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Our Team
James Fanning
Chief Executive Officer
Co-Founder
James (Jimmy) Fanning, our CEO is an entrepreneur, futurist, and ideation realist.
Jimmy started his business life young, and started working for himself at the age of 20. In 1986, with the breakup of the AT&T monopoly, he founded a private telecommunications company specializing in public telephones. By 1990, it was the third largest company of its type in Florida and 6th in the US. Highly successful in obtaining contracts which included major airports, the US Navy, and the two largest mall developers in the US as well as over 4000 independently owned locations afforded Jimmy the opportunity to sell the company.
He then went onto develop real estate and invest in several technology companies before getting involved in the foodservice industry where he built owned and operated 7 restaurants.
In 2004, he founded Global Energy Trading Company, GETCO. GETCO acquired lands in South America, primarily Colombia and Peru for the purpose of cultivating feedstock for bio-diesel production.
In 2013, Jimmy fulfilled his lifelong dream of life on a sailboat living and traveling for over 8 years.
The EV market has presented an opportunity exciting enough to bring him back on land and into the business world.
Co-Founder
James (Jimmy) Fanning, our CEO is an entrepreneur, futurist, and ideation realist.
Jimmy started his business life young, and started working for himself at the age of 20. In 1986, with the breakup of the AT&T monopoly, he founded a private telecommunications company specializing in public telephones. By 1990, it was the third largest company of its type in Florida and 6th in the US. Highly successful in obtaining contracts which included major airports, the US Navy, and the two largest mall developers in the US as well as over 4000 independently owned locations afforded Jimmy the opportunity to sell the company.
He then went onto develop real estate and invest in several technology companies before getting involved in the foodservice industry where he built owned and operated 7 restaurants.
In 2004, he founded Global Energy Trading Company, GETCO. GETCO acquired lands in South America, primarily Colombia and Peru for the purpose of cultivating feedstock for bio-diesel production.
In 2013, Jimmy fulfilled his lifelong dream of life on a sailboat living and traveling for over 8 years.
The EV market has presented an opportunity exciting enough to bring him back on land and into the business world.
Nick Ramirez
Chief Operating Officer
Co-Founder
Nick Ramirez is an entrepreneur with a compelling track record. In 2018, he co-founded Occitel Communications, a provider of internet services in Colombia, South America which delivered internet access to thousands of users while incorporating the use of solar energy to power rural communities. He currently has two ongoing businesses. One is a network of electric vehicle charging stations across the south eastern United States in roadside hotels (JUS Charging Systems). A chain of unique Airbnb accommodations using tiny houses and shipping containers for tourism services in popular regions of Colombia (Casa Santo Domingo).
Co-Founder
Nick Ramirez is an entrepreneur with a compelling track record. In 2018, he co-founded Occitel Communications, a provider of internet services in Colombia, South America which delivered internet access to thousands of users while incorporating the use of solar energy to power rural communities. He currently has two ongoing businesses. One is a network of electric vehicle charging stations across the south eastern United States in roadside hotels (JUS Charging Systems). A chain of unique Airbnb accommodations using tiny houses and shipping containers for tourism services in popular regions of Colombia (Casa Santo Domingo).
Danel Valero
Vice - President of Business Development
Danel Valero is a dynamic professional with a background in healthcare management and data science, originally from Venezuela and now thriving in the United States. With extensive experience in hospital administration, Danel seamlessly transitioned into data science, where he excels at deriving actionable insights from complex datasets. Additionally, leverages his expertise in business development, utilizing his data science knowledge to drive strategic initiatives and foster growth.
Danel Valero is a dynamic professional with a background in healthcare management and data science, originally from Venezuela and now thriving in the United States. With extensive experience in hospital administration, Danel seamlessly transitioned into data science, where he excels at deriving actionable insights from complex datasets. Additionally, leverages his expertise in business development, utilizing his data science knowledge to drive strategic initiatives and foster growth.
Shawn Weiker
Chief Technology Officer
Shawn Weiker is a technology executive with nearly two decades of experience in IT, specializing in Salesforce cloud solutions across industries such as health, manufacturing, travel, transportation, pharma, hi-tech, health insurance, and entertainment.
He leverages his expertise to drive innovation, streamline operations, and create scalable solutions that help businesses maximize their technology investments. His deep understanding of system architecture, automation, and integration enables companies to enhance efficiency and maintain a competitive edge in their markets.
Through Crave IT Arts, a registered Salesforce consulting firm, Shawn delivers customized implementations that enhance system usability and business performance. His hands-on approach ensures that clients receive tailored solutions designed to meet their unique needs, whether they are optimizing existing platforms or implementing new ones. By combining technical expertise with strategic insight, he helps organizations unlock the full potential of their Salesforce ecosystem.
Beyond his consulting work, Shawn is passionate about driving industry advancements and staying ahead of emerging trends in cloud technology. He actively collaborates with businesses to design future-ready solutions that align with their long-term goals. His commitment to excellence, problem-solving mindset, and ability to navigate complex technological landscapes make him a trusted advisor for organizations looking to scale and evolve in a digital-first world.
Shawn Weiker is a technology executive with nearly two decades of experience in IT, specializing in Salesforce cloud solutions across industries such as health, manufacturing, travel, transportation, pharma, hi-tech, health insurance, and entertainment.
He leverages his expertise to drive innovation, streamline operations, and create scalable solutions that help businesses maximize their technology investments. His deep understanding of system architecture, automation, and integration enables companies to enhance efficiency and maintain a competitive edge in their markets.
Through Crave IT Arts, a registered Salesforce consulting firm, Shawn delivers customized implementations that enhance system usability and business performance. His hands-on approach ensures that clients receive tailored solutions designed to meet their unique needs, whether they are optimizing existing platforms or implementing new ones. By combining technical expertise with strategic insight, he helps organizations unlock the full potential of their Salesforce ecosystem.
Beyond his consulting work, Shawn is passionate about driving industry advancements and staying ahead of emerging trends in cloud technology. He actively collaborates with businesses to design future-ready solutions that align with their long-term goals. His commitment to excellence, problem-solving mindset, and ability to navigate complex technological landscapes make him a trusted advisor for organizations looking to scale and evolve in a digital-first world.
Jorge Ramirez
Strategic Partnerships Director
Worked with a minority general contractor in construction for successful awarded
GSA large scale contracts.
Founded a private oil and gas company operating in Texas for drilling, testing and
completion of oil and gas wells to the secondary market.
Throughout many years of working with U.S. entities for various projects in
Mexico and South America through fostered relationships.
Worked with a minority general contractor in construction for successful awarded
GSA large scale contracts.
Founded a private oil and gas company operating in Texas for drilling, testing and
completion of oil and gas wells to the secondary market.
Throughout many years of working with U.S. entities for various projects in
Mexico and South America through fostered relationships.
Advisory Board
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