Onboard Dynamics
Not stated, US · Founded 2013 · Oregon corporation · 3 known investors
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Onboard Dynamics builds patented natural gas compression technology, including the GoVAC FLEX and GoVAC MAX pipeline evacuation systems used during pipeline blowdowns and evacuation projects. Its mobile systems compress and move low-pressure or renewable natural gas without an external power source, serving pipeline operators and fleet operations in the natural gas energy sector.
Founders & leadership
Onboard Dynamics was founded in 2013 by Jeff Witwer and Rita Hansen.
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Jeff WitwerinCofounder and Technology Advisor at Onboard DynamicsJeff Witwer co-founded Onboard Dynamics and has worked in energy and technical software sectors, with prior experience in product strategy and business development; he served on the staff of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and has held early-stage roles at multiple technology companies.
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Rita HanseninCEO and Co-Founder2013–2024Rita Hansen holds a BS in Industrial Engineering from the University of Washington and brings over 35 years of executive, engineering, and operations management experience across manufacturing, telecommunications, software, and alternative energy sectors, with particular focus on startups and early-stage companies in renewables over the past decade.
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Steven Douglas WestbergChief Financial Officer
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Mitch SchmidtkeinChief Executive Officer & Board MemberHe is a retired Colonel from the U.S. Army Reserve with over 28 years of service including multiple combat deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq, and brings manufacturing and leadership experience.
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Nadine JohnsoninChief Financial OfficerShe has over 25 years of financial leadership experience across startup, small business, and corporate environments in technology, consulting, and food services, with expertise in financial modeling, acquisitions, and accounting.
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Jeff EnglishNamed on SEC filing
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Rod RayNamed on SEC filing
Board
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Investors · 3
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$800K disclosed across 1 round · 2015
▶$800KraisedApr 2018 · 14 investors · Other EnergyRule 506(b)
▶$800KraisedApr 2018 · 14 investors · Other Energy
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Steven Douglas WestbergExecutive Officer
- Jim HustonDirector
- Jeff WitwerDirector
- Jeff EnglishDirector
- Rod RayDirector
- Rita HansenExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $1.8M
- Amount sold
- $800K
- Minimum investment
- $25K
- First sale
- Nov 2015
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Oregon, 2013
- Federal exemptions
- 04, 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Onboard Dynamics do?
- Onboard Dynamics builds patented natural gas compression technology, including the GoVAC FLEX and GoVAC MAX pipeline evacuation systems used during pipeline blowdowns and evacuation projects. Its mobile systems compress and move low-pressure or renewable natural gas without an external power source, serving pipeline operators and fleet operations in the natural gas energy sector.
- Who founded Onboard Dynamics?
- Onboard Dynamics was founded by Jeff Witwer, Rita Hansen in 2013.
- Who are Onboard Dynamics's investors?
- Onboard Dynamics's investors include Elevate Capital, Launch Alaska Investment Fund, Portland Seed Fund.
- How much funding has Onboard Dynamics raised?
- Onboard Dynamics has disclosed $800K raised across 1 round.
- Where is Onboard Dynamics headquartered?
- Onboard Dynamics is headquartered in Not stated, US.