About Us

James (Jim) Meeks is the Chief Executive Officer of MOVE Systems. James has extensive leadership experience internationally and within military, non-profit, and private sectors. Prior to joining MOVE Systems, he was an Advisor to Aspiration Partners, where he guided several start-up and growth companies, as well as previously serving as the Senior Vice President for Operations at Swissport Americas, a 10,000-person global aviation logistics company operating in seven countries. James is a combat veteran, having served two tours in Iraq as an armor officer with the US Army, receiving a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He is also the Co-founder and Chairman of an international non-profit, the 2Seeds Network, which deploys college graduates to lead economic development projects with subsistence farmers in East Africa. James graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University and received an MBA in global management from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Jeffrey Hoffman is the Vice President, Operational Systems & General Counsel for MOVE Systems. Jeffrey is a seasoned technology strategist and attorney with extensive customer facing experience. Prior to joining MOVE Systems, Jeffrey was the co-founder of Simply Grid, a provider of curbside electrification technology which was acquired by MOVE in 2014. Previously, he was a founding partner at the law firm of Lockhart + Hoffman which was acquired by Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, an executive at an energy efficiency startup which was acquired, and the leader of a web development studio which served numerous Fortune 1000 customers. Jeffrey holds a JD from the University of North Carolina School of Law and a BA in Russian and East European Studies from the University of North Carolina. He is admitted to the bar in New York and North Carolina and is a licensed real estate broker in New York.

Hasib Ikramullah is the Chief Operating Officer for MOVE Systems. Hasib is a Civil Engineer and senior management professional offering 15+ years of experience in operations leadership, supply chain/sourcing management, and production/manufacturing. Prior to joining MOVE, Hasib was a co-founder and VP of Operations for Skiptee, an online marketplace focused on sustainability. Previously, he was the Launch Director at Alta Bicycle Share (Motivate), where he managed the development of global bike share programs in cities such as New York (Citi Bike), Chicago (Divvy), San Francisco (BABS), Seattle (Pronto Cycle Share), Toronto (TBS), and Abu Dhabi. He is considered an industry leader in bike sharing and alternative transportation in North America. Hasib has also held leadership roles in the ready-mixed concrete industry, transportation and logistics, and customer service/call-center operations. He is a decorated combat veteran with a distinguished service record in the US Army (75th Ranger Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division; serving tours during the armed conflicts in Somalia, Bosnia, and Kuwait). Hasib has an MS in Civil Engineering and Supply Chain Management from the University of Arizona, in Tempe, AZ and a BS from New York University in New York, NY.

Leon Zaid is the Vice President, Sales & Partnership Strategy for MOVE Systems. Originally born and raised in Egypt, Leon had the entrepreneurial spirit from an early age. He opened his first business on the streets of Benha City, Egypt at the age of 20. After moving to New York from Egypt, Leon operated multiple business until he entered the food cart sector, serving as a vendor and cart owner for over 7 years, operating one of the most popular food carts in Midtown Manhattan. Leon's success allowed him to take on a managerial role supervising up to 18 independent food carts within the city, bringing his brand of superior customer service and operational excellence to different areas of New York City. Leon is a known problem solver within the vendor community, often being called on to mediate disputes and consult on best business practices throughout the city. Leon is personally motivated to bring the most cutting edge solutions to all the vendors of New York City by helping to design and implement the roll out of the MOVE Systems MRV100.

Brandi McBride is the Director, People & Culture for MOVE Systems. She has a diverse background in management of food service, event planning and employment initiatives. Brandi was previously the Veteran Employment Manager at Goodwill Industries and a Veteran Project Manager at TALENT 2025 before that. Brandi is also a decorated combat veteran, winning Officer of the Year five times during her 8 years in the Air Force in North Carolina, Virginia, and Germany. Brandi was appointed by the Governor of Michigan to the Veteran Emergency Trust Fund Board. She is also the Vice-Chair for the West Michigan Veterans Coalition, the founder of the Grand Rapids Chapter for Team RWB and the Michigan Ambassador for the Women in Military Service Memorial Foundation stationed in Washington D.C. Brandi earned her Bachelor's of Science degree from Baylor University where she was a Distinguished Graduate from the ROTC program.

Aaron Meles is the Director, Manufacturing & Product Development at MOVE Systems. Aaron is a product development expert with over 10 years of experience bringing technically complex products to market. A mechanical engineer, Aaron's technical and operational leadership has been applied to gas turbine combustion, distributed control systems for power generation, fuel cells, HVAC, and industrial equipment. Prior to joining MOVE, Aaron was a Product Manager at Advantix Systems, a startup focused on disrupting the HVAC industry using energy-efficient liquid desiccant technology, and Director of Engineering at Specified Air Solutions, a manufacturer of custom industrial air handling and powder coating equipment. Aaron graduated summa cum laude with his B.S. in mechanical engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and received his M.S.M.E. from the University of North Florida, where his research focused on direct methanol fuel cells for military applications.