Board of Advisors

E. Reed Hancock – Strategic Advisor

Reed has a long history of leadership with an emphasis in finance and business strategy for companies, militaries, and governments. He founded businesses which were acquired by the likes of Wells Fargo and Bank of America (Vesi, Respond). His background in banking, finance, and technology led heads of state, royal families, and large corporations to enlist his services. As a descendant of the President of the 1st Continental Congress, he reorganized the offshore John Hancock Foundation where he managed $1.6 Billion USD as the CEO. He has been recognized for his achievements by business and government leaders, including President Ronald Reagan. Reed currently serves as the Lord Chamberlin and special advisor to the Crown Counsel of Ethiopia. Reed provides counsel to management and his relationships will help UCC as it expands outside of Southeast Asia.

Michael Axelrod – Strategic Advisor

As one of UCC’s earliest investors, Michael is a key ally and a friend to the Pattersons. He has significant political experience at all levels via personal projects as well as projects with his father. He helped create the international practice at AKPD Message and Media, where he oversaw strategy, messaging, and polling throughout the United States and South America with consequential results that the Associated Press called “stunning.” Through his political work, Michael created a significant network of public and private sector top-level leaders and influencers. Michael has helped clients achieve monumental growth and acquire ministry and nationwide contracts. Michael‘s network and expertise will be a powerful asset to UCC when they explore expansion outside of Southeast Asia

Karl Obergh – Engineering Advisor

Karl is an early investor in UCC and the President of Ritoch-Powell & Associates. For the past nine years, Karl has served in Project Principal or QA/QC roles on all of his firm’s contracts. His responsibilities include quality assurance/quality control, project management, design, marketing, business development, and contract negotiations. He leads design teams on a variety of projects ranging in scope and complexity. He has a large engineering team consisting of approximately 50 professionals who will address the technical needs for UCC projects. Karl has managed over 200 municipal projects, and has managed projects valuing in excess of $140M.

Vinh Chung – Emerging Technologies Expert

Mr. Chung has an extensive background in technological development, ranging from startups to R&D in established companies. He has been heavily involved in leading teams in design, development, prototyping, product development, and manufacturing – including solar panels, energy storage, and fuel cells. He jointly has published papers and received US patents.  Vinh has worked for two firms that have gone public and one that was acquired for over $1 Billion USD. Vinh will play a key role in helping UCC to vet, utilize, and eventually develop various technologies and intellectual properties to maximize the value of the projects it manages. He is fluent in English and Vietnamese and is proficient in German and Japanese. He brings with him relationships in the United States, Vietnam, and Japan.