MOVA Technologies Appoints Mike Abbott as Chief Technology Officer

Pulaski, VA — August 14, 2025 — MOVA Technologies, a Pulaski-based AgTech and industrial filtration company, today announced the appointment of Mike Abbott, PE, PMP as its new Chief Technology Officer.

Abbott brings more than 25 years of product development experience spanning energy, manufacturing, and defense. A licensed Professional Engineer, he has guided more than 250 products from concept to market and served as an equity partner in over ten startups. Abbott’s career has included working with teams from Fortune 500 companies to early-stage firms, bringing a deep commercialization toolkit to MOVA’s mission of turning environmental challenges into economic opportunities.

At MOVA, Abbott will lead engineering, product development, and go-to-market strategy for FEATHER™, the company’s poultry air purification system. FEATHER™ is designed to reduce ammonia inside poultry houses, improve bird health, and strengthen farm economics while helping to protect critical waterways such as the Chesapeake Bay.

“Mike’s leadership and track record of bringing innovative technologies to market will be instrumental as MOVA transitions from research and development into large-scale deployment,” said John Schott, CEO of MOVA Technologies. “His expertise, combined with his strong connection to the region, makes him an ideal fit to help advance our mission.”

Abbott, a longtime Southwest Virginia resident, holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech. In addition to his new role at MOVA, he serves as Managing Director of Cambrian Design and Development in Blacksburg and as an Entrepreneur in Residence with Virginia’s RAMP program.

With Abbott’s appointment, MOVA is strengthening its leadership team at a pivotal time for the company, as it scales its innovative filtration technology to serve farmers, industries, and communities across the region and beyond.

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About MOVA Technologies:

MOVA Technologies is a forward-thinking company dedicated to developing advanced air filtration solutions for agriculture and industry. Our technology improves air quality, enhances farm efficiency, and strengthens the resilience and security of U.S. food production. Our advanced gas capture and filtration technologies go beyond agriculture, addressing airborne contaminants across diverse industrial sectors.

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