
It Was All About the Team
In 2016 at a company called Local Motors a small motley crew of designers, engineers, and fabricators, bringing a broad spectrum of disciplines, came together to create something special in the mobility space.
Additive Mobility was created in 2020 to reunite that team and to continue creating tailored mobility experiences for our customers at an unprecedented speed.

Adam Flaster
CEO, Co-Founder, Systems Engineer
Adam is an experienced engineering leader and entrepreneur with a deep background in electric vehicle (EV) propulsion, autonomous platforms, and advanced mobility architecture. Throughout his career, he has held senior roles at companies like Arcimoto, Navistar, and Local Motors, where he successfully managed advanced products in the mobility space. Adam holds several patents and earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Minor in Economics from Lawrence Technological University

Alex Fiechter
Co-Founder, Vehicle Engineering
Alex is a product and engineering leader with experience in advanced manufacturing and new mobility, leading multidisciplinary teams from concept through production.
Previously, he served as Vice President of R&D at Local Motors, where he led development of the world’s first structurally 3D-printed vehicle and multiple generations of autonomous shuttles.

Tony Rivera
Vehicle Engineering
Tony has over a decade of experience in vehicle dynamics, chassis systems, and autonomous vehicle integration. He has held numerous leadership roles at Local Motors, where he notably served as Chief Vehicle Systems Engineer for the development of Olli 2.0. Throughout his career, he has successfully managed cross-functional teams to launch low-volume production vehicles Tony is also a dedicated mentor and SAE Contributor, serving as a lead organizer and national tech inspector for the Baja SAE series since 2013

Bee Smale
General Ops
Bee deals with operations and facility management, bring flexibility to the company, working on a variety of projects including vehicle maintenance and repair, business development research, and day-to-day operation of the shop. Bee holds an MA from Wayne State University, and worked at Wayne State as a debate coach and event logistics coordinator for nearly a decade before joining the Additive Mobility team. Bee enjoys aiding in the production and building of immersive art events in Detroit.

Jamie Sornig
Operations & Supply Chain
Jamie is a supply chain and operations specialist focused on coordinating procurement, inventory, and fulfillment across complex manufacturing environments. She brings a practical, detail-driven approach to Additive Mobility, where she aligns vendor relations, inventory management, and delivery workflows to ensure the success of ongoing programs. Throughout her career, Jamie has developed a reputation for streamlining day-to-day operations and maintaining high-efficiency production standards. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Global Supply Chain Management from Wayne State University, and enjoys spending time with her family and dogs in her spare time.

Willie Haywood
Vehicle Systems Software & Autonomy
Willie Haywood specializes in ADAS and EV systems. Over his career, he has developed a strong proficiency in the full product life cycle, from building initial prototypes to production systems. He specializes in automotive systems such as electric vehicle chargers, autonomous driving features, and smart camera systems. Willie has successfully led technical projects for major companies like Harman, Nexteer, and Caterpillar. He graduated from Purdue University where he recieved a bachelors in Electrical Engineering and a Minor in Mathematics.

Tamie Tausch
Deployment and Service
Taime is a customer operations and deployment leader with experience supporting autonomous and industrial mobility programs across North America. He focuses on coordinating customers, partners, and internal teams to ensure smooth deployment and ongoing operations.
Previously, Taime led autonomous vehicle deployment at Local Motors and customer operations in North America for GAUSSIN Group. His background spans operations management, customer success, and field execution.
United by a decade of experience, coupled with execution

We know the platform, and we’re making it even better
We built the Olli platform from the ground up, and we’re updating it with new materials, updated architectures, improved modularity, and better UI/UX.

Experience navigating real-world deployments
At universities, innovation districts. corporate campuses, and controlled urban environments - we’ve seen how people use Olli — and why flexibility matters.

Obsessed with real-world practicality and usability
Grounded in a keen understanding of how accessible, feasible, human-centered mobility needs to work in today’s cities.

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