Profile Overview
Name: Craig Wilkins
Company: Æsir Technologies, Inc.
Current Role: Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Board Member
Professional Background
Craig Wilkins brings over 30 years of extensive sales and executive management experience, primarily focused on start-up companies in the financial and technology sectors. As the CFO of Æsir Technologies, Inc., he is responsible for leading the customer acquisition team and spearheading funding efforts. His role is pivotal to the company's financial strategy and operational execution.
Previous Experience
- Founder and CEO at ViZn Energy: Craig was the founder of ViZn Energy, serving initially as EVP of Finance and later as Chairman/CEO. He played a crucial role in establishing the company as a major provider of grid-scale energy storage solutions to utilities, EPCs, and renewable developers.
- President/CEO at Acceptance Capital Mortgage Corporation (ACMC): Under his leadership, ACMC, a nationwide mortgage banker, grew significantly to encompass 450 employees and operate in 30 states with annual funding exceeding $1.2 billion. ACMC was eventually sold to Complete Financial Solutions in 2007.
- Principal Owner at NetWireless: Craig co-founded NetWireless, the largest distributor for Nextel Communications, rapidly growing it to $45 million in revenue in under three years before its sale to Bearcom, the largest national Motorola distributor.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Finance: University of Montana
- Graduate Studies: Economics
Æsir Technologies, Inc. Overview
Æsir Technologies, Inc., founded in 2011, specializes in advanced battery technologies, including Rechargeable Zinc Air Battery and Rechargeable Nickel Zinc Battery technologies. The company leverages decades of research in zinc battery technology, combined with proprietary innovations, resulting in batteries that are high in energy, high in power, low in cost and weight, and provide exceptional safety levels.
Key Products and Innovations
- NiZn Prismatic Batteries
- NiZn Pouch Batteries
- Lithium Zinc Batteries
Areas of Focus
- Critical Infrastructure
- Defense
- Aerospace
Strategic Alliances
Æsir Technologies has formed strategic alliances to enhance its technological and market reach, one notable partnership being with Eramen Minerals, Inc.
Notable Achievements
- Financial Leadership: Craig Wilkins' expertise has been instrumental in driving Æsir Technologies' customer acquisition and funding efforts.
- Innovative Battery Technology: The company under his financial guidance has achieved milestones in producing high-performance batteries suitable for critical infrastructure and defense applications.
Additional Roles and Responsibilities
- Founder, President/CEO of Battery Grade Materials, Inc.: Besides his role at Æsir Technologies, Craig contributes to sustainable, low-carbon-footprint materials production through Battery Grade Materials, Inc.
Contact Information
Corporate Office:
8125 East 26th Street,
Joplin, MO 64804
Research and Development:
960 Technology Blvd. Suite 1,
Bozeman, MT 59718
Email: info@aesirtec.com
Phone: (417) 553-0237
This profile provides an extensive look into Craig Wilkins' professional background, emphasizing his role and impact at Æsir Technologies, Inc., as well as his past entrepreneurial and leadership accomplishments.
