Richard Lea

Spartan is transforming automotive radar into smart sensors with unparalleld capabilities and resolution. Spartan combines deep expertise in radar from decades of experience in defense with Silicon Valley innovation to create a reliable sensor that will improve the safety and performance of automated driving and driver assist systems.

Sterling Planet helps businesses and individuals meet and exceed their renewable energy and environmental sustainability goals. We offer Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) and Carbon Offsets as cost-effective and practical ways to reduce the environmental impact of everyday electricity consumption and carbon emissions. Sterling Planet offers a comprehensive portfolio of solutions that include energy efficiency, green power project development, and green partnerships with electricity and natural gas providers. • As Senior Business Development Manager my primary responsibility was Sterling’s LCR contract with Southern California Edison, which resulted in a 12 megawatt reduction in power consumption across SCE’s grid over 15 months. This was done through the conversion of heavy commercial users to LED lighting, using SCE incentive money. This was achieved thought on-site customer meetings in conjunction with developers, owners, property managers, lighting contractors and other partners; • Additional responsibilities included the creation of Sterling’s Carbon Offset campaign with Colleges and Universities as well as in the commercial vehicle leasing sector; • Developed company’s business plan for IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) marketing efforts, including deep understanding of different IAQ technology as well as key players in manufacturing and installation.

Convoy Technologies provides video based technology solutions to enhance driver safety, surveillance and security, along with driver behavior and productivity and defense litigation. Our proprietary solution, Videomatics, provides real time information including live and searchable video, event monitoring, GPS location, as well as analytical/coaching reports. Spun off of Convoy Technologies, MuHu Inc. is a deep learning platform for visual intelligence using artificial neural networks and big data. MuHu takes a revolutionary approach to machine learning and focuses on utilizing existing mobile devices (such as smart phones and tablets) to stream video as well as utilize local and cloud processing for visual intelligence which includes ADAS (advanced driver assistance system) and object/facial recognition.

Focused on developing the long-term, contractual business efforts for TeamOne, driving channel partner relationships and the conversion of private fleet drivers to our long-term employment platform.

Company provides safety programs and driver training information to property/casualty insurance companies and their respective clients, as well as large independent fleets. • Responsibilities included managing an existing client base, new business development, new product evaluation and marketing/sales plans, quotas, etc. • Maintained an existing portfolio of $3.5 million, with an average of $2,500 per transaction. Approximately 60%/40% outside/inside sales, with national travel as necessary to maintain and procure business. • Developed and maintained relationships with many of the nation’s largest insurance carriers, insurance brokers and fleet operators as well as manage multiple reseller agreements with associations, trade groups, companies and individuals.

Began company in 1995 with 4 partners and by 1999, had a $5.5 million client portfolio based on cold calling, networking and referrals – largest company in industry. Approximately 50% outside/inside sales Ran sales department with staff of six people (3 direct reports). Responsible for all departmental functions – budget, travel, sales quota, etc. Initiated merger with Driver’s Alert in May, 2001.

Bachelor of Arts in History Student Representative to Budget Committee