Category: Meet the Team

Board Member Ken Reily is an instructor of Information Science and Computer Science at the University of Minnesota. In addition to his role at the University, he provides consulting services in software research, software development and architecture, process development, and training/education. Prior to Ken’s current roles, he was a Senior Technical Manager for 3M’s Electronics… Read more »

Board Member Dr. Metzel received his Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in 1979. That same year he joined Abbott Laboratories’ Diagnostics Division as a Research Scientist in Hepatitis Research & Development. He held several positions until leaving Abbott in 1995 as Section Head, Infectious Disease Diagnostics Technical Support. In the ensuing… Read more »

Vice-Chair Craig Hourigan is a Supply Chain and Operations Executive with over 30 years of experience in a variety of industries including industrial electrical products distribution, medical device, and consumer products.  Currently, Craig is a Senior Director, Network Transformation at Wesco International, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Prior to joining Wesco International, Craig was the President… Read more »

Board Chair Bryon Griffin brings a wealth of expertise to our Board, with a career that spans technology innovation, strategic leadership, and entrepreneurial ventures. With a foundation in designing secure CCTV and card access systems for nuclear facilities and architecting robust networking platforms for Fortune 500 companies, Bryon has established himself as a versatile and… Read more »

Founder/President Emeritus A resident of Champaign, IL, Wanda took up flying in 1978. After achieving her private and commercial license, she attained an instrument rating and taught the private pilot class for three years at Frasca Aviation in Urbana, IL. An interest in using this special skill led to the formation of LifeLine Pilots. She… Read more »