Brian Shedd

Brian Shedd is the inaugural Executive Director of UTPB’s Office of Innovation and Commercialization, leading efforts to unify innovation and commercialization activities across the university. OIC supports entrepreneurship, technology transfer, startup development, and industry collaboration. Brian brings experience from university roles at UCLA, LSU, and the University of Houston, and he also runs Precision Technology Consulting, focused on tech commercialization. He holds advanced degrees in Mechanical Engineering and actively volunteers with AUTM. Originally from Baton Rouge, he has a global perspective in innovation leadership.

Tim Reed

Dr. Michele Harmon began her career working for two Fortune 500 companies, then transitioned back to education serving as a middle school teacher and administrator, and worked as a director in three large urban school districts in Texas serving as the Director of Special Programs, Human Resources, and Career and Technical Education.

Lisa Henthorne

Dr. Michele Harmon began her career working for two Fortune 500 companies, then transitioned back to education serving as a middle school teacher and administrator, and worked as a director in three large urban school districts in Texas serving as the Director of Special Programs, Human Resources, and Career and Technical Education.

Jake E. Hendricks

Dr. Michele Harmon began her career working for two Fortune 500 companies, then transitioned back to education serving as a middle school teacher and administrator, and worked as a director in three large urban school districts in Texas serving as the Director of Special Programs, Human Resources, and Career and Technical Education.

Matthew Gabriel

Matt Gabriel is the CEO and founder of XRI, a leader in sustainable water recycling and management solutions for the energy industry. With a background in law and venture capital, Matt transitioned from investor to entrepreneur, co-founding several high-growth companies. Under his leadership, XRI has formed strategic partnerships and transformed into one of the largest water recycling companies globally. Matt’s innovative approach to water usage has revolutionized the energy sector. He holds a Juris Doctorate from Vanderbilt University and actively serves on its Board of Advisors.

Joseph de Almeida

Dr. Michele Harmon began her career working for two Fortune 500 companies, then transitioned back to education serving as a middle school teacher and administrator, and worked as a director in three large urban school districts in Texas serving as the Director of Special Programs, Human Resources, and Career and Technical Education.