Kaleim is an entrepreneur focused on strategy, innovation, and execution. At Mattur, he leads the effort to build the next great American energy company — delivering reliable, low-cost power through next-generation systems. Named to Phoenix Business Journal's 'Top 40 Under 40,' Kaleim previously served as CEO of Spear, where he led two successful private equity transactions and repositioned the company as a tech-driven organization. He remains on Spear's board and is also a board member and principal shareholder at Imagen Partners. Kaleim holds an M.B.A. from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business.

Kris leads Mattur's engineering and product development, bringing over two decades of hands-on experience in mechanical design and advanced manufacturing. He has led the development of more than 35,000 components across the energy, automotive, defense, and architectural industries. Prior to Mattur, Kris founded Bobe, where he built a fully integrated fabrication facility with around-the-clock CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, finishing, and environmental testing — scaling the company into a global leader before its acquisition in 2018.

Jacob is an accomplished electrical engineer with 23 years of experience developing high-reliability, complex avionics, and electrical systems. Prior to joining Mattur, Jacob held various managerial and design roles at Blue Origin, Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics, INTECON, and IMC Magnetics. He has led multi-million-dollar programs, managed cross-functional teams, and developed cutting-edge technologies for critical aerospace and defense applications. Jacob earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University.

Kevin leads Mattur's highly innovative electrical and software engineering initiatives, leveraging a strong background in computing. He began his career at Orbital ATK and Northrop Grumman, where he developed power electronics and firmware for propulsion systems and played a key role in digital design for Landsat 9, working with clients such as NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey. Later, he joined Blue Origin to work on electronic power controls for their lunar lander. Kevin holds a Master's in Computer Science from Georgia Tech, specializing in big data and system architecture, and a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University.

Austin joined Mattur with over 12 years of experience in mechanical engineering, including roles as a Principal Propulsion Engineer at Northrop Grumman and as a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Orbital ATK. He specializes in the development, qualification, and testing of pneumatic, hydraulic, and ordnance systems for aerospace applications, including space launch vehicles and target systems. Austin has a proven track record in product development, process improvement, and system integration, having worked on numerous high-profile projects throughout his career. He holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Arizona State University.

Chris leads Mattur's electrical engineering efforts, designing electronics architecture and overseeing automated test systems. With 22 years of experience spanning Spectrum Astro, General Dynamics, Orbital, ATK, and Northrop Grumman, Chris has specialized in designing real-time, closed-loop simulators and automated test systems for space flight hardware. He has worked closely with NASA, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and the U.S. Geological Survey. Chris holds a Bachelor's in Electronics Engineering Technology from Arizona State University.

Josh leads Mattur's manufacturing team focused on production and supply chain development, bringing over a decade of experience in advanced manufacturing, supplier quality, and quality management. He has set up over 100 suppliers and greenfield sites across the globe for military and defense, aerospace, energy, and consumer safety products. Prior to Mattur, Josh worked at SpaceX and Honeywell focusing on technology development solutions to drive manufacturing towards the future.

Joe leads Mattur's go-to-market strategy and execution, owning positioning, messaging, demand generation, and cross-functional alignment across product, engineering, sales, and operations. He brings more than two decades of experience starting and scaling product, UX, development, and product marketing teams across both B2B and B2C environments — from Fortune 500 enterprises to early-stage startups. Prior to Mattur, Joe spent six years as Senior Vice President of Product at Spear, where he professionalized the product and UX organization and helped lead the company to a successful exit. Earlier, he served as General Manager of eLearning at The Red Flag Group in Hong Kong, and held senior product leadership roles at University of Phoenix and Apollo Group, where he launched widely used digital products serving millions of students and built training programs that scaled with rapid company growth.

David Tedesco founded his first software business at age 15, becoming an entrepreneur at a time when many students are applying for their first jobs. Since then, he has built, invested in, or acquired every business he has been involved with. Today, he is the Chief Executive Officer of Outlier, which he founded in 2005 and grew to be one of the biggest private companies in the US. An active member of the board of directors of many private and public companies, this alumnus of Harvard Business School is also a lifelong philanthropist who supports Autism Speaks, The Nature Conservancy, the YMCA, United Way, and several other organizations focused on making positive change.

Tim Crown has a long history of throwing his energy into emerging businesses that are focused on solutions for a better future. He is Principal of AZ Crown Investments, an organization that provides early-stage funding and mentorship to promising startups in industries such as technology, healthcare, and consumer products. Tim's own entrepreneurial spirit also runs deep. With his brother, he co-founded Insight Enterprises, Inc., growing the venture into a publicly traded Fortune 500 company. Driven to make positive change, he serves on the boards of numerous organizations and supports various philanthropic initiatives.

Jay Petkunas is a seasoned operator who believes that execution is the link between aspirations and results. Jay was a consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers before he ran the international operations of a NASDAQ 100 company. In 2006, Jay joined The Wolff Company, an Arizona-based real estate private equity firm that has since raised nine discretionary funds, has invested in more than 50,000 multifamily units, and has grown from $200 million to more than $4 billion of AUM during his tenure. Jay sits on the boards of numerous companies across a variety of industries. He also serves on the boards of multiple philanthropic and civic organizations, including the Arizona State Retirement System and Make-A-Wish Arizona.