R. Stephen Beatty

R. Stephen Beatty was appointed Chairman of the Board in July 2017. Prior to this role he served as the chief executive officer and a member of the board of directors since May 1999, and also served as the president during that time until he was appointed as chairman of the board in February 2015. Prior to joining, Mr. Beatty established and operated Beatty Finance, Inc., a private financial services company. Mr. Beatty holds a B.S. in Mathematics from the University of South Alabama and an M.B.A. from the University of New Orleans.

Having previously served as the chief executive officer for over ten years, Mr. Beatty brings to the board of directors critical knowledge and understanding of the products offered by the company, proven management experience, and a thorough understanding of the biotechnology industry in which they operate. In addition, his years of experience owning and operating a financial services company give him valuable insight in the fields of finance and investment.