Governance
Committee Composition
| Members | Audit Committee | Compensation Committee | Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee | Risk Committee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Liscouski | ||||
| Robert Fagenson | ||||
| Yuping Huang | ||||
| Mike Turmelle | ||||
| Carl Weimer | ||||
| Javad Shabani |
Leadership
Robert Liscouski
Chairman
Robert Liscouski, a Co-Founder and Chairman, CEO and President of QCi since the company was formed in February 2018, transitioned to the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors in February 2024 to lead the company’s strategic direction and Chair the Board’s Risk Committee. Under Mr. Liscouski’s leadership QCi evolved from a software platform company trading on on the OTC Markets, to one of the leading Quantum Solutions companies listed on Nasdaq. He brings to the company more than 35 years of successful executive experience at public and private companies, and federal agencies ranging from operational roles to leadership positions. He has extensive start-up experience in cyber-security in the private sector as well as developing critical programs for protecting national security interests and essential infrastructure, as well as in crisis management, organizational development, and strategic planning.
Mr. Liscouski was appointed by President George W. Bush as the first U.S. Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Protection upon the launch of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. In addition, he served at the U.S. Department of State, serving on the Intelligence ScienceBoard supporting the CIA and Director of National Intelligence. Mr. Liscouski’s private sector experience includes President and Director at Implant Sciences Corporation, Director of Information Assurance at The Coca-Cola Company, and Vice President at Orion Scientific Systems.
Mr. Liscouski currently serves on the board of technical advisors for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the board of the National Child Protection Task Force.
He received his Bachelor of Science from John Jay College of Criminal Justice and Master of Public Administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University.
Robert Fagenson
Director (Independent)
Robert Fagenson is the chairman of the board for National Holdings Corp. Group Companies. From 1970 to 2007, he helped build Fagenson & Co, Inc., a large specialist firm at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). While acting as the managing partner, he was appointed as a Governor on the Trading Floor in 1987, then elected to the Board of Directors and to the vice chairman position of the NYSE Board. After selling the firm, Fagenson ran a NYSE investment firm until 2012, when the assets merged into the National Securities Corp and he became executive chairman of its parent, National Holdings. He earned a B.S. from Syracuse University in 1970. Fagenson is the vice president of the New York Service for the Handicapped and the treasurer of the Board of the New York City Police Museum. He is also a member of the boards of the Sports & Arts in Schools Foundation, the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association Foundation, the National Organization of Investment Professionals and the Conservation Committee of MOMA.
Michael Turmelle
Director (independent)
Mr. Turmelle has served on numerous Board of Directors including the Board of Directors of Implant Sciences Corp., an explosive and narcotic trace detection company, where he served as Chairman of the Board from 2015 to 2017. Since January 2018, Mr. Turmelle has served as the Managing Director of Hayward Tyler, which he joined in February 2015. Hayward Tyler designs, manufactures and services performance-critical electric motors and pumps to meet the most demanding of applications for the global energy industry, as both an original equipment manufacturer supplier and trusted partner. Mr. Turmelle was Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of SatCon. Mr. Turmelle was also on the Board of Directors of Beacon Power, a SatCon spin-off company dealing in flywheel energy storage. Previously, Mr. Turmelle ran his own consulting company working with start-ups and turn-arounds in the areas of renewable energy, medical and other advanced technologies. Mr. Turmelle has a BA in Economics from Amherst College and is a graduate of General Electric’s Financial Management Program. Mr. Turmelle brings to our Board years of public company executive experience as well as extensive experience in finance and operations and in the field of electrical technology.
Yuping Huang
CQO
Dr. Huang is the Chief Quantum Officer for QCi, responsible for developing quantum technology and products. He is also the founding director of the Center for Quantum Science and Engineering and Gallagher Associate Professor of Physics at Stevens Institute of Technology. Yuping has over 20 years of pioneering R&D in quantum physics and technology. He received a PhD in quantum AMO physics in 2009 and worked as a research faculty and principal investigator at Northwestern University before joining Stevens in 2014. He has so far created and led a strong portfolio of quantum research projects with ~$30 M funds from DARPA, National Science Foundation, Navy, Air Force, Army, NASA, and private sectors. Prior to joining QCi, Yuping founded QPhoton, Inc., focusing on commercializing quantum devices and technology to provide innovative and practical quantum solutions for critical challenges facing big data, cyber, remote sensing, and healthcare industries.
Carl Weimer
Director (Independent)
Dr. Weimer combines over 25 years of experience in the aerospace industry. Previously, he had been involved in two companies in the aerospace industry holding positions including Team Leader, Principal Investigator and Chief Technologist. From 1994 through 2000, Dr. Weimer was a Team Leader for Ophir Corporation, an aerospace optics company. From 2000 to 2018, he was a Team Leader for Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp., a spacecraft company. From 2018 to present, Dr. Weimer has been the Chief Technologist for the Ball Civil Business Unit. In addition, from 2008 to present, Dr. Weimer has been the Principal Investigator for the NASA Earth Science Technology Office. Dr. Weimer received a Bachelor of Science degree from Harvey Mudd College (1984) and a Master of Science (1987) and a PhD (1992) from Colorado State University all in experimental Physics. Carl received the NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal in 2008 for advancing lidars for satellite remote sensing.
