Our shuttles are autonomous,
but it’s our people that power May Mobility.
”I feel like I’m actually using my brain to make real, positive change happen. And it’s great when leadership rolls up their sleeves right along with us.”
—EMILY, MAY MOBILITY INTERN
Edwin Olson
Chief Executive Officer
Edwin Olson is co-founder and CEO of May Mobility, Inc., a technology startup focused on delivering safe, self-driving transportation solutions to help reduce congestion, decrease pollution and create greater economic benefit for urban communities around the world.
Olson has focused on the development of autonomous vehicles for over a decade, including work on the 2007 DARPA Urban Challenge in addition to leading programs for both Ford Motor Company and the Toyota Research Institute. He was awarded a DARPA Young Faculty Award, named one of Popular Science’s “Brilliant 10” in 2012, and was the winner of the 2010 MAGIC robotics competition. In 2019, he was named “Entrepreneur of the Year” in the Michigan and Northwest Ohio region by Ernst and Young. Under his leadership, May Mobility was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in 2019.
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Olson holds a PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, and is a professor of Computer Science at the University of Michigan
Nina Grooms Lee
Chief Product Officer
Nina Grooms Lee is Chief Product Officer of May Mobility, Inc. She was appointed to this position in June 2020 and is responsible for taking the company forward into its next phase of profitable growth by further defining its product and technology portfolio. Grooms Lee was drawn to join May Mobility because of their mission to provide safe, driverless transportation options that will help improve congestion and access in urban areas – benefiting those who need it most and ultimately level the playing field socially and economically.
Prior to joining May Mobility, Grooms Lee was the Chief Product Owner of Ford Autonomous Vehicle Software Solutions where she built a team of more than 100 professionals who were responsible for delivering software, data and AI solutions for Ford’s first generation of AV offerings. She also spent nine years with GE Digital in various leadership positions focused on creating Internet of Thing (IoT) software, data and analytics for transportation and other industries and introducing them into the marketplace. Earlier in her career, Grooms Lee built here engineering and software expertise across a variety of industries.
Read MoreGrooms Lee holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkley and a master’s degree in Business Administration from Harvard Business School.
Rohit Bery
Vice President and Chief of Staff
Rohit Bery is vice president and Chief of Staff at May Mobility, Inc. He was appointed to this position in April 2020 and is responsible for ensuring the company meets its goals and operates efficiently and effectively. Through his work, Rohit ensures May will meet its vision of transforming cities through autonomous technology by providing safe, self-driving mobility solutions. Rohit, believes that autonomous technology has the ability to transform more than just how people get from A to B. He believes autonomy can make a game changing impact on people’s lives.
Rohit joined May Mobility after more than 25 years of professional experience in technology, marketing, customer service and operations across leadership roles at Intuit, American Express, Gartner, Accenture, and Booz Allen. He considers himself a customer champion and a developer of leaders.
Read MoreRohit holds a Bachelors in Aerospace Engineering and Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan.
Kamil Litman
Vice President of Software
Kamil Litman is vice president of Software at May Mobility, Inc. He was appointed to this position in June 2020 and is responsible for Platform Engineering/DevOps, Data practice and full-stack development of experiences for internal and external customers. Litman believes technology can have a transformative impact on society and that autonomous mobility has the potential to truly improve communities and ultimately people’s lives.
Litman joined May Mobility after leading Software Engineering at Stock X a Detroit-based e-commerce startup. As vice president of Software Engineering he was focused on maturing all engineering practices and architecture, and transforming the organization as the company scaled-up its operations. Prior to joining Stock X, Litman spent 13 years at GE in various positions before eventually becoming vice president of Software Engineering at GE Digital.
Read MoreLitman holds a Master of Engineering degree in Biomedical Engineering from Gdansk University of Technology, Poland.
