Art Espey

Art Espey is the Managing Director at Lighthouse Labs RVA, a startup accelerator based in Richmond, Virginia. He began this role on April 17, 2023, succeeding Paul Nolde. Espey has a diverse professional background, with over two decades of experience in various leadership and strategic advisory positions.

His career highlights include serving as the COO of Power Process Piping, Inc. from 2002, where he played a crucial role in transforming the company into a top 100 industry player. He was also the Vice Chairman of the American Red Cross - Southeastern Michigan Chapter from 2006 to 2008. In 2010, he became the COO of Green Duck, a company focused on sustainable goods.

Espey founded Paladin Global Services, LLC in 2014, providing strategic advice to startups and mid-market companies, and authored "The Misfit Champion's Sustainable Business Series." Additionally, he has served as a strategic advisor at TMI Consulting Inc. since 2011 and founded Choza in 2018, which includes brands like cigarcaves.com and zencaves.com.

His educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation from the United States Merchant Marine Academy, a Master of Science in Manufacturing Technology from Eastern Michigan University, and a Master of Arts in International Relations from the University of Virginia.1234