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Job Titles:
- CTO
- President
- President and CTO for Luminex Software Inc
Brian Hawley is the President and CTO for Luminex Software Inc, which was founded in Riverside in 1994. Brian Hawley holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Computer Science degrees from the University of Riverside; where he was recognized as a UCR Bourns College of Engineering Honored Alumni. As an active community member, Brian has served on and led many local organizations including, one of the founding members of the Riverside Technology CEO Forum and first chairman of that organization. past president of the Monday Morning Group, past chair of the Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce, past chair of the UCR Foundation, past president of the Riverside Fox Theater Foundation, past president of the Science and Technology Education Partnership. Luminex develops distinctive data storage products based on proven technologies that tackle the complex challenges of storing, archiving, distributing, and protecting data. This privately held company has been recognized by Deloitte as being one of the 50 fastest growing companies in Southern California. In 2003 it was one of the few named to both the Inc. 500 and Deloitte Fast500 as one of the 500 fastest growing companies in the United States.
President Brian Hawley is the President and CTO for Luminex Software Inc, which was founded in...
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- Board Member Dr. Angelo Farooq Is Proudly a Founding Board of Director for the ExCITE Technology
- Founding Board of Director
Dr. Angelo Farooq is proudly a Founding Board of Director for the ExCITE technology incubator/accelerator. He is appointed as the Chairman of the California Workforce Development Board (CWDB) under Governor Gavin Newsom administration. CWDB is responsible for governing all federal workforce funds to the State and developing a common policy framework for the overall $6 billion annual system. Angelo is elected by his bi-partisan peers across the country, as the Chair of the National Association for State Workforce Board Chairs.
Angelo is elected as the President of the Board of Education for Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) and has served on the board since 2015. He is appointed as Co-Chair for CA Treasurer Fiona Ma's Housing, Economic Development, Job Creation & Opportunity Zone Ad Hoc Advisory Committee. Angelo is the Director of Economic Development for University of California Riverside. He earned his Bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley, Executive Master and Doctorate of Policy, Planning & Development degrees from the University of Southern California. Angelo is proud to be the inaugural recipient of the NAACP Riverside Branch Waudieur Rucker-Hughes Legacy Service Award and an inaugural recipient of the Legacy Builders Award recognized by the Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California. Angelo is married to Vessy and they have a daughter named Maya.
Board Member Dr. Angelo Farooq is proudly a Founding Board of Director for the ExCITE technology...
Dr. Jay Gilberg is an instructor at EPIC. As an entrepreneur, Jay founded and built an INC 500 Company, recognized as one of the 500 fastest growing, privately held companies in the US over a 5-year period. Since selling that company, he has been active as a business advisor and consultant, a real estate investor, and spent 4 years as lead instructor of entrepreneurism in the von Liebig Center's I-Corps Program. Jay's specializations are often referred to as "soft skills" or the "human side" of enterprise. He is an expert at determining and communicating professional goals, developing presentation skills and pitching, building a good reputation and a good network of contacts, recruiting founders and key employees, attracting investors and clients and creating a personal brand, team and organization that is inspirational and aspirational. At the von Liebig Center, Jay taught numerous cohorts of NSF I-Corps students who aim to commercialize their research and technologies. He utilizes Steve Blank's Lean Launchpad and Business Model Canvas extensively, as well as the business development models used at CONNECT and influences from Bill Aulet of MIT and HBR cases to teach many engineers how to think business. In the Fall of 2016 Jay transitioned to EPIC at UC Riverside where he continues to teach in the NSF I-Corps Program, to mentor emerging companies and to help build the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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- Associate
- Vice Chancellor
- Board Member Dr. Rosibel Ochoa Is the Associate Vice Chancellor Technology Partnerships and an
Dr. Rosibel Ochoa is the Associate Vice Chancellor Technology Partnerships and an Adjunct Professor for Chemical and Environmental Engineering at U.C. Riverside. The Office of Technology Partnerships accelerates economic development by transferring UC Riverside research from the lab to the private sector, facilitating academic-industry collaborations, and encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship on campus and throughout our region. She previously provided leadership to UCSD's von Liebig Center, a unique proof-of-concept program that helps accelerate the transfer of faculty innovations into the private sector and provides entrepreneurial education to graduate students in science and engineering. She is the founder of TekDome LLC, a consulting company that provided expert advice on strategies for intellectual property development, commercialization and licensing support. Rosibel also served as a commercialization consultant to the Research Triangle Institute, the Georgia Institute of Technology and several university startup companies. Previously, Rosibel served as Associate Director of the Office of Technology Licensing and Manager of the Industry Contracts Group at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Working with Georgia Tech's Venture Lab, she managed proof of concept grants to faculty interested in commercialization of clean technologies. Before joining Georgia Tech, Rosibel worked at Motorola's Energy Systems Group (ESG) and at MeadWestvaco as a research engineer, developing materials for advanced lithium polymer battery technology and carbon-based super capacitors. As part of the business strategy team at Motorola, she helped identify and evaluate new business opportunities in emerging energy technologies such as fuel cells, Bluetooth and battery chargers. Rosibel received a PhD and MS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Louisville. She is the inventor of two issued patents and the author of more than 18 scientific publications.
