Board of Directors
Thomas G. Muehlbauer – Chairman / Founding Shareholder / AVACEN Inventor/ CEO
Fortune 500 senior executive experience with over 40 years of CEO and startup skills including acquisitions, capital formation and public market transitions. Prior to founding AVACEN in 2009, Mr. Muehlbauer started an Internet company which was sold to a publicly traded company, bringing a return to founding investors of over 180% in 2 years. As a hands-on investor, he engineered the startup growth and sale of World View, International, providing multimillion dollar returns to shareholders in less than a three-year period. Mr. Muehlbauer developed his expertise in corporate management working for Fortune 500 companies. Management positions ranged from Worldwide Data Center Manager to President and CEO for three mid-sized corporations. He holds a Bachelor of Science from The State University of New York.
Danielle J. Forsgren – CMO / Director / Founder
Danielle has over 30 years of experience in sales and marketing. She has extensive theatre, radio, public speaking and TV experience including multiple appearances on QVC. As the Company’s top salesperson and Chief Marketing Officer, she is currently developing several strategic initiatives to globally expand sales. Her efforts of the last 3 years have placed the Company on the INC. 5000 list of fastest growing companies in the US. She studied at International University and the University of San Diego.
James Wrangler – Director / Founding Shareholder
Jim’s former experience includes being a President and CEO, in addition to extensive engineering and engineering management experience. He was President and CEO of MAXIM Systems until the company was sold in December 2007 to Accenture. Prior to MAXIM, Mr. Wangler served as Chief Engineer for the ISR Directorate of SPAWAR Headquarters, where he also served as the Program Manager for a $200 million Space Surveillance program. He received his M.S. from San Diego State University.
Hamid Khorramian – Director
Hamid currently acts as an executive consultant and advisor to various Fortune 100 companies and funded startups. He works closely with C-level leaders and board members focusing on lean manufacturing, strategic planning and effective leadership to help harvest a winning culture that’s conducive to reaching long-term KPIs. After working in a leadership role at Steelcase for over 20 years, he retired as Global Senior Vice President. During his time at Steelcase, he created and headed a project that reduced the company’s manufacturing footprint by 65% (9 million square feet), while increasing output by 200% and improving overall customer satisfaction.
Our Medical Advisors
Jonathan Lakey, Ph.D. – Medical Research
Dr. Lakey is currently a Professor Emeritus in Departments Surgery and Biomedical Engineering at University of California Irvine. Prior to his transition from Professor to Professor Emeritus, Dr. Lakey served as Director of Research and the Clinical Islet Program in the Department of Surgery, Director of the Department of Surgery Stem cell laboratory. He has received several awards for his achievements in transplantation research and sits on the Scientific Advisory Boards for several diabetes and biotechnology companies.
Dr. Tropea is a podiatrist in Las Vegas, Nevada, specializing in foot & ankle medicine. She graduated from William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in 1991 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Tropea is also affiliated with HCA Far West Division.
Dr. Myrie has worked as a Nutritional Therapist at the Chiron Clinic in Harley Street Central London where she undertook research into chronic degenerative diseases and eventually developed a protocol to effectively enhance results and reduce the side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. She has also worked closely with an advanced British diagnostic laboratory to establish a link between elevated PSA and a pathogen known as Nanobacteria. She studied Psychology at New York University, Nutrition at College of Natural Nutrition in London, and Naturopathy at the Panama Institute in Nevis, West Indies.
Dr. Einsohn is the Co-Owner of the Thermography Center in Dallas, Texas. He is also the Co-Founder of Free Education University. Matthew has a M.A. in Environmental Studies from Prescott College and a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Texas at Tyler.
Dr. Ewer is currently a Naturopath at the Thermography Center in Dallas, Texas. Michelle is also a Certified Executive Health & Life Coach. She received her N.D. from First National University, her M.S. in Global Business Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management, and her B.A. in International Relations from Hendrix College.
Dr. Ryce is a world-renowned lecturer and teacher on health and healing. He received his N.D. degree from Southeastern School of Naturopathy.
Dr. Blosiu is a practicing chiropractor. He pursued undergraduate and postgraduate studies at the University of California San Diego, culminating in a Ph.D. in Neuroscience. He received his Doctorate in Chiropractic with a Physiotherapy certification at Southern California University of Health Sciences. He is also an Eagle Scout.
