Carol Ann Dykes, Site Manager, UCF Business Incubator
Ms. Dykes is experienced in technology commercialization and entrepreneurship. She has worked extensively with universities, federal laboratories, entrepreneurs and small-midsized technology companies, focusing on market analysis, commercialization strategies, business planning, capital acquisition, and strategic partnerships.
John S. Shearer, PE, BCEE, Principal, Shearer Consulting Inc.
Mr. Shearer is an independent executive level consultant focused on assisting clients in dealing with complex water and environmental issues. He has over 36 years of experience in the utilities industry and served in senior management roles in Florida DEP and in national consulting firms.
Frank Watts, Business Development Coach, UCF Venture Lab
Mr. Watts has provided sales and productivity training services to technology companies since 1985. His specialties are: Finding & Activating New Prospects; Increasing Productivity for Sales Teams; Effective Management Tactics for Sales Managers; and How to Evaluate the Sales Process. He has been guiding EPIC since 2010.
G. Wade Miller, Exec. Director, WateReuse Association & WateReuse Research Foundation
Mr. Miller has been an executive, entrepreneur, strategist, researcher, and respected advisor to governments, and industry. He started seven organizations and managed five of them to success, and has great credentials in government relations, business development, and strategic planning and technology evaluations.