Create the most efficient transportation on the planet.

A San Diego native, Size Thao is Aptera's Lead Vehicle Technician. His passion for vehicles has taken him from ICE vehicles to hybrid vehicles to electric vehicles and now Aptera, where he can be part of the solar mobility movement while happily doing so in his own backyard.

Quincy Hilla is a digital marketer and brand builder. Honing in on her skills as a self-starter and efficient problem solver, she has spent the last few years helping San Diego start-up companies execute their creative visions and marketing strategy. Quincy holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing from San Diego State University.

Blake has over 16 years of experience in accounting and finance. He is responsible for monitoring the company’s financial health by maintaining, managing and analyzing financial statements, payroll, budgets, tax compliance issues, and more. Blake holds a BS in Business from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

Studio engineer and program manager with extensive cad and hands-on experience as owner of Customs Factory. Specialties include mechanical and industrial design for concept and limited production automobiles. Customers include Fisker, Nissan, Ford, BMW, Kia, Hyundai, GM, Chrysler, Toyota and more.

Mechanical engineer with extensive background in suspension and steering development. Previously owned and operated a 3D printing and scanning business specializing in rapid-prototyping for small businesses. Prior Chassis-Mechatronics Manager for Faraday Future.

Founder of Iosif Automotive Engineering leveraging over 2 decades of EV chassis and suspension design experience. Lead many race and electric vehicle programs into production or on to the track with a focus on lightweight materials and extreme performance.

Jake Wible has a unique range of skills in the field of digital production, ranging from Product Design to Game Design and Virtual Reality. He owns and operates the board game manufacturing company Tektite Games, and is the author of Tactical Tech, a sci-fi-themed strategy game. He came from a background of business and entrepreneurship with a passion for everything sci-fi, futuristic, and energy efficient. He also has eight years of management experience at an eCommerce business and has developed a full range of goods and services.

Karl Schaffner worked as Master Certified Automotive Technician before completing a BSME with a Mechatronics Concentration at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in 2002 where he led the Formula SAE Powertrain Team. After college he worked for aerospace and other companies in the San Diego area as a design and test engineer where he performed structural, thermal, electronics, and power system design for space (NASA LRO and MSL Curiosity Rover) and UAV systems. As a contract engineer, Karl amassed a diverse experience designing, building and testing electro-mechanical systems.

An electrical and software engineer with over three decades of experience in product development, including a stint developing EV body controllers for Aptera back in 2010.

Audra Leslie spent the past couple of years supporting customers across the U.S. at a start-up company based out of San Diego. With a vision and passion for a green, energy-efficient future, she is thrilled to be a champion for Aptera as the Customer Success Manager. Audra holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of California, San Diego, and enjoys traveling, running, and meeting new people from every walk of life.

Jesse Wood is a creator and dreamer who is constantly working on projects and is more than enthusiastic to tell you about them. This, along with his Bachelor's in Computer Engineering, naturally led him to Aptera where his innate sense of curiosity and a drive to learn about the world around him are helping to develop Aptera's electronics, computers, and solar capabilities.

Daniel Morris' experience lies with highly functional prototype vehicles from thought through design and manufacturing to testing. Function over form and disruptive concept advocate. Former President and Technical Director of UC San Diego's nationally ranked Formula SAE racing team. DIY mechanic and performance driving enthusiast.

An Electro-Mechanical Engineer with 20 years of Technical Management experience in Aerospace, Commercial and Medical industries. Responsible for full lifecycle development of highly engineered systems from prototype through to production.

Isaac Vineyard is a United States Navy Veteran from Austin, Texas. After the Navy, Isaac earned his MBA from the University of Phoenix. As the Project Coordinator of People Operations for Aptera Motors, Isaac is the anchor for the office, helping to develop administrative programs and pathways to success for Aptera.

Shrikant Chopade is a mechanical engineer having extensive experience in automotive body, closures, mechanism design and development for the complete life cycle of the product. Worked with OEMs like Toyota, Honda, Navistar in USA and Renault-Nissan, Tata, Mahindra abroad in all automotive segments. Always willing to explore new technologies and cost-effective lightweight solutions.

A passionate mechanical engineer well-versed with automotive interior and exterior body design and development. Hands on experience in new product development, reverse engineering, product integration, benchmarking, and cost reduction.

Keva Chin is a Mechanical Engineer with years of experience in design and manufacturing at the UC San Diego Machine Shop. He is passionate about bringing designs from concept to reality and specializes in CNC Machining, 3D Printing, Welding, and manual fabrication. He has always been fascinated by high performance vehicles, and is intent on contributing to the innovative automotive industry through Aptera.

Nathan Engler is a Mechanical Engineer from Detroit, Michigan. Growing up in the MotorCity, he has always had a love for automobiles. Combined with Nathan’s passion for sustainability, he strives to help create a green, renewable future through his contribution to Aptera Motors.

