We have extensive composite experience across multiple industries with products ranging from composite boats, wind blades, and amusement park rides to defense vehicles and EVs.
We have extensive composite experience across multiple industries with products ranging from composite boats, wind blades, and amusement park rides to defense vehicles and EVs.
Todd Altman is Senior Director of New Business Development at Senvias Inc, where he brings over three decades of diverse industry experience to spearhead growth initiatives for the innovative composite solutions startup. His expertise spans international business development, sales, and marketing within the technology and mobility sectors.
Prior to his tenure at Senvias, Todd served as Senior Director of Automotive Business Development at TPI Composites Inc., from May 2014 to July 2024. There, he successfully negotiated the company’s inaugural contracts in the transportation industry, establishing more than tenfold revenue growth for the business. Prior to that, Todd held the role of Regional Sales Manager at Eurotech from April 2009 to May 2014, where he drove sales of embedded computers across industrial, medical, defense, and transportation markets. Earlier, as GPS Market Development Manager at Marvell Semiconductor, Todd expanded the business by 300%, collaborating with major clients such as Garmin, Magellan, TomTom, and Sony.
Todd began his career at Intel Corporation, where, from January 1996 to November 2006, he progressively ascended through roles in marketing development and strategic planning within the Telematics and Consumer Handheld Groups. Key highlights of Todd’s tenure at Intel included launching the world’s first Bluetooth™ cellular hands-free kits utilizing Intel Mobile Media technology on Acura and Chrysler platforms and optical lane departure warning systems with Infiniti.
He earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Arizona. Beyond his professional endeavors, Todd is a co-founder of Royal JBS, a non-profit that coordinates innovation events to support Make-A-Wish Arizona, blending his passion for technology with community service.
Mike Traetow is the Senior Director of Program Management at Senvias Inc, with over two decades of experience in engineering management and cross-functional team leadership. In his role, Mike oversees the development and launch of key programs, ensuring they meet strategic goals and deliver cutting-edge results.
Before his current role, Mike served as Technical Program Director for the Automotive Division at TPI Composites, Inc., where he played a pivotal role in advancing the company’s technical services and quality initiatives from 2019 to 2022. His leadership also extends to his previous positions at TPI as Director of Technical Services, where he led engineering, quality, and continuous improvement teams.
Mike’s career also includes leadership roles at Vermeer Corporation and Kinze Manufacturing, Inc., where he honed his expertise in operations and project management. He began his career at Pella Corporation, holding multiple engineering and management positions spanning over 12 years.
Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Iowa.
Krista Francis is the Director of Human Resources at Senvias Inc., bringing over three decades of experience in HR leadership. As part of the executive leadership team, Krista is responsible for driving a culture of engagement, inclusion, and safety across the organization. She oversees key HR functions including talent acquisition, development, retention, compensation, employee relations, payroll, and benefits.
Before joining Senvias in 2023, Krista served as Senior Human Resources Director at Claris Vision, where she led HR operations for multiple locations, including compliance, recruitment, employee engagement, diversity initiatives, and benefit plans. Prior to that, she held leadership roles at Care New England and Women & Infants Hospital a Senior HR Business Partner and Director of Employment Services, focusing on employee and labor relations, recruitment and retention, DE&I initiatives, and strategic HR goals.
Krista holds a bachelor’s degree in general studies from Rhode Island College.
Brian Lucchesi is Senior Director of Technical Strategy & Innovation at Senvias Inc, where he wields over two decades of experience in composite innovation. His role is pivotal in developing advanced process technologies and spearheading groundbreaking products that shape the company’s future technical direction.
Before assuming his current position, Brian served as Senior Director of Engineering for TPI Composites Inc., the predecessor to Senvias, from 2021 to 2024. During this tenure, he led the launch of significant innovations such as electric vehicle battery enclosures and pioneered the first high-volume autonomous carbon/epoxy molding cell for automotive OEMs in the United States.
Brian’s extensive career also includes a 19-year period at TPI, where he managed engineering and operations initiatives. From 2018 to 2021, as General Manager for Strategic Market Operations, he transformed the Warren, Rhode Island-based site into a world-class Center of Technology Excellence. His impactful work facilitated successful launches across multiple industries, including Marine, Automotive, Mass Transit, Wind Power, Defense, and Theme Parks.
Brian earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Rhode Island and has been honored with the prestigious JEC Product Innovation Award for his role as the chief architect behind the monocoque composite body of the Proterra 40ft plug-in Electric Bus.