COMPANY
MISSION
STATEMENT:
UNSPACE and the UNSPACE team are dedicated to the development of innovations that give future generations a hopeful and sustainable world.
THE UNSPACE LEADERSHIP TEAM:
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Phil Lentz
Head Researcher + Founder
Phillip Lentz is an experienced leader in technology start-ups through his previous ventures in information technology companies including Logic Trends Inc. He is also an experienced venture capital investor, and his research is at the core of the company’s product portfolio.
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Ben Peters
Project Manager + Founder
Benjamin Peters leverages his background in environmental protection systems for space suits to develop and manage technology, intellectual property, and test systems for UNSPACE and its customers.
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Ian Winters, PhD
Chief Scientist
Ian is an engineer and scientist with over ten years post-grad work experience in the polymer materials and energy spaces, with proficiency in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. At UNSPACE he is responsible for developing and implementing machine learning models and techniques for optimization.
A graduate of the University of Tennessee (BS) and the Georgia Institute of Technology (PhD), he is a lifelong learner (is currently getting a Masters on the side), and an amateur epicurean and chef.
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Evan Laske
Chief Engineer
Evan is a Robotics Engineer with over ten years of experience. As a senior Engineer for UNSPACE, he leads the team in the design and development of all projects. Outside of work, Evan is an avid traveler with the ambitious goal of visiting 30 countries before the age of 30.
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Jack Godsey
Director Of Sales
Jack Godsey is a 30 year veteran of serving the legal industry with a focus on analytics, business development, workflow and profitability. He has worked with law firms and corporations from sole proprietors up to AM LAW firms and Fortune 500 companies and specializes in helping organizations mitigate risk and increase profitability.
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Kevin Stephens
Director of Service Delivery
Kevin, a graduate from the University of Michigan College of Engineering has worked for Toyota and Hyundai. He is PMP and OnShape certified. For UNSPACE, Kevin is chiefly responsible for the CAD design and prototyping of our various projects. Kevin manages our laboratory operations and is our go to intermediary for the amenities and facility equipment of the EEMH.
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Jonathan Crombe
Director of Product Development
Jon is a mechanical and electrical engineer with proficiencies in mechatronic systems and software design. At UNSPACE he is responsible for coding the custom software programs we use on our projects. A graduate from Kettering University, Jon is also a volunteer coach for First Robotics and a GM transformer award nominee.
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Yashin Robles
Technical Lead
Yashin is a graduate of UNT with a bachelors in Mechanical and Energy Engineering. With over 8 years of experience in product development across the automotive, aerospace, and thermal systems industries, Yashin leverages his expertise in mechanical design and project management to develop innovative engineering solutions at UNSPACE. In his spare time, Yashin is pursuing an MBA with a focus on Strategic Management, and enjoys tinkering with engineering projects and metal fabrication in his garage.
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Bianca Esquivel
Electrical Engineer & Lab Manager
Bianca is a graduate of California State University Long Beach, with a double major in Biomedical Engineering and Electrical Engineering. She is responsible for designing and improving the hardware for the electronic systems of our products and maintaining the laboratory facility. She comes with 5 years of experience, mostly at start up companies, making her a versatile member of the UNSPACE Team.
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Nicolas Abington
Chief Financial Officer
Nicolas utilizes his experience in start up companies to guide UNSPACE through financial planning, capital funding, and investor relations. At UNSPACE he is responsible for meeting with potential investors, creating forecasts on economic developments, and exploring new revenue streams for projects that UNSPACE creates. A graduate from University of Virginia and Esade of Barcelona, Nicolas provides a global outlook so UNSPACE products can solve problems both domestic and international.
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Thomas Davis
Marketing Analyst
Thomas is a UNT graduate with a skillset ranging from brand consulting and client management to new technology strategy and project implementation. Thomas not only helps UNSPACE manage its public image, but offers his services to clients as well.