Shawn Adams
EVP of Sales and MarketingAUTOChargit Advanced EV Charging Systems
Shawn Adams is a global business executive with exceptional leadership skills capable of simplifying complex systems by bringing context to content. Adams has over 30 years of experience in new tech product development, sales, marketing, corporate expansion, and executive management. He has effectively combined global marketing and product management success with expertise in business unit management, strategy development, risk/exposure management, due diligence, and capital planning. His extensive travels in Europe, the Pacific Rim, and South America provided a world perspective for autonomous parking, automated boat storage, and advanced EV charging solutions along with a variety of vertical segments including automotive, packaging, semiconductor, food & beverage, and medical.
Prior to joining Dasher Lawless, Shawn held executive roles in Fortune 500, mid-sized, and startup organizations. At Rockwell Automation he and his team launched the first generation of DeviceNet™ products and drove it to an international standard that reshaped the industry. He successfully overhauled the Omron Automation & Safety North & South American marketing strategy.
Shawn graduated from the University of Michigan with a BS in Computer Science. He holds 6 patents in software, industrial networks, and medical packaging. Shawn also contributes his time to Habitat for Humanity while tackling numerous residential construction projects.
Shawn Adams’s Session(s):
11:25 am–11:55 am | Wed, March 26, 2025
Cost-Effective EV Fleet Electrification Strategies: Investment and Financial Models to Set Your Organization on a Path to ROI
Transitioning to an electric fleet presents significant opportunities for cost savings, sustainability, and operational efficiency, but the path to return on investment (ROI) requires strategic planning and smart financial decision-making. This session explores proven investment strategies and financial models that can help organizations manage upfront costs, optimize long-term benefits, and achieve electrification goals.
Industry leaders will share insights into funding opportunities, leasing versus ownership models, total cost of ownership (TCO) considerations, and other strategies for reducing financial barriers. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies to align their electrification efforts with budgetary constraints while setting a solid foundation for ROI.
4:15 pm–5:15 pm | Wed, March 26, 2025
Parking Structures *SOLD OUT*
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