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Tod Higinbotham is CEO of ZincFive. He has a strong track record of successfully growing advanced materials companies in the energy storage, semiconductor, and solar markets. He served as Executive VP/GM for ATMI and led the rapid growth of the company, which was sold for more than $1 billion. Tod was an executive member of the leadership team at Advanced Silicon Materials, a world leader in high-purity silicon materials, the business that was sold to REC to form their solar materials business. He was formerly the CEO of PowerGenix, the company that pioneered the novel nickel-zinc battery technology that has become the core of ZincFive’s solution portfolio.

Marty Heimbigner is an accomplished Chief Financial Officer with deep experience leading both private and public companies through periods of rapid growth, transformation, and successful exits. He has played a key role in multiple IPOs and strategic acquisitions, including serving as CFO of Porch Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRCH) and guiding the company through its public-market transition. Known for his ability to connect financial strategy with business vision, Marty brings a holistic, operationally grounded perspective that helps organizations scale with discipline, transparency, and long-term value creation. He is a CPA and holds accounting degrees from Washington State University and a MBA from the University of Washington.

As co-founder of ZincFive, Tim Hysell helped pioneer the development and commercialization of nickel-zinc batteries for demanding power applications. He brings over 30 years of experience building and guiding companies in renewable energy, manufacturing, banking, and medical devices, working alongside global partners including Siemens, Philips, and Hewlett-Packard. Tim also co-founded Pacific West Bank, where he serves on the board.