Greg Neece

Greg has a background in multiple industries including Aerospace, Process Control, Industrial Automation, and Photonics. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Alabama where he is now a Fellow of Mechanical Engineering. Greg also holds a Master of Sciences degree in Technology Management from The University of Alabama in Huntsville.

Greg began his career with Rockwell International in Huntsville Alabama working as Solid Rocket Booster Project Engineer during the post-Challenger return to flight period. In the early 1990’s he moved to Boulder Colorado accepting a position as Technology Transfer Engineer for Emerson Electric where he advanced to Operations Manager. Greg was responsible for several international technology transfer projects and started operations in The Netherlands, Mexico, and China. Greg was recruited to IBP, Inc. where he served as Chief Operating Officer of an engineering and automation division. Greg joined Avantes, Inc. as President in 2001. Most recently Greg served as COO of Vescent Photonics. Greg has published various articles and served on the Board of Directors of the Colorado Photonics Industry Association.