Management

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Gary Starr, Chairman of the Board
Mr. Starr co-founded ZAP in 1994, has been a director since the Company’s inception and served as Chief Executive Officer from 2000 to 2002. He became chairman of the Board of Directors in October 2002. Mr. Starr founded US Electricar’s electric vehicle operation in 1983. Mr. Starr has several publications: “Electric Cars: Your Guide to Clean Motoring, “The Shocking Truth of Electric Cars,” and “The True Cost of Oil.” In addition, he has appeared on more than 300 radio and television shows including Larry King Live, The Today Show, Inside Edition, CNN Headline News, Prime Time Live, the CBS Evening News and the McNeil Lehrer News Hour as an authority in the field of electric vehicles. Mr. Starr has a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of California, Davis in Environmental Consulting and Advocacy.

Steven Schneider, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Mr. Schneider has been director and Chief Executive Officer of ZAP since October 26, 2002. In 2001, Mr. Schneider founded Voltage Vehicles, a fuel vehicle distributor specializing in electric vehicles and full-performance alternative fuel vehicles such as automobiles, motorcycles, and bicycles. He also founded Auto Distributors, Inc., which is the promotion and distribution division of Voltage Vehicles. In 1996, Mr. Schneider founded the RAP Group, an automotive liquidator and reseller. Both Voltage Vehicles and the Rap Group were acquired by ZAP in 2002. He presently serves on the Advisory Board of Directors to Apollo Energy Systems, Inc. and serves as a director of Rotoblock Corporation, a public company focused on the continued development of the oscillating piston engine. Mr. Schneider served as interim President of Rotoblock from August to November 2005. For a full biography, click here.

Renay Cude, Corporate Secretary and Director
Ms. Cude was appointed Corporate Secretary in August 2002, and has been a director of the Company since October 26, 2002. Ms. Cude is the President of our subsidiary, Voltage Vehicles, where she works closely with corporate counsel in obtaining all the required licensing in the 50 states for the proper distribution of advanced technology vehicles. Ms. Cude is also the President of ZAP Manufacturing and ZAP Rentals. Prior to joining ZAP, from 1997 to 2002, Ms. Cude worked as a legal secretary for various law firms. Ms. Cude has over five years experience working in the bankruptcy field where she helped companies through the reorganization process. Ms. Cude also currently serves as Secretary and a director of Rotoblock Corporation, a public company focused on the continued development of the oscillating piston engine. Ms. Cude holds an Associates Degree in General Education from Santa Rosa Junior College.

Albert Lam - Director
Albert Lam is a veteran automotive and technology executive who joined the ZAP Board of Directors in October of 2007. Mr. Lam recently stepped down from his position as CEO of Lotus Engineering to pursue new business opportunities between Lotus, its parent company Proton, and one of its key clients in China, Youngman Automotive Group. Mr. Lam was responsible for bringing Youngman, ZAP and Lotus Engineering together for a joint venture to develop, manufacture and market electric and hybrid luxury coaches, buses, trucks and passenger cars. Mr. Lam has been named Chairman of the Board for the new joint venture company. A British national, Mr. Lam attended Coventry University where he earned a Masters of Science degree in robotics and manufacturing, and registered for a PhD program in Complex Knowledge Systems. Since 2003, Mr. Lam served as the CEO for Lotus Engineering as well as Executive Director for Lotus Group International (2003-2006). Over the past few years he helped restructure Lotus Engineering into a client-focused business by winning major engineering contracts and playing a key role in bringing the Company back to profitability. Mr. Lam has 13 years' experience in the auto industry with companies like Jaguar, Land Rover, Ford and others. Prior to joining Lotus, Mr. Lam started a major professional services group as Managing Director for Sun Professional Services, building it from a small team to a multi-million dollar services business employing over 200 people. Mr. Lam has experience with startup companies and a track record in growing and expanding businesses. He has held executive positions with Sun Microsystems and Apple Computer. Mr. Lam was CEO for Lotus Engineering when it conducted a feasibility study with ZAP to explore a new generation of electric vehicles using the new advances in technology.


Peter H. Scholl, Director
Peter H. Scholl, 60, is currently an independent engineering consultant. From 2003 to 2005, Mr. Scholl served as President of Rotoblock Inc. in Canada and Rotoblock Corporation, a Nevada corporation, in the development of Oscillating Piston Engine technology. He served as President of Unimont Inc., a real estate development firm, in Penticton, Canada from 2001 to 2003. From 1996 to 2000, Mr. Scholl worked on the development of water purification systems in Arizona. Mr. Scholl has a Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Institute of Technology in Biel, Switzerland.

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Steven Schneider, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Mr. Schneider has served as Chief Executive Officer since October 2002. More detailed information regarding Mr. Schneider’s business experience is set forth under “Directors.”

Gary Starr, Chairman of the Board
Mr. Starr co-founded ZAP in 1994 and has served as Chairman of the Board of Directors since October 2002. More detailed information regarding Mr. Starr’s business experience is set forth under “Directors.”

Renay Cude, Corporate Secretary and Director
Ms. Cude serves as Corporate Secretary of ZAP and President of Voltage Vehicles, ZAP manufacturing and ZAP Rentals. More detailed information regarding Ms. Cude’s business experience is set for under “Directors.”

Amos Kazzaz, Chief Operating Officer
From 1995 to 1999, Kazzaz served as President of United Airlines Shuttle Division, overseeing the P&L for the business unit, which grew to $1 Billion in revenues and 57 B737s. The division won the Advertising Effy Award in 1995 and 1998 for innovative marketing. Prior to joining ZAP, Kazzaz served as Vice President, Cost Management for United Airlines. Reporting directly to the COO, Kazzaz was the leader of United's strategy to improve operations, processes and cost management throughout the organization. Prior to that, Kazzaz served as Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis for United. Before 2004, Kazzaz was Vice President for FP&A Real Estate, United's first enterprise project management office with a focus on real estate management. He also served as Vice President, Corporate Real Estate for United Airlines global real estate portfolio that included $1 billion in annual revenue. Kazzaz serves on the Supervisory Board of Directors for the Alliant Credit Union. He holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Denver and a B.A. in International Affairs from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

William Hartman, Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Hartman was appointed Chief Financial Officer in March 2001. He was engaged with the Company as a financial consultant starting in January 2001. Prior to his engagement at ZAP, Mr. Hartman provided financial and accounting consulting services to various Internet start up companies in the San Francisco Bay Area from 1999 to 2001. Mr. Hartman is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of California with a Masters in Accounting Degree from the State University of New York. He was also a previous Audit Manager with Price Waterhouse-Coopers Accounting Firm.

Michael Ringstad, Operations Controller
The company appointed Michael Ringstad as Operations Controller. He was engaged by the company as a financial consultant starting in July 2006. Prior to his employment at ZAP, Mr. Ringstad was a Financial Controller for River Rock Casino from 2003-2006. Michael also provided financial and consulting services to various non-profit organizations from 2001 to 2003. Mr. Ringstad was an accountant at Baldwin and Turner CPA's in Petaluma, California. He has a Bachelors degree in Accounting from San Francisco State University.”