Water Assisted Energy brings together experts in hydrogen engineering, global infrastructure development, and mobility markets to accelerate the transition to clean on-demand energy.
Leadership Highlights (Short Bios)
⚡ David Packer — Founder & Chief Executive Officer
David Packer is the inventor behind Water Assisted Energy’s hydrogen-on-demand technology and has spent nearly two decades developing practical hydrogen systems designed to improve vehicle efficiency and reduce emissions. His work includes CARB-certified technologies and large-scale fleet testing, positioning WAE at the forefront of scalable hydrogen solutions for transportation and next-generation energy infrastructure.
🌍 Mark Carvalho — Chief Strategic Officer
Mark Carvalho brings more than 40 years of experience in the automotive, energy, and environmental sectors. Known for his work in global infrastructure development and sustainability initiatives, he has led strategic environmental projects internationally and advised organizations across energy, mobility, and environmental technology. At WAE, he guides global partnerships, infrastructure strategy, and international expansion.
📈 Matt Ciantar — Chief Growth Officer
Matt Ciantar is responsible for driving WAE’s market expansion, strategic partnerships, and commercial growth. With a strong background in scaling emerging technology companies, Matt focuses on building global relationships with manufacturers, fleet operators, and infrastructure partners to accelerate adoption of hydrogen-on-demand energy systems.
⚙️ Lee Packer — Chief Energy Officer (Advisory)
Lee Packer brings decades of experience in energy infrastructure, facilities engineering, and power systems integration. His expertise in large-scale operational systems and electrical infrastructure has contributed to the design and refinement of WAE’s hydrogen generator architecture, helping ensure the company’s technology is scalable, reliable, and ready for real-world deployment.
🚚 Christopher Wright — President, National & International Sales
Christopher Wright leads WAE’s national and international sales strategy, focusing on manufacturer partnerships, fleet deployment, and market adoption. With extensive experience in mobility and emerging transportation technologies, he works with industry partners to introduce hydrogen-on-demand systems that improve vehicle efficiency and reduce operational costs.
💼 Brett Shisler — Chief Financial Officer (Advisory)
Brett Shisler provides strategic financial guidance for WAE, bringing deep experience in capital markets, corporate finance, and investment strategy. He supports the company’s growth by guiding financial planning, investor relations, and capital development as WAE expands its hydrogen technology platform globally.
🧭 Erica Everett — Operations & Corporate Administration
Erica Everett brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in technology sales operations, strategic partnerships, and organizational management. Her operational expertise supports WAE’s expanding network of partnerships and internal coordination, helping ensure the company’s rapid growth is supported by strong organizational infrastructure.