Tom Tang
Vice President of People
Tom Tang is vice president of People at May Mobility, Inc. He is responsible for recruiting top talent to the company while stewarding diversity and inclusion initiatives, employee engagement, and advancing the company’s overall culture. His goal is to build a best-in-class People function to support and sustain the company’s growth as it continues to expand its operations and to launch shuttle fleets in new markets.
Tang joined May Mobility, after 3 years as the head of Employee Experience at Cruise where he grew the team from 125 to 1,900 employees. Prior to that, he served as the Managing Director of Strategic Partnerships & Engagement at BUILD.org.
Read MoreHe holds a bachelor’s of science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management from San Francisco State University.
Shana Downs
Director of Sales and Channel Management
Shana Downs is the director of Sales and Channel Management at May Mobility, Inc. Downs leads business development and sales at May, and is responsible for finding like-minded partners and customers looking for a mobility solution to enhance their cities or campuses. Shana’s experience includes over 6 years at Goodyear in a variety of roles across business development, marketing, strategy, and category planning, and as a Design Release Engineer at General Motors. Downs holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University and a master’s of business administration from Harvard Business School.
Justin Goeglein
Director of Vehicle Systems
Justin Goeglein is the director of Vehicle Systems at May Mobility, Inc. Justin leads our ADK software and hardware development with a focus on integration onto automotive hardware and vehicle platforms. Justin is focused on requirements based development and driving functional safety. Prior to May, Justin led an engineering consulting business focused on control and embedded systems. These solutions included full vehicle integration for EV and Autonomous technology. Justin is passionate about systems engineering and maximizing efficiency in the architecture of key strategies and solutions. Goeglein holds a bachelor’s of science in Engineering Physics from Taylor University.
Nicole Kelly
Director of Field Operations
Nicole Kelly is Director of Field Operations at May Mobility, Inc. Kelly and her team work closely to define the needs of each customer and the key metrics for success. Her team is also responsible for extensive training of local site teams to ensure safety is always at the forefront. Kelly believes in, and is looking forward to the transformational impact that self-driving vehicles will have on cities and people in the future. Kelly joined May Mobility after nearly 20 years of logistics and operations experience including launching the European distribution center for Skechers in Belgium and establishing financial auditing operations in Mexico for Ryder. Kelly holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management from Loyola Marymount University, College of Business Administration.
Tara Lanigan
Director of Policy and Advocacy
Tara Lanigan is Director of Policy and Advocacy at May Mobility, Inc. She is responsible for building relationships and advancing the company’s position with local and federal government organizations, and advising on policy and regulatory initiatives. Tara began her tenure at May on the Customer Success team, helping lead AV shuttle launches in Ohio, Michigan, and Rhode Island. She then built a pipeline for growth and strong public-private partnerships as Director of Business Development. Lanigan joined May Mobility after working in sales and operations at several start-ups including Yelp, Chalkfly and Castle. Tara is passionate about equitable mobility, accessibility, and exploring Michigan. She holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Michigan.
Laurie Remias
Director of Marketing
Laurie Remias is director of Marketing at May Mobility, Inc. She is responsible for building the brand’s voice and reputation while also educating the public about the need for, and benefits of autonomous technology. Remias is passionate about connecting with people through compelling storytelling and is eager to demonstrate how May Mobility is going to transform cities through the use of smart technology. Prior to joining May Mobility, Remias spent over seven years at AdvoCare International LP, a company delivering health and wellness products where she held senior marketing roles and was responsible for content and social marketing, as well as product marketing and promotional strategy. Remias holds a bachelor’s degree in Sport Management from Rice University and a master’s in business administration from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.
Lukas Schrader
Director of Autonomous Vehicle Production and Reliability
Lukas Schrader is director of Autonomous Vehicle Production and Reliability at May Mobility, Inc. He is responsible for building safe, reliable, self-driving vehicles by managing our Supply Chain, Production, Test and Validation, Quality, Field Autonomy Engineering and Technical Support processes and teams. Lukas joined May after spending nearly 20 years in manufacturing operations in automotive, including Ford Motor Company, and medical devices with a focus on improving efficiency and quality using continuous Improvement methods: Lean, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints. Schrader holds a Masters of Science in Manufacturing Operations from Kettering University.
