Special Advisors

EVPS' key executives work with several key advisors. 

Vicki Northrup, Special Advisor, Dealer Development

Ms. Northrup has extensive experience in the automotive industry, especially electric vehicles.  Her career includes field selling and dealer development assignments for Bombardier, Ford Th!nk (and Ford internal-combustion engine vehicles) and ZENN.  She is currently employed by a private equity group working toward reintroducing the Th!nk in the North American market, an all-electric urban vehicle similar in size to the Smart Car.  She holds a B.S. degree from Barry University in Miami, FL and an MBA from Baker College in Michigan. Ms. Northrup is a member of numerous Clean Cities organizations throughout the US. She is currently based out of the TH!NK North America offices in Menlo Park, CA.

Andrew Kaplan, Special Advisor, Innovative Marketing

Mr. Kaplan works with EVPS to develop strategies for how the Company can capitalize on emerging trends in social media -- LinkedIn, for example -- with the fleet market, an audience that may not be as familiar with these media.  Mr. Kaplan has a proven track record in providing clients with technology and marketing/pr strategies which can put them a year or more ahead of their competition or increase dramatically their brands.  Education includes Dickinson College and Fordham University, Graduate School of Business.

Matthew Lesesky, Special Advisor, Financial

Mr. Lesesky works with EVPS to develop business strategy and business plans.  He challenges management re its assumptions and strategy, which we greatly appreciate.  Matt's experience includes venture capital firms in New York and California.  He recently returned to the Carolinas, continuing to work in venture capital.  Matt holds undergraduate and graduate degrees (MBA) from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.  

Max, International Advisor

Max has international heritage, developed uniquely in Cuba, either as the result of Spanish sailors, or as is often believed by native Cubans, as gifts from Italian traders to open the doors of wealthy houses to their goods.  Max uses this international pedigree to advise EVPS about critical issues.  He is curious, observant, smart, always cheerful.