UQM Technologies Inc., a company that is developing advanced propulsion systems for electric and fuel cell vehicles, has appointed John E. Sztykiel to its board of directors, replacing Jerome H. Granrud, who is retiring.
Sztykiel is president and CEO of Spartan Motors Inc., which designs, engineers and manufactures specialty chassis, specialty vehicles, truck bodies and aftermarket parts for the recreational vehicle, emergency response, government services, defense, and delivery and service markets.
‘John's experience as the chief executive officer of a high-growth company, together with his specialty vehicle experience and knowledge of the military market, will be a tremendous asset as we continue to expand and grow our business in the automotive, truck, bus, specialty vehicle and military markets,’ says Eric R. Ridenour, president and CEO of UQM Technologies.