Management
Our People
Neptune is a well established brand in the portfolio of products manufactured by Biotix. Our expert management team draws on a combined 125 years of experience in product development, manufacturing and distribution. Our leadership spans across the life sciences, diagnostics, pharma and biotech industries, and include careers in some of the most successful companies in the industry. We understand where you want to go in your research, and we’re dedicated to developing better ways to get you there.
Paul Nowak
Chief Executive Officer, Biotix Holdings
Prior to joining Biotix as CEO in 2007, Paul was the Chief Operating Officer of Symyx Technologies, a Silicon Valley manufacturer of high-throughput robotics and software applications for R&D. Paul spent the majority of his career at VWR International, a global distributor of laboratory supplies where he held many positions during his 26 year tenure, including COO and CEO. He was a key member of the Executive Team that transformed VWR into a $2.8 billion company. Paul graduated from State University of New York at Geneseo with a degree in Biology.
Tony Altig
Chief Financial Officer, Biotix Holdings
Tony joined Biotix as CFO in early 2008. From 2004 to 2007, Tony served as the Chief Financial Officer of Diversa Corporation (subsequently Verenium Corporation), a publicly held company developing specialized industrial enzymes. Prior to Diversa, he served as the CFO of Maxim Pharmaceutical Inc., a publicly held biopharmaceutical company from 2002 to 2004. From 2000 to 2001, Tony served as the CFO of NBC Internet, Inc., a leading Internet portal company, which was acquired by General Electric. His additional experience includes his role as the Chief Accounting Officer at US Web Corporation, as well as his experience serving biotechnology companies during his tenure at both Pricewaterhouse Coopers, LLP and KPMG, LLP. In addition, he serves on the Board of Directors of Optimer Pharmaceuticals, Inc., TearLab Corporation and MultiCell Technologies, Inc. Tony received a B.B.A. degree from the University of Hawaii.
Arta Motadel
Chief Technology Officer & Founder
Arta graduated from the University of California at San Diego in 1994 with a Bachelor of Science in Bioengineering and a minor in Biochemistry and Psychology. By 1995 he was named by the San Diego Business Journal as one of the top 25 “Leaders of the Future.” After working for the Sharp Healthcare system as laboratory bioengineer, he took at job in 1996 as a technical marketing specialist for what is today the worlds largest pipette tip manufacturer. Over the next eight years, Arta worked his way through the company as a project engineer, quality control manager, and business development manager. In 2003, he took over all OEM Business Development and the Technical Services Group. Two years later, he left to consult for a robotic equipment manufacturer. Then, he started his own enterprise, Biotix, which he sold to Pelican Life Sciences. In addition to serving as Chief Technology officer of Biotix, he voluntarily performs duties as a chairperson for the San Diego section of the American Society for Quality, holding the longest tenure of any board member at 14 years. Arta has taught quality engineering classes at UCSD extension. He holds ten pipette tip patents and currently is working on seven other patents with applications in the Diagnostic/Life Science marketplace.
Ron Perkins
Chief Operating Officer, Biotix, Inc.
Ron joined the Biotix team in later 2006. Prior to Biotix, Ron held roles as General Manager and Chief Financial Officer for a global fashion and sporting goods brand, and was a member of the management team that recently brought that company public. Ron began his career as a CPA and consultant serving the financial services sector. He has directed diverse workforces around the world, and has extensive experience managing global sales and operations. He received his B.A. in Business Economics from the University of California at Santa Barbara.
Celia Reyes
Vice President of Corporate Human Resources, Biotix Holdings
Celia joined the company in August 2007. She was Global Executive Director, HR for Serologicals Corporation and Millipore Corporation, publicly held companies where she was part of the Integration Team as Millipore acquired Serologicals Corporation and its divisions. Celia obtained her degree in Marketing/Tourism from Colegio Spencer, El Salvador and continued to develop her education by pursuing degrees and diplomas from San Francisco State University, Kennesaw State University and UCLA – Business School of Anderson. Celia’s career has been focused in the pharma/biotech industries.
Dave Barth
Vice President of Business Development, Strategic Accounts
Prior to joining Biotix in 2007, Dave held senior management positions at Cardinal Health, a global healthcare manufacturing and distribution company based in Dublin, OH. These included the positions of President of the Vistant Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cardinal Health, President for the distribution business in the Medical Products & Services division, and most recently, Senior Vice President for the Integrated Provider Solutions organization. Prior to Cardinal Health, Dave spent a cumulative 22 years with American Scientific Products, Baxter Diagnostics, and VWR International in senior management positions responsible for all sales, operations and customer service. Dave attended Bowling Green State University, graduating with a degree in Business Administration and Marketing.
Gary Anderson
Vice President of International Business Development
Gary brings a 30-year history of exceptional performance and business management experience. Before becoming part of the Biotix team in 2008, Gary held international business development and leadership positions with Thermo Fisher’s Molecular BioProducts (MBP) and the Microflex Corporation. Gary was co-founder and owner of BioExpress, the nation’s largest independent laboratory supplier. Gary has a wealth of experience and has been successful in managing and directing sales, marketing, operations and financial responsibilities. He has a Bachelor of Education and M.Ed. degrees from Utah State University. Gary speaks Japanese as a second language and has extensive international experience.
Mickie Henshall
Vice President of Marketing
Mickie joined Biotix at the end of 2010 and brings extensive marketing experience from the high-tech sectors of the clinical and life science markets. From 2005 to 2010, Mickie was a key manager in the marketing team at Illumina during the company's rapid rise from $73M in revenue to over $900M by 2010. Of particular note is her leadership as Associate Director of Product Marketing, successfully launching Illumina's first FDA cleared molecular test system, developing the brand for IlluminaDx, and leading the development of Illumina's diagnostic strategy and portfolio pipeline. Prior to Illumina, Mickie held product marketing roles at companies including QBiogene and Nanogen, with oversight of molecular reagents and consumables for life sciences and diagnostics. Her expertise in liquid handling products stems from a combined nine years at Axygen Scientific and Labcon North America at the start of her career. Mickie holds her degree in Integrative Biology from the University of California at Berkeley, where she also completed undergraduate research in clinical neuropsychology focusing on Alzheimer's.