David L. Day
352.392.8929
Responsible for UF's Office of Technology Licensing and UF’s business incubation programs.
Patti Breedlove
386.462.0880
Responsible for all aspects of Sid Martin Biotechnology Incubation program including policy recommendations, staffing, budget, operations, business development services, client company support, facilities and the promotion of local business development.
Merrie Shaw
386.462.0880
Oversees all aspects of day-to-day operations of the Incubator, including contracts, company reviews, staffing, and space assignments. Shared responsibility for 24/7 monitoring of building and specific equipment.
Jim Highsmith
386.462.0880
Responsible for the maintenance of the building, installed equipment, hazardous waste pickup, and distribution of keys. Shared responsibility for 24/7 monitoring of building and specific equipment.
Shannon Hester
386.462.0880
Answers phone, greets clients and visitors, and assists with use of office equipment, conference rooms, Gator One cards and other services.
Linda Graves
386.462.0880
Handles all fiscal responsibilities of the Incubator. Purchase orders, P-Cards, reconciling of accounts as well as cost distribution.
Bryan Almira
386.462.0880
Responsible for all aspects of UF Incubator network, Lenel Security, and overseeing clients’ compliance with UF IT policies and procedures.
Barbara Carter
386.462.0880
Responsible for managing the operation of the Incubator’s shared laboratory instrumentation. Meets with equipment sales representatives and recommends equipment repair and purchase needs.
Vern Smith
386.462.0880
Schedules and supervises all fermentation runs.
Debra Neill-Mareci
352.375.0273
Neill BioMedical Art, a graphic design firm, is retained to assist the Incubator and client companies with preparation of logos, presentation materials, web pages, illustrations, photography, and publications.