Timothy C. Hoerr, CEO

Tim Hoerr is a seasoned business executive with over 25 years of experience spanning a variety of industries. Prior to joining Cbana Labs in September, 2008, Tim was the Chief Executive Officer of iCyt Mission Technology, a rapidly growing bioscience technology firm located in the University of Illinois Research Park, Champaign, Illinois. In 2001, Tim joined iCyt founder Gary Durack and three other employees. Since that time, iCyt has won numerous technology and business awards while growing to over 50 professionals and double-digit millions in revenue.

Tim spent nearly all of the first 15 years of his professional career with RSM McGladrey in Illinois and San Diego, leading teams of consultants focused on serving middle market clients. In his capacity as Consulting Partner with McGladrey, Tim provided leadership on a regional and national level.

Rich Masel, Founder, Corporate Secretary and Chief Technology Officer

Rich Masel is one of Cbana's founders, Corporate Secretary and Chief Technology Officer and a Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University Of Illinois, Urbana Champaign. Professor Masel has a distinguished publication record with over 200 journal and book publications, 350 conference papers, 10 issued patents, and two textbooks. He has one of the most well funded research programs at the University, with over $2,500,000/yr of federal funding.

Prior to founding Cbana, Professor Masel helped found Tekion, a developer of fuel cells for portable electronics. Professor Masel continues to serve as chief technical advisor for Tekion. From 1978-1996 Professor Masel was a director of Masel Industries. He served as CEO from 1996-1999, launching hundreds of new products and leading to the acquisition of Masel Industries by a major customer.

Mark Shannon, Founder and Director of Development

Mark Shannon is one of Cbana's founders and Director of Development, a Professor of Mechanical Sciences and Engineering and University Of Illinois and Director of the NSF Center of Advanced Materials for the Purification of Water. Professor Shannon has a distinguished publication record with over 50 journal and book publications, 100 conference papers, and 4 issued patents. He has one of the most well funded research programs at the University, with over $1,000,000/yr of federal funding.

Prior to founding Cbana, Professor Shannon helped found Thermal Solutions, a chip cooling business, and served as CTO 1992-1993.

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