Executive Team
Karen D. Sorber | Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
Greg Redick | Vice President of Manufacturing and Commercialization
Karen D. Sorber | Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
Karen brings more than 35 years of experience in building and leading private and federal organizations. She has delivered leading studies and assessments in policy, management, and the technical aspects of federal acquisition. She serves as chair of Micronic's board of directors.
Kelly P. Rock | Chief Technology Officer and Co-Founder
Greg Redick | Vice President of Manufacturing and Commercialization
Karen D. Sorber | Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
Kelly invented Tornadic One-Pass™ and holds 10 Micronic patents, which he has assigned to the company. Rock previously invented 21 patented automotive, medical, and water technologies.
Greg Redick | Vice President of Manufacturing and Commercialization
Greg Redick | Vice President of Manufacturing and Commercialization
Greg Redick | Vice President of Manufacturing and Commercialization
Greg brings his leadership and years of program and acquisition management experience to Micronic as VP of Manufacturing and Commercialization. He directs Micronic's research, development, and production activities, and customer engagement. Before coming to Micronic, Greg consulted with the government and industry after a distinguished A
Greg brings his leadership and years of program and acquisition management experience to Micronic as VP of Manufacturing and Commercialization. He directs Micronic's research, development, and production activities, and customer engagement. Before coming to Micronic, Greg consulted with the government and industry after a distinguished Air Force career serving as Commander, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)-Teterboro and Commander, DCMA-Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, and the Horn of Africa stationed at Bagram Air Base. His prior assignments include time in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Space & Missile Systems Center, Los Angeles AFB, and at the Sacramento Air Logistics Center, McClellan AFB, CA.
Liz Doerr | Chief Financial Officer
Robert Dunki-Jacobs | Technical Director
Greg Redick | Vice President of Manufacturing and Commercialization
Liz has held a number of leadership positions in public and private companies. She started her business career working in various management roles at CSX (Fortune 500) ending her tenure as the departmental CFO for the company’s Innovation and Technology departments. She later joined the Richmond-based venture capital firm, NRV to help man
Liz has held a number of leadership positions in public and private companies. She started her business career working in various management roles at CSX (Fortune 500) ending her tenure as the departmental CFO for the company’s Innovation and Technology departments. She later joined the Richmond-based venture capital firm, NRV to help manage the company’s $55 million angel investing portfolio and led the firm’s $33 million fundraise for its Series A fund. As a director at NRV, she led the company’s investor relations, financial due diligence, and portfolio company services, including serving as CFO for one of the fund’s portfolio companies.
Liz founded The Sandbox because she is passionate about helping entrepreneurs launch and grow their ventures. At Sandbox, Liz serves as a fractional CFO for several clients and helps startups prepare for future growth, capital raises, or acquisitions. In her spare time, she is involved with a variety of organizations including Virginia Women in Venture, which focuses on growing the number of female investors in venture capital and private equity.
Robert Dunki-Jacobs | Technical Director
Robert Dunki-Jacobs | Technical Director
Robert Dunki-Jacobs | Technical Director
Robert has over 32 years of management and innovation experience with Johnson & Johnson, General Electric, and Westinghouse Electric Company in Business Development, Product Development, and Industrial Research. He has performed in-depth evaluations of over 50 investment stage or privately held companies as well as several publicly trade
Robert has over 32 years of management and innovation experience with Johnson & Johnson, General Electric, and Westinghouse Electric Company in Business Development, Product Development, and Industrial Research. He has performed in-depth evaluations of over 50 investment stage or privately held companies as well as several publicly traded medical device and drug/device companies. His approach to Business Development and product innovation is based on Technomic™ Analysis. Technomic™ Analysis is the fusion of technology assessment, qualitative and quantitative market research, regulatory strategies, and social and political trend analysis. Robert founded Xi Technology, LLC in November 2007. Prior to Xi Technology, he was the Director of Business Development in the Worldwide Licensing & Acquisitions Department at Ethicon Endo-Surgery. He was responsible for identifying and acquiring innovative new technologies and expanding the product scope for this $3B Johnson & Johnson company. He holds 32 issued US and international patents.
Board of Directors
Steven L. Meltzer | Lead Director
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Steven L. Meltzer | Lead Director
Steve is a Corporate and Securities partner with Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman. He has served on Pillsbury's managing board and has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America.
Lynda A. Messick | Audit Director
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Steven L. Meltzer | Lead Director
Lynda founded and served as President and CEO of Community Bank of Delaware. She serves on the boards of Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh, Nanticoke Health Services, and Atlantic Community Bankers Bank.
