Cleveland, OH-based Land Energy, the Light Electric Vehicle (LEV) manufacturer, announced staff additions and promotions, including Evan Painter as brand director; Ladd Forde, promoted to director of photography; Steve Westover who joined the company as an adviser; and Chris Davis, hired as production manager. 

“Evan, Ladd, Steve, and Chris bring tremendous creativity and fearlessness that Land Energy needs to broaden its reach and tell its story to the consumer,” said Scott Colosimo, CEO of Land Energy. “Our goal is to create a new standard for the micro-mobility and outdoor industries, and our expanded team has the creative thought leadership and strategic experience to make that happen.”

Painter, with over eight years of experience, is a seasoned brand and product development professional within the micro-mobility and transportation industries. Forde brings over 17 years of lifestyle photography experience, having worked with Boulder Lifestyle Magazine and Cherry Creek Lifestyle MagazineWestover, who brings expertise from the venture capital world, will guide the business on digital marketing and brand development. Davis will oversee the quality and development of the company’s products.