Our Team

Tom Guarr

Chief Scientist

Ph.D.: University of Rochester (Chemistry)
Postdoc: California Institute of Technology
Previous:
– Director of R & D, Michigan State University Bioeconomy Institute
– Vice President, Chemical Research and Aerospace Technology, Gentex Corporation
– Associate Professor, University of Kentucky

Tom has over 20 years of experience in designing organic materials that are sufficiently robust to meet the demanding requirements of real-world applications. He helped develop the chemistry that now forms the basis for millions of self-dimming rearview mirrors sold each year as well as the electrochromic windows on all Boeing 787 Dreamliners. He currently holds over 65 US patents and co-founded Jolt in order to revolutionize the field of electrical energy storage.

Jack Johnson

Chief Engineer

Pittsburg State University (BS Mechanical Engineering & BST Automotive Technology)
Other: Co-founder & COO Volta Power Systems
Previous: Chief Engineer, Johnson Controls

Jack is a seasoned expert of the lithium ion battery industry, and led the development of the world’s first large-format, high-volume lithium ion battery production facility in Holland, MI.

Johnson co-founded Volta Power Systems in 2014 to produce advanced energy systems for the RV, Marine and Specialized Vehicle markets. He co-founded Jolt Energy Storage Technologies to focus on improved lithium ion cell safety and operational control