About EGI Battery
Building cell manufacturing
in America
Most of the cell supply behind American drones, robotics, and other critical systems is manufactured overseas. The engineering isn’t out of reach. The manufacturing capability was simply never built here at scale.
We’re building it here.
At our Zeeb Campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan, we’re building domestic cell manufacturing that begins production in 2027. Today, we supply advanced pouch cells in volume to drone, robotics, electric aviation, and light mobility programs. These are the same cells our Michigan line will build, so a program that qualifies on them now will be able to easily move to a domestic, NDAA-compliant supply without changing the cell.
Our goal is to anchor this capability in the United States by developing a skilled Michigan workforce and a resilient supply chain that strengthens American manufacturing and supports national security priorities.
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Our Team
Thomas McGuckin
Founder & CEO
Tom is EGI Battery’s Founder and Chief Executive Officer. He brings more than three decades of experience across automotive manufacturing, supplier development, and operational strategy in North America, Europe, and Asia. Prior to founding EGI, Tom spent 27 years at PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he was a partner and served as the firm’s Asia Pacific Automotive Leader, working with multinational manufacturers and suppliers across the region. He began his career with a Japanese automotive supplier and helped establish its production operations in the United States.
Henry Mao
Chief Technology Officer
Henry leads cell manufacturing at EGI Battery. He brings 35 years of lithium-ion battery experience, beginning his career in 1991 as a Research Scientist at Moli Energy in Canada. Henry’s background spans battery development and manufacturing for consumer electronics, automotive applications, and energy storage, with expertise in material selection, process optimization, equipment commissioning, production operations, quality control, and cell and factory safety.
Wayne Williams
Sr. Director, Programs
Wayne leads technical sales and programs at EGI Battery. He has managed battery and electric vehicle programs at both startups and global manufacturers. Before joining EGI, Wayne held the same role at Enpower Greentech, and before that he was a Senior Technical Program Manager at LG Energy Solution Michigan. He previously spent more than two years at Our Next Energy (ONE), where he advanced from Program Manager to Vice President of Program Management. Earlier, he managed vehicle integration and electric powertrain programs at Electric Last Mile Solutions.
Ning Feng
VP of Corporate Development
Ning leads corporate development at EGI Battery, with a focus on strategy, fundraising, and deal execution. He brings more than a decade of experience in corporate finance and capital raising, and has completed more than 30 private placement transactions totaling over $500 million. Before joining EGI, Ning was Director of Corporate Development at Enpower Greentech. Earlier, he spent nine years as a Vice President at CTIC Capital, a Silicon Valley consulting firm focused on healthcare, technology, and renewable energy. He began his career as an investment banking analyst at Woodside Capital Partners.
Chad Collier
Sr. Director, Business Development
Chad leads business development at EGI Battery, with a focus on federal and defense programs. He brings extensive experience in sales leadership across the uncrewed systems industry, including hardware and software solutions spanning BVLOS operations, drone docking, airspace awareness, and counter-UAS. Chad has led regional and global sales organizations through periods of accelerated growth, building channel partnerships and cross-functional programs. He is also an experienced UAS operator with more than 2,000 hours of flight operations.
John Lester
VP of Sales
John Lester is Vice President of Sales at EGI Battery. He brings more than 20 years of account and business development leadership in automotive, energy storage, and industrial markets, with a background spanning both engineering and commercial roles. He has managed key OEM and Tier 1 automotive accounts across North America, Europe, and Asia, and most recently led global growth initiatives in battery systems and electrification for energy storage, automotive, industrial, and mobility customers. At EGI, John focuses on building long-term partnerships with drone, eVTOL, aerospace, and robotics customers as the company scales U.S. lithium-ion cell manufacturing in Michigan.
Yang Wang
Senior R&D Manager
Yang leads research and development at EGI Battery, overseeing material screening, technology validation, cell development, prototyping, and customer technical support. He brings expertise in materials innovation and lithium-ion cell development, with experience spanning study planning, test services, equipment qualification, and process documentation. Yang coordinates research efforts across global teams, translating development work into cells that meet the performance and qualification requirements of U.S. customers.
Greg Edwards
Director of Product Engineering
Greg leads product engineering at EGI Battery. He brings more than 17 years of engineering and operations experience in high-volume battery and flexible packaging manufacturing. Before joining EGI, Greg spent 11 years at XALT Energy in Midland, Michigan, where he advanced from Production Engineer to Director of Manufacturing Engineering, with roles spanning cell assembly, process engineering, and capital projects. Earlier, he spent six years at Ampac Packaging, progressing from Process Engineer to Engineering Manager. His expertise includes lean manufacturing, packaging design, and computer-aided design (CAD).
Rebecca Stegall
Corporate Controller
Rebecca leads accounting and financial reporting at EGI Battery. She brings more than 25 years of experience in audit and financial oversight from PricewaterhouseCoopers, where she most recently served as a Director. Rebecca also volunteers in finance for the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s, and several other local non-profits.
Vivek Patel
Supply Chain Manager
Vivek leads supply chain management at EGI Battery. He brings seven years of experience in automotive logistics, with a technical background in data analysis and supply chain management systems. Vivek has led cross-functional projects focused on process improvement and network optimization, and manages EGI’s supplier and manufacturing partner relationships.
Careers
We’re a fast‑growing company rooted in decades of experience, fuelled by a startup mindset. Our focus is set to design and deploy advanced battery solutions that power today’s most important technologies.
If you’re an innovator driven to make a real impact in the battery space, we’d love to connect.
We’re continually building our team with motivated, talented individuals who thrive in a collaborative, hands‑on environment. Visit our LinkedIn page to explore current opportunities or reach out to start the conversation.
Let’s connect
Our engineers work with you to match the right cell to your platform, then partner with pack integrators across the industry to deliver a complete battery system. Tell us what you’re building and we’ll help you power it.