BJ Johnson is a highly accomplished entrepreneur and mechanical engineer who is passionate about developing better solutions for the energy and transportation sectors. He co-founded ClearFlame Engines in 2016 with the aim of creating powerful and cleaner engines that can serve heavy-duty applications. With an impressive educational background in Mechanical Engineering and Energy Systems, Johnson has secured over $1M in non-dilutive grants from various sources including the National Science Foundation, the USDA, and Stanford. He has also worked as an energy consultant at a private firm. Johnson is driven by his vision of improving access to goods and electricity while optimizing our limited energy resources. As a former member of the USA Swimming National Team, he is also a valuable team player.