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Addressing the
Global Opportunity
Worldwide demand for electric vehicles has soared over the past two decades. As the technology driving these vehicles continues to advance, so must the technology powering these advances.
Lithium-ion batteries have been the gold standard for the world's best car and truck manufacturers. The ability for batteries to deliver power and then recharge efficiently is one of the most important aspects of EV manufacturing and consumer adoption.
Advancing battery technologies – top goals include providing longer range for vehicles and improving the speed of battery charging. Improving the conductivity within the battery reduces energy loss and battery deterioration thereby improving the performance. Better conductivity also enhances the speed of battery charging.
Through Cnano USA, the first American operation, Jiangsu Cnano Technology is committed to bring these technologies to their U.S. customer and consumers.
Cnano pioneered the research, development and production of carbon nanotubes, which are nearly 2x more conductive than copper wire. Our visionary product, a carbon nanotube paste, results in unparalleled conductivity, reducing energy loss and enabling energy transfer at a rate that was unimaginable in recent history.
Meet the Team
President
Shawn Montgomery
Shawn began his tenure at Cnano USA as President in July 2022. He brings extensive Operations, Scale-up and Commercialization expertise from 25+ years of domestic and international industrial experience, of which the last 17 have been with high-tech startups.
He is an unflappable leader that excels in dynamic demanding environments while remaining pragmatic and results-oriented to meet ambitious goals from diverse stakeholders while minimizing risk. In hos prior role, he served as COO of 7AC Technologies for 6 years where he led the commercialization of their technology resulting in a successful company sale to Emerson Electric in 2020. Prior to that Shawn has served in various roles such as General Manager of Seldon Technologies and Director of Operations at A123 Systems. Shawn received his ACS Certified Bachelor’s in Chemistry From Ohio Wesleyan, his Masters in Inorganic Chemistry from Cleveland State University and MBA from Tiffin University. In his spare time, he enjoys weightlifting, martial arts, and auto mechanics.
Engineering Manager
Brent Dringenberg
Brent joined Cnano USA in September of 2023 as the first local hire and employee number two. He brings significant experience in manufacturing, chemical processing, capital budgeting, plant expansions and operations. Brent is just as comfortable operating the line equipment as he is overseeing hundreds of millions of capital investment and infrastructure growth. That all-encompassing expertise has allowed him to provide Cnano with unique insight into chemical plant design, development and management.
Brent loves solving problems that have previously been deemed untenable. In his free time Brent enjoys reading, spending time with friends and family, and the great outdoors.
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Controller
Sophie Bi
Sophie has more than two decades of experience in commercial and operational finance,
auditing compliance, and business leadership. After starting with a U.S. medical service
company, she spent over 20+ years with the publicly traded companies, General Electric, TE
Connectivity and Ingersoll Rand, where she held roles as internal auditor, regional plant
controller and FP&A lead, engaging in functions that included order management,
procurement, manufacturing operations, and plant managements.
Sophie is committed to creating and maintaining an environment of high standards of internal
control as well as leading the Cnano USA team in a timely manner with integrity to meet all
statutory and managerial reporting requirements. She also is dedicated to improving business performance, top line growth as well as margin expansions.
Sophie is an American citizen and holds a degree in accounting and master in MBA Finance.
Among her accomplishments, she also holds a CPA and six sigma green belt.
Advisors
Scott Murray
Scott serves as an advisor at Cnano USA, with a focus on operations, engineering, and management. Previously, he was VP of Operations at XG Sciences and CEO of Uretech International, producing specialty chemicals. With senior roles at Goodyear and McKechnie Automotive, Scott's expertise spans across various industries. He earned a BS in Metallurgical Engineering from Michigan Tech, holds a Six Sigma Black Belt, and is a registered Professional Engineer. His education is complemented by executive courses at Wharton, Penn State, Northwestern, and the University of Michigan.
Scott is active in the Nanotechnology Committee of the American Concrete Institute. He has contributed to various technical societies and holds over 40 patents.
