Signature Science is governed by a Managers Committee and led by a team with broad experience in scientific, technical, and operational leadership.
Brian J. Schimmoller
President and CEO
In April 2022, Mr. Schimmoller began serving as President & CEO, leading all aspects of the company’s operations. He oversees the company’s administrative leadership and technical, research & development, business development …
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Brian J. Schimmoller
President and CEO
In April 2022, Mr. Schimmoller began serving as President & CEO, leading all aspects of the company’s operations. He oversees the company’s administrative leadership and technical, research & development, business development, quality management directors. Prior to becoming the President & CEO, Mr. Schimmoller served as Vice President of Marketing and Business Development for Signature Science and also led the firm’s Washington DC operations, maintaining cognizance of projects and staff in the National Capital Region. Before taking on corporate officer roles, Mr. Schimmoller was a Principal Scientist and Program Manager, having held technical leadership and project management roles on client projects. Mr. Schimmoller joined Signature Science at its inception in 2001 as a co-founder. Early in his career, Mr. Schimmoller served in the U.S. Air Force as an officer, supporting both Air Force and Army operations as a Weather Officer. He holds a bachelor’s in meteorology from Cornell University and master’s degree in civil engineering from The University of Texas at Austin.
Michael A. Regester
Vice President, Administration
Mr. Regester oversees the administrative staff at Signature Science and is also responsible for coordinating all corporate finance, budget, accounting, legal, and related matters of the Company. Mr. Regester is an Aerospace Engineer …
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Michael A. Register
Vice President, Administration
Mr. Regester oversees the administrative staff at Signature Science and is also responsible for coordinating all corporate finance, budget, accounting, legal, and related matters of the Company. Mr. Regester is an Aerospace Engineer with a diverse experience supporting defense, intelligence, law enforcement, and/or homeland security missions at Signature Science and at Radian Corporation. He has successfully managed long-term, multi-million-dollar contracts for several U.S. Government clients. His technical experience includes engineering, science, mathematical modeling, training, software development, and quality assurance.
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Molly Isbell, PhD
Director, Quality Assurance and Data Science
Dr. Isbell is responsible for the operation of Quality Assurance and Data Sciences, providing management oversight of resources, project execution, and financials. She has more than 20 years of experience in applying both technical and management support to analytical QA applications. Beginning in 2003, Dr. Isbell has played a key leadership role in the development of QA programs and systems for U.S. government CBRNE sampling and analysis programs. Dr. Isbell also provides senior-level input and statistical analysis support for field and laboratory testing and validation efforts, proficiency tests, risk assessments, site investigations, background studies, monitoring plans, health effects studies, and laboratory experimental designs.
Director, Quality Assurance and Data Science
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Michael Re, PhD
Director, CBRNE Sciences
Dr. Re is responsible for the operation of CBRNE Sciences, providing management oversight of resources, project execution, business development, and financials. Dr. Re directs a staff of biologists, chemists, engineers, and forensic scientists in support of programs related to criminal justice, national defense, and homeland security. He also provides technical consulting, program management, project support, and expert advice in the development of trace standards and methodologies for explosives and chemical threat detection, technical training, and chemical signatures detection and identification. Prior to joining SigSci, Dr. Re was President at Cerilliant, where he directed organic and analytical chemists in the development of analytical reference materials for the environmental, forensic, and pharmaceutical testing industries.
Director, CBRNE Sciences
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Sara Szmania, MBA
Director, Charlottesville Operations
Ms. Szmania is responsible for the company’s Charlottesville, Virginia operations and provides direction and technical support for active MASINT programs. Ms. Szmania serves as a Principal Scientist with the company and, throughout her career, has managed and contributed to efforts awarded by federal government clients which integrate technical, operational, programmatic, and policy aspects of national security issues. Her strengths include strategic planning, risk mitigation, outcome analysis, financial management, process optimization, and managing change.
Director, Charlottesville Operations
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Danielle Dickinson, PhD
Director, Systems Design and Integration
Dr. Dickinson is responsible for the operation of the Systems Design & Integration business unit. She has over fifteen years of experience in technical and business strategy development, proposal management, and execution of technical programs and product development programs addressing the detection, mitigation, and response to WMD events. This experience includes the capture and management of programs for the development, testing, and evaluation of new instrumentation and protocols for the military, homeland security, and intelligence and forensics communities.
Director, Systems Design and Integration
Managers Committee
Adam L. Hamilton, P.E.
Chairman
President and Chief Executive Officer, Southwest Research Institute
J. Dan Bates
President Emeritus, Southwest Research Institute
Walter D. Downing, P.E.
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Southwest Research Institute
William M. Thompson
President and CEO (Retired), Signature Science, LLC
Earl Maxwell, CPA
CEO (Retired), St. David’s Foundation, Austin, Texas
Wesley C. Patrick, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Geosciences and Engineering, Southwest Research Institute
Milton B. Lee, P.E.
CEO and General Manager (Retired), CPS Energy, San Antonio, Texas
Jan Newton
President (Retired), SBC Texas