Amanda Nesmith

Amanda Nesmith is the Chief Operating Officer at Ovanova, succeeding from the role of Director within two months, where Amanda leads a 16-person team across various functions and significantly contributed to the development of over 95 REAP grant applications, resulting in $31 million in quarterly revenue. Prior experience includes over a decade at Norfolk Southern Corporation as an Industrial Development Manager and Manager of Market Research and Economics, where Amanda oversaw business development and managed a substantial budget in the energy sector. Additional roles include Director of Financial Planning and Analysis at Accellent, Senior Financial Analyst at General Mills, and a Military Marketing Intern at Bose Corporation. Amanda's career began with the US Navy as a Naval Flight Officer, supporting military operations. Educational credentials include an MBA in Finance and Marketing from Harvard Business School and a BS in Physics from the United States Naval Academy.