Management Team

• Bill James, founder and CEO.  Experienced in manufacturing, statistical process control, sensors and computer software.  BS - West Point, 1972.
• Michael Schneider, Chief Legal Advisor. Former Chief Legal Officer of Rosemont Engineering.  Supervised over 800 Patents and numerous patent enforcements.  JD - William Mitchell, BS, US Naval Academy 1965.
• Chuck Mahan, Advisor. Retired Lt General, expert in large-scale logistics, formerly the US Army G4 (logistics).  BS - West Point, 1968.
• Mike Teske, Advisor.  President, Vekoma Rides USA (US division of the world’s largest in-house design and manufacture of amusement rides). Technical Director for opening 5 major Theme Parks in the US and Europe, responsible for engineering, safety and opening 110 major attractions.
• Bob Lurie, Advisor. Director of Strategic Planning New York/New Jersey Port Authority.

The Founder and CEO of JPods LLC is Mr. Bill James.  Mr. James is an expert in computer software.  He is the author of Desktop Hosting, a book that defines the basic concepts of collaborative networking.  These concepts have been built into his software, “WebClerk” that is being used by a number of successful businesses to manage their business processes. They are also the basis of his patent, # 6,810,817, that is the essence of the JPods system. He is the founder of James Integrated Technologies and will lead the development of the collaborative networking software to be used by the JPods.  Mr. James will also provide oversight of the entire product development process.

The Chief Legal Counsel and Adviser is Mr. Michael Schneider.  Prior to his retirement, Mr. Schneider led the legal department of a world leader in instrumentation, Rosemount Engineering.  He successfully coordinated the protection of intellectual property that included 800 patents.  He will perform all legal functions required by JPods LLC.  Mr. Schneider will review all contractual agreements and ensure compliance with all terms.

Mike Teske brings an incredible record for safety and engineering oversight for demanding high g-force, high speed amusement rides.  He also provides contacts in the manufacturing industry that are accustomed to high standards of safety and a normal aspect of their business.

Chuck Mahan provides insight into large-scale logistics.  Being responsible for the logistics of an Army deployed in foreign combat foresight and strong judgment.

Bob Lurie brings an understanding of utility companies and transit authorities. Providing low cost feeder networks and on-demand connections between existing transit hubs are important early market.