Our team is jam-packed with engineers, project managers, data scientists, and more – nerds of all types. What brings us together? We share an obsession with solving complex problems and bringing innovative products to life. No, seriously, we love what we do.
We're a cohesive team of boundary-pushers, innovators, and hands-on creators that like to turn blue-sky thinking into tangible solutions that work. But importantly, we don’t build stuff for technology’s sake or because it’s cool – our focus is constantly on your desired outcomes and how they impact your business and your end-users.
Treetown Tech encompasses a diverse set of skills and perspectives under one roof. Our engineers and specialists collaborate daily, knowing that each new challenge benefits from a mix of expertise. By combining our unique strengths, we move projects forward quickly, efficiently, with much less risk, and with more opportunities to refine, iterate, and perfect.
When a challenge arises, we never have far to go for the right expertise.
Embedded software. 4 Startups, 2 time co-founder. Simulation software. Product planning. Engineering management. Poor golfer. Michigan native born in Ohio. Building local and thinking global. Field application engineering. Data analysis. Business planning. U of Michigan Computer Engineering.
FEA. Mechanical design. System engineering. Product planning. Michigan native. 1st fuel cell in a UAV. DARPA hard. Car Restorer. Beer brewer. Hands on. Thermo & fluids geek. 2nd generation engineer. U of Michigan Mechanical Engineering w/ Masters.
Manufacturing Engineering Expert- Product Design Architect- Simulation Architect
Mechanical Engineer turned software dev. Jack of all trades, master of many. CAD. Mechanical Design. Design for Manufacturing. Embedded software. Rock climber. Full stack web development. Everything IoT. Michigan native. Embedded software. Labview guru. Beer nerd. U of Michigan Mechanical Engineer with Masters.
Mike is mechanical engineer turned controls and electronics guru. Mike studied in the Yoop at Michigan Tech with a focus on Mechanical engineering. After graduation, he made his way to Ann Arbor he joined a startup where he grew an appreciation for electronics and software.
Embedded Development Architect- Embedded Systems Architect- Industrial Controls Expert- Power Systems Architect- Systems Integration. Specialist
Can build anything. CAD designer. Can probably fix your car. Voluntary movie quoter. Shop manager. Eastern Michigan University Engineering Management.
Product Design Specialist
Loves everything software and electronics. Coffee aficionado. International volunteer. Altium. Embedded software expert. Creates electronics in his spare time. Cedarville University Computer Engineer.
Electrical Team Lead-Embedded Systems Architect-Embedded Development Expert-Industrial Controls Expert-Power Systems Architect-Systems Integration Specialist
Loves all things nautical. Designed a 17-foot unmanned boat. Michigan native. PhD in Design Theory. U of Michigan Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.
NASCAR Team EVP (really!). Law Firm Operations. Now Managing all things Office at Treetown. Michigan Native born in Ohio. Loves Jeopardy, Yoga and Baking Cakes. Not an Engineer.🙂
First Robotics coach (middle school and high school). Video game and 3D printing enthusiast. Marvel and DC fanatic. Michigan native-born in Ohio. Baker College of Flint Mechanical Engineering.
Product Design Specialist - Manufacturing Engineering Specialist -
Embedded hardware designer. Process enthusiast. People-centric. Hockey fanatic—Men’s league team calls me “Coach!” Avid adventurist. Altium design. Circuit board mods are like candy. Grand Valley State University Electrical Engineer.
Embedded Systems Expert-Power Systems Specialist
Electrical Engineer, mainly hardware design: stayed same. Came to Ann Arbor for Electrical Engineering degree from U of Michigan: stayed in Ann Arbor. Coolest project: hardware & firmware design for research instrument that flew on the space shuttle Columbia. Passionate about downhill skiing and live music (but not at the same time).
Embedded Systems Architect-Power Systems Expert
Owns almost all specialty tools. Built a carbon-fiber turbine for fun. Takes DIY to new levels. Believes great design comes from iteration. Solidworks. U of M Mechanical Engineer.
Manufacturing Engineering Architect- Product Design Architect- Similation Expert
Electronics enthusiast. Software and SolidWorks dabbler. Wooden furniture and bowl maker. Built an electric guitar and tube amplifier for fun. Second best hair in the office. Hiking and camping addict. Western Michigan University Electrical Engineering.
Embedded Systems Specialist-Industrial Controls Specialist-Power Systems Specialist-Product Design Specialist
Embedded systems enthusiast. Electronic music producer and amateur game developer. Small form factor electronics connoisseur, retrocomputing fan, and homelab builder. Appreciates a little coffee and outdoor time, as a treat. Computer Engineering BS @ University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
Embedded Development Specialist- Software team Lead-Systems Integration Expert
Home Brewer, Residential Chef, Horticulturist, Forager of wild foods, Fine Artist, Soap Maker, Fisherman, Dog Father, and very sleepy by night. Collage for Creative Studies Industrial Design. Schoolcraft Collage Metallurgy Science and Welding Technologies.
