Management Team
Biomoda is built on the integrity of its science and its people. The management team is committed to maintaining the strictest compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and providing transparency to our shareholders and our customers.
Management
Biomoda, Inc. Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer Maria Zannes
Maria Zannes, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Director, brings more than 30 years of management experience in the environmental and energy industries. After serving as President of the Energy Recovery Council, a national waste-to-energy trade group in Washington, D.C., for 10 years, Ms. Zannes returned to her home state of New Mexico to consult for private clients in the medical, environmental and energy industries. She is a research associate with Columbia University Earth Engineering Center and co-founder of two research centers at Columbia. Previously, she worked for ECOS Corporation, a subsidiary of Burlington Environmental, and Wheelabrator Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Waste Management. Ms. Zannes began her career as a journalist before joining the office of Congressman Charles Wilson (D-Texas) as legislative aide and press secretary. Ms. Zannes is licensed to practice law in Washington State and New Mexico.
Biomoda, Inc. President, Chief Financial Officer, and Director John Cousins
John J. Cousins, President, Chief Financial Officer and Director, has 25 years of management experience, including 10 years experience as a public company CFO. Mr. Cousins began his career as an electronics engineer and he has worked for the ABC Television Network and Ampex. He has also been an entrepreneur and owned and operated his own businesses. Mr. Cousins holds undergraduate degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Boston University. He earned an MBA from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.
Timothy Zannes, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, earned his J.D. degree at The University of New Mexico School of Law. He has 18 years of experience as an attorney and member of the New Mexico Bar. He has owned and operated several businesses in New Mexico, including a private investigation firm.
Gordon Bennett, Fluorescence Microscopist, has a B.S. in physics as well as a J.D. from the University of New Mexico. His background is in photonics and electronics. Previously, he served as an adjunct faculty member at the College of Santa Fe and has held the Chair in Photonics and Biophotonics at Central New Mexico Community College in Albuquerque, NM. He is currently a member of the Optical Society of America and the New Mexico State Bar.
Verrity Gershin, Office Manager, has 11 years of experience in accounting, corporate filings and corporate administrative support. Ms. Gershin assisted with Biomoda’s initial public offering and provides assistance on compliance with federal securities law. Ms. Gershin holds a bachelors degree from the University of New Mexico.
Board of Directors
Maria Zannes, Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and Director, brings more than 30 years of management experience in the environmental and energy industries. After serving as President of the Energy Recovery Council, a national waste-to-energy trade group in Washington, D.C., for 10 years, Ms. Zannes returned to her home state of New Mexico to consult for private clients in the medical, environmental and energy industries. She is a research associate with Columbia University Earth Engineering Center and co-founder of two research centers at Columbia. Previously, she worked for ECOS Corporation, a subsidiary of Burlington Environmental, and Wheelabrator Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Waste Management. Ms. Zannes began her career as a journalist before joining the office of Congressman Charles Wilson (D-Texas) as legislative aide and press secretary. Ms. Zannes is licensed to practice law in Washington State and New Mexico.
John J. Cousins, President, Chief Financial Officer and Director, has 25 years of management experience, including 10 years experience as a public company CFO. Mr. Cousins began his career as an electronics engineer and he has worked for the ABC Television Network and Ampex. He has also been an entrepreneur and owned and operated his own businesses. Mr. Cousins holds undergraduate degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Boston University. He earned an MBA from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.
David Lambros, Director, was the elected law director of Brook Park, OH and presently serves as the law director of the Village of Valley View and the Village of Kelley’s Island, OH. As law director, Mr. Lambros serves as chief legal counsel to cities negotiating with corporations and businesses and is an expert in municipal law. Mr. Lambros has practiced law for more than 25 years and served on various boards, including Commerce Exchange Bank and Southwest General Hospital. Mr. Lambros presently is a director on the Systems Board at Southwest General Hospital, a multi-million dollar company.
Lewis White, Director, is Chief Executive Officer and Director of New Energies Nebraska, LLC, a subsidiary of Standard Alcohol Company. Previously, Mr. White was CEO of Los Hojas Corporation and owned a successful childcare business for 20 years. He has also been a real estate investor, principal of a food services business catering to niche markets and an employee of the State of Nebraska. Mr. White earned a certification in Real Estate Brokerage from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He is a major shareholder in Biomoda.