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Bruce A. Wright | wrightb@u.arizona.edu (520) 621-4930 Associate Vice President for University Research Parks
Bruce Wright directs the University of Arizona’s Office of University Research Parks. He serves as CEO of the UA Tech Park and UA Bio Park. He is president of the Campus Research Corporation, which assists the University of Arizona in the development, operation, marketing and leasing of the Tech Park and Bio Park. He is also the founder and president of the Arizona Center for Innovation.
Ken Marcus | kmarcus@uatechpark.org (520) 382-2482 Director UA Tech Park
Ken Marcus is the Director of the UA Tech Park. He also serves as chief financial officer for Campus Research Corporation. He oversees daily operations and finances for both the UA Tech Park and the UA Bio Park.
Patrick Murphy | pmurphy@uatechpark.org (520) 382-2483  Facilities and Construction Manager
Patrick Murphy is responsible for maintaining and operating the UA Tech Park and UA Bio Park facilities and infrastructure. In addition, he oversees construction of tenant improvements and other projects.
Molly Gilbert | mgilbert@uatechpark.org (520) 382-2486 Director of Community Engagement
Molly Gilbert directs community engagement activities for the Office of University Research Parks. Her responsibilities include overseeing public, media, community, tenant and employee relations. She also manages educational outreach programs and initiatives.
John D. Grabo, CEcD | jdgrabo@uatechpark.org (520) 382-2487 Director of Business Development
John D. Grabo is responsible for business development and attraction for the UA Tech Park and UA Bio Park. He manages the Global Advantage program of international business outreach, development and partnerships. He also serves as the project manager for the Solar Zone at the UA Tech Park.
Bernadette Franco | bfranco@uatechpark.org (520) 382-2481 Executive Assistant/ Human Resources
Bernadette Franco is executive assistant to the UA Tech Park director. She manages all personnel human resource matters, billing, invoicing and payroll for the UA Tech Park.
Jessa B. Turner | jbturner@uatechpark.org (520) 382-2485 Media and Public Relations Coordinator
Jessa Turner is responsible for managing public and media relations for the Office of University Research Parks, UA Tech Park, UA Bio Park, and the Arizona Center for Innovation. Jessa also coordinates neighborhood outreach and major events.
Craig Kleine | kleinecr@email.arizona.edu (520) 626-4442 Information Technology Officer
Craig Kleine manages information technology functions for the Office of University Research Parks, Campus Research Corporation and The Arizona Center for Innovation. Craig serves as the information technology security liaison between The University of Arizona and Office of University Research Parks.
Jim Weingart, CMA| jweingart@uatechpark.org (520) 382-2488 Accountant
Jim Weingart manages the general ledger accounting and financial statements forthe UA Tech Park. He also assists the Park Director in his function as the chief financial officer.
Peter Loya | peter@uatechpark.org (520) 382-2484 Tenant & Employee Relations Coordinator
Peter Loya manages tenant and employee relations for UA Tech Park companies. He also manages the First Rate Visitors Program and coordinates tours for the UA Tech Park.
Heather Dominguez | hdominguez@uatechpark.org (520) 382-2490 Business Development Coordinator
Heather Dominguez is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of business attraction and recruitment strategies and programs for the Office of University Research Parks.
Brenda Hough | bhough@uatechpark.org (520) 621-4088 Office Manager
Brenda manages the reception of guests, visitors, tenants and employees for the Office of University of Research Parks. She maintains office facilities, meeting spaces, equipment and files.
Kathy Williams | kathyW@azinnovation.com (520) 382-2492 Administrative Assistant
Kathy Williams provides administrative support for business development and community engagement.
Tracy Bibeau | tbibeau@uatechpark.org (520) 621-4930 Executive Assistant to Associate Vice President
Tracy Bibeau is the executive assistant to the Associate Vice President for University Research Parks at the University of Arizona. Tracy also serves as the department adminstrator for Office of University Research Parks. Her tasks include managing the daily office responsibilities, payroll, and accounts payable/receivable.
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