief Integrated Supply Chain Officer, Brian leads and oversees company-wide Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, Safety and Quality. With nearly 25 years of experience in manufacturing, Brian offers extensive knowledge and leadership across both the automotive and energy sectors. He began his career at Toyota, Volkswagen and Nissan, all renowned for their world-class quality, where he developed a continuous improvement mindset. Later in his career, Brian transitioned to leadership roles in three start-ups at the time including Tesla and Proterra.

Most recently, Brian served as Vice President of Manufacturing at Moxion Power where he led key strategic and operational initiatives including the development and launch of a new manufacturing facility. In these roles, Brian gained a deep understanding of how to address growth challenges while adhering to world-class quality standards. With a proven track record of managing manufacturing operations, Brian’s expertise will be critical in overseeing the operational assets needed to scale the business.

After starting as a Senior Battery Scientist at Eos in 2015, Francis Richey held positions as product development manager and was named Vice President of R&D in December 2020. His vast knowledge of electrochemical engineering and passion for scaling technology from the lab to a commercial product has been integral for advancing and refining Eos Znyth™ battery technology and keeping the organization at the forefront of developing battery storage alternatives to lithium-ion. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Penn State University and a Ph.D. degree from Drexel University with a focus on Chemical and Electrochemical Engineering, Francis began his career as a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at Stanford University leading a collaborative research effort between UC Berkeley and Stanford to investigate corrosion mechanisms in aqueous Metal air batteries. He holds 9 patents, has publications in the Journal of the Electrochemical Society and Journal of American Chemical Society, and has presented at numerous electrochemical conferences on fuel cells, batteries, and capacitors. By advancing zinc-based battery technology and leading R&D efforts at Eos, Francis is a driving force for helping Eos change the way the world stores power.

Pranesh started at Eos as Vice President, Engineering Control Systems on July 11, 2022. Since then, he has been leading the development of the Gen 3.3 BMS and improvements to the Gen 2.3 BMS in support of field deployments. Prior to joining Eos, he was VP of Engineering at ESI Elevator Systems. He is a proven technical leader with an extensive background in Controls focused on electrical systems. He previously served as Sr. Director, Electronics and Software for Nidec Motor Corporation and led the grid controls development for A123 Energy Solutions, a Li-ion battery manufacturer. Pranesh holds an M.S.in Electrical Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology, and a B.E. in Electrical Engineering from B.M.S. College of Engineering, India.

With nearly 20 years of experience in managing human resource functions, Michelle brings extensive knowledge and leadership to the company. A lifelong Pittsburgher, she started her career at TOPS Staffing, mastering the end-to-end recruiting cycle. Michelle later led talent acquisition and skill development at CONSOL Energy during the Marcellus Shale natural gas boom. Shifting to financial services at PNC Bank, she was hired to build the three-year roadmap to bring the CEO’s vision of a “Talent-Focused Culture” to life.

Prior to joining Eos in October 2024, Michelle served as Managing Director of Human Resources at Duquesne Light, where she oversaw leadership transformation and compensation strategies. In this role, she gained valuable experience partnering with union leadership. With a proven track record in managing all aspects of HR, Michelle’s expertise will be critical in shaping the Company’s growth plans. Michelle earned her undergraduate degree in Rhetoric and Communication from the University of Pittsburgh.

Justin joined Eos in April 2024, bringing with him a wealth of experience from his role as Managing Director of Business Development & Marketing for the Sustainable Solutions division at Duke Energy. With a strong background in technical sectors, he has successfully led and developed world-class teams in areas such as renewable energy, industrial automation, power distribution and generation, as well as service and software solutions.

Justin holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and is certified as a Six Sigma Green Belt. His expertise lies in designing, building, marketing, and contracting complex technical products and solutions, with a proven track record of aligning offerings to maximize customer value. Throughout his career, Justin has demonstrated a commitment to fostering high-performing teams that drive innovation and achieve exceptional results.

Mike brings 27 years of global construction and project management experience across 49 states, 37 counties, and 6 continents, with a strong background in generation, transmission, distribution, substations, renewables, and data centers. Before joining Eos in October 2024, Mike successfully led renewable energy projects, including Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), expanding service areas and improving margins in the power and renewable sectors. His track record includes navigating complex global operations, ensuring safety compliance, and growing regional footprints to drive enterprise-level growth.

In his role as Senior Vice President of Projects and Service, Mike will oversee project management, and field service for the successful execution of customer projects.  He will play a critical role in coordinating with Manufacturing, Commercial, and Engineering teams to support Eos’ commercial growth focused on delivering solutions that meet the highest standards for both Eos and its customers. Mike earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business from Capella University.