Executive Team
Tunnell's executive team is comprised of corporate and industry leaders who bring tremendous value through their unique depth and breadth of knowledge and experience. Scientists, engineers, and technical experts, each executive shares years of demonstrated expertise in highly specialized areas such as biology, virology, immunology, and drug development. This group of individuals has been carefully chosen to represent our company and what we stand for, continuously inspiring and shaping our direction, vision, and mission.
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Conrad J Heilman Jr., Ph.D.
President and CEO
Conrad has over 20 years' experience in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, and has extensive knowledge in research, development, manufacturing, and quality/compliance. He has managed numerous large projects for respected international firms, has achieved superior outcomes in challenging, time-sensitive compliance situations, and has helped clients meet operational, regulatory, legislative, and competitive demands. Conrad was President of Viromed Biosafety Laboratories in NJ, Vice President of Research for Pro-Virus in MD, and a Director of Applied Biotechnology at DuPont Merck Pharmaceuticals. -
Joseph J Villafranca Ph.D.
Senior Vice President, Life Sciences
With more than 30 years’ experience in all phases of the development of therapeutically important drugs, and extensive experience in both industry and academia, Joe is head of Tunnell’s Life Sciences Practice, using his well-respected knowledge to help our clients most effectively integrate business and science. Joe’s areas of expertise include Drug Discovery, Drug Development, Strategic Planning, Executive Coaching, Project Management, Global Strategic Alliances, and Manufacturing Operations. He has also served as the Evan Pugh Professor of Chemistry at Penn State University, where he held a number of academic positions for over 20 years. Joe has been the President of Biopharmaceutical Consultants LLC, the Executive Vice President of Pharmaceutical Development & Operations for Neose Technologies, Inc., and has held numerous vice presidential positions at Bristol-Myers Squibb, including Vice President of Biologics Strategy and Biopharmaceutical Operations. -
Jerry D Robinson
Senior Vice President, Government Services
Tunnell’s Senior Vice President for Government Services Jerry Robinson has more than 30 years of experience in government contracting, including experience with scientific services, technologies, software and solutions ranging from innovative C4ISR and advanced sustainment systems to counterterrorism, intelligence and integrated security solutions for clients in the defense, intelligence and homeland security communities. To his work with Tunnell’s government clients he also brings a strong background in finance and accounting that is invaluable for agencies that must do more with less in an age of tightening budgets. Formerly Chairman and CEO of SFA, Inc., a subsidiary of then Global Technology Strategies, Inc., a national security company, he has a deep understanding of the needs of government agencies and an extensive track record of working with them successfully. His prior experience also includes serving as Chief Financial Officer of SFA, Inc. In addition, he has held key finance positions at Vega Precision Laboratories, a defense electronics manufacturing company; Halifax Engineering, a government contracting IT and security service company; and Fairchild Industries. -
Maria V Butz
Vice President, Human Resources
With extensive experience in both human resources and healthcare consulting, Maria Butz combines her skills and knowledge to direct Tunnell's human resources capabilities, emphasizing consultant competencies that deliver the utmost sensitivity to client needs. As a member of our Operating Committee, she is also engaged in strategic business development as Tunnell continues to execute its program of deliberate growth. Maria has served as Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer for Life Bridge Health, where she developed and implemented a corporate human resources organization that supported the healthcare system strategically and operationally. She has also served as Corporate Vice President for Human Resources at Catholic Health East, developing and executing strategies, policies, and programs that successfully merged three healthcare systems. She has held a variety of human resources positions at PSE&G Enterprise Group, Penn Mutual Insurance, Educational Testing Service, and Fidelcor. She is also an experienced executive coach.
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