Rackstar
RackStar is an engineering design and technology company with a book of business and expect to dominate an industry within 5 years
- Stage Prototype Ready
- Industry Retailing / Distribution
- Location Reno, NV, USA
- Currency USD
- Founded May 2009
- Employees 4
- Website therackstar.com
Company Summary
Our patented products are sold through an established network of old line body builder’s globally. Our first licensee, Royal Truck Body, is committed under contract to sell 1,000 Rackstar units in the first year from production onset. RackStar expects to move into an ongoing positive cash flow within 12 months that will grow significantly as overheads stabilize without adding overhead costs for further increasing sales volumes.
Team
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Pat OwensCEO
Owens has thirty years of experience as an entrepreneur and systems solutions innovator. He has been a manager/developer of major high-end real estate and large-scale construction businesses, including bridge building and commercial facilities. Owens recently was a key partner in the revitalization of an historic building in downtown San Francisco, converting it into a successful Ritz Carlton Private Residence Club. He is known for his unique abi
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Neal MulliganPresident
Mulligan has over 25 years’ experience in the engineering, engine computer algorithm design and development of complex mechanical systems for industry and military applications. He is recognized as a world expert in hydrogen/mixed gas engines and holds five patents related to that technology. Mulligan has co-founded four companies and has had extensive experience working with groups such as: Ford Motor Company, Kennedy Space Center, Motec Engine
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Jerry JonesChairman of the Board
Jones has more than 30 years of senior executive experience with major public, private and successful startup companies. He has founded, built, and profitably sold technology companies. He was featured in U.S. News and World Report as an entrepreneur building a business in a recession. Previously, he was with Halliburton Group for almost a decade where he served as a senior vice president.
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Mark HamonTechnical Advisor
Mechanical Engineering and Product Development. Former Apple Product Design Engineer and International Consultant. MIT BSMEGeneral Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems,
Apple Computer, MathWorks, California Technology International, and the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. -
Kenneth FisherBusiness Advisor
Rear Admiral Fisher USN (Ret), experienced naval aviator with extensive operational and major staff experience. His last assignment prior to retirement was as Deputy and Chief of Staff, Commander in Chief, US Pacific Fleet. He spent five years as a senior leader for Booz Allen Hamilton and two years in Business Development for a major DoD Contractor in addition to consulting for other major defense contractors.
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Bob NatkinTechnical Advisor
Bob Natkin, Ford Motor Company (Ret) Technical Leader & author with 17 patents issued/pending
Cylinder block materials & design,engine friction reduction, Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine, Mobile and Stationary Applications
Senior Technical Specialist for S.I. Engines
Technical Leader for Advanced Materials Engine Design Effort, USCAR & FreedomCar
Program Manager and Design Supervisor for Production Engine; Aston Martin V-12 Engine Program -
Joe BarrusTechnical Advisor
Hardware/Software Development and Testing. Apple Computer, AlphaSmart, Inc., Renaissance Learning, Equestron LLC, and Mariah Power. B.S., EE, BYU, an M.S., EE, Santa Clara University, post-graduate work Stanford University and UC Berkley.
Advisors
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Scott Greenburg, K&L GatesLawyerUnconfirmedKen Astle, Brown Fink Boyce & AstleAccountantUnconfirmed
Previous Investors
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Mark HamonUnconfirmedKen AstleUnconfirmedJim WrightUnconfirmed
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