Brian Faircloth

Brian Faircloth has over 17 years of experience in the industry. Brian currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at NUBURU® Inc. since 2021. Prior to this, they were the Vice President of Engineering and Chief Technology Officer at ForoEnergy, Inc. from 2009 to 2021. In this role, they were responsible for high power laser and optics development for oil, gas, and geothermal applications. Brian also conducted research and development and engineering. Before that, they were the Vice President of Operations at Nuvonyx, Inc. from 2004 to 2008. Additionally, they were the Director of Business Development at Coherent from 2008 to 2009.

Brian Faircloth obtained a Master's Degree in Physics and Electrical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis, followed by a Master's Degree in Marketing and Business Management from Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business. Brian also attended Tennessee Technological University and obtained a Master's Degree in Six Sigma from Villanova University.