Steven J. Pully
Chairman of the Board
Steven J. Pully, is the Company’s Chair of the Board since October 26, 2023. Mr. Pully is currently a partner of Speyside Partners, an investment banking firm that he co-founded in May 2017. He also serves on the boards or in executive positions for various companies, including publicly-traded RumbleOn, Inc., where he serves as the Executive Chairman. Mr. Pully’s board service has spanned multiple industries, including airlines, amusement parks, energy and power, manufacturing, power sports, retail, restaurants, and technology. His board service has included multiple positions as chairman or lead director of the board, and also multiple chairmanships of audit, compensation, nominating and governance, and special committees. Previously, Mr. Pully served as General Counsel and as a Partner of the investment firm, Carlson Capital, L.P. from 2008 to 2014, as Managing Director in the investment banking division of Bank of America and as a Senior Managing Director in the investment banking department of Bear Stearns & Company. Mr. Pully is also an attorney and CPA, he is a Chartered Financial Analyst, and he also holds various FINRA licenses.
Kara Cannon
Chief Executive Officer
Kara Cannon, Chief Executive Officer, has been employed with the Company since 2011 and is responsible for strategic and tactical marketing, Sales, Manufacturing and general management of the operations . Ms. Cannon previously held executive positions at Pall Corporation, where she focused on commercial operations within the areas of diagnostics, biotechnology and biosciences. She has also held marketing and technical positions at Dynal Biotech (now ThermoFisher Scientific). She has had extensive experience in the marketing and selling of innovative platforms for the diagnostics markets, as well as, the development and execution of strategic plans for the growth and sustainability of diagnostic-related businesses. Ms. Cannon holds a BA from Franklin and Marshall College.
Jon Couchman
Director
Jon Couchman became a director of the Company and member of the Company’s Audit Committee, Nominating & Governance Committee and Compensation Committee effective November 22, 2024. Mr. Couchman is the Managing Member of Couchman Management LLC, an investment management company through which he manages private investments. Mr. Couchman has served as Chairman of the Board of Xstelos Holdings, Inc. and its predecessor company Footstar, Inc., beginning February 4, 2006. Mr. Couchman became Chairman of the Board following its reorganization and successful emergence therefrom. On December 9, 2008, Mr. Couchman became Chief Wind-Down Officer of Footstar and in January 2009, was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Financial Officer, beginning August 2009. In his capacity as Chief Restructuring Officer, Mr. Couchman oversaw Footstar’s liquidation and distribution of its remaining assets. Subsequently, in April 2011, Mr. Couchman oversaw Xstelos’ acquisition of CPEX Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a publicly traded pharmaceutical company. Mr. Couchman has served as a Director and Chief Executive Officer of Myrexis, Inc. since January 22, 2013 and as its Chief Financial Officer since March 1, 2013. Mr. Couchman has served as a director, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Affymax, Inc. since November 26, 2014. Mr. Couchman was a significant shareholder and was elected as a director of Golf Trust of America, subsequently known as Pernix Therapeutics on December 14, 2007. Golf Trust engaged in a strategic review process selling its golf course holdings completed a reverse merger with Pernix Therapeutics on March 8, 2010. Through Couchman Capital LLC and Couchman Management LLC, Mr. Couchman has served as the general partner and investment manager of Couchman Investments LP from 2001 until present, Couchman Partners LP, private investment partnerships from 2001 until 2013 and the investment manager of Couchman International Ltd., a private partnership, from 2001 until 2013. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the California State University at Chico and received the Chartered Financial Analyst designation (C.F.A.) in 1996. He has served on several charitable boards and resides with his family in New York City.
Bradley Radoff
Director
Mr. Radoff is a proven investor and seasoned public company director with significant experience in the areas of corporate governance, capital allocation, operational turnarounds and strategic reviews. Mr. Radoff has held roles at some of the world’s top asset management firms and financial institutions, including Citadel and Third Point. He currently serves on the Board of VAALCO Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EGY), a Texas-based independent energy company, and Harte Hanks, Inc. (NASDAQ: HHS). Mr. Radoff previously served as a director of Support.com, Inc. (formerly NASDAQ: SPRT) and Pogo Producing Company (formerly NYSE: PPP). He graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in Economics from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.