Brian Phillips | Observer
Brian Phillips | Observer
Brian Phillips | Observer
Brian is a nationally recognized pioneer in business investing in opportunity zones. Brian launched The Pearl Fund (www.thepearl.fund), the country's first opportunity zone venture capital fund. The Pearl Fund led Micronic's Series Seed round.
Shirl G. Gauthier | Director
Shirl G. Gauthier | Director
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Shirl is a serial investor and long-time advisor to Micronic. She is a retired Corporate Executive and former Federal Cabinet-level Deputy Assistant Secretary. Shirl recently sold the professional services company she co-founded and grew for ten years.
Marco Rubin | Observer
Shirl G. Gauthier | Director
Marco Rubin | Observer
Marco is Senior Investment Director for the Center for Innovative Technology that invested and co-led with The Pearl Fund to close Micronic's Series Seed round.
Rich Diemer | Observer
Shirl G. Gauthier | Director
Marco Rubin | Observer
Rich is Co-Chair and Treasurer of CAV Angels, the only angel group specifically focused on UVA alumni. CAV Angels invested in Micronic's Series Seed round.
External Scientific Advisory Council
Don Jordan, Ph.D. | Council Member
Professor Harry Finklea | Council Member
Professor Harry Finklea | Council Member
Dr. Jordan obtained his Ph.D. in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. He served as Senior Research Scientist and Lecturer in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at the University of Virginia. Dr. Jordan is currently the Founder and Research Scientist of Dojo Research & Consulting wh
Dr. Jordan obtained his Ph.D. in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. He served as Senior Research Scientist and Lecturer in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering at the University of Virginia. Dr. Jordan is currently the Founder and Research Scientist of Dojo Research & Consulting where he leads the company and performs consulting on both experiments and simulations of flow and thermal systems. He is an expert in computational fluid dynamics and the simulation of complex fluidic systems with extensive experience in thermoelectric and thermoacoustic cooling systems.
Professor Harry Finklea | Council Member
Professor Harry Finklea | Council Member
Professor Harry Finklea | Council Member
Professor Finklea was awarded his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the California Institute of Technology and held the position of Professor of Chemistry at West Virginia University. He is currently Professor Emeritus and an ORISE Faculty Fellow at the National Energy Technology Laboratory in Morgantown, West Virginia. His research interests are i
Professor Finklea was awarded his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the California Institute of Technology and held the position of Professor of Chemistry at West Virginia University. He is currently Professor Emeritus and an ORISE Faculty Fellow at the National Energy Technology Laboratory in Morgantown, West Virginia. His research interests are in the areas of energy conversion by electrochemical devices, particularly solid oxide fuel cells, desalination of produced water and wastewater treatment, extraction of critical materials from waste, and biofilm removal from orthopedic implants by electrolysis.
Serpil Guran, Ph.D. | Council Member
Professor Harry Finklea | Council Member
Serpil Guran, Ph.D. | Council Member
Dr. Serpil Guran is the Director of the Rutgers EcoComplex. Her responsibilities include management of the EcoComplex operations, programs, business incubator, and facilities, as well as providing vision and leadership in establishing the EcoComplex as a nationally recognized center for the commercialization of environmental and alternat
Dr. Serpil Guran is the Director of the Rutgers EcoComplex. Her responsibilities include management of the EcoComplex operations, programs, business incubator, and facilities, as well as providing vision and leadership in establishing the EcoComplex as a nationally recognized center for the commercialization of environmental and alternative energy technologies. Dr. Guran is trained on thermochemical conversion (pyrolysis and gasification) of sustainable biomass and waste materials for the production of fuels and chemicals and she specializes in research, development, and assessment of sustainable biofuels, innovative waste recycling technologies, and life cycle analysis of clean energy, alternative fuel production, and sustainable food systems. Currently, she is working on Circular Carbon Systems, Food-Energy-Water Nexus and Waste synergy by promoting the integration of organic and plastic waste into the development of circular carbon economy with the goal of mitigating climate change and economic sustainability, and social justice.
Strategic Advisors
Donna Vincent Roa, Ph.D., CDPM® | Strategic Advisor
Donna Vincent Roa, Ph.D., CDPM® | Strategic Advisor
Donna Vincent Roa, Ph.D., CDPM® | Strategic Advisor
Dr. Roa is advising Micronic on branding and communications strategies. An internationally accredited business communicator (ABC) and certified development project manager (CDPM®), Dr. Donna Vincent Roa is the
author of numerous articles and four books including The Value of Water: A Compendium of Essays by Smart CEOs.
