Brian John | Executive Chairman
For the past 20 years, Brian has been an investor and advisor to companies around the globe. He is the founder of Caro Partners, LLC, a financial consulting firm specializing in assisting emerging growth companies primarily in the sub- $100 million space and has worked with hundreds of companies in dozens of countries over the last 25 years. He also served on the board of directors of The Learning Center at the Els Center of Excellence–a school for children with autism in Jupiter, Florida from its opening until 2023. Mr. John founded and was CEO of Jupiter Wellness, now Safety Shot (NASDAQ: SHOT), He purchased SRM Entertainment in 2021 that now trades (NASDAQ: SRM) and was the CEO OF Jupiter Wellness Acquisition Corp NASDAQ: JWAC now CJET). Mr. John was appointed due to his proven track record in driving business growth, his entrepreneurial spirit, and his ability to navigate complex financial landscapes. His deep understanding of markets and his experience in successfully launching and managing publicly traded companies make him uniquely qualified to lead the company’s strategic initiatives.
Dr. Glynn Wilson | CEO & Director
Dr. Wilson previously served as a Director of TapImmune, Inc. from February 2005 until October 2018 and as Chief Executive Officer from July 2009 through September 2017 until its merger with Marker Therapeutics. Dr. Wilson also served as President of Auriga Laboratories, Inc. from June 1, 2005 through March 13, 2006, and as Chief Scientific Officer from March 13, 2016 through August 25, 2006. He was the Chief Scientific Officer at Tacora Corporation from 1994 to 1997 and was the Vice-President, R&D, at Access Pharmaceuticals from 1997 to 1998. Dr. Wilson was Research Area Head, Cell and Molecular Biology in Advanced Drug Delivery at Ciba-Geigy Pharmaceuticals from 1984-1989 and Worldwide Head of Drug Delivery at SmithKline Beecham from 1989 to 1994. He was an Assistant Professor at Rockefeller University, New York, in the laboratory of the Nobel Laureates, Sanford Moore and William Stein, from 1974 to 1979. Dr. Wilson was appointed as CEO due to his demonstrated success in leading public companies and approach to transforming scientific innovation into market-ready solutions. His ability to lead both scientific teams and corporate strategies ensures that the company can capitalize on its innovations and navigate complex regulatory and market environments, making him ideally suited to drive the company’s growth and operational success.
Dr. Hector Alila | Director
Dr. Alila brings 30 years of demonstrated scientific experience in product development and successful management leadership in biopharmaceutical industry. He is the Founding President and Chief Executive Officer of Esperance Pharmaceutical Inc., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company that has successfully developed novel targeted cancer therapeutics currently in clinical development. Dr. Alila founded Esperance Pharmaceutical, Inc. in 2006. Prior to Esperance, Dr. Alila served as Senior Vice President of Drug Development at Protalex, Inc., where he led the development of a drug currently in clinical trials for treatment of autoimmune diseases. He was previously Vice President of Product Development at Cell Pathways, Inc., where he was responsible for the development cancer drugs, and a director of Biology/pharmacology at GeneMedicine, Inc., where he led product development of gene medicines. He also held several research, product development and management positions at SmithKline Beecham Pharmaceuticals. He obtained his Ph.D. in physiology and immunology from Cornell University. Dr. Alila was appointed to the board because of his exceptional expertise in drug development and his work in the field of cancer therapeutics. His leadership in advancing breakthrough biopharmaceutical innovations from concept to clinical trials, along with his strategic insight into both research and commercial development, brings invaluable experience to guide the company’s growth.
Christopher Melton | Director
Mr. Melton has served as a specialist land acquisition advisor with SVN since 2019 and is a licensed real estate salesperson in the State of South Carolina and Georgia. Mr. Melton co-founded Callegro Investments in 2012 to invest in distressed master-planned communities. Mr. Melton also serves on several public and private boards, including Safe & Green Development and SRM Entertainment. From 2008 to 2012 Mr. Melton capitalized various media and retail ventures including Bestival and Any Old Iron. From 2000 to 2008, Mr. Melton was a Portfolio Manager for Kingdon Capital Management (“Kingdon”) in New York City, where he ran an $800 million book in media, telecom and Japanese investment. Mr. Melton opened Kingdon’s office in Japan, where he set up a Japanese research company. From 1997 to 2000, Mr. Melton served as a Vice President at JPMorgan Investment Management as an equity research analyst, where he helped manage $500 million in REIT funds under management. Mr. Melton was a Senior Real Estate Equity Analyst at RREEF Funds in Chicago from 1995 to 1997. RREEF Funds is the real estate investment management business of Deutsche Bank’s Asset Management division. Mr. Melton earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Economy of Industrial Societies from the University of California, Berkeley in 1995. Mr. Melton earned Certification from University of California, Los Angeles’s Anderson Director Education Program in 2014. Mr. Melton earned a certificate in cybersecurity for managers from MIT in 2021 and certificate in AI strategy from Cornell in 2023. Mr. Melton was appointed to the board due to his extensive investment experience, combined with his strong background in finance and portfolio management. As the Audit Chair, he brings critical oversight and governance experience, ensuring the integrity of the company’s financial reporting. His unique skill set in both public and private sectors, along with his strategic insights into emerging trends positions him as a key advisor to guide the company’s strategic direction and investment opportunities.
Christopher Galeta | Director
Mr. Galeta has been a Member of Florida Bar for the past 27 years. He is admitted to practice in all Courts in the State of Florida and the United States District Court Southern District of Florida. His career began defending insureds for many of the largest insurance companies in Florida and nationally. He went on the work as Associate Counsel for Travelers Insurance Company and GEICO Insurance Company.. He moved into private practice where he continued to litigate liability claims for major insurance carriers. His practice expanded to include property, business, commercial litigation; and representation of individuals injured because of another’s negligence. In 2012, Mr. Galeta started Christopher M. Galeta P.A., where he continued to focus on the same areas of law. In 2018, Mr. Galeta opened Ocean View Title & Escrow in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida that serves residential and commercial markets. His law practice now includes representation of individual/corporate buyers and sellers of commercial and residential properties, aircraft and pleasure marine craft. Mr. Galeta has been awarded the prestigious AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale Hubbell and included in Florida’s Legal Elite.