Meet the brains behind ArcGen Pro.
Each team member brings unique expertise to their role, making ArcGen a hub of innovation and excellence.
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Kim Spencer, M.D.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
With a background in medicine and sustainable pest control, Kim now leads ArcGen Pro, advancing sustainable solutions for global pest and vector control.
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Jesse Saroli
PROJECT MANAGER
Jesse is a Project Manager and Biologist at ArcGen who drives R&D, testing, and global collaborations to ensure high-quality, timely product development and launches.
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Katherine Villagran
PROJECT ADMIN./TECHNICAL WRITER
Kate specializes in documenting, coordinating, and managing R&D projects, ensuring clear communication and accurate reporting for commercial and academic initiatives.
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Agenor Mafra-Neto, Ph.D.
CHIEF TECHNICAL ADVISOR
CEO of ISCA Inc., Agenor is a global leader in sustainable pest management using semiochemicals and has driven innovation, key partnerships with Ag giants, and over $45M in sales.
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David Morgan, Ph.D.
SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVISOR
Dr. David Morgan brings over 30 years of specialized expertise in biological control and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to the ArcGen Pro advisory board. -
Richard Pederson, Ph.D.
SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVISOR
Richard (Dick) has decades of experience in developing and commercializing insect pheromones and metathesis-based tech for global pest management.
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Martha Orozco‑Cárdenas, Ph.D.
MEMBER, SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Martha is a plant biotechnologist with extensive expertise in plant transformation, molecular signaling, and defense tech to guide innovative R&D.
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Boris Baer, Ph.D.
MEMBER, SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Professor of Pollinator Health at UCR, Boris is a leading bee biology expert guiding ArcGen Pro with his expertise in pollinator health and sustainable agriculture.
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