Dan Sturges
CEO
For 40 years, Dan has been a pioneering thought leader in the field of vehicle and mobility systems design. Since inventing the Neighborhood Electric Vehicle (now GEM car) in 1993, Dan has been driven to solve “wicked problems” and enable mobility systems innovation in the United States. Dan pursued cross-disciplinary design work in companies including GM, Ford, Frog Design, Disney, Segway, Fehr & Peers, and more. By leveraging co-creation with transportation planners, vehicle manufacturers, government agencies, consumers and communities, Dan has gained an unique and powerful perspective that informs his work leading Mobilitee.
Caroline Savery
COO & Business Development
Caroline Savery boasts an extensive background as a business and organizational start-up consultant. Since 2011, she has worked as a business development consultant, project manager, trainer, facilitator, and occasional cofounder for numerous cooperatives, nonprofits, and small businesses—mainly in Colorado’s Front Range, where she lives. Additionally she serves as the co-executive director of nonprofit Living Systems Institute, based in Golden, Colorado. Caroline is thrilled to bring her systems-thinking expertise and diverse operational and development skillset to Mobilitee.
Advisors & Project Partners
Larry Burns
Autonomous mobility engineering leader
Larry Burns is a visionary in autonomous mobility, having led research and development at General Motors and advised Waymo and Columbia University’s sustainable mobility initiatives. Today, he consults across industries on innovation, manufacturing, and logistics. Larry’s expertise in emerging technologies and future transport ecosystems perfectly complements Mobilitee’s mission to lead transformative change in how people and goods move.
Kevin Krizek
Professor of Environmental Design and Transport, University of Colorado Boulder
Kevin is a Professor of Environmental Design at the University of Colorado Boulder and an expert in urban transport innovation. He has spent his career helping cities connect transportation and land use for greater sustainability. A former U.S. State Department advisor, Kevin inspires change by working with leaders at all levels. His research on cycling and public spaces has earned national awards, supporting Mobilitee’s mission to foster healthier, data-driven urban futures.
Andrea Cunningham
Project Architect
Andrea Cunningham is an experienced architect whose remarkable life and work has spanned the planet. Her architecture expertise includes post-disaster reconstruction, emergency housing, and public architecture, working in countries such as Tunisia, Liberia, Central African Republic, Afghanistan, and Indonesia. Andrea has a special passion for designing transportation ports and hubs, where multiple modes of vehicles need to converge to exchange goods and people. She will be a key resource to Mobilitee’s mobility hub designs.
Steve Price
President, Urban Advantage
Steve Price is President of Urban Advantage, specializing in photorealistic visualizations of urban change. His work helps communities, designers, and public agencies see the potential of New Urbanist design and revitalization. Steve’s imagery has supported efforts in cities across North America, from TOD projects to neighborhood transformations. His ability to visually communicate the benefits of human-centered development aligns closely with Mobilitee’s vision to reimagine our built environment.
Jeff Wood
Founder, The Overhead Wire
Jeff is the founder and creator of The Overhead Wire, a consulting and media hub that is widely regarded as a go-to resource for information about city innovation, urban planning, transit, and transit-related development. The Overhead Wire features over 100,000 articles on these topics, along with podcast and Youtube episodes. Jeff’s skills include data analysis, graphic representation, cartography, podcasting and digital media, and regional knowledge. Jeff’s media and urban planning expertise will help Mobilitee navigate relevant media landscapes and opportunities.
Ellen Dunham-Jones
Professor at Georgia Institute of Technology
Ellen Dunham-Jones, Professor at Georgia Tech, is a leading expert in retrofitting suburbs for sustainability and resilience. Her award-winning books and public lectures highlight how communities can redesign aging spaces to support healthier, more equitable futures. Ellen’s innovative approach to addressing climate change, suburban blight, and autonomous vehicle integration makes her a strong voice in Mobilitee’s efforts to reimagine existing urban and suburban landscapes for the 21st century.
Drew Takahashi
Owner, Funjacket Enterprises
Drew Takahashi, founder of Funjacket Enterprises and co-founder of (Colossal) Pictures, brings decades of experience at the intersection of storytelling, branding, and technology. His creative direction helped redefine media experiences for MTV, Disney, and Microsoft. Drew’s work integrating design, media, and user engagement—spanning industries from entertainment to transportation—offers Mobilitee critical insights into branding, consumer education, and creating compelling new mobility experiences.