ABOUT US

Andries is an entrepreneur, investor, visionary, with nearly two decades of leadership experience. He excels at building and scaling startups to deliver multibillion-dollar outcomes.

As a hockey parent, he saw a huge gap in the market in terms of safety, performance, and style. The alarming need to do better was evident after taking a dull knife to existing neck guards, and realizing the superficial level of safety provided by the mass-market brands was not keeping his kid safe on the ice.

Prior to launching Titan, he served as Chief Growth Officer at Majestic Steel, and various other C-level roles at multi-billion dollar companies to early stage startups.

Outside the office, Andries enjoys playing hockey, traveling to tournaments with his son, cycling, golfing, and spending time with family and friends.

Adam Clement is a creative leader with over 25 years of experience in design and branding. A former Vice President of Design at Under Armour, Adam spent nearly 17 years at the company, where he oversaw multiple categories including team sports, men’s training, and boy’s training. While at UA, he worked with major universities such as Notre Dame, UCLA, and Wisconsin, as well as professional teams including Tottenham Hotspur and the Welsh Rugby Union. His designs have been featured on ESPN, NBC, and other major media outlets, reaching audiences nationwide.

Prior to Under Armour, Adam spent six years at Widmeyer Communications, specializing in logo design and corporate branding. He later served as the Executive Creative Director at BlueChip Holdings, and as VP of Design and Creative at Origin USA, where he directed all design efforts.

Outside of work, Adam (a goalie) is a passionate hockey player, regularly competing against top players in Maryland. As dedicated head coach, he leads his son’s 12U travel hockey team and serves on the board of the Baltimore Youth Hockey Club.

Chris Wideman is an American former professional ice hockey defenseman. He was selected in the fourth round, 100th overall, by the Ottawa Senators in the 2009 NHL entry draft. Wideman played for the Senators, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, and Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League (NHL).

As a former NHL defenseman turned entrepreneur and investor, and known for his leadership on and off the ice, Chris now applies that same focus and drive to building businesses. His portfolio spans franchises, real estate, hockey equipment, and energy investments. As a father of two and a passionate operator, Chris is dedicated to scaling ventures that combine smart strategy, operational excellence, and long-term value creation.

At Titan, Chris primarily oversees player and league relationships, as well as playing a critical role in product development and on-ice testing.

Dion Phaneuf is a former NHL defenseman, three-time NHL All-Star, and one of the most recognized leaders of his era. Over a 14-season NHL career, Phaneuf played more than 1,000 games for the Calgary Flames, Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, and Los Angeles Kings, earning a reputation for his physical style of play, leadership, and relentless competitiveness.

Drafted 9th overall in the 2003 NHL Draft by the Calgary Flames, Phaneuf made an immediate impact in the league, becoming a Calder Trophy finalist in his rookie season and later a Norris Trophy finalist as one of the NHL’s top defensemen. He served as captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs and represented Team Canada on the international stage, winning gold medals at the IIHF World Junior Championship and IIHF World Championship.

Known throughout his career for his toughness, intensity, and commitment to the game, Phaneuf brings deep experience across elite performance, leadership, team culture, and player development. As a member of Titan BattleGear’s Strategic Advisory Board, he supports the company’s mission to push hockey protection forward through innovation, performance, and authenticity to the next generation of players.

William is senior investment professional, manager and dealmaker with over 18 years of Wall Street, hedge fund and private credit professional experience. His areas of expertise include capital markets and risk underwriting as well as sourcing, negotiating and structuring complex deals.

As an Operating Partner of Mission 3A, William leads Mission 3A's investment in Titan Battlegear.

William spent 11 years at Blackstone where he was a Managing Director, during which time he sourced >$5 billion worth of private corporate credit deals and co-managed a $3.5 billion opportunistic corporate credit portfolio.

William is a passionate and serial venture and seed investor who prefers to take a proactive role as an advisor and partner to the companies in which he invests.

He has served on the Board of Directors for several companies, totaling >$2 billion in sales. William received a Bachelor of Arts degree Cum Laude in Economics from Williams College also studying corporate finance and mathematics.