S. Christopher Lopp is the CEO of SRFC Bio. Accordingly, he brings over 25 years of executive experience in finance, transactional, business development, and legal roles in organizations of all sizes. These include Fortune 500 corporations as well as startups. Chris holds a J.D. from The University of Tulsa College of Law as well as an MBA (finance) and a BSBA (accounting) from the University of Tulsa. He is also a licensed attorney in Oklahoma and a licensed solicitor of England and Wales. Moreover, he holds a designated status as a Certified Public Accountant.

In particular, Chris’ mission at SRFC Bio is to commercialize the company’s cleaning solutions by finding applications that will make a difference to end consumers. However, when away from work, Chris enjoys traveling and visiting new places and learning new cultures.

Bob Godfroid is the President and Chief Science Officer of SRFC Bio, bringing 30+ years of executive experience in research and development at Procter & Gamble as well as PepsiCo. He earned a Ph.D. in Chemistry from The Ohio State University after first receiving a B.S. in Chemistry from Lawrence Technological University. He is also the inventor and developer of Swiffer and Febreze products, and he holds 30+ granted patents, multiple R&D award winner.

Bob’s mission in his personal and career life is to develop products that meet consumers’ needs, as he has done with products like Swiffer and Febreze. Similarly, at SRFC Bio, he plays a critical role in developing breakthrough solutions in continuously active antimicrobial surface cleaners and coatings.

Bob’s advice to young scientists is to learn the science, learn the business, learn to communicate, and of course have fun. He also advises other scientists or entrepreneurs interested in developing new products to be persistent, collaborative, and focused on the needs of the end-user, approach problems with a multidisciplinary perspective, and stay up to date with the latest scientific and technological advancements in their field.

Jodi Torres serves as the VP of Finance at SRFC Bio, bringing over 25 years of executive experience in financial management across various industries. Throughout her career, she has held several roles, including VP Controller, CFO, as well as Director of Finance. Jodi first obtained her Executive Financial Management certification from Cornell University. Afterward, she earned a BS in Accounting from Hartford and Business Administration from Midwestern State.

During her 7-year tenure with SRFC Bio, Jodi has been instrumental in driving the company’s financial strategies and operations. She also ensures its ongoing success and growth. As a vital member of the executive team, she also remains dedicated to advancing the company’s mission and making a significant impact on global health.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Jodi is passionate about community service and leadership development in women. As such, she is a passionate member in the Junior League of Collin County. She is also a strong advocate for animal rescue, actively supporting numerous related charity organizations.

Valerie Beck is the Director of Microbiology at SRFC Bio, specifically bringing 10+ years of experience serving in multiple research roles. Primarily, her expertise lies in mechanisms of antibiotic research in hospital-associated pathogens and the in vitro efficacy of over-the-counter drugs. Furthermore, Valerie holds a B.S. and Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Texas at Dallas. She was first inspired to pursue science after a work-study job during college, where she became hooked on research.

At SRFC Bio, Valerie leads the development of innovative and science-backed infection control technology, and chiefly, her mission is to work towards solutions that have a positive impact on society. This also includes a focus on ensuring technologies claiming to improve human health are rigorously tested. Accordingly, Valerie’s greatest career achievement so far has been contributing to the development of a fully registered antimicrobial product in just over a year.

Parham Asgari is the Director of Chemistry at SRFC Bio, with over 10 years of experience in organosilanes synthesis as well as catalytic C-H and C-C bond activation. He earned his M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Tehran and also his Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Arlington. Parham’s passion for the natural world and its principles first led him to a career in science, and as such, is inspired by the work of Nobel laureate Robert Burns Woodward.

At SRFC Bio, Parham’s mission is primarily to develop new materials for cleaning solutions that make a positive impact on society. In particular, he focuses on long-lasting antimicrobial coatings using polymers. Of course, collaboration and teamwork were crucial to the development of SRFC Bio’s third-generation antimicrobial technology, providing a new approach to preventing the spread of germs. However, Parham is committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the field of antimicrobial coatings.