About Us

MISSION STATEMENT

To Become The World's Foremost Developer Of Time Of Flight (TOF) Spectrometry Solutions For The Development Of Mass Spectrometry and Electron Spectroscopy Systems

OUR FOCUS

Our Specific Focus Is On Increasing Throughput, Sensitivity, Resolution of TOF-based Spectrometry Systems, While Enabling The Development Of Simpler, More Reliable Instruments. Stillwater's Patented Technology Has Been Demonstrated In Both Mass Spectrometer and Electron Energy Loss Spectrometer Instruments.

MANAGEMENT TEAM

Brian Frederick, Ph.D, President and Co-Founder

Dr. Frederick is an internationally known physical chemist and surface scientist. As President of Stillwater Scientific Instruments, Dr. Frederick is currently leading the commercial development of innovative mass spectrometers and electron energy analyzers. Dr. Frederick's work in the application of statistical data recovery methods in conjunction with advanced modulation techniques as applied to particle velocity analysis has led to throughput improvements of several orders of magnitude in electron energy loss analyzers and similar performance improvements in mass spectrometers. Dr. Frederick's work in statistical data recovery methods began while at the Kodak Research Laboratory in Rochester, NY and has continued through collaboration with Spectrum Square Associates, Ithaca, NY. While a graduate student at Cornell, and as a post-doctoral fellow at the Interdisciplinary Research Center in Surface Science in Liverpool, Dr. Frederick has developed, built, and commissioned several advanced ultra-high-vacuum analytical instruments. As professor at the Laboratory for Surface Science and Technology at the University of Maine, Dr. Frederick assembled and led the research group that developed the patented technology now being commercialized by Stillwater. Dr. Frederick received his MS and PhD in Physical Chemistry at Cornell University, working in the School of Applied and Engineering Physics, and his BS in Chemistry from Juniata College.

Mark Waite, Interim Vice President Business Development & Marketing

Mr. Waite has more than 20 years of experience in the business, engineering, and marketing aspects of technology company development. Mr. Waite recently co-founded Launch Momentum, a technology consultancy, and semiconductor company Extreme Packet Devices (EPD), which was acquired by PMC-Sierra, Inc. (NASDAQ: PMCS) for $415 million. Prior to EPD, Mr. Waite held engineering, marketing, sales, and management positions with Toshiba America Semiconductor, Ring Medical, Analogic Corporation, Tau-tron/General Signal, and Frequency & Time Systems. He has also consulted for technology concerns in Europe. Mr. Waite received his BS in Electrical Engineering and Technology with a minor in Business Administration from the University of Maine.

Daniel P. Martin, PhD, Interim Vice President, Engineering

Dr. Martin is a senior engineer with extensive experience in analysis and software development for navigation systems, image processing, tracking systems, data fusion, optimal estimation theory, and control. He has experience with commercial software development, image processing, complex algorithm development and a variety of navigation systems development with companies including Alphatech, Scientific Systems, and Intermetrics. He has worked in-house at Raytheon and IBM, and has managed a Boeing Phantom Works subcontract team. Dr. Martin received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Boston University in 1993, and his Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics from the University of Maine.

David Hiatt, Interim Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Hiatt is a proven executive with more than 25 years of experience in high technology companies. He has an extensive background in domestic and international operations, corporate transactions, financial management, and administration. In addition to Stillwater Scientific, Mr. Hiatt serves as Chief Financial Officer for Launch Momentum LLC, a technology business development consultancy. Mr. Hiatt has held Executive Management positions with document systems leader Anacomp, Inc., and Molecular Simulations Inc. (now Accelrys - NASDAQ: ACCL), which provides complex drug-discovery software to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. As Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Hiatt took MSI through the public offering process and then its merger with Pharmacopoeia (NASDAQ: PCOP). Mr. Hiatt holds an M.S. in finance from The Sloan School at M.I.T. and an M.S. in computer science and a B.S. in mechanical engineering from M.I.T.

