FSR X - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Lead Independent Director
- Member of the Board of Directors
David J. Wolenski has served since November 2002 as Vice President of Electro-Mechanical Products, Inc., a privately-held company engaged in the manufacture of precision-machined components and thermal management systems for the semiconductor, laser, and medical device industries. From 1996 to 2000, he served as CEO of OZO Automation, a public company that designed and produced robotic workstations used in the manufacture of cell phones and related electronic subsystems. Mr. Wolenski holds a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder and an MBA from the University of Colorado at Denver.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Interlink Executive Team
- Vice President, Manufacturing & Operations
- Vice President, Operations & Manufacturing
Declan Flannery has been a core member of the Interlink executive team for over 15 years. As Vice President of Operations and Manufacturing, his responsibilities include oversight over all facets of Interlinks global manufacturing operations. He has extensive experience managing and leading international manufacturing operations, primarily in China. With almost 30 years' experience he has been instrumental in the growth of Interlink as a leader in the field of printed electronics. He also brings a strong quality focus with experience of international quality standards and ensuring Interlink remains the industry leader in terms of product quality and operational excellence.
Prior to joining Interlink his career progressed from manufacturing engineering to product development and then to senior manufacturing leadership roles in several technology companies in Ireland, the United Kingdom, and here in the United States. He brings broad and diverse experience in business development, sensor design and manufacturing, project management and product management to the executive team.
He holds four patents on force sensing technology and graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University with a Bachelor of Science in chemistry. He also holds a Diploma in Management from the Open University.
Job Titles:
- Vice President of Engineering & Advanced Materials
As Vice President of Engineering & Advanced Materials, Dr. Gene Chen heads up Interlink's R&D and materials science laboratory in Camarillo, Calif., and directs its global engineering team.
Chen arrived at Interlink with more than two decades of experience in electrical engineering and had managed teams and projects in a wide variety of fields, including force sensing technology. Prior to joining Interlink, he was CTO at force sensor company New Degree Technology, where he led its R&D and product development teams. His diverse, interdisciplinary background has also included roles managing projects working on nanomaterials and advanced materials for applications ranging from LEDs and OLEDs to semiconductors to dielectric coatings for spaceships. Chen has also served on numerous grant review panels for the NSF and Department of Energy.
Chen earned a doctorate of philosophy in electrical engineering-focusing on electro-physics and microelectronics-from the University of Maryland, College Park. An active member of the scientific community, he holds 14 patents, has published 17 scientific papers, and has sat on multiple peer review panels.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Head of Product Development for Real Assets
Joy Hou presently serves as the Head of Product Development for Real Assets in Americas at Apex Group, one of the largest solution providers for financial institutions globally, with $3 trillion of assets under administration. In addition, she is the cofounder and CEO of MREN, a cloud-based commercial real estate market network. Ms. Hou spent 10 years on Wall Street (DLJ, Lehman, Barclays), where she closed $10 billion in RE transactions. She has also spent time in leadership positions in the information technology and service industries. She brings valuable experience to the board and a wealth of business development skills, including investor relations, management, structured finance, dispositions, and joint ventures. She is a proud graduate of Cornell University and continues to give back to her alma mater as a volunteer board director of the Cornell Asian Alumni Association.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board of Directors
- Executive Vice President - Operations at Lennar Mortgage
Maria Fregosi presently serves as Executive Vice President - Operations at Lennar Mortgage, a division of Lennar Corporation (NYSE:LEN and LEN.B), with a focus on the finance and secondary market divisions. She previously served as Chief Investment Officer and founding member of Homepoint (NASDAQ: HMPT), a national residential mortgage originator and servicer, where she was responsible for the company's balance sheet, servicing asset, correspondent division and investments. Prior to her tenure at Homepoint, Ms. Fregosi held a number of finance positions at a variety of firms, including Catalyst Financial, BKF Capital Group and ABN AMRO Bank. She earned an MBA in finance from the University of Rochester's Simon School and graduated summa cum laude with a BA in Economics from SUNY Buffalo State College.
Job Titles:
- Chairman
- Chief Executive Officer
- Member of the Board of Directors
- President
- Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Ridgefield Acquisition Corp
Mr. Steven N. Bronson has over 36 years of business and entrepreneurial experience. His successful background in investment banking, operations, and management has led him to acquire meaningful stakes in several promising technology companies and assuming CEO roles.
Mr. Bronson became the Chairman and CEO of Interlink Electronics in July of 2010. In March of 2011, he also took on the role of President, bringing both his operational and financial expertise to the company. Since successfully returning Interlink's business to profitability, Mr. Bronson has focused on strategic matters, mission-critical decisions, and the identification of potential acquisitions and business partnership opportunities.
In July 2013, Mr. Bronson assumed the positions of President and CEO of Qualstar Corporation-a high-quality tape library manufacturer-and its subsidiary N2Power, a manufacturer of high efficiency power supplies for diverse electronics industries. He immediately initiated a turnaround strategy, implementing cost-cutting measures and aggressive sales efforts.
Mr. Bronson has held the position of Chairman, President, and CEO of BKF Capital Group, Inc. (BKF), a publicly traded company operating through its wholly owned subsidiaries, since October 2008.
In 1996, Mr. Bronson founded Bronson & Co. and served as CEO & Chairman until November 2014. Bronson & Co., LLC, is an investment banking firm that assists both private and public emerging growth and middle market companies with raising capital, mergers and acquisitions, and advisory services.
In addition, Mr. Bronson served on the board of Mikron Infrared Instruments, Inc. from September 1996 to July 2000. During a restructuring period spanning August 1998 to May 1999, he was appointed Mikron's Chairman and CEO. Mr. Bronson led the effort of recruiting a top-notch management team, eventually increasing the company's revenue by 500 percent; it was sold in April 2007.
Mr. Bronson is also the Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Ridgefield Acquisition Corp. (OTC: RDGA) since 1996. Ridgefield Acquisition Corp. is a public shell that is seeking a merger, acquisition, or business combination with a viable operating entity.
Mr. Bronson currently holds the series 4, 7, 24, 53, 55, 65, 66, and 79 licenses.
Ryan J. Hoffman came to Interlink with more than two decades of auditing and professional experience accrued at two top global accounting firms. As CFO, he is a key member of Interlink's executive team, managing financial strategy, overseeing all financial functions, structuring initiatives, and guiding corporate development. Along with helping to drive the company's ongoing search for new acquisition targets, he also plays a major role in collaborations and integrations. His familiarity with managing multinational projects is vital as Interlink continues to expand its worldwide presence.
Before coming to Interlink, he spent 16 years at the accounting firm RSM and was a partner there for his last five years. During his tenure, he successfully led audits of global companies in industries that include technology, consumer products, and manufacturing. While at RSM, he cultivated a specialization in software and multiple-element revenue recognition accounting and auditing. Prior to that, he worked for the Big Four accounting firm Ernst & Young.
Mr. Hoffman graduated with a degree in accounting from Chapman University and is a licensed CPA (inactive). He is also the CFO of Qualstar Corporation and Qualstar's wholly owned subsidiary N2Power, Inc.