About

Leadership

Chief Executive Officer
Kelley Owen

Kelley Owen, Chief Technology Officer at PowerTap Hydrogen Fueling Corp., brings over three decades of deep engineering expertise to the forefront of decarbonizing the transport industry. His foundational technical skills were forged in the demanding US Navy’s Nuclear Power Program, an intensive curriculum encompassing reactor theory, nuclear physics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid systems, plant chemistry, materials science, electrical theory, and radiological controls. Building upon his 11 years of experience in the Navy’s nuclear submarine force, Mr. Owen has become a driving force in innovative hydrogen production technologies.

As the co-founder of PowerTap Hydrogen Fueling Corp., Kelley conceived and designed the PowerTap Gen3, an on-site system that integrates hydrogen production, compression, storage, and dispensing for both fuel cell electric and hydrogen internal combustion vehicles. His vision extends beyond hydrogen itself; the PowerTap process is uniquely engineered to yield significant quantities of liquid food-grade CO2 as a valuable by-product. This foresight enables the capture, chilling, and compression of CO2, paving the way for diverse applications including the production of dry ice and its utilization in sustainable aviation fuels and other industrial processes. Furthermore, Kelley has meticulously designed the infrastructure for the efficient off-take and dispensing of both hydrogen and CO2.

Continuing his commitment to advancing hydrogen technology, Kelley subsequently founded Verdicel, where he developed a novel integrated gas-based hydrogen hydraulic compression and storage system capable of operating at constant pressures up to 950 bar. This ingenuity underscores his dedication to creating efficient and scalable hydrogen solutions.

Complementing his technical prowess, Kelley possesses extensive experience in executive business management and IT consulting. His prior senior management roles at Discount Tires and International Transportation Services (Kline), along with his consultancy at Nestlé Corporation, demonstrate a proven ability to lead complex operations and implement large-scale technological solutions. This unique blend of hands-on engineering expertise and strategic business acumen positions Kelley Owen as a pivotal leader in realizing the potential of hydrogen as a cornerstone of a decarbonized transport future.

  • Over 30 years of deep engineering expertise.
  • US Navy Nuclear Program & Submarine Service (11 years)
  • Co-Founder & Designer, PowerTap Gen3: Integrated on-site hydrogen production, compression, storage, and dispensing for various vehicles.
  • Innovative CO2 By-product Utilization: Pioneered capture, chilling, and compression of food-grade CO2 for dry ice, sustainable aviation fuels, and other uses.
  • Designed Hydrogen & CO2 Off-take/Dispensing Infrastructure.
  • Founder, Verdicel: Developed novel high-pressure (up to 950 bar) hydrogen hydraulic compression and storage system.
  • Executive Business Management & Consulting Experience: Prior leadership roles at Discount Tires, International Transportation Services (Kline), and Nestlé.
  • Strategic Leader: Unique blend of technical expertise and business acumen for the decarbonized transport industry.

Executive Vice President
Andrew Braner

Served 8 years in US House of Representatives culminating to The Chief of Staff to a Ranking member on the Appropriations committee serving in Agriculture and State and Foreign Operations.  Previously worked as a Congressional Fellow at the Trans-Atlantic Leadership Network https://www.transatlantic.org and Middle East fellow at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.

  • Well versed in both House and Senate legislative processes Mr. Braner has extensive familiarity with appropriations timelines, policy decisions, and connected at the highest level.
  • After his tenure in government, Mr. Braner formed The Main Street Partners, a lobby/consulting firm working for clients in the energy, conservation, and international associations looking for connectivity to the United States.
  • From Foreign Affairs to Appropriations, Mr. Braner has extensive background and connectivity to the U.S. Government in sensitive spaces including defense, energy, and diplomatic core.

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