As Project Director,
Dr. Roa is advising Micronic on branding and communications strategies. An internationally accredited business communicator (ABC) and certified development project manager (CDPM®), Dr. Donna Vincent Roa is the
author of numerous articles and four books including The Value of Water: A Compendium of Essays by Smart CEOs.
As Project Director, Donna leads USAID's Partnerships Incubator, a $14M global service hub set up to expand the USAID's capacity for partnerships, diversify and strengthen its partner base, and help partner organizations on their readiness to work with the agency.
She previously served as Chief of Party of the award-winning Securing Water for Food Technical Assistance Facility where she catalyzed social impact entrepreneurship in the water-agriculture nexus. Donna has led the branding/rebranding of five international organizations and has served as EPA’s Office of Research Public Affairs Director and Director of Science Communication, Environment
Commissioner for the City of Rockville, and a social scientist with the U.S. Information Agency.
Brian V. Iversen | Strategic Advisor
Donna Vincent Roa, Ph.D., CDPM® | Strategic Advisor
Donna Vincent Roa, Ph.D., CDPM® | Strategic Advisor
Mr. Iversen is the Founder and Managing Partner of Cimbria Capital. He is based in Houston, Texas. In addition to his role as a Founder and Managing Partner of Cimbria’s investment entities, Brian V. Iversen is also a co-founder, Senior Advisor, and owner of Cimbria Consulting, LLC, a management consulting firm offering pragmatic tools to
Mr. Iversen is the Founder and Managing Partner of Cimbria Capital. He is based in Houston, Texas. In addition to his role as a Founder and Managing Partner of Cimbria’s investment entities, Brian V. Iversen is also a co-founder, Senior Advisor, and owner of Cimbria Consulting, LLC, a management consulting firm offering pragmatic tools to capture economic value for small-to-medium enterprises in agriculture, renew- able energy, and water.
Prior to co-founding the Cimbria Companies, Mr. Iversen became an acknowledged specialist in private equity and portfolio company management at Riverstone Holdings (Carlyle/Riverstone Funds). Mr. Iversen held a position as a Vice President at Riverstone where he was an investment professional focused on the renewable energy and the sustainable agriculture industries as well as certain oil and natural gas services sectors. During his eight-year tenure at Riverstone, Mr. Iversen participated on and co-led specialized investment teams that invested and managed equity capital of approximately $2 billion into companies located in the Americas and Europe.
While at Riverstone, Mr. Iversen was a member on the team that launched and managed one of the world’s largest independent private equity funds dedicated exclusively to renewable energy investments. As part of this work, he worked closely with several senior global business and thought leaders in the finance and renewable energy industries. More recently, Mr. Iversen was the President and CEO at AG Global where he led an experienced production and sales team in the organic and natural agriculture industry. Mr. Iversen was appointed as the turn-around CEO of AG Global to re-shape the company’s overall structure, business plan, and team.
Mr. Iversen currently serves as Chairman of the Board of AMI Global, LLC (water tech) and APX10 A/S (wastewater tech). He serves as a Board Member of Florida Design Drilling, LLC (water industry) and as a Board Advisor to Slater Infrastructure Group (water/wastewater). He also volunteers on the Board of Directors of the Danish American Chamber of Commerce Southwest, a 501c3 organization. Mr. Iversen previously served as a Venture Partner at Blue Bear Capital. He also previously served on the Board of Directors of VRC Technologies, Inc, AG Global Canada, L.P., Amaizeingly Green Value Products ULC, Amaizeingly Green Products L.P, Green Earth Fuels LLC, Patagonia Bioenergia SA, Ensus Ltd., ReEnergy Holdings LLC, Sustainable Oils LLC, Frontier Drilling Holdings, and Seajacks International.
Mr. Iversen received his B.S.B.A., magna cum laude, in finance from University of Central Florida. He received a Notable Knight Award from his alma mater in 2015. He also served as a First Lieutenant in the Royal Danish Army for three years prior to coming to the United States in 2000. Mr. Iversen is a former soccer player who participated on University of Central Florida’s NCAA Division I soccer team and represented Denmark in 25 youth national team soccer games.