Mechanical Engineering Expert-Manufacturing Engineering Specialist-Product Design Specialist
Embedded software engineer with 15 years of automotive controls experience. Loves getting lost in the technical details of how things work. 3D printing nerd, tabletop gamer, and general tinkerer. Michigan native. University of Michigan Computer Engineering.
Embedded Development Architect, Systems Integration Expert
Loves human-centered design and innovation. Mechanical Design. Design for Manufacturing. Industrial design amateur. Avid artificer and artist. Has climbed Mt. Fuji twice. Social gaming enthusiast. U of Michigan Biomedical Engineering with a Masters in Biomechanics.
Industrial Design Specialist- Manufacturing Engineering Specialist- Mechanical Team Lead- People Management- Product Design Expert
Machine and manufacturing applications Engineering. Rapid prototyping with SolidWorks + 3D printing…and some 80/20. Loves getting his hands dirty, with a team. Aspirations in software and electronics design. Born in a car, grew up on the race track, defeated a Nascar driver, and (unsuccessfully) raced an Indy 500 champion. Mechanical Engineering Technology, Eastern Michigan University.
Simulation Specialist
Fascinated by physics, he loves creating something out of seemingly nothing. Devoted husband and father of 3 who often borrows quotes from movies and tv shows in regular conversation. Collections include video games, cards, and tools, mostly automotive. You will likely find him working on projects in his barn or spending quality time with his family when he is away from work.
Embedded Firmware expert with substantial Bluetooth Low Energy experience. Enjoys picking heavy things up and setting them back down. Tabletop wargaming geek, with a Mixed Martial Arts obsession. Holds a Bachelor and Master of Biomedical Engineering degree from the University of Michigan with research experience in Nanopores and Neural Probes.
Embedded Development Specialist
Comic artist, animator, illustrator and language learner. Can most likely be found drawing, dreaming up new stories, or buying more language books. Not an engineer, unless you count engineering a good time.
Embedded software engineer who hangs out in the electronics lab. Mostly low-level C with a bit of Python. Special interest in board bring-up and HW/SW integration. Avid water sports fan and scuba diver. Michigan native. Masters in Electrical/Computer Engineering from U of Michigan.
(a.k.a. "Nick".) I'm a Software Engineer who loves working with distributed systems and Linux. I write mostly Python but enjoy other mid-to-high-level languages like TypeScript and Go. Father of two cats. Tennis, running, biking, and couch fan. Love playing the piano and guitar. Unapologetically anti-Windows ;). Mostly here for the espresso machine. Seattle, WA native; then Guilford, CT; and finally, Ann Arbor, MI! A proud Wolverine.
Systems Integration Specialist- Web Applications Specialist
Hi! I’m Justin, an engineering and community leader with 20 years experience in the development of robotics and autonomous vehicles systems in fast-paced startup environments. I’ve worked hard to grow and lead interdisciplinary teams, operating across mechanical, electrical, and software engineering with a focus on team culture and on building a space for innovation through human connection. In that time, I’ve learned that the best ideas, the best performance, and the most genuine, team-level ownership of results come from creating an inspiring place to work, fostering a sense of belonging, and building a foundation of trust and vulnerability.
Manufacturing Engineering Specialist- People Management - Product Design Architect - Simulation Specialist
The battery techno-evangelist of Treetown Tech. 20+ years making better lithium-ion batteries and occasionally starting fires. Appreciator of absurdity, non-sequitur humor, and cat memes. Eat sushi first, ask questions later. BS/MS Chemistry, specializing in cold, dead inorganic things.
Li-ion and solid oxide fuel cell quality and testing guru. Measurement System Analysis. Continuous improvement. Process optimization. Failure analysis. Minitab. Michigan native. Lifelong gamer. French bulldog fanatic. Mild Funko Pop addiction. Owns way too many shoes. BA in Biology from Oakland University.
Quality Engineer
Li-ion battery pack design. Mechanical Design. FEA nerd. Design for Manufacturing. DFSS and Robust Optimization. CAD wizard. Cradle to grave product experience. Strong believer in Voice of Customer to drive innovation journey. Coffee enthusiast. 3-time Ironman finisher. Avid cyclist, golfer, and Detroit Lions fan. Collegiate athlete. U of Michigan Aerospace Engineering.
Product Design Architect - Simulation Architect
As an experienced metal worker and qualified welder, I am always excited about the next big fabricating challenge. Whether it’s swinging a mallet to fit steel or meticulously finishing custom design, I look forward to manifesting metallic masterpieces every day. You can find me after hours cross stitching, antiquing, or turtle spotting at the local pond. Lincoln Electric Welding Technology and Training Center graduate.
