Aaron Miscenich
Executive Director
Aaron has worked with companies from the concept stage all the way through growth and maturity. On the economic development side, he has managed efforts that have created a knowledge-based economy in Louisiana through public and private funding including federal, state, and local sources, public/private partnerships, and straight development capital.
Beau Bown
Director of Communications & Marketing
As Director of Communication and Marketing, Beau directs communication and branding initiatives across the research park. While attending Utah State University, Beau gained experience at a LIVE-events agency and created promotional content for popular brands. Beau has also worked as a freelance video editor, graphic designer and media strategist (GFX, UX/UI) for the past 6 years.
Bobbie
Soellner
As bwtech’s Business Manager, Bobbie brings 20 years of UMBC Business & Grant, Experience to the Research Park team. Starting her career at UMBC in Financial Services as an Administrative Assistant, she continued her career as a Human Resources Specialist. Before joining The College of Engineering, Information Technology, she completed her Bachelor’s Degree from University of Maryland, University College and then became a Sr. Grant Specialist for the Shared Services Center in COEIT. Bobbie has just completed her Master Certificate at the University of Maryland Baltimore in Research Administration. At bwtech, Bobbie is the point of contact for any UMBC & Research Park Corporation business and grant management.
Casina Rice
Program Management Specialist
Casina manages and coordinates events at bwtech South, including the rental and concierge services those events entail. Casina also manages tenant billing for the South campus. She is a member of the Baltimore Marketing Association and is the founder of two mission-driven companies, Faith Flos and BlankCanvas2Art.
David Diongue
Business Associate
David helps with the business and human resources functions for bwtech@UMBC. He works at the front desk, helps with events and scheduling, manages the conference rooms and shares useful information with bwtech companies.
David J. Fink, PhD
Entrepreneur in Residence
Dave has worked in biotechnology and biomedical product development for more than 40 years and founded or was a top officer of seven start-ups. In addition to advising life science incubator companies at bwtech@UMBC, he is the Site Miner for UMBC research that, with support from the Maryland Innovation Initiative, holds the potential for commercialization.
Jerry Bechler
Multi Trades Chief II
Marjorie
Cota
As bwtech’s Director of Entrepreneurial Services, Marjie brings 25+ years entrepreneurial experience in working with companies of a variety of sizes and industries. She has developed numerous relationships throughout the country and has assisted in developing startups from conception all the way through second-stage growth and maturity. She has a Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana State University and has worked for a number of years in the Baltimore/DC area. Marjie completes our bwtech team and will assist our clients in growing to new levels.
Stacy Cotter
Administrative Assistant II
Walt Schultz
Director of Leasing and Facilities
Walt handles all leasing for bwtech@UMBC, manages the incubator and accelerator complexes, and is the point of initial contact for those seeking collaborative opportunities with UMBC faculty and staff. He had a distinguished career with the Maryland State Police before earning his real estate license and certification as a real estate property administrator.
Xiomara Olmeda
Cyber Incubator Manager