Newton Montano

About Newton Montano

Senior transportation and advanced mobility leader with 20+ years of experience spanning business development, manufacturing, vehicle operations, R&D-intensive programs, and deployment readiness. My background combines commercial leadership with hands-on operational depth, allowing me to help organizations move complex vehicle and transportation programs from early opportunity and product development through production, launch, and field execution.I have worked across electric vehicles, specialty mobility platforms, high-capacity fleet operations, and advanced vehicle programs in North America, Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. My experience includes strategic partnerships, long-cycle business development, customer-facing solution planning, manufacturing leadership, commissioning, service readiness, process improvement, and cross-functional execution in environments where safety, quality, reliability, and adaptability are critical.I have spent much of my career in practical vehicle environments where engineering intent, production realities, and customer requirements must come together under real constraints. That includes supporting product development, early-stage manufacturing, launch readiness, floor-level operations, and technical-commercial coordination across evolving programs. I am strongest in roles that require both market-facing and operational leadership: shaping opportunities, aligning technical and commercial teams, building structure, and helping turn complex mobility concepts into executable programs.

Experience

1. Director of Business Development for the Americas, Hawaii and the Caribbean

   Severn Lamb

   Apr 2022 — Present · Las Vegas, NV, US

   At the core of what I love to do- Growing our company\'s business, increasing its revenue, and developing business opportunities- Generating key relationships with our customers, suppliers, distributors, partners, and vendors- Developing and strengthening internal and external industry relationships to increase market share- Contributing to product development, design, manufacturing, and marketing strategies- Ensuring our participation in the smart, connected, and sustainable mobility space- Nurture long-term relationships with potential and current customers and industry partners while promoting products and services of Park Trains, Ultra-Light Rail Vehicles, Trams & Trolleys, Road Trains, and Custom Mobility Projects

Education

• UCLA Extension

  Lean Six Sigma, Leadership and Program Management

  2015 — 2016

• California State University-Dominguez Hills

  Technical Writing Certificate

  2009 — 2010

• California State University-Dominguez Hills

  Project Management Certificate

  2008 — 2009

• UCLA Extension

  Lean Six Sigma Specialization & Black belt

  2018 — 2020

• ITR

  Abroad professional degree, Industrial Mechanics Technology

  1982 — 1984

• UCLA Extension

  Negotiation Techniques , Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

  2018 — 2019

• UCLA

  Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management

  2018 — 2019

• UCLA Extension

  Certificate, Sustainability Studies

  2023

• UCLA Extension

  Specialization, Enterprise Risk Management

  2021 — 2022

Skills

• Project Management
• Mac Os X
• Prototype
• Microsoft Office
• Data Acquisition
• Merlin Project Management Software
• Business Development
• Autocad
• Thermoforming
• Leadership
• Business Strategy
• Machine Tools
• Polymers
• Product Development
• 3d Graphics
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Production Managment
• Automotive
• Ms Project
• Sales Management
• Lean Manufacturing
• Autodesk Simulation Mechanical
• Ms Visio
• Graphic Design
• Engineering Management
• Visio
• Project Planning
• Management
• Design for Manufacturing
• Manufacturing
• Hydraulic Systems
• Engineering
• New Business Development
• Organizational Leadership
• Ms Project Management
• Ms Office Suite
• Windows
• Adobe Master Design Suite