Redwood City, Calif., Aug. 8, 2024 – Reach Power (Reach), the leader in wireless Power-at-a-Distance, announced today that Lieutenant General (Ret.) David A. Krumm, former Commander of the Alaska NORAD Region Alaskan Command, and Eleventh Air Force (11 AF), Pacific Air Forces, has joined its Government Advisory Board. Krumm will work with existing members Major General (Ret.) Clay Hutmacher and former USSOCOM Acquisition Executive Jim Smith to help Reach leverage its technology for growing public sector needs.
Reach develops wireless power beaming systems that enable continuous operations of drones, robotics, and sensors. Its wireless power transfer technology (WPT) uses radiofrequency (RF) energy to power and charge a range of electronic devices, from small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) to ground robots and unattended or remote sensors. This technology reduces dependency on batteries and the necessity for manual battery management.
“Our operational success in the Pacific area of responsibility (AOR) hinges on overcoming the tyranny of distance,” said Lt. Gen. Krumm. “Reach is directly addressing this challenge by developing dispersed wireless power nodes that can cover vast areas. I am excited to be part of this innovation, which will provide our operators with the strategic energy advantage needed to excel in contested environments.”
“We are delighted to welcome Lt. General Krumm to our Government Advisory Board,” said Chris Davlantes, Founder and CEO of Reach. “With his extensive experience as an Air Force leader in INDOPACOM and expertise in managing power programs at the Pentagon, David is uniquely equipped to help Reach address the power needs of our armed forces effectively.”
Lt. Gen. David A. Krumm is the former Commander of Alaska NORAD Region, Alaskan Command, and Eleventh Air Force, Pacific Air Forces; at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. He led over 21,000 active-duty and reserve forces, overseeing military operations in Alaska and ensuring the defense of the region’s airspace. Additionally, he directed homeland defense operations and commanded the Eleventh Air Force, responsible for the training and readiness of units in Alaska, Hawaii, and Guam.
A distinguished graduate of Auburn University’s Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program, Lt. Gen. Krumm was a command pilot with over 3,000 flight hours and has held various flying, staff, and leadership roles. Previously, he was the Director of Global Power Programs at the Pentagon, managing over 150 programs, including major aircraft and missile systems, with a $22 billion annual budget. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Master’s Degree in Education from Auburn University.
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Reach is the industry leader in Wireless Power-at-a-Distance. Reach’s wireless power beaming changes electric power delivery in the same way that Wi-Fi changed data delivery. The system is built on state-of-the-art, patented technology, including high-efficiency power beaming circuitry, network optimization algorithms, and adaptive electromagnetic surfaces, delivering a highly scalable, safe, and easy-to-use power platform. Ideally suited for government, public safety, manufacturing and logistics, the Reach solution provides flexible access to power where and when needed, streamlining device deployment, and improving device performance.
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