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Warren W. Clark, PE Manager, Advanced Development
and Landon Ball, Engineering Manager,
E-Z-GO, A Textron Company:
"The New E-Z-GO RXV, Technology That Means Something!"

The E-Z-GO presentation will begin with a brief introduction to Textron and E-Z-GO.  Followed by a deeper dive into the technology of the new E-Z-GO RXV Electric Powertain, features and benefits, plus the key differentiators from traditional DC based powertrain technology.

About Warren W. Clark:

My current responsibilities at E-Z-GO Textron are as Manager of Advanced Development and VA/VE activities.  I coordinate the activity within a design engineering group of 8 Electrical and Mechanical engineers. My role includes Project planning, supplier project and people management including performance ratings merit increases, promotions etc.

Personal strengths include experience in bringing new and innovative Electric vehicle products to market supported by 15 years of vehicle Engineering experience.  

I Joined the E-Z-GO team in early 2003 and hold a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, School of Engineering and a Professional Engineering License from North Carolina.  I am an avid golfer, enjoy attending professional sporting events, and spending time with my wife and 3 children.

About Landon Ball:

My current responsibilities at E-Z-GO Textron are as an Engineering Manager.  I manage a design engineering group of 6 degreed engineers.  I serve as a technical reference as well as project planning etc.  I also handle the people side including performance ratings merit increases, promotions etc.

My professional strengths are organization/planning, technical capability creativity and working with direct reports.  As a manager, I’ve been able to turn several poor performers into good performers, and I’m respected as a manager who is honest, realistic and willing to listen to all sides.

I started at E-Z-GO Textron in May of 2004.  I have a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Detroit and a Master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the university of Michigan. My hobbies include road course racing, building race cars, scuba diving, growing and selling palm trees and gardening/yard work.