PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Paul Lew is a pioneering inventor, designer, manufacturer, and operator with over 35 years in high-performance carbon-fiber composites and 27 years in unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Founder and CEO of Lew Composites (1989) and Lew Aerospace, he is widely recognized as the inventor of the first commercial carbon clincher bicycle rim/wheel (1996–1998). He also designed the revolutionary Black Hole hubless/spokeless front wheel, which was raced by professional cyclist Brian Walton at the 1994 UCI World Track Cycling Championships before being banned by the UCI as an unfair advantage.

He served as Vice Chairman of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Wheel Committee and as a member of ISO/TC 149/SC 1 (ISO 4210) and Vice Chairman of ISO/TC 31/SC 10/WG 16 (ISO 5775 bicycle tire and rim standards). As Global CEO of EDCO (2016–2017), he led the U.S. expansion of the 115-year-old Swiss cycling components brand and acquired/directed the FASTER Cycling Performance Center — the world’s first low-speed wind tunnel purpose-built for cycling product development.

He has accrued over 2,400 hours of mission-specific flight logistics, planning, and operations and over 6,700 hours of operation, testing, and evaluation of dozens of manned and unmanned aerial systems for U.S. Government, military, and commercial customers. Paul holds 22 U.S. patents, 8 European and Taiwan patents, and 3 trademarks. He is a former professional triathlete (began racing in 1986) and continues to enjoy a multi-sport lifestyle.

COMPANY LEADERSHIP & EXECUTIVE ROLES

• Currently Founder & Principal, AV8 – Nevada-based Unmanned Aerial Systems (drone) consulting company specializing in design and manufacturing.

• Charter Member, NASA Unmanned Aircraft Systems Traffic Management (UTM) Program (2015–2026)

• Charter Member, Nevada Institute for Autonomous Systems (NIAS) – Nevada’s FAA UAS Test Site

• Full-time Flight Operations Advisor & Consultant, Skyward.io (2012–2017) – Enterprise drone management platform (acquired by Verizon)

• Vice Chairman, Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Wheel Committee (Aigle, Switzerland)

• Partner & CEO of EDCO USA (2016); Global CEO of restructured EDCO (2017) – Established U.S. operations and North American headquarters in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona; consolidated the 115-year-old Swiss cycling components brand and relocated worldwide headquarters to Scottsdale, Arizona.

• Acquired and directed the FASTER Cycling Performance Center (Scottsdale, AZ, 2016) – Oversaw hardware, software, and testing-protocol improvements for wheels, frames, and full bicycle aero development.

• Director of Technology & Innovation, Reynolds Cycling (2009 - 2016)  – Led advanced aerodynamic carbon wheel development, including the RZR series and deep-section aero wheels.

• 1999–2011 Founder & Principal, Lew Aerospace, Inc. – Designed and manufactured the Inventus Unmanned Aerial System (drone) with an expansive U.S. Government client list.

• Founder, President & CEO, Lew Composites / Lew Corp (1989–2001) – Las Vegas-based manufacturer of high-performance carbon-fiber wheels, frames, components, and composite structures for major OEMs, Tour de France / World / Olympic / National Champions, NASCAR, Harley-Davidson, Shimano, Reynolds Cycling, Campagnolo, and International Space Station programs.

UAS / AEROSPACE EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

Paul Lew has been designing, manufacturing, and operating unmanned aerial systems for 27 years. Responsible for over 2,400 hours of mission-specific flight operations and over 6,700 hours of operation, testing, and evaluation of dozens of unmanned (and manned) aerial systems on U.S. Government restricted airspace ranges and under FAA Certificates of Authorization (COA) for urban over-flight.

Key Customers Include:

46th Test Wing (USAF) • Akamai Physics Geospatial System, Inc. • Bechtel Nevada • DRS Technologies, Inc. • Federal Aviation Administration • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) • Frenchman Flats, Nevada Test Site • General Dynamics • Institute of Defense Analysis • Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center • National Security Agency • Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division / NAVAIR, China Lake • North American Aerospace Defense Command • Northrop Grumman Corporation • Redstone Arsenal • Sandia National Labs / U.S. Air Force Research Lab • United States Army for Air Defense, Ft. Bliss • United States Department of Energy • United States Special Operations Command • Multiple urban environments in Northern Virginia • Washington D.C. / National Capital Region

CYCLING, AUTOMOTIVE & MOTORCYCLE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

• Inventor of the first commercial carbon clincher bicycle rim/wheel and designer of the Black Hole hubless/spokeless wheel (mid-1990s).

• Developed and manufactured high-performance carbon-fiber wheels, frames, swing-arms, fenders, and the NASCAR carbon-fiber Humpty Bumper (energy-absorbing frontal impact bumper developed with Speedway Motorsports President H.A. “Humpty” Wheeler).

• Manufactured carbon/Kevlar composite inline skate wheels and other advanced composite components.

• Extensive experience in carbon-fiber processing, molding, tooling, and composite design for OEM brands including Shimano, Reynolds Cycling, Campagnolo, Harley-Davidson, Hendrick Motorsports, and Speedway Motorsports.

Intellectual Property

22 U.S. patents • 8 European and Taiwan patents • 3 Trademarks

AWARDS

• Amoco Chemical Corporation Excellence in Composite Design

• Nevada Governor’s Award for Top Ten Entrepreneurs in Nevada

• 2007 Nevada Technology Entrepreneur of the Year

• University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) Howard Hughes Department of Engineering Mendenhall Award

EDUCATION & MILITARY SERVICE

• United States Naval Academy (Active Duty)

• Ball State University College of Architecture and Planning

DEGREES

 • Bachelor of Science Degree

 • Bachelor of Architecture Degree (B. Arch.)