Electric Transportation Engineering Corp. (eTec), a wholly owned subsidiary of ECOtality, Inc., announced that Thomas Quinn, previously the National Sales Manager at AeroVironment, has joined its management team as the Director of Business Development. At eTec, he will focus on accelerating the market share of eTec’s current product lines, advancing eTec’s position in the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) market and will pursue new business opportunities in the energy and transportation sectors.
"With over 15 years of sales and marketing experience in the battery and battery charging industry, Mr. Quinn is an experienced sales manager that will provide eTec with a wealth of industry knowledge and insight to further enhance our market position," said Don Karner, President and CEO, eTec. "As we continue to grow and expand our Minit-Charger division of battery fast chargers for other applications, including the rapidly emerging on-road electric vehicle industry, we are confident that Mr. Quinn will provide the experienced brand management, strategic oversight and sales capabilities that will increase our bottom line and enhance our market share."
Quinn joins eTec from AeroVironment where he served as National Sales Manager for the PosiCharge division of battery chargers. In his previous role at AeroVironment, he managed all sales of their PosiCharge division, was responsible for all business on the distributor level and large national accounts, and devised and executed marketing programs and strategic planning initiatives to increase sales and brand value. Previously, he served as Regional and National Account Manager for Douglas Battery Manufacturing, was the Florida Area Manager for GNB Technologies, and was General Manager of National Battery, Inc.
