University of Minnesota
Office for Technology Commercialization
http://www.research.umn.edu/techcomm
612-624-0550

 

Office for Technology Commercialization homeOTC

About OTC

Staff Directory

Staff Working

We understand each person has specific needs. To best respond to those needs, we are organized into industry groups, ensuring we have the right knowledge and experience at the table. Click on the links below to get contact information and to learn more about our expert staff.


 

Agriculture & Horticulture

Jay Schrankler
Executive Director
Doug Johnson
Director

Engineering & Physical Sciences

Leza Besemann
Technology Strategy Manager
Eric Hockert
Technology Marketing Manager
Eric Olson
Technology Strategy Manager
Dale Nugent
Technology Marketing Manager

Life Sciences

Reggie Bowerman
Associate Director
Kevin Anderson
Technology Marketing Manager
Rebecca Gerber
Technology Marketing Manager
Anne Hall
Technology Strategy Manager
Meenakshy Iyer
Technology Strategy Manager
Karen Kaehler
Technology Strategy Manager
Chad Kieper
Technology Strategy Manager
Rajesh Udupa
Technology Marketing Manager
Jodi Rebuffoni
Project Manager
James Woodman
Technology Marketing Manager

 


Software & Information Technology

Rick Huebsch
Associate Director
Chris Ghere
Technology Strategy Manager
Andrew Morrow
Technology Marketing Manager

Venture Center

Russ Straate
Associate Director
Justin Porter
Associate

Strategic Account Management & Compliance

Margaret Hamm
Contracts Manager
Anna McDonagh
Assistant Contracts Manager

Administrative Staff

Johanna Casas-Forero
Associate Director
Bobbie Arocha
Executive Office & Administrative Specialist
Cassi Betker
Program/Project Specialist
Corrie Burns
Senior Accountant
Laurel Corgard
Principal Secretary
Inés Lochart
Finance Manager
Sharyl Stuber
Royalty Accountant


More Information

Location & Directions

University Enterprise Laboratories Building

We are conveniently located in the University Enterprise Laboratories (UEL) building one mile east of the Minneapolis campus near the intersection of Highway 280 and University Avenue.

Address:

160 University Enterprise Laboratories
1000 Westgate Drive , Saint Paul, MN 55114

General: 612.624.0550
Email: umotc@umn.edu


Get directions from Google Maps or click on the boxes below for local directions to OTC.

Google Maps

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From University Avenue:

Turn north on Berry Street, one block east of KSTP. Turn right (east) onto Territorial Road and take an immediately left (north) onto Westgate Drive. The second building on your right is 1000 Westgate Drive..

From the north:

Take 280 south to the University Avenue exit. Take the first right at the lights onto Territorial Road going west. Turn right (north) onto Westgate Drive. The second building on your right is 1000 Westgate Drive

From the south:

From 94 take 280 north to the University Avenue exit. Drive one block beyond University Avenue to the third stoplight and take a left onto Territorial Road going west. You will cross over 280 in doing so. Turn right (north) onto Westgate Drive. The second building on your right is 1000 Westgate Drive.

From the east:

Take 94 west to 280 north to the University Avenue exit. Drive one block beyond University Avenue to the third stoplight and take a left (west) onto Territorial Road, taking you over 280 in the process. Turn right (north) onto Westgate Drive. The second building on your right is 1000 Westgate Drive.

From the west:

Take 94 east to 280 north to the University Avenue exit. Drive one block beyond University Avenue to the third stoplight and take a left onto Territorial Road going west. You will cross over 280 in doing so. Turn right (north) onto Westgate Drive. The second building on your right is 1000 Westgate Drive.

By bus:

Find your route at metrotransit.org