REACTIVE SURFACES - Key Persons
Amber received her Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2021 and joined the Reactive Surfaces team shortly after. Prior to this, she worked at an environmental center where she helped teach and inspire children grades 3-6 about the organisms and environments in and around the Pine Belt and how to be good stewards of these natural resources. She also conducted research on character displacement in stream fishes and biodiversity in different coastal environments while obtaining her degree. Currently, Amber works as a lab technician where she helps design and conduct experiments to further develop carbon capture coatings.
Beth McDaniel received her BBA in finance from the University of Texas in 1988, and JD in law from South Texas College of Law in 1996. She has been with Reactive Surfaces since 2006, both as a director/advisor and officer of the company. Beth has 25 years of business experience and 17 years of legal experience with an emphasis on contracts, licensing and business operations. Mrs. McDaniel serves as President and Chief of Administration for Reactive Surfaces, assisting in implementing ongoing company business, business transactions and office management.
Job Titles:
- Chief of Intellectual Property
- Intellectual Property Agent
David holds more than 33 years of combined industry and IP consulting experience. He has been a Registered United States Patent Agent since 1998. In his role as a Patent Agent, he specializes in analysis, cultivation, protection and invalidation of patent matters.
Job Titles:
- Chief Scientific Officer
- in 2016 As the Chief Scientific Officer
Lisa joined Reactive Surfaces in 2016 as the Chief Scientific Officer and manages the research laboratories located within the University of Southern Mississippi's Technology Accelerator. Lisa received her Ph.D. in Polymer Science and Engineering with a Technology Commercialization focus in 2007. Prior to receiving her Ph.D., she worked in R&D where she commercialized several coatings technologies. Lisa oversees all commercial product development and manages the RSL lab team.
Tyler joined the Reactive Surfaces team in 2014. Tyler holds a Bachelors and Master's of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences and a Ph.D. in Microbiology. Tyler develops molecular and microbial assays and oversees microbial aspects of antimicrobial, antiviral coatings, and in-can preservation development.
Job Titles:
- CEO
- Chief Innovation Officer
Steve McDaniel, PhD., is the founder and Chief Innovation Officer of the award-winning paint and coatings company, Reactive Surfaces, an innovation company operating in the paint, coatings, and specialty chemicals industries for the past 20 years. His technical expertise includes organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, biochemistry, and molecular biology.
Dr. McDaniel has a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Texas, a master's in science in Genetics from Texas A&M University, a PhD in Biochemistry from Texas A&M University, was a Post-Doctoral fellow in chemistry at Baylor College of Medicine, and received a Juris Doctor specializing in Intellectual Property Law from the University of Houston. He regularly speaks and presents on topics related to polymer chemistry, bio-functional coatings and space exploration.