Corporate Governance
Robert L. Lyles, III - Chairman
As a long-time member of Sigma Xi, the prestigious international honor society of science and engineering, Mr, Lyles is actively involved in innovative environmental research and sustainable business practices. Starting in 1999, Mr. Lyles founded Tandem Technologies, Inc. which has been dedicated to improving the marine ecosystem and human health. He has served as President and CEO of Tandem Technologies, Inc. since 1999. In 2005, Mr. Lyles co-founded C’watre, LLC and served as Managing Member until taking the company public with C’watre International, Inc. in 2007. Mr. Lyles, a proven leader in environmental business, firmly embraces the idea that a successful company must start with a superior product but must also practice social responsibility.
Mr. Lyles also serves as a director for the White Door Foundation. Previous experiences include scientific research at Johns Hopkins University and National Institutes of Health. Mr. Lyles received his B.A. degree in Biology and Environmental Studies from Kenyon College and completed the Entrepreneurship Development Program at the Sloan School of Management, MIT and the Program on Negotiation with the Harvard and MIT Business Schools.
Paul Gray - Director
Mr. Gray is the managing member of Core Concepts, LLC, and is based in the greater Washington DC area. He has served as one of the founding members of Core Concepts LLC since June 2002. He is considered a financial expert under the rules promulgated by the major stock exchanges. Mr. Gray has more than sixteen years of experience in Big Four accounting and consulting firms (Ernst & Young and KPMG), serving and consulting with many public and private companies. He has extensive experience with private and public companies regarding financial, compliance, and strategic matters and has a deep background in the healthcare industry.
Mr. Gray also serves as a director of United Therapeutics Inc., NASDAQ:UTHR and Red Branch Technologies, Inc. (OTC:RBTI) Mr. Gray also sits on various compensation and audit committees.