Operations
John Neal, Ph.D. | Systems Engineer
Stephanie Surrett | Marketing Consultant
Stephanie Surrett | Marketing Consultant
As a Systems Engineer, John has a diverse skill set and a corresponding diverse role in Micronic's research and development activities. His main focus is on long-term product development and the associated research and development strategies needed to support future products and applications. John advises on beyond-the-horizon research p
As a Systems Engineer, John has a diverse skill set and a corresponding diverse role in Micronic's research and development activities. His main focus is on long-term product development and the associated research and development strategies needed to support future products and applications. John advises on beyond-the-horizon research planning and seeks funding opportunities to support those plans. Over his career in research and development, John has served as a consultant on proposal development and research strategies for a wide range of advanced technology companies. He designed and implemented organizational and automation infrastructure for electronics production at Ericsson, Inc., was a Principal Investigator and Senior Scientist at American Research Corporation of Virginia, and developed electronic warfare tactics and systems for Lockheed-Georgia
Stephanie Surrett | Marketing Consultant
Stephanie Surrett | Marketing Consultant
Stephanie Surrett | Marketing Consultant
Stephanie has extensive experience working in the marketing and management consulting industry through her consulting company, Stephanie Surrett & Associates, LLC, which specializes in strategic consulting, business marketing, project management, workforce development, and training services for a range of client companies and organization
Stephanie has extensive experience working in the marketing and management consulting industry through her consulting company, Stephanie Surrett & Associates, LLC, which specializes in strategic consulting, business marketing, project management, workforce development, and training services for a range of client companies and organizations. She has proven to be an invaluable asset for Micronic. Her skill set and level of expertise have been fundamental to the success of the company's marketing efforts.
In addition to her work with Micronic, Stephanie is the Executive Director of the Center for Manufacturing Excellence in SWVA and the Director of Workforce Development at Somic America, Inc. Before establishing her own consulting firm, Stephanie was a Project Manager with the Virginia Department of Business Assistance where she served at the pleasure of the Governor in a special assignment to coordinate state, regional, and local efforts to implement a Regional Strategic Preparedness Plan. She has also served as the Director of Workforce and Community Development for Occupational Enterprises, Inc.
Dan Russell | Controls Technician
Dan Russell | Controls Technician
Dan Russell | Controls Technician
Dan is the controls technician at Micronic and supports the activities of the plant manager. He interfaces with vendors regarding control system design, sensor selection, and supporting software for Micronic testing and evaluation. He also monitors and maintains electrical systems within the facility. Dan is a skilled technician with 18
Dan is the controls technician at Micronic and supports the activities of the plant manager. He interfaces with vendors regarding control system design, sensor selection, and supporting software for Micronic testing and evaluation. He also monitors and maintains electrical systems within the facility. Dan is a skilled technician with 18 years of experience in heavy industry. He specializes in manufacturing controls, variable frequency drives, AC/DC motors, and various control structures. Dan served as a U.S. Navy shipboard propulsion mechanic and is familiar with power generation systems. In addition to his Navy service, Dan was a Maintenance Operator at Virginia City Hybrid Energy Center and an Industrial Controls Electrician at Klockner Pentaplast of America.
Patty Herron | Administrator
Dan Russell | Controls Technician
Dan Russell | Controls Technician
Patty brings extensive experience in both administrative support and financial accountability. In her financial role, Patty supports the work of the Micronic Senior Financial Manager. She provides key support in the identification and research of transactional details to support the financial accountability of company budgets and financia
Patty brings extensive experience in both administrative support and financial accountability. In her financial role, Patty supports the work of the Micronic Senior Financial Manager. She provides key support in the identification and research of transactional details to support the financial accountability of company budgets and financial statements. In an administrative role, Patty is critical to the orderly process of company business. She is responsible for the integrity of the company calendar and maintains day-to-day contact with all participants in company activities. She is the gateway for all incoming general communications and ensures information flows to the appropriate individuals within the company. Overall, Patty keeps Micronic running on schedule and on time.
Strategic Partners
The Apex Companies create innovative wastewater treatment, leachate treatment, and facility solutions to help achieve maximum efficiency.
Apex is a family of separate businesses, each focused on a specific market but united by a single vision of making the world a better place through environmental stewardship, fiscal stewardship, and generosity. The Apex family is made up of Apex Arena Solutions, SBC; Apex Facility Solutions, SBC; Apex Water Solutions, SBC; and the Apex Foundation - 501(c)(3).
Symbiont Science, Engineering and Construction, Inc. is a nationally recognized full-service engineering, design-build, construction firm.
Symbiont's core business includes wastewater treatment, waste-to-energy, construction, manufacturing production process, and environmental projects. The Symbiont team includes civil, environmental, chemical, mechanical, structural, electrical, and controls engineers as well as hydrogeologists, construction project managers, environmental compliance specialists, GIS analysts, and technicians.