Dr. Javad Shabani
Director (Independent)
Dr. Shabani has over 13 years of experience in advanced physics and quantum information physics. Dr. Shabani has been an associate professor in the New York University Physics Department, and director of the NYU Center for Quantum Information Physics since 2022. From 2017 to 2022 he was an Assistant Professor in the NYU, Physics Department. From 2015 to 2017 Dr. Shabani was assistant professor in the City College of New York Physics Department. From 2014 to 2015 he was a project Scientist in the California Nanosystems Institute at the University of California Santa Barbara. From 2011 to 2014 he was a postdoctoral fellow in the Harvard University Physics Department (2011-2012) and the California Nanosystems Institute at the University of California Santa Barbara (2012 to 2014) . He was awarded the IBM Q Scholar Award in 2021, and the US Air Force Young Investigator Program Award and the US Army Young Investigator Award in 2016. Dr. Shabani holds four patents in quantum physics applications and has published over 85 papers. Dr. Shabani received Bachelor of Science degrees in physics and electrical engineering from Sharif University of Technology (2004) a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Cruz (2005), a Master of Arts in Electrical Engineering from Princeton University (2007) and a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Princeton University (2011).
William McGann, Ph.D.
CEO
Bill is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for QCi. Prior to becoming QCi’s CEO, Bill served as COO/CTO and was a member of the Board of Directors for the company.
Prior to joining QCi, Bill served as the Chief Technology Officer for the Security, Detection and Automation business at Leidos Corporation. Central to his role was the creation of innovative customer solutions driven by a strong portfolio of Physics, Chemistry and Software-based products. Bill has a strong, directed passion for transforming credible science into practical technology solutions in solving some of the world’s greatest challenges.
Prior to joining Leidos, Bill held numerous business and technology leadership positions and roles including; (a) Founder of the first explosives trace detection company, Ion Track Instruments, (b) Chief Technology Officer for GE Security, (c) VP of Engineering for United Technologies Fire and Security business, (d) CEO (and board member) of Implant Sciences Corp. and (e) Chief Technology Officer at L3Harris Aviation Security and Detection business.
Bill holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Physics from University of Connecticut and Undergraduate degrees in Chemistry and Biology.
Chris Boehmler
CFO
Mr. Boehmler, the Company’s CFO, has over 20 years of financial expertise, including investment banking, planning & analysis, accounting operations, financial and SEC reporting, systems integrations and financial risks & controls. Prior to joining QCi in early 2022 as the Company’s Controller, Mr. Boehmler had started his career at Credit Suisse and Booz Allen Hamilton supporting financial institutions and government clients, respectively. He went on to hold various senior financial positions at technology companies and financial institutions, including Bridgewater Associates, LP and Intelsat, where he successfully drove financial strategy and managed complex financial operations in high-demand environments. As CFO, Mr. Boehmler will assume a crucial role in overseeing the Company’s financial operations, strategy, and planning as QCi enters material commercialization. He will be responsible for managing the Company’s financial systems, overseeing SEC reporting and investor relations, while also collaborating closely with the executive team to drive strategic initiatives and optimize cost-effective controls while supporting QCi’s anticipated growth. Mr. Boehmler received his BA (Economics) from the University of Chicago.
Yuping Huang
CQO
Dr. Huang is the Chief Quantum Officer for QCi, responsible for developing quantum technology and products. He is also the founding director of the Center for Quantum Science and Engineering and Gallagher Associate Professor of Physics at Stevens Institute of Technology. Yuping has over 20 years of pioneering R&D in quantum physics and technology. He received a PhD in quantum AMO physics in 2009 and worked as a research faculty and principal investigator at Northwestern University before joining Stevens in 2014. He has so far created and led a strong portfolio of quantum research projects with ~$30 M funds from DARPA, National Science Foundation, Navy, Air Force, Army, NASA, and private sectors. Prior to joining QCi, Yuping founded QPhoton, Inc., focusing on commercializing quantum devices and technology to provide innovative and practical quantum solutions for critical challenges facing big data, cyber, remote sensing, and healthcare industries.
Yong Meng Sua
CTO
Yong Meng is the Chief Technology Officer for QCi, responsible for managing the development of quantum technology. He is also a Research Assistant Professor of Physics at Stevens Institute of Technology. Prior to joining QCI, Yong Meng served as Chief Scientific Officer for QPhoton, Inc. Yong Meng is a quantum physicist focusing on original research in quantum information processing and computing, integrated photonics and remote sensing. He co-authored 8 US/International patents with 3 patents licensed for commercialization, published more than 90 peer-reviewed journal articles. Additionally, Yong Meng has formed strong collaborations and research programs funded through various Federal agencies (NSF, NASA, Brookhaven National Laboratory) and industry partners (Cisco, Ball Aerospace) in driving fundamental research towards impactful and practical quantum technology.