With an extensive 20-year career in Automotive, Aircraft, and Product Design, Jamie Klopp is Aptera's Director of Design.

Anusha Ranganath is our brilliant mechanical engineer specializing in computer analysis from Southern California. After graduating from UCSD in Aerospace Engineering, she gained experience in the manufacturing and defense industries. As a FIRST Robotics and Formula SAE alum and mentor, she brings her skills and enthusiasm to work on Aptera's structures. Much like Aptera, she is driven by the sun, inspired by nature, and thrives on efficiency.

Austin Wright is a native of Baton Rouge, Louisiana but has lived in California for seven years, where he considers it home! He serves as Aptera’s executive assistant and office wrangler. He is passionate about Aptera’s brand and ensures that Aptera’s mission statement is followed as the company moves forward. Austin is our office anchor and supports our amazing team daily.

Blair McNeill is responsible for Aptera’s enterprise strategy, which includes business development, corporate development, and fleet sales (B2B). Blair graduated from Boston College with a BS in Finance and an MBA from Emory University. He transitioned from large corporations to cleantech industry startups 8 years ago when he moved back to the United States from New Zealand.

Brandon Birnbaum is a commodity buyer for Thermal Management and Interiors. Brandon was born and raised in Puyallup, Washington State, where his passion for working on cars began at age 14. Through the years, he has greatly appreciated the clever engineering and fabrication involved with modifying and building vehicles. Brandon is excited about working on this cutting-edge project alongside Aptera's incredible team.

Charles Kaneb is originally from Worcester, Massachusetts. Charles is an engineer developing Aptera's wheel pants to enable a low-drag, open-wheel vehicle. He is also the FSAE design judge on both metallic and composite parts.

Chris Blust is a Firmware Engineer. He is currently developing firmware for controlling solar charging in Aptera. He is from Syracuse, New York, and is excited to be part of Aptera's effort to reimagine electric vehicles.

Chris Torella is a fourth-generation Automotive Engineer from Ann Arbor, Michigan. He is responsible for developing firmware for Aptera's distributed vehicle controller network within the Body Controls team. He is excited to help accelerate the world's transition to sustainable energy.

Jordan Andia is a manufacturing engineer for the battery production assembly line. He is responsible for the selection, quotation, procurement, and installation of capital equipment for Aptera battery production. Previously, Jordan was a process engineer at Raytheon Technologies in Santa Fe Springs, CA, a participant in the SAE Aero competition as a mechatronics engineer at California State Fullerton, and a manufacturing engineer (missile launchers) at Marvin Engineering Company in Inglewood, CA.

Kayleigh Venne is originally from a small town in Michigan and is still a Midwesterner at heart. She's a creative individual passionate about storytelling, customer communications, digital marketing, and our planet. With a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from San Diego State University, Kayleigh is thrilled to use her communication skills and love for connecting with others to help lead Aptera's solar mobility movement.

As Head of Battery Systems at Aptera, Luke has a passion and track record for developing great products and bringing them to market. At Hewlett Packard, Luke worked in several roles ranging from inventing part of H.P.'s MJF 3D printing technology to bringing up a factory in Singapore to Print Quality Program Manager and Architect. He has drawn on his experience at H.P. bringing products to market to hire a great team and create an industry-leading battery pack design for Aptera.

Vidar Montell is a car, boat and bike guy who is also a perpetual optimist that works in the automotive R&D EV space on the cutting edge of efficiency and solar mobility. He is our integration lead and mechanical engineer connecting the electrical pieces of Aptera. Vidar has earned the nickname of Aptera's "Swedish Chef" and has an extensive background with Volvo, Mercedes, FoMoCo and Class 1 Powerboat Racing.

Nathan Burdick, a Mechanical Engineer from Southern California, works with Aptera's thermal team to develop the vehicle's coolant and HVAC systems.

Nathan Rasch, originally from Winchendon, Massachusetts, holds a Bachelor's degree from Duke University, where he was Powertrain Co-Lead for their FSAE team. He has had experience in the automotive industry developing propulsion components, performing feasibility studies, and leading propulsion system execution for E.V. Programs.

Nicholas Moglia is a mechanical engineer with experience in accelerated life testing and rapid prototyping. He has always been passionate about vehicles and is determined to see through Aptera's efficiency first ethos manifested in a vehicle.

For the past 20 years Marcelo has been using my skills designing, prototyping and fabricating production cells as well as products, packaging, material flow, floor plan layouts, processes and operator training. Marcelo follows Lean Manufacturing and 5-S methodology as a baseline for every project.

Gustavo is a graduate from the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez. He is the Lead Engineer for Power Distribution on the Battery Team at Aptera.

Isaac is a reputable Maverick and Mechatronics Engineer. He has interest in cleantech and the outdoors, and is experienced in motorsports, oe automotive, and aftermarket R&D.