DEI Leader - Shoperations - Welding
Carpenter, Woodworker, Builder, Mechanic, Electrician, Designer, Tool collector, and Part time Farmer. U of M BBA with an Engineering focus. Full time girl Dad. Star Wars fanatic. Lego enthusiast. I enjoy building anything and everything, bringing new ideas from concept to reality.
Growing Electrical Engineer. Embedded systems. Creative Writer. Mechanical, Battery, and Software enthusiast. Controls Engineering. Hiker. Michigan Technological University Electrical Engineering.
A totally normal Software Engineer. A nerd doing full-stack development and some UI/UX design, interested in learning new things. Loves video games, theme parks, and designing traffic disasters. Loves dogs (bark bark). Bachelors in computer science from the University of Michigan.
Mechanical engineer. Tennis player and boxer. Solar panel enthusiast. Bucket hat wearer. Educator with the Future Innovators Academy. Design oriented. Bachelors in mechanical engineering from University of Michigan. Previous Acapella member.
Passionate about designing innovative products and bringing ideas to life. Experienced in concept-to-production design and developmental engineering. A lifelong tinkerer and proud nerd with a Mechanical Engineering degree from Kettering University. Michigan native, nature enthusiast, and avid skydiver—yes, from perfectly good airplanes.
Manufacturing Engineering Specialist-Product Design Expert
Michigan native. BSME from Cedarville University. Two decades of experience in undersea acoustics & maritime uncrewed vehicle product development. Interested in data collection, signal processing, and data visualization. Nerds out about predicting and measuring technical performance feasibility. Enjoys intersection between technical systems architecture & team organizational structure in R&D projects. Drawn to projects with competing size, weight, and power (SWaP) requirements. Trout and smallmouth bass fly fishing and fan of F1 and America’s Cup sailing.
Software Engineer. Loves taking complex systems and making them simple and accessible. Made a couple video games and played a lot more. Has applied to be on Survivor four times and will do it forty more if that's what it takes. B.S. in Computer Science and B.A. in Film, Television, and Media from the University of Michigan.
All things operations and purchasing for 30+ years, Lawrence Technological University BSBA, major in operations mgt., trail running, endurance biking and 14er peak bagging are my passions, live life outdoors, carpe diem! Tied second place for best hair in the office.
Product development nerd with 15+ years solving tricky engineering problems and leading products from R&D through production 🚀. I bridge deep technical know-how with strategic leadership — particularly when it comes to boosting efficiency and cutting costs. I’ve built tools to manage resources across 25+ projects at J. B. Poindexter & Co. and designed fuel systems that thrive in extreme temperatures at Ultra Electronics. Love tacking big challenges, de-risking complex work, and avid emoji user 😎🔥.
Manufacturing Engineering Expert-Product Desgn Expert-Simulation Specialist
Technical strategist with deep experience building productive cultures and teams, shaping and executing on product vision, and establishing strong collaborative partnerships. Extensive expertise in full stack software engineering and application architecture, designing, delivering, scaling, and deploying dozens of cloud and native applications from concept to enterprise and commercial products. Strong belief in designing for the user, integrating user experience design, user research, behavioral science, and data analytics into product design and development.
Systems Integration Exoert-Web Applications Architect
Passionate about smooth processes & sharp tools. STEM Educator, keeping fabrication fun, safe and accessible. Mechanical engineer out of the University of Michigan. Proud cat herder, craft enthusiast, and musical instrument collector. Usually blasting metal or ambient — either in my headphones or blending right into the shop buzz
I am an experienced Welder/Fabrication Technician with 10+ years experience. An Associate Degree in Welding Technology from Washtenaw Community College(The Best Welding school in the whole wide world). Proud Michigan Wolverine Fan(Sadly not alum, still #GOBlue everyday). College Football is the only thing allowed on my tv September-February. Also I love to travel, Especially when its cold. Also a huge fan of making the best of life and treating others kindly.
Love for all things optimization. Background in space engineering, mostly satellites and rovers. Passionate about the intersection of people skills and technical knowledge. Third best hair in the office. Former casual fine-dining bartender. Skilled card player. Talented home cook, terrible baker. Inexplicable affinity for waterfowl. University of Michigan Industrial & Operations Engineering.
Mechanical engineer by training, project manager by choice. Background in med device and RF systems design. Obsessed with optimization and leading tricky projects. Enjoyer of strong (like, seriously strong) coffee. International adventurer, occasional photographer, lover of music, outdoor enthusiast. Always looking for ways to be creative. Boston native without the accent
UX designer with a graphic design background, passionate about thoughtful, intuitive user experiences. Enjoys bringing designs to life via front-end. A lover of cats (above all, Meatball & Spaghetti), reading, and traveling. An MSU grad amongst a sea of U-M alums.
You have the vision. We have the team and expertise to get it built. Let's collaborate to innovate, problem-solve, and de-risk every step of the way.
