Kathy Crothall
Kathy Crothall is Founder, President, and CEO of Animas Corporation, a privately-held company located in Frazer, Pennsylvania. Animas manufactures and markets insulin infusion pumps and other products to help people with diabetes better manage their condition. Prior to founding Animas, Kathy was President and CEO of Luxar Corporation, a company she founded in 1988. In 1996, the company was sold to ESC Medical. Luxar manufactured and sold CO2 lasers for cosmetic, oral surgical, dental, dermatological, and ENT surgical applications. Prior to Luxar, Kathy was co-founder and President of Laakmann Electro-Optics; a company that manufactured CO2 lasers for the medical, aerospace and industrial markets. Johnson & Johnson acquired Laakmann Electro-Optics in 1981, and she continued to lead the company through 1986. Kathy was employed as an engineer at Hughes Aircraft from 1971 to 1978. She holds more than 20 patents in the laser, fiber-optic, thermal (infrared) imaging, and glucose sensing fields. Kathy holds several patents that are regarded as key patents in these industries. She has authored numerous technical papers and has given numerous papers at scientific/medical symposiums. Kathy received her Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Pennsylvania. Additionally, she obtained her Master of Science and Doctorate degrees in Electrical Engineering from University of Southern California.

Woody Hertzog
Woody Hertzog is the CEO at Spectralux Corporation, an avionics solutions provider for the aerospace/defense industry. He is responsible for the company's strategic direction and vision. A founder and shareholder of the company, Woody has more than 40 years experience in manufacturing, marketing, and management. In addition to being a board member at Spectralux, he serves a board member at AvioSupport, an aftermarket parts distributor to the airline industry; Consolidated Industries, a private holding company; and The Humane Society of Seattle and King County, a non-profit organization specializing in the care of animals. Prior to Spectralux, Woody served as Vice President of Marketing at Korry Electronics and served in the same marketing capacity while at Pacific Systems, a designer and manufacturer of aircraft entertainment systems. Woody began his career in the aerospace industry as the Sales Manager at Farwest Manufacturing Company (now IDD Aerospace), an aerospace lighting supplier.

Dennis Kaill
As the President and COO of Pharmitas, Dennis brings more than 17 years of senior leadership experience within the software and technology sectors to the Pharmitas team. Prior to joining Pharmitas, Dennis spent 10 years as President/Managing Director of Microscan Systems, an international bar code technology company, where he took Microscan from a market and profit share laggard to a leadership position. Additionally, he has held senior level positions at software companies FLIR Systems, Inc. and Optimas Corporation. His business background is extensive and includes expertise in strategic sales, marketing, product development, partnership alliances and international relations. In 2004, Kaill was named one of Seattle's "40 under 40," a coveted award given to only 40 individuals under the age of 40 who work toward building the business community's future and demonstrating dynamic leadership and social responsibility. Additionally, he engineered a work environment at Microscan Systems that employees truly enjoyed, and the company was voted on numerous occasions a 'best company to work for.' He holds a Bachelor of Science from Oregon State University and a Masters of Business Administration from Cornell University.
 

Chris Parsons
Chris Parsons is the Founder and CEO at Pharmitas, Inc. and responsible for the overall business and product development of the company. He has a strong background in both technology and product development, with more than 15 years of experience launching innovative technology products and services. Prior to Pharmitas, Chris worked at Apple, a leader in developing award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Additionally, he was the President and Founder of E-Quest, Inc., a software solutions provider for the resort industry. Chris holds a Bachelors degree from Pacific Lutheran University.

Jordan Weisman
Jordan Weisman is the Founder and CEO at Smith & Tinker, Inc., an interactive entertainment company creating products which move seamlessly, back and forth from online to offline media, and immersing and linking like audiences to communities around the world. Smith & Tinker has licensed the electronic entertainment rights to Crimson Skies, Shadowrun, MechWarrior and other FASA properties from Microsoft. Jordan has been the creative and motivating force behind the founding and success of a number of entertainment companies, including: FASA Corporation (role-playing games), Virtual World Entertainment (the world's first public networked virtual reality entertainment centers) acquired by the Disney Family in 1992, FASA Interactive (PC games, including the MechWarrior franchise) acquired by Microsoft in 1999, WizKids (collectible games, including HeroClix) acquired by Topps Inc. in 2003, and 42 Entertainment (alternate reality gaming). During his career, Jordan has created some of the largest and longest-lasting franchises in the gaming industry, including BattleTech/MechWarrior, Shadowrun and Crimson Skies. He has won more than 100 awards, including election to the game designer's hall of fame by the Academy of Adventure Gaming Arts & Design, and in 2003, was selected as the Pacific Northwest Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young. Jordan also serves as an adjunct professor at University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts, and at the University of Washington College of Computer Science and Engineering.