Our Team

President and CFO, Karen Morrow

Karen is President and also serves as Chief Financial Officer for Hadron Technologies, Inc. (formerly Microwave Synergy, Inc.). Hadron Technologies, Inc. (HTI) is a privately held, woman-owned small business. Karen co-founded Microwave Synergy, Inc. (MSI) in 2003. HTI (formerly MSI) licensed the microwave melting technology developed at the Y-12 National Security Complex to further mature the technology for eventual introduction to the foundry and casting industry. Karen has more than 20 years of previous experience in general business management, including profit and loss (P&L) responsibility, for a multi-million dollar medical practice. In 2009, MSI merged (absorbed) Custom Technical Ceramics, Inc. (CTC). Karen served as President of MSI from 2003 until 2010 when the corporation was renamed Hadron Technologies, Inc. (HTI) to rebrand and better reflect the diverse products being marketed as a result of the combined microwave and ceramic technologies brought about through the merger of MSI and CTC.

CTO, Stan Morrow

Stan serves as Chief Technology Officer for Hadron Technologies, Inc. (HTI). In 2003, Stan co-founded Microwave Synergy, Inc. (now HTI) to commercialize the microwave melting technology he co-invented during his 22-year tenure while working, respectively, for the management and operating (M&O) contractors Lockheed Martin Energy Systems, Inc. and BWXT Y-12, LLC at the U.S. Department of Energy's Y-12 National Security Complex. Stan's experience at the Y-12 Plant includes ten years in plant Operations where he worked in uranium and uranium alloys processing (i.e. forming and heat treating technologies). Also, Stan worked for twelve years in the Y-12 Development Division where he was a research technician and principal investigator involved in development of improved and novel materials processing technologies such as high temperature melting and sintering of materials, plasma spray coatings, and advanced ceramics. Stan is an inventor or co-inventor on more than twelve patents related to microwave and materials processing technologies. Additionally, Stan was the recipient of the prestigious R&D 100 award from R&D magazine in 1997 as well as recipient of the Advanced Technology Award presented at the International Hall of Fame Awards sponsored by Inventors Clubs of America in 1998 for developing and co-inventing the prototype Metal Ceramic Composite Crucible under a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) during1995. Stan has authored/co-authored multiple papers regarding microwave and ceramics processing technologies through his affiliation the American Ceramics Society and the Materials Research Society. In 2003 the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce presented Stan with the Spirit of Innovation Award.

Sr. VP, Business Development & Marketing, Phillip Carpenter, P.M.P.

Phillip has over 33 years experience in government nuclear-related projects including nuclear power plant construction, nuclear power plant design, nuclear weapons systems production and project management, radioisotope thermoelectric generator production management, and nuclear operations oversight. Phillip has worked in positions of increasing authority and responsibility over his career including: production technician, engineering associate, project controls engineer, mechanical engineer, principal/supervisory mechanical engineer, senior project controls specialist, industrial engineer, deputy program (cost/schedule) manager, program manager, and senior program manager. His knowledge, skills, and abilities include: program/project management, planning and scheduling, materials/cost estimating, engineering design, manufacturing, construction, procurement, contracts management, sales, and research & development. Phillip holds Bachelor of Science degrees, respectively, in: Physics/Mathematics from East Tennessee State University and Engineering Science from the University of Tennessee. Phillip also holds Master of Science degrees, respectively, in: Industrial Engineering from the University of Tennessee; Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; and Studies of the Future from the University of Houston-Clear Lake. Phillip also holds a MBA in Management of Engineering & Technology from Northcentral University and completed all coursework (ABD) for the Ph.D. in Industrial & Systems Engineering at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Phillip is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

VP, Quality, Thomas Morris

Thomas has more than 36 years experience implementing quality systems for nuclear facilities. Prior to joining Hadron, Thomas' experience includes 25 years at the U. S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Y-12 National Security Complex (NSC) and 9 years at the DOE Paducah Gaseous Diffusion facility. Thomas utilizes a rigorous methodology to the implementation of quality systems that is supplemented by his strong engineering background to provide a graded approach. Thomas holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Southern Illinois University.

VP, Engineering, Ryan Sawyer, P.E.

Ryan has a diverse background in mechanical engineering, materials science, and automation. Prior to joining Hadron, Ryan led the automation engineering group, the metallized ceramics group, and worked as a mechanical engineer at CoorsTek in Golden, CO. Ryan holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Colorado, Boulder.  Ryan is licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Colorado.

VP, Manufacturing, Tino Rael

Tino joined Hadron after completing a distinguished 25 year career at CoorsTek in Golden, CO where he worked his way up from production operator to become product manufacturing manager where he managed some of CoorsTek's largest business units. Tino holds an Associate's Degree in Business from Arapahoe Community College in Littleton, CO.