Justin Tesmer
Director of Vehicle Product and Experience
Justin Tesmer is the director of Vehicle Product and Experience. He leads new product development for future vehicles and oversees the rider experience. Prior to this role, he led vehicle development for the original May Shuttle. Before May, Justin sent 15 years in robotics research including urban search and rescue, snake robots, and robotic human prosthetics. Tesmer holds a bachelor’s of science in Mechanical Engineering from University of Miami.
Kyle Thiel
Financial Controller
Kyle Thiel is the Financial Controller at May Mobility, Inc. He is responsible for developing May’s financial strategy aimed at long-term growth, while managing the accounting and economic aspects of the company, including budgeting, compliance, and reporting. Prior to joining May, Kyle spent over 5 years working at Ernst and Young as a Financial Statement Auditor, including a year and a half in the Milan, Italy, office as a Manager. Thiel holds a Masters of Accounting and Bachelor’s of Business from the University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of Business.
Tom Voorheis
Director of Autonomy Engineering
Tom Voorheis is the director of Autonomy Engineering at May Mobility, Inc. Voorheis is responsible for autonomy system design and implementation, building the systems that empower our shuttles to deliver on the promise of self-driving technology. Prior to joining May, Tom spent nearly a decade at Bosch where he held senior software engineering roles as well as roles in video software and calibration engineering. Voorheis holds a Masters of Electrical Engineering and a Bachelor’s of Computer Engineering from the University of Michigan.
Edwin Olson
Chief Executive Officer
Edwin Olson is co-founder and CEO of May Mobility, Inc., a technology startup focused on delivering safe, self-driving transportation solutions to help reduce congestion, decrease pollution and create greater economic benefit for urban communities around the world.
Olson has focused on the development of autonomous vehicles for over a decade, including work on the 2007 DARPA Urban Challenge in addition to leading programs for both Ford Motor Company and the Toyota Research Institute. He was awarded a DARPA Young Faculty Award, named one of Popular Science’s “Brilliant 10” in 2012, and was the winner of the 2010 MAGIC robotics competition. In 2019, he was named “Entrepreneur of the Year” in the Michigan and Northwest Ohio region by Ernst and Young. Under his leadership, May Mobility was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in 2019.
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Olson holds a PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, and is a professor of Computer Science at the University of Michigan
Nina Grooms Lee
Chief Product Officer
Nina Grooms Lee is Chief Product Officer of May Mobility, Inc. She was appointed to this position in June 2020 and is responsible for taking the company forward into its next phase of profitable growth by further defining its product and technology portfolio. Grooms Lee was drawn to join May Mobility because of their mission to provide safe, driverless transportation options that will help improve congestion and access in urban areas – benefiting those who need it most and ultimately level the playing field socially and economically.
Prior to joining May Mobility, Grooms Lee was the Chief Product Owner of Ford Autonomous Vehicle Software Solutions where she built a team of more than 100 professionals who were responsible for delivering software, data and AI solutions for Ford’s first generation of AV offerings. She also spent nine years with GE Digital in various leadership positions focused on creating Internet of Thing (IoT) software, data and analytics for transportation and other industries and introducing them into the marketplace. Earlier in her career, Grooms Lee built here engineering and software expertise across a variety of industries.
Read MoreGrooms Lee holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkley and a master’s degree in Business Administration from Harvard Business School.
Rohit Bery
Vice President and Chief of Staff
Rohit Bery is vice president and Chief of Staff at May Mobility, Inc. He was appointed to this position in April 2020 and is responsible for ensuring the company meets its goals and operates efficiently and effectively. Through his work, Rohit ensures May will meet its vision of transforming cities through autonomous technology by providing safe, self-driving mobility solutions. Rohit, believes that autonomous technology has the ability to transform more than just how people get from A to B. He believes autonomy can make a game changing impact on people’s lives.
