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Jason Gies

Inspirer · DISC type di
Business Development - Semi at Tesla
📍 Troy, Michigan, United States

Jason Gies is a leader in commercial trucking electrification, currently driving business development for the Tesla Semi. His career includes building North American operations for Windrose Technology and leading fleet solutions at ABB E-mobility. Educated at the Illinois Institute of Technology, he focuses on scaling EV programs and removing friction for fleets.

Through his consultancy, ElectriGoose Advisors, Jason applies his expertise to personal-scale projects. He advises on home charging, property electrical upgrades, and recreational watercraft electrification, showing a passion for simplifying clean energy adoption beyond commercial fleets.

Jason is a listed inventor on multiple patents, including designs for an "Armored Air Spring Assembly" and a "Four-link Independent Suspension. "

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Experience
3 Years
Current Role
Business Development - Semi
Job Level
Junior
Location
Troy, Michigan, United States
Personality Overview

How Jason shows up

Generous
Achievment Oriented
Charming & Persuasive

They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.

Priorities

Topics Jason cares about

Commercial EV Scaling
His career is focused on moving electric trucks from concept to mass production and real-world deployment, as seen in his roles at Tesla, Windrose, and ABB.
Charging Infrastructure
He has consistently stated that robust charging infrastructure is "hypercritical" for successful EV adoption and has directed integration and testing efforts.
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Career

Work history

12-2025
Business Development - Semi
Tesla
2-2024
Electrification Consultant
ElectriGoose Advisors
1-2022
Board Member
Clean Fuels Michigan
2-2025 - 11-2025
Head of Operations for North America
Windrose Technology
11-2023 - 12-2024
Vice President, Global OEMs and North American Fleet Solutions
ABB E-mobility
In the press

Media appearances

EV talent: Jason Gies, formerly Head of Operations North America moves to Tesla Semi team. Featured in EV Wire
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Tesla is gearing up to sell its electric semi truck, poaches key sales executives. Featured in Electrek
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Education
2008 - 2012
Industrial Technology and Management
Illinois Institute of Technology
1998 - 2001
AS
Macomb Community College
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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