Corporate Leader for technology development and commercialization efforts for Axon's diverse product lines.

We provide expert commercialization processes to developing technologies in a unique business environment.Triad Growth Partners (TGP) leverages unique relationships between various technology creators such as the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering, federal laboratories, and commercial companies. Our focus is to advance discoveries made at these entities to meet market needs.TGP works in collaboration with research institutes such as JSNN (Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering) to identify and develop innovative technologies geared toward bolstering economic development. TGP seeks to connect technologies with potential users creating market value and next generation products."We utilize our strong relationships with universities, federal laboratories, and commercial companies. Our Board and Scientific Advisors have extensive connections in the Triad, the region, and the national business community. Locally, we are active in development discoveries made at JSNN and bringing them to market.""We are is the business of developing technologies for specific market needs while building value through a profitable investment platform. Specifically, TGP identifies technologies and advances these ideas from applied research to products to commercialization. Identifying specific market opportunities and developing relevant technologies that address the identified market needs, and leveraging contract research programs for proof-of-concept. TGP builds the roadmap and expert team capable of delivering the product and funding the products to execute the commercialization plan, all while creating an exit with our stakeholders."

Cleantech innovation that develops and scales products that ​restore the environment

Provides strategic leadership of Technology Development Group // AxNano which drives research and development for Triad Growth Partners as a resource for new ideas, technology and business development. We connect new and emerging ideas to potential users. AxNano, LLC is headquartered in Danville, Virginia. The goal of AxNano is to help researchers, scientists and end users of potential technology address specific market opportunities.Agencies such as the National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Defense (DOD), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and NASA all recognize TDG//AxNano as a valuable and preferred partner in developing technologies. AxNano, LLC was consolidated through the launch of Triad Growth Partners, LLC (TGP) in the fall of 2013. Operations were expanded to Greensboro, NC at Gateway University Research Park.

Creator of business concept/start-up while establishing operations and recruitment of key personnel. Applying extensive expertise to commercialize products leveraging nanotechnology.

Lead for Federal Business Development and nanotechnology product development.Management of Advisory Board.Healthcare Technology Group Manager.Nanotechnology Expert – have spoken at many venues including conferences, before Virginia State legislature, and US Congress (Nanotechnology Caucus). Most topics on technology transfer, commercialization, manufacturing, job creation, and EHS issues. Acquired funding vehicles (federal, commercial congressional, state, and local) establishing 24,000 sqft facility operations and built Team. Principal Investigator for commercial and government programs.Assembled nanotechnology IP portfolio and negotiated patent licenses.Committees/Boards: President of the Southern Piedmont Technology Council (SPTC), Vice Chariman of UNCC Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Advisory Board, Nanobusiness Alliance Advisory Board Member, National Nanotechnology Initiative EHS Workshop Planning Committee, Virginia Joint Commission on Technology and Science Nanotechnology Advisory Committee (JCOTS) Member. Virginia Technology Alliance, NanoHealth Enterprise Initiative, Danville Community College (DCC) Workforce Advisory Board, DCC Advisory Committee for Nanotechnology Education, UNCC Optics Center Industrial Advisory Board, Virginia Chamber of Commerce Educational Advisory Board for Southern Virginia, and DOE ITP Nanomanufacturing Industry Committee.Patents: 7570411, 7322247, 6945117, 20070292698

Manufacturing Process Manager for MCVD. Invention and development of MCVD preform processes. Coordinator for world-wide MCVD process implementation.Manager of MCVD research equipment and technicians.

Process development for 100mm, 125mm, 150mm and advanced 200mm Si crystal growth.Quality manager for 200mm OISF and poly Si feed materials.Process development for Si wafer lapping.Conception, design, and installation of diameter control system software/ hardware retrofit and PLC PID loop tuning.Experimental Design, Statistical Process Control, Supplier Improvement.New hire Assessor/Interviewer, campus recruiter, Zenger Miller training.