Rohit joined May Mobility after more than 25 years of professional experience in technology, marketing, customer service and operations across leadership roles at Intuit, American Express, Gartner, Accenture, and Booz Allen. He considers himself a customer champion and a developer of leaders.
Read MoreRohit holds a Bachelors in Aerospace Engineering and Master of Business Administration from the University of Michigan.
Kamil Litman
Vice President of Software
Kamil Litman is vice president of Software at May Mobility, Inc. He was appointed to this position in June 2020 and is responsible for Platform Engineering/DevOps, Data practice and full-stack development of experiences for internal and external customers. Litman believes technology can have a transformative impact on society and that autonomous mobility has the potential to truly improve communities and ultimately people’s lives.
Litman joined May Mobility after leading Software Engineering at Stock X a Detroit-based e-commerce startup. As vice president of Software Engineering he was focused on maturing all engineering practices and architecture, and transforming the organization as the company scaled-up its operations. Prior to joining Stock X, Litman spent 13 years at GE in various positions before eventually becoming vice president of Software Engineering at GE Digital.
Read MoreLitman holds a Master of Engineering degree in Biomedical Engineering from Gdansk University of Technology, Poland.
Tom Tang
Vice President of People
Tom Tang is vice president of People at May Mobility, Inc. He is responsible for recruiting top talent to the company while stewarding diversity and inclusion initiatives, employee engagement, and advancing the company’s overall culture. His goal is to build a best-in-class People function to support and sustain the company’s growth as it continues to expand its operations and to launch shuttle fleets in new markets.
Tang joined May Mobility, after 3 years as the head of Employee Experience at Cruise where he grew the team from 125 to 1,900 employees. Prior to that, he served as the Managing Director of Strategic Partnerships & Engagement at BUILD.org.
Read MoreHe holds a bachelor’s of science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management from San Francisco State University.
Shana Downs
Director of Sales and Channel Management
Shana Downs is the director of Sales and Channel Management at May Mobility, Inc. Downs leads business development and sales at May, and is responsible for finding like-minded partners and customers looking for a mobility solution to enhance their cities or campuses. Shana’s experience includes over 6 years at Goodyear in a variety of roles across business development, marketing, strategy, and category planning, and as a Design Release Engineer at General Motors. Downs holds a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University and a master’s of business administration from Harvard Business School.
Justin Goeglein
Director of Vehicle Systems
Justin Goeglein is the director of Vehicle Systems at May Mobility, Inc. Justin leads our ADK software and hardware development with a focus on integration onto automotive hardware and vehicle platforms. Justin is focused on requirements based development and driving functional safety. Prior to May, Justin led an engineering consulting business focused on control and embedded systems. These solutions included full vehicle integration for EV and Autonomous technology. Justin is passionate about systems engineering and maximizing efficiency in the architecture of key strategies and solutions. Goeglein holds a bachelor’s of science in Engineering Physics from Taylor University.
Nicole Kelly
Director of Field Operations
Nicole Kelly is Director of Field Operations at May Mobility, Inc. Kelly and her team work closely to define the needs of each customer and the key metrics for success. Her team is also responsible for extensive training of local site teams to ensure safety is always at the forefront. Kelly believes in, and is looking forward to the transformational impact that self-driving vehicles will have on cities and people in the future. Kelly joined May Mobility after nearly 20 years of logistics and operations experience including launching the European distribution center for Skechers in Belgium and establishing financial auditing operations in Mexico for Ryder. Kelly holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management from Loyola Marymount University, College of Business Administration.
