Mark Gillis, Chief Executive Officer
As a Chief Executive Officer, Mark specializes in steering high-stakes organizational transformations, combining deep technical product expertise with a disciplined approach to capital investment management. With a career defined by leading a diverse range of technology companies, Mark has earned a reputation as a business turnaround expert capable of revitalizing companies and accelerating growth. Mark’s leadership is guided by a “Product-First” philosophy, overseeing the end-to-end journey from R&D to market deployment, ensuring that technical innovation consistently aligns with commercial viability. Mark holds a Bachelor of Science degree with concentrations in astrophysics and quantum mechanics from Pomona College.
Mike Appolonia, Chief Operating Officer
Mike bridges the gap between product development and scalable commercialization. With a career defined by the successful integration of technical innovation and operational excellence, Mike manages supply chain, and product development strategies for the company’s advanced materials portfolio. Mike’s expertise reduces time-to-market for new technologies. Mike holds a Master’s degree in Polymer Engineering from the University of Massachusetts and an MBA with a concentration in finance from Wake Forest University, providing a unique dual perspective that balances technical feasibility with financial viability.