Prime Photonics Adds to Leadership Team

Blacksburg, VA – April 16, 2009.   Prime Photonics announced today that Steve Poland has joined the Prime Photonics Group as President and CEO of both Prime Photonics LC and Prime Research LC.  “Steve's background and talents make him optimally qualified to lead Prime in building the sales of our existing sensor technology, cultivating our growing expertise in metamaterials technology, and driving the commercialization of our SBIR and other Government-sponsored R&D technologies”   said Prime Photonics Group co-founder Russell May.

Steve Poland previously served in various roles with Baker Hughes ProductionQuest including Director of Mergers and Acquisitions, North America Sales & Operations Manager, and Director of Optical Systems.  Before Baker Hughes, Mr. Poland served as VP of Commercial Projects for Luna Innovations as well as VP of Engineering & Technology for Luna Energy.

“The fiber optic and metamaterial technologies being developed by Prime provide an exciting platform for the creation of truly transformational extreme environment sensor and communication system products,” says Mr. Poland.

Prime Photonics, LC, located in Blacksburg, VA, is the commercialization arm of the Prime Photonics Group, which specializes in fiber optic and highly engineered material technologies.   It’s wholly owned subsidiary, Prime Research, LC, is the technology arm of Prime Photonics, performing contract research and engineering for both private sector and US Government customers.

Contact:   Steve Poland, Prime Photonics, steve.poland@primephotonics.com (540) 961-2200 x101.