Advisory Board

Senior industry experts guiding AES strategy and engineering excellence

Advisory Board
01 / 07

Jim Corrigan

Technical Advisory

Jim Corrigan

Army aviation officer, helicopter pilot, and assistant professor at the US Military Academy at West Point. Brings disciplined leadership and systems-level thinking to AES engineering strategy.

Areas of Expertise

Leadership & Strategy Systems Engineering Defense Technology
02 / 07

Mark Brinkerhoff

Technical Advisory

Mark Brinkerhoff

20+ years in industrial design, FEA, and thermal analysis. Over 23 years developing robotic equipment for the semiconductor and electronics industries. Deep expertise in precision automation and product engineering.

Areas of Expertise

Industrial Design FEA & Thermal Analysis Robotics & Automation
03 / 07

David Zisman

Advisory

David Zisman

30+ years in manufacturing operations and process improvement. Holds an MS in Industrial Technology. Lean Sigma practitioner with a track record of driving quality and efficiency across complex manufacturing environments.

Areas of Expertise

Manufacturing Operations Lean Sigma Supply Chain
04 / 07

Stephen Osborne

Technical Advisory

Stephen Osborne

Expert in power electronics and motor design with 19 US patents to his name. Brings deep technical knowledge in electromechanical systems and advanced drive technologies to AES innovation initiatives.

Areas of Expertise

Power Electronics Motor Design 19 US Patents
05 / 07

David Kmiotek

Technical Advisory

David Kmiotek

Seasoned leader in domestic and international customer quotation processes and PPAP (Production Part Approval Process). Experienced in bridging engineering and commercial operations for global manufacturing programs.

Areas of Expertise

Global Manufacturing PPAP Commercial Operations
06 / 07

Blake Humpal

Advisory Member

Blake Humpal

13 years of experience building and sustaining high-performing workplace cultures. Advises AES leadership on organizational development, talent strategy, and fostering an environment of engineering excellence.

Areas of Expertise

Organizational Culture Talent Strategy Leadership Development
07 / 07

Craig Abbott

Advisory Member

Craig Abbott

20+ years delivering consumer product designs totaling over $4 billion in market value. Provides strategic guidance on product development, go-to-market strategy, and scaling engineering services organizations.

Areas of Expertise

Product Development $4B+ Delivered Go-to-Market Strategy

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