Board Member Dr. Rosibel Ochoa is the Associate Vice Chancellor Technology Partnerships and an...
Job Titles:
- Treasurer
- Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Commercial Banking
- Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Commercial Banking at Pacific Premier Bank
Jamie is currently the Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Commercial Banking at Pacific Premier Bank, a $20B regional bank headquartered in Irvine, California that focuses on serving the financial needs of small to middle market companies. In this capacity he oversees the bank's commercial loan and deposit portfolio and is responsible for directing the strategic growth of business clients in clients in Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, Inland Empire, Central Coast, Arizona, Nevada, and Washington. Jamie has spent over 30 years in various commercial banking positions and formerly served as the Bank's Regional President for the Inland Empire and Coachella regions. Jamie has remained a resident of Riverside after graduation of UCR with a degree in business economics and is also a graduate of Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington
Treasurer Jamie is currently the Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Commercial Banking at...
Kimberly Wright's career with the County of Riverside began with a student internship, which provided valuable early experience and set the stage for her contributions across various county departments. She has served as Marketing Manager and Media Communications Manager and now holds the role of Economic Development Manager for the County's Office of Economic Development. Kimberly also gained valuable municipal experience during her tenure as Economic Development Manager for the City of Eastvale. Kimberly's academic background in economics, earned at the University of California, Riverside, with a focus on advertising, has guided her thoughtful approach to public service. She is committed to using her experience to make a positive impact on the community and support sustainable economic growth. Throughout her career, Kimberly has been dedicated to supporting growth and innovation in Riverside County.
Board Member Kimberly Wright's career with the County of Riverside began with a student...
Kyle Warsinski began work at the City of Riverside in March 2024, and while he is new to city, he...
Maricela Argueta, assists with the day-to-day operations and supports startup companies within ExCITE and the Life Sciences Incubator lab. Maricela received her Bachelor of Science from UC Riverside. She joined the UCR OTP team with 19+ years of experience in both academia and industry. Maricela has worked with a wide range of life science technologies, helped manage projects with core research facilities and provided technical support and training.
Riverside ExCITE Manager Maricela Argueta, assists with the day-to-day operations and supports...
Job Titles:
- Managing Partner of Varner & Brandt LLP
- Secretary Sean Varner, Managing Partner of Varner & Brandt LLP Riverside, Focuses His Career
Sean Varner, Managing Partner of Varner & Brandt LLP Riverside, focuses his career on counseling businesses and individuals, mergers and acquisitions, corporate and business strategy, real estate strategy, transactions, and general counsel work. With over 25 years of legal and business experience, Sean takes time to know his clients and their goals and objectives. He handles a variety of opportunities for businesses and entrepreneurs, including critical transactions facing a diverse clientele including Fortune 500 companies, the food and beverage industry, the manufacturing industry, the service industry, the technology sector, entertainment and social media, real estate development and land use, restaurant, venture capitalists, entrepreneurs, officers and directors of corporations, and a variety of family-owned businesses. He strives to bring high value, focused advice and personalized attention to his clients. Sean also has represented oversight boards in the winding down of redevelopment agencies, including the 1st and 3rd District of the County of Los Angeles and the City of Industry. In 2016, Governor Brown appointed Sean to the prestigious ‘Little Hoover' Commission, charged with the mission to investigate California state government operations and - through reports, recommendations and legislative proposals - promote efficiency, economy and improved service. The California Senate Rules Committee also appointed Sean to the Regents Select Advisory Committee advising the Governor on University of California Regents selection. Sean also enjoys spending time with his family and friends and supporting his talented daughters in their academic, athletic and artistic endeavors. He and his family also enjoy volunteering and serving the community together supporting various charitable organizations.
Secretary Sean Varner, Managing Partner of Varner & Brandt LLP Riverside, focuses his career...