Chariot Robotics, LLC

Chariot Robotics, LLC emerged as a privately held company in 2007 after many years in development and operations.  Chariot Robotics, LLC holds all the patents to their exclusive UHP robotic technology.

Stephen R. Johnson

Chief Executive Officer, Chariot Robotics, LLC

Stephen R. Johnson has been involved with the Envirobot™ since February 2001 when he served on the Advisory Committee and then as a Director for Ultrastrip Systems Inc.  Mr. Johnson joined Ultrastrip as Senior Vice President of Marketing in January of 2003 and in September 2003 became President and Chief Executive Officer until September 2005.

Previously Mr. Johnson served as Vice-President for the Ocean Development Company, a cruise ship development company, from 1998 to 2001.  Mr. Johnson served as President of Marine Management Consultants from 1997 to 2002.  From 1994 to 1996, Mr. Johnson was President of Atlantic Marine Inc. and served as their Vice-President from 1991 to 1994.  During a more than 20 year career with Bethlehem Steel Corporation, he held positions that included President of the Ocean Shipping subsidiaries and Senior Manager of the Sparrow Point Shipyard.

John Odwazny

Chief Operating Officer, Chariot Robotics, LLC

Prior to serving as Chief Operating Officer for Chariot Robotics in October 2007, John Odwazny served as Co-Chief Executive Officer of Ultrastrip Systems Inc. from March 2001 until November 2001.  In November 2001, Mr. Odwazny was named Chief Operating Officer and has additionally served as a Company Director from August 1999 until April 2006.

From 1981 to 2001, Mr. Odwazny was a Senior Sales Executive at AKZO Nobel/International Paint, the world's largest chemical and coatings company, where he managed Technical Sales and Service for Florida and the Caribbean.  His responsibilities included designing technical specifications for large marine and industrial company projects.  He also serves on an Advisory Committee for the National Association of Corrosion Engineers.  Mr. Odwazny holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University.

Gordon G. Kuljian
Technical Consultant, Chariot Robotics, LLC

Gordon G. Kuljian has been involved with the Envirobot™ patented technology since April 2000 when he was elected as a Director for Ultrastrip Systems Inc.

Mr. Kuljian has 25 years experience in the protective coatings and industrial/marine surface preparation industries.  From 1994 to 2000 he served as Coatings Division Operations Manager for Corrpro Companies, Inc., a worldwide corrosion engineering firm.  He has lectured numerous times for SSPC (The Society of Protective Coatings) and has written several technical articles relating to coatings and UHP water jetting.  Gordon Kuljian is currently an instructor for SSPC’s marine coatings training.  Mr. Kuljian holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University.

Todd Nestel

Sales & Marketing Director, Chariot Robotics, LLC

Todd Nestel joined Chariot Robotics in 2008 as Sales & Marketing Director.  Mr. Nestel previously held the position of Global Strategic Account Manager at Ashland Water Technologies where he was responsible for sales, service and business development in Central America, South Florida and Northern Caribbean.  Mr. Nestel was employed with Ashland from 1997 through 2008.

Mr. Nestel graduated with Bachelor of Science degrees in Marine Engineering and Marine Transportation from the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY.