OUR VISION
An entirely new category of charging: wearable power.
Bodies aren’t static, and they don’t have straight lines, so wearable systems embedded in garments and accessories have to be robust, flexible, and, ideally, washable (or at least removable). We’re passionate about making the best wearable power products, and this is just the first step in creating a company that will define wearable power for generations to come. This is a fantastic time for wearables and wireless technology, and at OPS we have devloped our patent-pending technologies to suit today's active lifestlyes with additional applications for medical, military, and warehousing in the works.
OUR STORY
Friends for more than a decade, the founders are active techies who love the outdoors. Engineering students James Grabow, Jr. and Michael Hamfeldt met while completing their studies - Steve Woodruff (an Engineer himself) was their outspoken teacher of sorts. The three always knew that there had to be a better way to keep their mobile devices charged. The idea was simple and focused - wearable power. After months of brainstorming, testing, and iterations, their first prototype was created and OPS was born.
ABOUT
OUR ORIGIN STORY
Friends for more than a decade, the founders are active techies who love the outdoors. Engineering students James Grabow, Jr. and Michael Hamfeldt met while completing their studies - Steve Woodruff (an Engineer himself) was their outspoken teacher of sorts. The three always knew that there had to be a better way to keep their mobile devices charged. The idea was simple and focused - wearable power. After months of brainstorming, testing, and iterations, their first prototype was created and OPS was born.
OUR VISION
An entirely new category of charging: wearable power.
Bodies aren’t static, and they don’t have straight lines, so wearable systems embedded in garments and accessories have to be robust, flexible, and, ideally, washable (or at least removable). We’re passionate about making the best wearable power products, and this is just the first step in creating a company that will define wearable power for generations to come. This is a fantastic time for wearables and wireless technology, and at OPS we have devloped our patent-pending technologies to suit today's active lifestlyes with additional applications for medical, military, and warehousing in the works.
OUR MISSION - TO CHANGE THE WAY YOU STAY CHARGED EVERYDAY
DESIGN - FUNCTION - COMFORT
MEET THE TEAM
Steve Woodruff
Founder & CEO
Broadcast Engineer turned Project Manager, Steve brings over 20 years of leadership and technical experience to his role at OPS, he has worked with companies such as Priceline.com, HBO, CNN, YES Network, Comedy Central, and McCann/Erickson. Steve has been a founding member of several other successful start-ups and he leads the team in vision and strategy for wearable power and beyond. As Founder and CEO, he is the driving force behind the planning and execution of our company goals.
James Grabow, Jr. Director of Technology
A mechanical wizard and electronics expert, James brings his past experience in mechanical engineering and circuit design to help lead the design team through all aspects of our wearable energy systems and technologies. His unique approach to
technology continues to be an asset to the company. When he's not designing or tinkering, you will most often find him at local car shows talking shop.
Michael Hamfeldt Director of Operations
An EE by trade and currently finishing his MBA, Michael loves circuit design and he is an avid physics enthusiast. He has established himself as an excellent Electrical Engineer, working with military-grade specs at the Picatinny Arsenal on a daily basis. His background as a military engineer lends itself well for all of OPS rugged applications.
Jose Levano
Chief Product Officer
A multi skilled Industrial Designer and Mechanical Engineer, Jose began his career prototyping and designing where he was granted his first design patents. Experienced in every phase of production from concept to manufacturing, he has vast experience in 3D printing and CAD modeling. His goal is to create the highest quality products that inspire innovation and affect our everyday lives.
board of advisors
Gar Moy
Engineering
A highly experienced Electrical Engineer, Gar is experienced from concept through design, systems testing, and factory production. He has worked with diverse projects including; telecom components and systems, military avionics, cellular systems, integration & systems testing, factory production, photonics, analog/digital components, firmware/software/hardware, and system to chip levels. Gar holds BSEE and MSEE degrees and has worked at Bell labs, Singer Kearfott, ITT Avionics, Enprion/Altera. He is an avid skier, and his hobbies include; R/C flight, boomerangs, kayaking, and table tennis.
Christopher R. Stern
Finance & Planning
An experienced financial leader with demonstrated accomplishments across a full range of professional disciplines, Christopher Stern, brings over 15 years of business acumen to OPS in an advisory capacity. Christopher is a graduate of Villanova University, and a former Director in areas such as Financial Analysis, Merchandise Planning and Inventory, Client Relations, as well as Events and Promotions. He currently resides in Northern New Jersey with his wife and son.
Deanna Colasurdo
Digital Marketing
A highly experienced digital marketer Deanna has an extensive knowledge in the digital marketing field. A graduate from Fairleigh Dickinson University, she holds her degree in marketing with a concentration in digital marketing. Deanna is both Hootsuite and HubSpot certified, giving her extensive knowledge in this field, which makes her a good fit for our team.
Stephen Bradshaw
Insurance & Contracts
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Eric Forman
Marketing
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Hayden Davis
App Development
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Hundreds of design team hours were spent from initial concept, to several iterations and final design. We set the bar very high for EXO, and the final design exceeds our expectations - functional, ultra-lightweight, sleek and sexy!
Our design for EXO was inspired by high-performance automobiles like Koenigsegg, Bugatti, and Alfa Romeo - and because of this, our EXO design team delivered sleek, clean lines built for speed. A true labor of love!
design & prototyping
3d prototyping in action
our initial prototyping runs. Pretty sweet!
For product launch details, current job openings, and product testing opportunities, please send us an email.
...we love feedback!
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