EXPERIENCE MEETS DEDICATION
MANAGEMENT TEAM
At nPower Technologies, our management team combines decades of expertise in manufacturing, engineering, and enterprise software with a passion for innovation in additive manufacturing. Each leader is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that empower manufacturers to optimize their operations, reduce costs, and enhance productivity. With a commitment to excellence and a customer-first approach, our team drives the development and support of the nPower Scheduler™, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of the industry.
Kevin O'Keefe
CEO
Kevin O’ Keefe has over 40 years of experience in the high technology industry, working across both public corporations and venture capital-backed startups. His expertise spans General Management, Marketing, Sales, and Customer Success, and he has driven substantial shareholder value through IPOs and M&A transactions.
Kevin has help various senior management positions, including CEO of ProfitKey. His past roles also include leadership positions at Stratus Computers (IPO), Storage Technology, Envivio (IPO), and Maginetics (acquired by EMC).
John Backus
COO/CFO
John Backus brings over 40 years of experience in the technology industry, having held various senior financial and operational roles across prominent companies, including Hewlett-Packard, Oracle, Sun Microsystems, Storage Technology, and Unisys Corporation. His expertise spans Regional and Area Financial Management, Business Management, and Senior Accounting roles, as well as Financial Sales Management.
John most recently served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at ProftKey, which was acquired by ECI. He is currently the COO and CFO at nPower Technologies.
David Bennett
CMO/CPO
David Bennett has over 30 years of professional experience in the manufacturing and hi-tech industries, acquiring deep knowledge and expertise in the development, release, and support of enterprise resource planning, manufacturing execution systems, quality management, customer relationship, and product lifecycle software.
David has held executive management roles in product management, business development, professional services, and software development at various companies including ProfitKey (acquired by ECI), Infor, Fisher Unitech (now CATI), WM Synergy, and Experlogix.
James Pelletier
Vice President of Sales
James Pelletier is a seasoned executive with extensive leadership experience across a range of renowned brands. His career spans multiple industries, including Lawn & Garden (Murray, Inc.), Handgun (Smith & Wesson), and Automotive & Aerospace (Schrader Bridgeport).
As CEO and President of several companies within a single corporation, James has earned a strong reputation as a turnaround specialist and a results-driven leader, consistently improving manufacturing operations and driving profitability. With over 35 years of experience in implementing manufacturing software solutions, he has a proven track record in optimizing processes and enhancing operational efficiency.