Board of Advisors

PowerGenix has begun high volume manufacturing and is in a position to accelerate penetration into target markets. The PowerGenix Board of Advisors represents the best in the field. With their expertise and industry knowledge, PowerGenix is set to capitalize on its patented NiZn technology.

Under the leadership of CEO Dan Squiller, the advisory board assists PowerGenix in evaluating emerging markets, advancing NiZn technology and charting product roadmaps.



Mr. Don Runkle

Don Runkle

Mr. Don Runkle is a 30-year auto industry veteran and early developer of electric vehicles and advanced battery technologies. An expert in vehicle energy storage technologies, electric drive trains and subsystems, Mr. Runkle formerly served as V.P. of GM's Advanced Engineering, as well as Vice Chairman and Chief Technology Officer of Delphi, a world leader in mobile electronics, transportation components and systems technology. Currently serving as chairman of a number of privately held companies, Mr. Runkle brings invaluable market and technical insight as PowerGenix expands into the high growth HEV segment.


Dr. Alvin Salkind

With over 200 patents and 400 publications to his credit, Dr. Alvin Salkind is one of the world's preeminent and internationally respected electrochemists. Formerly, Dr. Salkind was Director of the Battery and Electrochemical Systems Center at Rutgers University, where he founded the university's Energy Storage Research Group. Having played central roles in the commercialization of multiple cell chemistries, PowerGenix will draw upon his deep expertise in rechargeable zinc systems for the development of next generation products.


Dr. Fa Ping Zhong

Fa Ping Zhong

One of China's most successful battery industry entrepreneurs, Dr. Fa Ping Zhong founded Lyrun, the world's largest supplier of nickel foam, a key material for nickel-based battery chemistries, as well as Hunan Corun Hi-Tech, the second largest rechargeable alkaline battery manufacturer in China. Dr. Zhong is also currently serving his second term as Representative to the People's Republic of China National People's Congress. His stature in the Asian business community and Chinese government will help PowerGenix deepen its market presence and operations in China.