Leadership

Led by a founder with two deep-tech exits
and 125+ patents.

MacroVation is led by a founder-PI team with deep operating experience across materials chemistry, microfabrication, polymer engineering, and government contract execution.

4 programs Active SBIR/STTR
125+ Founder patents
2 deep-tech Prior exits
9,000 sq ft Fairlawn lab
Phase I–III DARPA heritage
President & CEO

David Sherrer II

Physicist and electrical engineer. Founder of NuvoTronics, acquired by Cubic Corporation in 2019, and Haleos, acquired by Rohm & Haas in 2002. More than 125 issued patents across materials and microfabrication. Leads MacroVation as CEO across active SBIR programs.

  • Founder, NuvoTronics — acquired by Cubic Corporation, 2019
  • Founder, Haleos — acquired by Rohm & Haas, 2002
  • 125+ issued patents
  • DARPA Phase I–III program execution
david@macrovation.com
Chief Technology Officer

Vince Baranauskas, PhD

Polymer chemistry lead with 17 years at Nanosonic in polymer chemistry, coatings, sensors, and process development. PhD in polymer chemistry from Virginia Tech. Technical lead for polymer chemistry and material-system development across active programs.

  • 17 years — Nanosonic, Blacksburg VA
  • PhD, polymer chemistry — Virginia Tech
  • Principal investigator across active programs
vince@macrovation.com
Program Operations & Coordination

Sam Peltier

Supports MacroVation’s active federal programs through program coordination, contract administration support, vendor coordination, lab logistics, and deliverable preparation.

  • Program coordination across active SBIR/STTR programs
  • Contract administration support
  • Vendor and lab logistics coordination
  • Deliverable preparation support
sam@macrovation.com
Chemistry & Test Execution

Brandi Shepherd

Chemistry and test execution across MacroVation’s active programs. Supports bench chemistry, high-pressure reactor operation, foam test execution, material characterization, and contract deliverable preparation.

  • BS, Chemistry
  • High-pressure reactor operation
  • Foam test execution and material characterization
  • Contract deliverable preparation
05 Engagement

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Government program offices, primes, and commercial partners — David handles early-stage technical and commercial conversations himself.

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