Meet The PureForge® Team
RONALD GARRIQUES
CEO
Ronald Garriques has extensive executive experience, having worked in the consumer electronics and mobile technology business for nearly 30 years. He has been involved in private equity since 2012.
He served as the President of Motorola Personal Communications Sector, and President of Global Consumer Group at Dell Inc, where he was responsible for its portfolio of consumer products, including desktops, notebooks, software and peripherals as well as product design and sales. At Motorola, he made a name for himself as the London-based head of Motorola's wireless phone operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
He started his career as a mechanical engineer working at Bell Laboratories in New Jersey, before working his way up to a top management spot.
He holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University, and a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Boston University
NATHAN MECKEL
PRESIDENT/CTO
Nathan K. Meckel is a successful discoverer/inventor in the areas of surface physics and metallurgical engineering. He is a visionary technologist and leads the Company’s development of the proprietary Atomic-Forged technology.
Meckel has extensive experience in developing surface coatings/treatments for multiple applications. Also, he is the author of nine issued U.S. patents, multiple foreign patents, and eight patent applications pending and approximately two dozen in-process patent applications related to brake surface engineering.
Meckel founded three technology focused companies prior to founding Tech3, Inc. In 2006 Meckel founded Tech3 and developed the tribological/metallurgical technology behind the products now offered by PureForge
SARAH OLSON
VICE PRESIDENT, ENGINEERING & STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
Sarah Olson is Vice President of Engineering & Strategic Partnerships at PureForge, where she leads the company’s engineering development, product roadmaps, and strategic partner relationships. As a key member of the executive leadership team, she oversees engineering operations, customer technical support, intellectual property protection, and regulatory compliance—driving innovation and sustainable growth across the organization.
With over 25 years of experience in the automotive industry, Sarah brings deep expertise in brake design, materials science, and product strategy. Her career spans technical leadership roles in product development, launch execution, program management, VAVE, and competitive market analysis. She is a trusted advisor in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, including Euro 7 and UN GTR protocols, and is known for translating technical complexity into actionable business outcomes.
Prior to joining PureForge, Sarah served as Director of Engineering for Masu Brakes North America and founded Momentum Directives LLC, a consulting firm focused on advanced friction technologies and strategic product development. She spent 16 years at Federal-Mogul, where she held progressive leadership roles including Director of Product Engineering and Director of Product Management.
Sarah chairs the SAE Brake Lining Standards Committee and was recognized by Crain’s Detroit Business as one of its Notable Women in Manufacturing. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and a Master of Engineering in Engineering Management from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln.
MICHAEL BOOTH
VP PRODUCT MARKETING AND PARTNERSHIP
Strategic sales and product management professional with 15+ years of experience in sales leadership, business development, market analysis, and product development. Proven ability to lead crossfunctional teams, collaborate with stakeholders, build customer relationships, and develop innovative solutions to address market gaps and customer needs.
Michael is adept at building business cases, developing goto-market strategies, and product differentiation in highly competitive markets. Demonstrates strong leadership in technical sales and marketing, strategic planning, and product innovation. Adept at navigating complex challenges and enhancing customer experience while delivering exceptional financial results.
GRANT HANSON
CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER
Thirty years building revenue at companies that created their categories through disruptive innovation, just as PureForge is doing in braking.
Grant has spent three decades turning early-stage and founder-led companies into real revenue, and has led major accounts and sales organizations inside large public companies. He's not an advisor on the sidelines. He's carried a bag, and he's built the teams that carry it.
He helped grow Jawbone into a multi-billion-dollar company, creating the Bluetooth audio and fitness wearable categories before either existed. He took yurbuds to the top of the fitness-audio market and through its acquisition by Harman International. Earlier, he managed Motorola's largest customers as it came to dominate early wireless. He has built global sales teams and distribution in nearly 60 countries, in categories ranging from robotics and premium audio to wireless power and SaaS.
He's also led with AI. Through his own consulting company, Grant developed proprietary tools and processes that help organizations move from legacy sales teams to human-centric revenue-architecture teams. These teams multiply each person's productivity and free up more time for selling and relationships.
PureForge recruited Grant to lead Sales and Marketing and make an immediate impact. He has already put his process in place here, and early results are showing at every level.
