NOVASPARK ENERGY

ABOUT THE NOVASPARK TEAM
Founded by U.S. Veterans and Seasoned Engineers, the NovaSpark team brings deep expertise in military operations, critical infrastructure, disaster preparedness and recovery, energy systems and drone technologies.
Rick Harlow
Chief Executive Officer
Rick is a proven technology leader with over 25 years of experience deploying mission critical tech across the energy, defense, aerospace, and public sectors. He has a strong record of driving innovation, improving performance, and building strategic partnerships. Known for fostering collaboration and delivering results, Rick is leading NovaSpark in transforming how hydrogen energy powers critical operations and long-range drones.
Lanson Jones
Chief Innovation Officer
Lanson is a passionate entrepreneur with experience in launching early stage innovative companies in the energy and technology sectors. He has extensive transitional experience before and after a successful Mergers & Acquisitions in the deregulated energy sector and brings key thought leadership in understanding, recognizing, establishing and staying ahead of market trends by leveraging technology and unique go to market strategies.

Col Jennifer Mumme
Emergency Mgt
Jennifer is an emergency management disaster recovery and response specialist. Her experiences are in logistics coordination for senior state leaders and management of multi-level communications to generate well-planned strategic messages during storm preparation and in the aftermath of natural disasters.
Paul Latiolais
VP of Business Strategy
Paul has extensive industry experience in engineering technology, business development, and product launch to major companies, including Intel, AMD, Cisco, Apple, Samsung, TSMC, Boeing, Airbus, General Motors, Fiat and others. He has initiated numerous technology products
in the semiconductor/hi-tech industries .

Gen (Ret) Glenn Curtis
Critical Infrastracture
General Glenn Curtis retired in 2020, concluding his nearly 38-year military career. His last appointed job was the adjutant general of Louisiana, where he was responsible for the deployment and coordination of programs, policies and plans affecting more than 11,000 members of the Louisiana Army and Air National Guard.
Kevin White
Chief Legal Officer
Kevin is a Pre 9/11 Gulf War Vet, JAG Corp Officer, Trusted Board of Directors’ Advisor with Extensive EPL Experience, GC’s Legal Counsel for prominent nationwide insurers that secures C-Suite engagements advising within leading global organizations. Eligibility for Waiver Admission & Qualified Eligible for Top Security Clearance.
Brandon Reeves
VP of Innovation
Brandon is a U.S. veteran whose passion for technology has driven his remarkable career. With a background rooted in service and a dedication to innovation, Brandon has extensive experience in cyber security, energy resiliency, hydrogen tech and solar tech.
After serving honorably in the United States Armed Forces, where he gained invaluable experience in leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving, Brandon leverages his skills to drive advancements with NovaSpark.
Jeremy La Place
VP of Engineering
Jeremy is a U.S. Veteran and Hydrogen energy - Mechanical Engineering specialist. Innovation engineering · Process Engineering · Energy Systems · Problem Solving · Engineering · Product Innovation · Renewable Energy · Hydrogen · Leadership. Developed maintenance systems for the CENTCOM HIMARS mission spanning 4 countries from a very remote deployed environment. Develops engineering processes, principles, and procedures which define how Novaspark does business. Has a keen eye for process improvement and quality excellence.

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
The NovaSpark team of experts draw on decades of experience in defense and energy backed by
industry-leading experts, giving you the confidence to make the most of your energy needs.
Meagan Crawford
Fractional CFO &
Board Member
Principal at Space Fund. An entrepreneur, business educator, space industry pioneer, experienced executive, and investor, SpaceFund is an early-stage venture capital investment fund, dedicated to supporting the most promising entrepreneurs in the most exciting high-growth industry of this century.
Dr. Porterfield
Chief Scientist
Dr. Porterfield is a Professor of Biological Engineering at Purdue University, and he has been
studying life in space for over 30 years. Professor Porterfield also served NASA as Division Director for Space Life and Physical Sciences at NASA headquarters in Washington DC (2012-2016).
Matt Fleming
Board Member
Chairman of Barnhart, Inc. (f.k.a. SMG Industries, Inc) a growth-oriented transportation company focused on end-to-end customer service growth strategies. Mr. Flemming has over 22 years experience as a C-Suite executive in public and private high growth companies involving capital markets, mergers & acquisitions, audit, risk management and corporate governance.
Jay Bowen
Projects Advisor
Jay is a skilled technical professional in Energy Solutions, competent at making substantial contributions to corporate expansion and serves as CTO of Brigade Energy, a U.S. veteran owned energy company. He is a proactive problem solver, and a long-range strategic planner for major energy projects for NovaSpark.


Our Pledge: The Future of Energy Now
“Our team delivers on our promises; where there's a will, there's a way. We're about creating a sustainable future now but it takes a dedicated and talented team to do it. " —
Lanson B Jones Jr, Chief Innovation Officer