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The Foundation

Research and Innovation Center

Start With a Strong Foundation

The Auburn Research and Technology Foundation supports Auburn University and its Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development by expanding new contracts and partnerships, translating applied research into commercialized opportunities and new business ventures, and providing an entrepreneurial business environment. ARTF operates in the Auburn Research Park, located on over 170 acres adjacent to the Auburn campus.

Auburn University bolsters businesses in their infancy, and improves processes and provides training to mature businesses. The innovation ecosystem at Auburn University includes the New Venture Accelerator, the Tiger Cage student start-up competition, LAUNCH faculty research competition, idea protection and marketing through the office of Innovation, Advancement & Commercialization, and the newly opened Research and Innovation Center in Auburn Research Park.

Board Members

JimmySanford

James H. Sanford

Chairman

James Weyhenmeyer

James Weyhenmeyer, PhD

President

Bill Ham Jr

Bill Ham Jr.

Secretary

Bill Dean

Bill Dean

Executive Director

Mayor Ron Anders, Jr.

Mayor Ron Anders, Jr.

Greg Barker

Greg Barker

Chris Crumbly

Chris Crumbly

Michael A. DeMaioribus

Michael A. DeMaioribus

Robert Dumas

Robert W. Dumas

Thom Gossom

Thom Gossom Jr.

Patrick Murphy

Patrick T. Murphy, Jr.

Vini Nathan

Vini Nathan, PhD

Jim Odom

Jim Odom

Paul M. Patterson, Ph.D.

Dr. Annette L. Ranft

Dr. Annette L. Ranft

Christopher Roberts

Christopher B. Roberts, PhD

John Rocovich

John G. Rocovich, Jr. JD, LLM

David Thrasher

David R. Thrasher, MD

Staff

Bill Dean

Bill Dean

Executive Director

Cary Chandler

Senior Director

Leslie Parsons Chapman

Leslie Parsons Chapman

Director, Strategic Initiatives and Public Relations

Phil Dunlap

Phil Dunlap

Director, Auburn Research Park

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Barbara Norell

Business Manager
Director of Events

Lori Bugg

Lori Bugg

Accounts Manager

Cathy Baker

Cathy Baker

Administrative Support

Contact Us.

Phone: (334) 844-7480

Email: info@auburnrtf.org

570 Devall Dr, Ste 101
Auburn, AL 36832

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