Oxyrase, Inc. Announces Leadership Transition
Oxyrase, Inc. Announces Leadership Transition
Mansfield, OH - November 03, 2014: Oxyrase, Inc. announced that current General Manager Casey Zace will assume the role of President effective today. Exiting President James C. Copeland, Ph.D. will remain with the company in a new role aimed at expanding the product portfolio and developing new products for the company under the title of Chief Technology Officer. Dr. Copeland will also remain as Chairman of the Board.
The transition has been prudently planned to assure continuity and minimal disruption. Mr. Zace joined Oxyrase, Inc. in January 2014 and has been responsible for managing the company's Operations as he expanded his knowledge of the company. This move is a natural progression into a role where Casey will now have overall site responsibility providing leadership and strategic direction for the organization. "Casey brings a new perspective to Oxyrase, Inc. while retaining the grounding necessary to keep a biotech manufacturing company operating smoothly" said Copeland. Mr. Zace has over 15 years of experience in the biotechnology industry, advancing through technical and operational positions with increasing responsibilities. Prior to joining Oxyrase, Inc. he served as Director of Manufacturing Operations at an In-Vitro Diagnostics company. He is also intimately familiar with the Quality and Regulatory aspects that today's biotechnology companies must consider. Casey holds a B.S. in Economics from Eastern Oregon University and a MBA from University of Redlands. "Casey is focused on products and production, but never takes his eye off customer's needs" said Copeland.
Casey is excited to assume the additional responsibilities and will continue to focus on expanding the company's reach as well as bringing the unique technology and exceptional customer service to different industries. Mr. Zace added "Oxyrase, Inc. was founded on Curiosity, Inquiry and Perseverance. I look forward to honoring this legacy while harnessing the potential of our technology to further build an outstanding team and company that adds value for our clients, stakeholders and community."
Please direct any questions to Oxyrase, Inc.: 419-589-8800 or info@oxyrase.com
About the company - Oxyrase, Inc. is a biotechnology manufacturing company and for over 27 years we have focused on providing our proprietary oxygen removal technology to many industries. We make a unique enzyme system that efficiently and specifically removes oxygen from products and environments. Oxyrase, Inc. manufactures this enzyme system and incorporates it into products that optimize its action for a given application.
Many of these products are directed to anaerobe microbiology: the science of isolating, growing, and identifying microorganisms which thrive in environments devoid of oxygen. Several others are directed to the antioxidant properties of the technology. They are used to prevent oxidation of vulnerable substances, to prolong shelf-life of products, prevent quenching of fluorescent dyes and as a research tool. To learn more about Nature's Antioxidant® please visit our website at www.oxyrase.com
