| The Arizona Center for Innovation is a subsidiary of Campus
Research Corporation (CRC) a 501(c)3 corporation. AzCI is
managed by a team composed of entrepreneurs, Campus Research
Corporation’s management team and experienced consultants
and members of CRC.
Anita
Bell
 Anita
Bell is the Administrative Assistant for the Arizona Center
for Innovation. Her principal responsibilities include managing
the Center’s day-to-day operations, assisting client
needs, connecting clients with the Center’s business
partners, and coordinating committee meetings. Originally
from Bamberg, Germany, she moved to the United States in 1992.
Prior to joining the Arizona Center for Innovation, Bell served
as the Senior Receptionist for the Office of Economic Development
at the University of Arizona. Her previous work experience
includes work as a member services representative for an Oklahoma
Credit Union, as a teller for Hughes Federal Credit Union
and as an engineering assistant for Siemens in Germany.
James Fountain
 James
James Fountain, Director of the Arizona Center for Innovation, brings
over twenty years experience as a Director of Finance and Administration
in both the corporate and public sectors. He served as the Director of Finance,
Administration and Operations for N.P. Photonics, Inc., a technology start
up company involved in research, development and manufacturing of fiber optic
components. Prior to joining N.P. Photonics, Fountain served
in several positions for the University of Arizona some of
which include Director of the Office of Research and Contract
Analysis, Director of Finance and Administration for the Optical
Sciences Center, Associate Director and Director of Finance,
Administration and Operations for the Environmental Research
Laboratory. He also served as a Hospital Corpsman in the United
States Navy. Fountain is a Tucson native, and received a Bachelor
of Arts in Psychology and an MBA from the University of Arizona.
Molly Gilbert
 Molly
Gilbert, Director of Tenant and Public Relations, is an employee
of Campus Research Corporation. In her current position, Gilbert
acts as community liaison between Park companies, Park management
and the immediate community by assisting Park companies with
locating resources at the University of Arizona or in the
Tucson community. She also works on developing programs and
services benefiting park employees and coordinates the intern
program for the Park and UA Office of Economic Development.
In addition, Gilbert handles media relations for the Park,
the Arizona Center for Innovation and the UA Office of Economic
Development. She earned a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Media
Arts and a Masters in Business Administration from the University
of Arizona and a Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Certificate from
the University of Phoenix. Gilbert was born and raised in
Phoenix, Arizona.
Kenneth M.
Marcus
 Kenneth
M. Marcus, Chief Financial Officer, is an employee of Campus
Research Corporation. His experience includes: financial reporting,
budgeting, loan funding packages, cash management, risk management,
operations management, consulting and employment with high
technology and real estate companies and government. Marcus
has served as controller for Bell Howell Cope Company and
Interim Executive Director of Finance for Tucson Unified School
District. He holds degrees from the University of Arizona
and the University of Phoenix. Marcus is a native of Southern
Arizona and remains active in community issues. Recent service
includes membership on the Pima County Board of Adjustments
(District 4), Pima County Budget Advisory Committee and City
of Tucson Southeast Planning & Coordinating Committee.
He has also served on the Board of Directors and Officers
for several non-profit corporations including Tucson Chapter
President of the Institute of Management Accountants. Marcus’
active memberships include the Building Owners and Managers
Association (BOMA) of Tucson and Association of University
Research Parks (AURP).
Alex J.
Mautner
 Alex
Mautner has over 35 years of experience in private enterprise
and the public sector where he served New York City’s
Commissioner of the Department of Transportation, and as a
member of a Presidential task force for domestic economic
development. An entrepreneur specializing in start-ups, Mautner
has founded several businesses, managed them to critical size,
and devised successful exit strategies for shareholders. A
graduate in chemical engineering from the University of Michigan,
Mautner has worked in such diverse fields as petrochemicals,
waste management, the flavors and scent industry, transportation,
advertising, and management consulting. Mautner currently
serves as the Chairman of the College of Science Advisory
Board at the University of Arizona. He is a founder of the
Galileo Circle, which supports excellence in sciences. He
is also on the Board of Directors of the Sonoran Sea Aquarium,
and is a member of the Presidents Club of the University of
Arizona Foundation.
Bruce A.
Wright
 Bruce
A. Wright is Associate Vice President for Economic Development
at the University of Arizona. He also serves as the Chief
Operating Officer of the University of Arizona Science and
Technology Park. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Political
Science from Willamette University (Salem, Oregon). During
his fifteen years at the University of Arizona, Wright has
served in several administrative positions including Senior
Officer for Community Affairs and Economic Development, Assistant
to the President, and Director of the Office of Community
and Public Service. Prior to joining the University, he served
as Chief-of-Staff to U.S. Congressman Morris K. Udall, and
as Staff Consultant to the US House of Representatives Committee
on Interior and Insular Affairs. Wright began his professional
career as a management analyst for the City of Tucson and
was the Deputy Director of the Commission on Improved Governmental
Management. Wright serves on the board of directors of the
Association of University Research Parks, Arizona High Tech
Industry Cluster, Greater Tucson Economic Council and Southern
Arizona Industry and Aerospace Alliance.
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