Joe Luminiello - Managing Partner
Joe is a healthcare commercial executive with more than 25 years of experience with global organizations such as TAP Pharmaceuticals, Takeda USA, and Lucere Innovations. He is well-versed in maximizing assets within pharmacutical, medical devices and diagnostics, nutritional and dermatology. Joe earned his B.A. from Saint Peter’s University.
Murad Sabzali - Partner
Murad has more than 15 years of experience in the life science, healthcare and chemical industries. Prior to founding Chempetitive Group, a global life science and healthcare marketing communications agency, Murad held key director positions at Slack Barshinger, Fob.com, MSDSonline, and Kaltron-Pettibone. He serves on the board of Chempetitive Group, Paradise Genomics, Altered Stage and Hopothesis Beer Company. He currently serves as a mentor at MATTER. In 2012 he was chosen as Crain’s Chicago Business 40 Under 40. He earned his B.S. from Northern Illinois University.
Jeff Bergau - Partner
Jeff has more than 25 years of integrated marketing communication experience that covers B2B marketing and the life and agricultural science sectors. He led public relations and marketing communications campaigns for Slack Barshinger, Dade Behring and Monsanto before co-founding Chempetitive Group. He serves on the board of Chempetitive Group, Altered Stage and Hopothesis Beer Company. Jeff earned his B.A. from Columbia College and his M.A. from Syracuse University.
Sam Lichtenfeld – Partner, General Counsel
With a very specific focus on early stage organizations, Sam has more than 12 years of experience representing clients in all manners of deal structuring, finance and real estate transactions. As a partner at Gussis, Lichtenfeld and Alexander, Sam represents real estate investment institutions, commercial landlords and lenders across all asset classes. He earned his B.A. from Northwestern University and his J.D. from Boston University School of Law.
Tim O’Brien – Director of Business and Corporate Development
Tim is a seasoned business development professional with more than 18 years of experience in the specialty chemical and software industries. He’s held key positions at UL Information and Insight (The Wercs), Fob.com, MSDSonlline.com, EnviroChem Consulting and Tinker Chemicals. Tim earned his B.A. from Haverford College.