John Wall is a highly experienced leader and advisor in the fields of engineering and technology, currently serving as a Board Member at Ad Astra Rocket Company and Chair of the Board of Directors at Achates Power, among other advisory roles. With a significant tenure at Cummins Inc. from 1986 to 2015 as Vice President in various capacities, including Chief Technical Officer and Vice President of Research and Development, Wall has contributed extensively to advanced engineering and product development. Wall's educational background includes advanced degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, complemented by earlier studies at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Ongoing contributions to organizations like the National Academy of Engineering and the International Council on Clean Transportation highlight Wall's commitment to advancing technology and public policy in the engineering sector.