Board of Directors

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

HUNTER McDANIEL, PhD

BOARD MEMBER AND CEO

Hunter McDaniel is the Founder and CEO of UbiQD, an advanced materials company powering product innovation in controlled-environment agriculture. Hunter earned a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign before joining Los Alamos National Laboratory in the Chemistry Division. He founded UbiQD, Inc. in 2014, and the company has raised more than $10M and employs 26 full-time employees. Their first product, UbiGro, is a layer of light that uses fluorescence to help plants get more from the sun in a greenhouse. Ultimately, the value proposition is about boosting crop yields and quality without the cost or energy impact of lighting. Hunter fundamentally believes that novel materials underpin every significant technological advancement, and he and his team are focused on leveraging new materials to have a lasting and sustainable impact.

BRAD HARRISON

BOARD MEMBER

Brad is an entrepreneur and seasoned business development executive passionate about technology, media, entertainment, and lifestyle. Brad has a great deal of experience launching new ventures. While attending MIT, he helped launch a joint MIT-Harvard incubator. During this experience, Brad worked at the earliest stages with many dynamic companies, including Endeca Technologies. While serving as Director of Media Strategy and Development at AOL, Brad co-authored 3 patents in search, geo-tagging, and personalization with Edmund Fish, Senior Vice President and General Manager at AOL. Following AOL, Brad helped raise $40M in venture funding for a contextual online advertising network. Prior to launching his business career, Brad was a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and served in the United States Army for five years, earning both Airborne and Ranger qualifications before retiring as Captain. He resides in Austin with his wife, Angie, his son, Elvis, and his daughter, Scout.

COLIN CUMMING

BOARD MEMBER

Board member Colin Cumming is the founding principal of TechVen Partners, LLC, a private equity firm focusing on technology investments. He negotiated TechVen’s first investment, SensiQ Technologies, Inc., and currently serves as CEO and Board Member for SensiQ Technologies. Mr. Cumming also currently serves as a Board Member for High Desert Discovery District, an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organization committed to technology development in New Mexico. Mr. Cumming serves on the Oklahoma Governor’s Science and Technology Council. Prior to forming TechVen, Mr. Cumming served as CEO and President of ICx Technologies, Inc., guiding it through an IPO and then through the acquisition by FLIR Systems, Inc. in 2010, and served as a General Manager for FLIR. Before ICx Technologies, Mr. Cumming founded in 1994 and served as CEO of Nomadics, Inc. Mr. Cumming has extensive experience in technology businesses, especially in identifying key technologies and securing the rapid development and commercialization of emerging technologies. Mr. Cumming holds BS and MS degrees in Electrical Engineering from Oklahoma State University. He brings significant business expertise to UbiQD, including numerous successful exits.

MATT BERGREN

BOARD MEMBER

As Chief Product Officer at UbiQD, Dr. Matt Bergren leads the company's product development efforts, sales, and manufacturing, including its first commercial agriculture product, UbiGro®. Matt is instrumental in continuing the company's technology development path and vision of powering product innovations in agriculture, clean energy, and security. He also serves as the principal investigator for UbiQD's contract with NASA, which is focused on tailoring the solar spectrum for enhanced crop production for space missions. Dr. Bergren's leadership experience also includes serving on the board of directors for the New Mexico Energy Manufacturing Institute, an organization focused on job creation in New Mexico's energy and energy-related manufacturing community. Before his tenure at UbiQD, Matt honed his skills in the renewable energy domain, holding postdoctoral positions at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the Center for Integrated Nanostructure Physics in South Korea. His work in these roles centered on pioneering photovoltaic technologies using cutting-edge nanomaterials, highlighting his deep understanding of photoluminescence. His journey from academia to industry leadership reflects a seamless transition, leveraging his technical insight to drive business success and product innovation at UbiQD.

DAN BROOKS

BOARD MEMBER

Board member Dan Brooks brings a wealth of expertise in facilitating regional entrepreneurial ecosystems and strategic investment management. As a Principal at Sun Mountain Capital, Dan specializes in managing fund of funds and direct investment programs, contributing to the growth of dynamic entrepreneurial ventures. His career trajectory includes tenure as an Executive Budget Analyst at the New Mexico Department of Finance and Administration, where he collaborated closely with senior government officials, overseeing a broad spectrum of budget and policy matters and influencing New Mexico's financial landscape. Dan holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, both with honors, from the University of New Mexico. Dan's insights and background help guide the company through its exciting journey in advancing materials technology. His expertise in nurturing entrepreneurial success and strategic vision contribute immensely to UbiQD's mission of driving product innovation in controlled-environment agriculture and beyond.

JORDAN CLANCY

BOARD OBSERVER

Jordan Clancy brings a wealth of finance, business development, and clean-tech expertise to UbiQD. With over 14 years of post-graduate experience, Jordan has honed his skills in executive roles across various energy-focused companies in California, Texas, Colorado, and New Mexico. As President and Chief Financial Officer at Adelante Consulting and General Partner at NM Vintage Fund, he continues to demonstrate his proficiency in leading financial and strategic initiatives, particularly in early-stage Southwest companies, entrepreneurs, and entities that have the potential to benefit New Mexico. Jordan's career began in a family office in Santa Monica, focusing on finance and accounting in the energy sector. His acuity for guiding companies through critical growth phases is evident in his success with Series A and B funding rounds in the alternative fuels and clean-tech sectors. A supporter of entrepreneurship and innovation, Jordan actively invests in promising ventures, nurturing local talent and groundbreaking ideas. He holds an MBA from the Graziadio School of Business at Pepperdine University, obtained through dual Bachelor of Science degrees from the WP Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. His diverse background and strategic insight make him a valuable asset to UbiQD's Board of Directors.

HUNTER McDANIEL, PhD

BRAD HARRISON

COLIN CUMMING

MATT BERGREN

DAN BROOKS

JORDAN CLANCY

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