Transforming great ideas into incredible breakthroughs requires an unwavering commitment to upholding the integrity and veracity of sound science. As such, our leadership team ensures compliance with ethical, regulatory, and quality best practices.
ATCC Leadership Team
Raymond H. Cypess, DVM, PhD
Chairman, CEO
Dr. Cypess oversees ATCC and ATCC Global to ensure its long-term viability, continued growth, and ongoing contributions to the progression of credible science.
Scott Boller, CPA, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
Scott leads ATCC's Finance and Accounting team and manages external reporting and auditing requirements, oversees major contracts and budgeting of business operations, and serves as assistant treasurer of the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors.
Rebecca Bradford, MBA, MS, PMP
Vice President, Government Programs, ATCC Federal Solutions
Rebecca leads and directs a team of well-trained program managers and exceptional scientific staff that works closely with ATCC’s government partners to address global needs for infectious diseases, biodefense, medical countermeasures, and global health security.
Ruth Cheng, PhD
Senior Vice President and General Manager, Research & Industrial Solutions
Ruth leads strategic partnerships, product development, sales and marketing, and external innovation efforts.
Robert Gowin, MBA
Chief Operating Officer
Robert leads the effort to enhance ATCC’s organizational capabilities and focus on daily execution.
Linda Johnson, MPA
Vice President, Licensing and Intellectual Property Management
Linda oversees the Licensing and Intellectual Property leadership team, responsible for overall strategy, management, and infrastructure.
Daniel Kelly
Chief Information Technology Officer
Dan oversees digital strategies that advance ATCC’s mission and extend its reach into new technology-based business opportunities.
Patrick J. Laverty, PhD
Chief Quality, Regulatory, and Safety Officer
Patrick leads ATCC’s compliance-focused teams, with emphasis on functional integration, strategic alignment, support of new product and growth initiatives, and compliance of regulatory needs and business process improvement.
Joseph Leonelli, PhD
Senior Vice President and General Manager, ATCC Federal Solutions
Joe manages programs that provide products and services to help government address emerging infectious disease, biodefense, medical countermeasures, and global health security.
Teri Sellars, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Vice President, Human Resources, and Chief People Officer
Teri manages ATCC talent acquisition, talent data management, development, human resource regulatory compliance, and leadership development.
Kim Testa
Senior Director, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs
Kim leads the development, execution, and management of internal, external communications and public affairs strategy for ATCC.
