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Bruce A. Wright wrightb@u.arizona.edu (520) 621-4930
Associate Vice President for University Research Parks
Bruce Wright directs the University of Arizona’s Office of University Research Parks (OURP). He serves as the CEO of the UA Science and Technology Park (Tech Park) and Arizona Bioscience Park (Bio Park) and president of the Arizona Center for Innovation (AzCI). He is also president of the Campus Research Corporation (CRC), which assists the University of Arizona in the development, operation, marketing and leasing of the Tech Park and Bio Park. |
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Molly Gilbert mgilbert@uatechpark.org (520) 382-2486
Director of Strategic Initiatives
Molly Gilbert is the deputy director of the Office of University Research Parks. She leads strategic initiatives and special projects for OURP and serves as project manager for the Arizona Bioscience Park. |
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Ken Marcus kmarcus@uatechpark.org (520) 382-2482
Director, UA Tech Park
Ken Marcus is the Director of the UA Science and Technology Park. He is also the chief financial officer of the Campus Research Corporation. He oversees daily operations, tenant services, lease negotiations, risk management and compliance activities.
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Marie Wesselhoft marie@azinnovation.com (520) 382-3265
Director, Arizona Center for Innovation
Marie Wesselhoft is the director of the Arizona Center for Innovation (AzCI), a technology business incubator located in 10,000 square feet of office and laboratory space at the UA Science and Technology Park. Wesselhoft manages daily AzCI operations, recruits new clients and provides business development support and coaching for existing clients. |
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John D. Grabo, CEcD jdgrabo@uatechpark.org (520) 382-2487
Director of Business Development
John D. Grabo is responsible for business development and attraction for the Tech Park. He manages OURP’s Global Advantage program of international business outreach, development and partnerships. He serves as the project manager for the solar business zone. |
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Remi E. McKenzie remicrc@uatechpark.org (520) 382-2483
Director of Facilities, Construction and Special Projects
Remi McKenzie is responsible for maintaining and operating the Tech Park facilities and infrastructure. In addition, he oversees construction of tenant improvements and other projects. |
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Jaewon Lim, Ph.D. jlim@email.arizona.edu (520) 626-6969
Senior Economist
Dr. Lim is responsible for tracking the economic performance of the Tech Park and Bio Park, including estimating the annual economic impact of the parks. |
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Gary Pivo, Ph.D gpivo@email.arizona.edu (520) 349-8090
Senior Fellow
Dr. Pivo advises the Tech Park on issues of master planning and real estate operations, particularly around issues relating to environmental and social goals. |
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Jessa B. Turner jbturner@uatechpark.org (520) 382-2485 Media and Public Relations Coordinator
Jessa Turner is responsible for managing public and media relations
for OURP. She also coordinates major events and manages the visitors program.
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Diane Cardiel dcardiel@email.arizona.edu (520) 621-4930
Executive Assistant /Department Administrator
Diane Cardiel is executive assistant to the Associate Vice President for University Research Parks at The University of Arizona. She also serves as the department administrator for OURP. Her tasks include managing the daily office responsibilities, payroll, and accounts payables/receivables.
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Bernadette Franco bfranco@uatechpark.org (520) 382-2481
Executive Assistant/ Human Resources
Bernadette Franco is executive assistant to the Tech Park director. She manages all personnel human resource matters, billing, invoicing and payroll for Tech Park. |
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Craig Kleine kleinecr@email.arizona.edu (520) 626-4442
Support Systems Analysis Senior
Craig Kleine manages information technology functions for the Office of University Research Parks, Campus Research Corporation and The Arizona Center for Innovation. Mr. Kleine acts as the information technology security liaison between The University of Arizona and OURP. |
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Lourdes Gonzalez lourdesg@uatechpark.org (520) 382-2484
Executive Assistant/Tenant Relations Coordinator
Lourdes Gonzalez handles tenant relations for Tech Park companies.
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Anita Bell anitab@azinnovation.com (520)382-3260
Program Coordinator Senior
Anita Bell is the client services coordinator for the Arizona Center for Innovation. Her responsibilities include managing the Center’s day-to-day operations, assisting clients, connecting clients with the Center’s business partners, and coordinating committee meetings. |
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Samantha Orr sorr@uatechpark.org (520) 382-2488
Accountant
Samantha Orr manages the general ledger accounting and financial statements for the Tech Park. She also assists the park director in his function as the chief financial officer. |
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