Management Team

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. To contact anyone on the AxCI Management team click here.

Anita Bell
Anita Bell is the Administrative Associate 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. 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.



Molly Gilbert
Molly Gilbert is Director of Public Relations. 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, Park Director, 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).

Marie Wesselhoft
Marie Wesselhoft is an experienced healthcare executive who has extensive experience in sales, operations, marketing and business development. As director, Ms. Wesselhoft will manage the daily operations of AzCI while continuing to recruit new clients and provide business development support for existing clients.




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.