Volta Power Systems on Nov. 17 hired new CEO Dave DeGraaf to support rapid growth in the RV and other markets.
Jack Johnson, who has led since the company’s inception, will take on the chief technology officer position to focus on customer relationships, product strategy, value creation and marketing, the company said.
“We decided early in 2020 that we needed to add to our leadership structure and bring on a CEO with a proven track record of success in the mobility and technology markets,” Johnson stated. “With the richness and relevance of his past industry experience, Dave is an excellent fit for leading Volta into an exciting future.”
The appointment is part of the company’s leadership structure expansion. DeGraaf brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in the technology and advanced energy industries. He will lead the company into its next phase of growth in new and international markets, Volta stated.
DeGraaf will focus on organizational growth, building customer relationships, operations and leading the company’s growth strategy.
“As a member of the Johnson Controls team that developed the advanced technology behind Volta, I saw first-hand what an industry game-changer this technology is, with superior performance, capabilities, quality, environmental benefit and value to customers,” DeGraaf stated. “I’m honored to lead this motivated, cohesive team that is innovating new products and revolutionizing the industries we serve.”
Before joining Volta Power Systems, DeGraaf served as president and CEO at Gill Industries, a global automotive stamping, seat frames, furniture mechanisms and recliners manufacturer that was sold to Lear Corp.
He also led Faurecia’s Emissions Controls Technologies’ North American region for five years, growing revenue, margins and adding customers. DeGraaf attended the United States Air Force Academy and served seven years on active duty before transitioning to the Air Force Reserves, finishing with his retirement in 2014 as a Major.
Volta’s off-grid systems are common on many Class A and Class B RVs in the marketplace, the company said, including Winnebago’s flagship Travato.
