Joshua Kerson

Joshua Kerson

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Founder of Precision E bikes LLC.

  • Education

    • UMass Amherst

      2000 - 2004
      BA Entrepreneurial Business and Appropriate Vehicle Design
    • University of Massachusetts, University Without Walls, and Hampshire College

      2000 - 2004
      BA Entrepreneurial Business and Appropriate vehicle Design

      Entrepreneurial Business and Appropriate Vehicle Design, 2004.; Built five electric vehicles in four years, all 4130 Cromo, Tig welded. Showed projects at Smithsonian Institute of Technology.; Trained in the Systems Approach, of automotive electrical systems diagnostic methods.

  • Experience

    • Clean Diesel LLC

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2010

      Developing a point of use plasma fuel reformer technology for the over the road trucking industry, industrial heating industry, reducing toxic emissions and reducing fuel use.Location, Colorado Engines Lab.Fort Collins, Colorado A clean technology development company.Responsible for day-to-day operations; long range strategic planning; human resources. Developing and testing point of use plasma fuel treatment systems, Diesel and heating.Point of use plasma fuel treatment systems.

      • RnD Project Director

        Jan 2005 - Jan 2010
      • Manager

        Jan 2000 - Jan 2005
    • Hampshire College

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2004
      Adjunct Professor

      Bicycle Design and Beyond,Teaching students the elements to be included in bicycle design, engineering, and fabrication. Included text, drawings, models, building prototypes, and field trips.

    • RunAbout Electric Cycles, LLC.

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2012
      Electric Bicycle Designer, Hand Builder, Tester, Rider, and sales agent.

      We have designed, engineered, and hand built custom Electric Bicycles, Tricycles and Prototypes for light electric vehicle companies. Runabout, Designs, engineers, hand builds, and deals in electric recumbent tricycles, electric light vehicles, conversions and repairs assistive technologies.

    • Aerobic Cruisers, LLC

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2008
      Project Director

      a new electric human hybrid vehicle company. Designing, engineering, hand building, and testing electric vehicles. Cordova TN. 2008

    • CBW Automation

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2015
      Acurite Machinist

      Digital Machinist, Acurite operator, creating aluminum parts for robotic automation equipment.

    • Avago/Broadcom

      Feb 2017 - Dec 2019
      Process Operator, Silicon Chip manufacturing
    • Lightning E Motors

      May 2021 - Feb 2023
      Electromechanical technician, Electric powertrain assembly

      Hand building electric drivetrain kits, to have installed into new vehicles. In training now, Learning new methods of assembly with a focus on exact torque specifications for over the road vehicles. Thankful to be in a new role, where I can utilize my years of experience, and hopefully become empowered to make improvements in efficiencies in manufacturing. These are the days.

    • Precision E Bikes LLC.

      Jan 2023 - now
      Founder of Precision E bikes LLC.

      At Precision E bikes LLC, we are creating a sustainable light electric vehicle business, servicing the technology sector along the front range. As the electric bicycle industry is growing, so is the need for professional grade maintenance. We aspire to provide cutting edge service, and sales of all types of e bikes available today. The electromechanical skill sets required sets us apart from the old school bike shops in our area. We are working to create a friendly tech savvy atmosphere for electric cyclists to feel comfortable trusting us to do regular preventive maintenance to get the most out of their equipment. With twenty plus years of experience in this industry, we look forward to bringing some new cutting edge designs to market. Our goal is to empower riders with the most fuel efficient, practical forms of local transportation available today. These are the days. Josh K. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Automotive technology, systems aproach