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Slope Mower Leadership Team

Cross-Industry Trailblazers

Game-changing products and unmatched customer service don’t change industries alone. Our leaders spark growth and revolution through their commitment to pushing limits, solving problems, and continually pursuing more. Developed by a team of first-class specialists with over 50 years of combined expertise from the military and high-level industries including aerospace, heavy equipment, and industrial manufacturing, our machines are a reflection of our team: versatile, whip-smart, and 100% American-made.

Michael Brandt, Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer

A hands-on problem-solver and inspirational leader, Michael is spearheading RC Mowers' charge to revolutionize the commercial mowing industry. Having engineered groundbreaking technologies at companies including Raytheon, LifePort, and Lockheed Martin, Mike is equally experienced with and passionate about developing outstanding product solutions that drive new efficiencies, and more importantly, save lives.  LinkedIn | Phone

Tim Kubista, Vice President Sales & Marketing

Tim specializes in revenue growth, acquisition, sales training and building dealer networks – helping transform small businesses into powerhouse enterprises. He has led three companies to inclusion on the Inc. 5000 list, including RC Mowers, and came to the company with vast knowledge of the commercial mowing and allied equipment industry. Tim is a former South Dakota Small Businessperson of the Year and brings over 30 years’ experience in leadership, strategy, people development, financial management and market expansion to lead RC Mowers’ sales and marketing teams. LinkedIn | Phone | Email

BRIAN BRZINSKI, VICE PRESIDENT OPERATIONS

Mr. Brzinski comes to RC Mowers with 30+ years of manufacturing and industrial management experience. His consistent enhancement of profitability and productivity is a direct result of his acute insights into strategic planning and practical problem-solving. Brian is a Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, TPM Instructor, and Project Management Professional (PMP), and was recognized for sustainability initiatives with the Green Reliability Program of the Year Award from Uptime Magazine. He has a laser focus on improving process, enhancing quality, and optimizing inventory and supply chains. LinkedIn | Email

RICHARD LUKAS, DIRECTOR OF AUTONOMY ENGINEERING

Rich Lukas has spent a highly successful career out front on the technological sharp-end of machine learning, autonomous vehicles, and robotics via the U.S. Department of Defense, Aviation, DARPA, utilities, and private industry. Rich has held leadership positions at Milwaukee Tool, Oshkosh Defense, and Ariens, managing diverse engineering teams across India, Europe, and the U.S. He has been behind remarkable advancements in AI-power tools, autonomous vehicles, semi-autonomous firefighting trucks, and AI integration into the national energy grid. Rich currently teaches his craft at the Milwaukee School of Engineering, sharing industry insights with the next generation of engineers.  LinkedIn | Email

JORDAN PERKINS, Co-Founder, National Accounts Manager

Jordan’s route to RC Mowers leadership includes both calculated and fortuitous turns and transformations. All of which have made him an incredibly well-rounded, adept, and thoughtful leader. From health and wellness operations, to a business consulting firm, to founding a landscaping company, Jordan has spent considerable time becoming an expert in all customer-facing and internal aspects of business. In 2018, Jordan co-founded RC Mowers with the invention of the Remote-Operated Robotic Mower. He manages all national accounts at the company today, including a focus on our Autonomous Mowing Robots customer accounts.  Email | Phone

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