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Members of Lumetrics’ leadership team have spent their careers developing novel optical technologies that boost quality and enable innovations in critical industries like medical, automotive, and ophthalmics. Trusted by leading Fortune 500 companies, our team’s deep knowledge and collaborative spirit make them an ideal partner for your specific requirements.
Executive Team
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John Hart
President and CEO
With 40+ years’ experience, John is a driving force in the optics and photonics industry. He is a founding member of Lumetrics, which began in the research labs of Eastman Kodak. Since then, John has continually developed novel optical imaging technologies that help advance innovation in the medical, ophthalmic, automotive, and defense industries. He is currently on the board for New York Photonics and previously served as chairman of the Infotonics Technology Center, a New York State Center of Excellence. John holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Northeastern University.
John Hart
President and CEO
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Chris Cotton
Co-Founder and Board Member
Christopher Cotton, co-founder and board member of Lumetrics, is an entrepreneur in the optics, photonics, and imaging space. With 25+ years of team leadership, business creation, technology scouting, and commercialization success, he has founded five companies, including co-founding Lumetrics. His career began as an optical engineer, specializing in optical design, analysis, and manufacturing. Chris holds a B.S. and M.S. in Optics from the University of Rochester and has expertise in lens design, laser system design, high-precision optics assembly, metrology systems, optical system engineering, and more.
Chris Cotton
Co-Founder and Board Member
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Brandon Morabito
Director of Sales And Marketing
Brandon has over a decade of experience in technical sales, guiding organizations in selecting hardware and software solutions tailored to complex operational needs. He is skilled at evaluating unique applications and requirements, managing delivery timelines, and structuring contract terms that mitigate supply-chain risk and streamline the deployment of new metrology tools. He holds a B.A. in Communications from the University at Buffalo.
Brandon Morabito
Director of Sales And Marketing
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Mike Marcus
Principal Scientist, PH.D
Michael is a highly innovative Applied Physicist and inventor of the technology behind the OptiGauge, among his 107+ issued patents. Customers rely on Michael’s expertise in developing imaging and display systems and sensors for manufacturing process monitoring and control including interferometric and optical coherence tomography (OCT), optical and fiber optic sensors, spectroscopies, acoustic- and capacitive-based sensors, and ferroelectric sensors and actuators. He holds a Ph.D. in Applied and Engineering Physics from Cornell University.
Mike Marcus
Principal Scientist, PH.D
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Matthew J. Hart, CPA
Controller
Matt began his career in the public accounting sector as a Certified Public Accountant at a renowned Rochester, NY accounting firm. He previously served as the accounting manager at Transcat, Inc. before joining Lumetrics, Inc. in his current role in July of 2021. Matt holds a B.S. and M.S. in Accounting from the State University of New York College at Geneseo.
Matthew J. Hart, CPA
Controller