Laramie, WY - May 10, 2008
Jason Gies has joined the Laramie based technology company, Firehole Technologies,
Inc.,as its first Director of Commercialization and Quality. Jason will focus on
advancing Firehole's software offerings and will drive overall quality assurance
of the companies' products and services.
"We are very excited to have Jason join our team," said Firehole's CEO, Jerad Stack.
"His hands-on technical background combined with high level of customer interaction
will help us take our offerings to the next level."
Previously, Mr. Gies was Quality Assurance Manager for a leading ASME nuclear fabricator.
He brings a diverse background to Firehole, including non-destructive examination,
welding, steel fabrication, ASME Code analysis, interpretation and documentation.
Mr. Gies was project lead for customers like Alstom Power, General Atomics, Taiwan
Power Company, and Fluor.
Prior to his work in the nuclear industry, Mr. Gies spent over 6 years with Laramie-based
engineering software company IDES, Inc. where he focused on technical support and
sales, product development and management, and quality for such companies as John
Deere, Carpenter Technologies, and General Electric. Jason holds a BS degree in
Mechanical Engineering (1998) from the University of Wyoming.
About Firehole Technologies, Inc.
Firehole Technologies supplies innovative computer-aided simulation software and
services for composite materials to the aerospace, defense, automotive and energy
industries. Firehole's software enables the design of composite
structures without the numerous expensive testing cycles traditionally deployed,
allowing for a faster time-to-market and more reliable designs. The company's mission
is to enable wide-spread use of composite materials leading to lighter, stronger
and more fuel efficient applications. For more information, visit
www.fireholetech.com.