AKTV8 is a leader in developing next-generation automotive technologies centered on intelligent, integrated solutions to enhance ride comfort, performance and safety for commercial trucks, recreational vehicles and beyond.
Based in Wixom, Michigan, our custom-engineered, easy-to-install family of smart control and monitoring systems maximize safety and enable a treasure trove of diagnostic data to make automotive technologies accessible to more vehicles in more markets. At AKTV8, we believe intelligent, integrated technologies are the key to transforming vehicle mobility and improving the driving experience. Our talented team is driven by a shared passion for discovering and creating innovative solutions that advance safety, increase productivity, reduce costs and empower an autonomous future.
Gary Meyers co-founded AKTV8 in 2014 with a mission to transform vehicle mobility with electronic suspension controls for all vehicle markets. Leveraging his more than two decades in the automotive industry, Gary has guided the company through startup and profitability, multiple rounds of financing, and strategic partnerships to position AKTV8 as a leader in next-generation automotive technologies.
Driven by a passion to develop intuitive control systems that transform the human-machine experience, Josh Coombs co-founded AKTV8 in 2014 and serves as the company’s Chief Technology Officer. He brings more than 25 years of electronically controlled suspension controls and systems experience and holds more than 20 patents in suspension engineering.
A hands-on leader and innovator with nearly three decades of automotive engineering and design experience, Melinda Anderson joined AKTV8 in 2023 as Director of Operations. With a diverse background that spans the automotive and motorsports markets, Melinda leverages her technical and strategic expertise to position AKTV8 for growth and success.
Allison Boller joined AKTV8 in 2018. She has more than 10 years of experience in public accounting and commercial lending with a specialization in asset-based loans. Allison fills several key roles at AKTV8 including accounting, finance, and human resources.
Jake Dunda joined AKTV8 in 2018. He has more than 10 years of experience in automotive embedded software, mobile apps, digital comms, simulation, and vehicle dynamics. Jake leads the software development for new applications of AKTV8’s control systems, mobile apps, and manufacturing test equipment.
Stephen Wieszczyk joined AKTV8 in early 2021 with nearly 20 years of design engineering and program management experience in automotive, defense and advanced manufacturing industries. As senior project manager, he works with AKTV8’s leadership to manage all planning, execution and delivery of projects, manages other program managers. Additionally, Stephen plays a key role in the development and certification of AKTV8’s quality management system.