GreenPower Appoints John McDavid Head of Production in West Virginia
GreenPower Motor Company (NASDAQ: GP) has appointed John McDavid as the production manager for its all-electric school bus manufacturing facility in South Charleston, West Virginia, effective March 22, 2023. With over 30 years of manufacturing experience, including roles at Toyota and Gestamp, McDavid is expected to bring valuable leadership to the team. He emphasizes the importance of GreenPower's purpose-built all-electric vehicles, particularly the BEAST school bus, for West Virginia's economy and job market. This appointment aims to strengthen GreenPower’s position in the electric vehicle sector.
- Appointment of experienced production manager John McDavid strengthens the leadership team.
- McDavid's extensive background in manufacturing and vehicle electrification will enhance production capabilities.
- Focus on purpose-built all-electric vehicles positions GreenPower favorably against competitors.
- Concerns about leadership continuity as new management may require time to adapt to existing team dynamics.
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (NASDAQ: GP) (TSXV: GPV) ("GreenPower"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus sector, today announced that John McDavid has been appointed the production manager for its all-electric school bus manufacturing facility in South Charleston, West Virginia.
"John is a highly skilled and motivated production manager with more than 30 years of manufacturing experience," said GreenPower President Brendan Riley. "He is a dedicated professional with proven success at motivating individuals and teams toward company goals and objectives. A proven leader, John inspires honesty and integrity at all levels of an organization, while utilizing his skills and abilities acquired through work experience and extensive training programs, including specialized training with Toyota and General Motors."
McDavid's West Virginia roots run deep. Most recently he served as a production engineer at the Toyota Motor Manufacturing facility in Buffalo, West Virginia where he was a part of the vehicle electrification team and battery development team. Over the years he has also been a production manager, among other positions, for Gestamp of West Virginia.
"I believe in what GreenPower is undertaking here in South Charleston," McDavid said. "The fact that the GreenPower product is a purpose-built, all-electric vehicle and not some retrofit or a conversion makes me excited about the manufacturing opportunity. The ground-up engineering the company is doing has it far advanced of other EV manufactures who have not been as innovating as GreenPower."
McDavid stated that he sees the Type D all-electric, purpose-built BEAST school bus to be a signature product for GreenPower in West Virginia. "What we are doing here is huge for the state. The jobs, embracing of new technology and economic growth will help both West Virginia and GreenPower grow, prosper and succeed."
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About GreenPower Motor Company Inc.
GreenPower designs, builds and distributes a full suite of high-floor and low-floor all-electric medium and heavy-duty vehicles, including transit buses, school buses, shuttles, cargo van and a cab and chassis. GreenPower employs a clean-sheet design to manufacture all-electric vehicles that are purpose built to be battery powered with zero emissions while integrating global suppliers for key components. This OEM platform allows GreenPower to meet the specifications of various operators while providing standard parts for ease of maintenance and accessibility for warranty requirements. GreenPower was founded in Vancouver, Canada with primary operational facilities in southern California. Listed on the Toronto exchange since November 2015, GreenPower completed its U.S. IPO and NASDAQ listing in August 2020. For further information go to www.greenpowermotor.com
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