I founded Ketchel Axle Systems to solve a problem I have seen repeatedly across commercial and defense vehicle programs: electrification is too expensive, too vehicle-specific, and too difficult to scale across fragmented truck platforms. eRhino was created from my experience developing powertrain, axle, driveline, and electrified vehicle systems across OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, startups, and military vehicle programs.

Over my 30-year career, I have led systems from early concept through prototype validation, production launch, manufacturing readiness, and customer support. My prior work includes Class 4/5 commercial EV powertrain development at Karma Automotive, Magna eBeam and BEV/HEV powertrain development, Hendrickson military and rescue vehicle programs, and driveline production launches with major OEM customers. This experience directly shaped eRhino’s modular architecture, which is designed to reduce cost, simplify integration, and support multiple commercial and defense vehicle platforms. I hold 16 issued patents and have additional eRhino-related patent activity, including 2 patents and 8 provisionals

Ketchel Axle Systems is developing eRhino, the modular electric axle technology that powers both commercial electrification and Dominus, our military hybrid system for next-generation tactical vehicles.