L. Jay LeGore, PhD, P.E., Staff Scientist, Co-founder

Dr. LeGore is an experienced materials scientist who is responsible for the development of Stillwater's ion beam modulators, ion optics components, and vacuum systems. Prior to Stillwater, Dr. LeGore was a principal investigator at Sensor Research and Development in Orono, Maine where he developed chemi-resistive gas sensors. His post-doctoral and doctoral work included thin film deposition and characterization as well as scanning probe microscopy. He also has experience in the design of electronics for medical instruments. Dr. LeGore received his PhD in Materials Science from the University of Maine, his Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University, and his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Rutgers University.

Robert Jackson, Ph.D, Chief Engineer, Co-Founder

Dr. Jackson is an accomplished engineer and scientist who is responsible for ion optics design, electronics architecture, and mechanical design. As a post-doctoral fellow at the Univ of Maine's Laboratory for Surface Science and Technology, Dr. Jackson designed and built several ultrahigh vacuum analytical instruments, including two distinct mass spectrometer systems. Prior to that he was an engineering supervisor at Nautel, a leading manufacturer of radio navigation and broadcast equipment. He also has technical experience in clinical medical laboratory. Dr. Jackson received his PhD and MS in Physics from the University of Maine, and his BS in Engineering Physics from the University of Maine.

Peter H. Kleban, PhD , Chief Scientist, Co-founder

Dr. Kleban is responsible for certain technical aspects of Stillwater's new product development, especially those with complex mathematical features. He also enjoys helping the Company function well by fostering an environment that successfully integrates scientific challenges and human resources. Dr. Kleban is a theoretician with extensive experience in statistical mechanics, surface science and related mathematics. Dr. Kleban is also a co-founder of LASST (the Laboratory for Surface Science and Technology), a unit of the University of Maine closely associated with Stillwater.

Dr. Kleban received his Ph.D. and M.A. in Physics from Brandeis University and his Bachelor of Science in Physics from Antioch College. Prior to joining the University of Maine, he held postdoctoral and Visiting Assistant Professor positions at the Institut Laue-Langevin in Grenoble, the University of Minnesota, and the University of Wisconsin.

C. Bronson H. Crothers, Harware Engineer, Co-founder

Mr. Crothers is an experienced electrical engineer who is responsible for the development of Stillwater Scientific's electronic control, embedded software and data acquisition systems. Prior to Stillwater, Mr. Crothers managed the electrical engineering section of the Laboratory for Surface Science and Technology (LASST) at the University of Maine. His work included software and hardware development in electrical and mechanical systems for data acquisition and system control. Mr. Crothers' expertise ranges from ultra low level signaling to GHZ band pulse, and high power RF systems. He also has experience in the operation and modification of Ultra High Vacuum (UHV) systems and components. Mr. Crothers received his BA in Discrete Applied Mathematics from The University of Maine.

Barbara B. Frederick, Software Development, Co-founder

Barbara B. Frederick is a software developer and entrepreneur who co-founded Stillwater Scientific Instruments to commercialize a combination of hardware innovation with statistical algorithms for resolution enhancement in the scientific instrumentation market. Ms. Frederick has more than ten years of experience in software development, providing a graphical interface for highly specialized digital signal processing algorithms for research applications in electron spectroscopy. Ms. Frederick's Cutting Edge software is a graphical user-friendly front-end for the Razor Library of Bayesian, Maximum Entropy and Maximum Likelihood statistical algorithms for resolution enhancement, smoothing, division, differentiation and nonlinear fitting. This has been developed through a license agreement and a good working relationship with Spectrum Square Associates of Ithaca, NY. Ms. Frederick also brings laboratory experience to her current position, having worked in University laboratories as well as Lancaster Laboratories Inc., a large commercial analytical laboratory. Ms. Frederick earned her BS in Analytical Chemistry from Juniata College.

TECHNICAL ADVISORY BOARD

Scott Collins, PhD

Linda Denoyer, PhD

Peter Leopold, PhD

Rosemary Smith, PhD

Ron Unwin