Tara Lanigan
Director of Policy and Advocacy
Tara Lanigan is Director of Policy and Advocacy at May Mobility, Inc. She is responsible for building relationships and advancing the company’s position with local and federal government organizations, and advising on policy and regulatory initiatives. Tara began her tenure at May on the Customer Success team, helping lead AV shuttle launches in Ohio, Michigan, and Rhode Island. She then built a pipeline for growth and strong public-private partnerships as Director of Business Development. Lanigan joined May Mobility after working in sales and operations at several start-ups including Yelp, Chalkfly and Castle. Tara is passionate about equitable mobility, accessibility, and exploring Michigan. She holds a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Michigan.
Laurie Remias
Director of Marketing
Laurie Remias is director of Marketing at May Mobility, Inc. She is responsible for building the brand’s voice and reputation while also educating the public about the need for, and benefits of autonomous technology. Remias is passionate about connecting with people through compelling storytelling and is eager to demonstrate how May Mobility is going to transform cities through the use of smart technology. Prior to joining May Mobility, Remias spent over seven years at AdvoCare International LP, a company delivering health and wellness products where she held senior marketing roles and was responsible for content and social marketing, as well as product marketing and promotional strategy. Remias holds a bachelor’s degree in Sport Management from Rice University and a master’s in business administration from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.
Lukas Schrader
Director of Autonomous Vehicle Production and Reliability
Lukas Schrader is director of Autonomous Vehicle Production and Reliability at May Mobility, Inc. He is responsible for building safe, reliable, self-driving vehicles by managing our Supply Chain, Production, Test and Validation, Quality, Field Autonomy Engineering and Technical Support processes and teams. Lukas joined May after spending nearly 20 years in manufacturing operations in automotive, including Ford Motor Company, and medical devices with a focus on improving efficiency and quality using continuous Improvement methods: Lean, Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints. Schrader holds a Masters of Science in Manufacturing Operations from Kettering University.
Justin Tesmer
Director of Vehicle Product and Experience
Justin Tesmer is the director of Vehicle Product and Experience. He leads new product development for future vehicles and oversees the rider experience. Prior to this role, he led vehicle development for the original May Shuttle. Before May, Justin sent 15 years in robotics research including urban search and rescue, snake robots, and robotic human prosthetics. Tesmer holds a bachelor’s of science in Mechanical Engineering from University of Miami.
Kyle Thiel
Financial Controller
Kyle Thiel is the Financial Controller at May Mobility, Inc. He is responsible for developing May’s financial strategy aimed at long-term growth, while managing the accounting and economic aspects of the company, including budgeting, compliance, and reporting. Prior to joining May, Kyle spent over 5 years working at Ernst and Young as a Financial Statement Auditor, including a year and a half in the Milan, Italy, office as a Manager. Thiel holds a Masters of Accounting and Bachelor’s of Business from the University of Michigan Stephen M. Ross School of Business.
Tom Voorheis
Director of Autonomy Engineering
Tom Voorheis is the director of Autonomy Engineering at May Mobility, Inc. Voorheis is responsible for autonomy system design and implementation, building the systems that empower our shuttles to deliver on the promise of self-driving technology. Prior to joining May, Tom spent nearly a decade at Bosch where he held senior software engineering roles as well as roles in video software and calibration engineering. Voorheis holds a Masters of Electrical Engineering and a Bachelor’s of Computer Engineering from the University of Michigan.
Mayniac culture. This is the way.
Company culture is important. Especially when some of it gets delightfully weird. Here’s a little sampling of the fun we have at May.
THE VALUES THAT MAKE US MAY MOBILITY
We are a diverse group of curious humans, solving a diverse spectrum of autonomous mobility challenges. We come to work everyday to move another step closer to our vision of a safer, greener, more accessible world. Here’s a sampling of the tenets we all believe in.
Value personal relationships.
Start by listening with empathy. Get to know your colleagues and our customers’ needs.
Sweat the details.
Take the time to do it right, with safety being of paramount importance and a point of pride.
Consider the bigger picture.
Make “WHY” your mantra. Be a steward of our mission, in and out of the office.
Drive with purpose.
Advocate for the mission in every project, decision, and action. Understand and articulate what success looks like.
