Board of Directors
Blair Blacker
Michael Guerrette
Blair Blacker
Chairman of the Board
Retired US Army Colonel. While on active duty he served in South Korea, Vietnam and Europe and traveled extensively in the Middle East. His military background includes commanding various organizations as both an infantry, armor and aviation Officer including 2 Aviation Brigades. He flew attack helicopters in Viet Nam
Chairman of the Board
Retired US Army Colonel. While on active duty he served in South Korea, Vietnam and Europe and traveled extensively in the Middle East. His military background includes commanding various organizations as both an infantry, armor and aviation Officer including 2 Aviation Brigades. He flew attack helicopters in Viet Nam and received 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses and other valor awards. He has more than two decades of corporate C-level experience from major, technology based U.S. corporations, private as well as public, taking several spin-off companies from inception to prominent positions in their markets. In the process, Blair raised significant amounts of venture capital, and was responsible for staffs of more than 2,200 people.
Lisa Chen
Michael Guerrette
Blair Blacker
Director
With a background in Textile Engineering and MBA degree, Lisa is a serial entrepreneur with more than 20 years of management experience. She holds great communication and problem-solving skills, excels in helping clients source products and services globally. She is excited at joining force with colleagues at Setatech and making the world a better place with green technologies.
Michael Guerrette
Michael Guerrette
Michael Guerrette
Director
An Air Force veteran, with 30 years’ experience in Strategic Marketing and Product Development in numerous industries has a strong history of revolutionizing brands, increasing revenues and market share growth. Mike excels at defining unique and differentiable solutions by blending market facing and customer facing innovation for
Director
An Air Force veteran, with 30 years’ experience in Strategic Marketing and Product Development in numerous industries has a strong history of revolutionizing brands, increasing revenues and market share growth. Mike excels at defining unique and differentiable solutions by blending market facing and customer facing innovation for long term results. He is an ardent supporter of green initiatives.
Keith Bedsole
Keith Bedsole
Michael Guerrette
Director
Strategist, Philanthropist and Leadership Consultant: 21 years of Fortune 500 leadership and 24 years Entrepreneurial/Non-Profit experience.
Built global technology, marketing, infrastructure, and brands. Philosophy includes total enterprise engagement focused on building sustainable products.
Bill Jacobsen
Keith Bedsole
Dick Dehlinger
Director
Bill has extensive Process Development, Manufacturing and Operations experience where he led and played key roles in the design, construction, startup and operation of multiple biomanufacturing facilities. Bill possesses a thorough knowledge of operations, cGMPs, and regulatory guidelines. He received his B.S. in In-vitro Cell Bio
Director
Bill has extensive Process Development, Manufacturing and Operations experience where he led and played key roles in the design, construction, startup and operation of multiple biomanufacturing facilities. Bill possesses a thorough knowledge of operations, cGMPs, and regulatory guidelines. He received his B.S. in In-vitro Cell Biology from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh and is an inductee of Omicron Delta Kappa, a national leadership honor society.
Dick Dehlinger
Keith Bedsole
Dick Dehlinger
Director
Born and raised on farm in S Oregon. Graduated Oregon State University. General Ag major, Food Tech minor. Extensive potato farming 1965-71. Began marketing potatoes 1971. 1981 formed Trademark inc. and expanded into all fresh produce grown internationally. Retired 2000. Returned 2004 at request of several farm operations in Canad
Director
Born and raised on farm in S Oregon. Graduated Oregon State University. General Ag major, Food Tech minor. Extensive potato farming 1965-71. Began marketing potatoes 1971. 1981 formed Trademark inc. and expanded into all fresh produce grown internationally. Retired 2000. Returned 2004 at request of several farm operations in Canada. Still operating as an International Market consultant Fresh Organic Produce.
Luke Burnett
Luke Burnett
Luke Burnett
Director
Dr. Burnett has extensive experience working with keratin biomaterials and supervises projects investigating their use in wound and burn healing, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine applications. Dr. Burnett has extensive leadership experience both in science, leading teams of industry and academic scientists on several N
Director
Dr. Burnett has extensive experience working with keratin biomaterials and supervises projects investigating their use in wound and burn healing, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine applications. Dr. Burnett has extensive leadership experience both in science, leading teams of industry and academic scientists on several NIH and DoD funded projects, and recently retired as a Colonel after serving 27 years in the US Army. Dr. Burnett holds a BS from Sonoma State University, a MA from the US Army War College, and a PhD from Wake Forest School of Medicine.
Ed Clark
Luke Burnett
Luke Burnett
Director
Ed Clark is the Managing Partner and founder of Global Recruiters Network of Atlanta South. His company focuses on Executive Search Placements with many Fortune 500 companies throughout the United States and Canada. Prior to founding GRN-Atlanta South, Ed gained over 20 years of experience in the Corrugated Packaging Industry. Ed
Director
Ed Clark is the Managing Partner and founder of Global Recruiters Network of Atlanta South. His company focuses on Executive Search Placements with many Fortune 500 companies throughout the United States and Canada. Prior to founding GRN-Atlanta South, Ed gained over 20 years of experience in the Corrugated Packaging Industry. Ed has worked for both Public and Private held corrugated companies. He has led sales organizations in the Integrated Packaging world, as well as, the sheet plant display world. His past leadership roles include Sales Manager, Director of Sales, National Sales Director and Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Ed is a rated helicopter pilot. A skill he gained while serving in the Army for 10 years. During his tenure in the Army Ed commanded numerous units and served at the senior staff levels. He is the Past President CEO of a 501c3 all volunteer organization called Army Aviation Heritage Foundation (AAHF). Ed has served on the Board of Directors for the Boy Scouts and American Red Cross. He has also served on the Board for several start up companies.
Ed has a BS Engineering degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point and a Masters Degree from Embry-Riddle in Aeronautical Science. He has 2 daughters who graduated from the United
States Military Academy at West Point. One is a captain flying Blackhawks in the Army and the other is a Major in the Adjutant General Corp. His wife Molly is a rated Army Helicopter Pilot. They reside in Fayetteville, Georgia.