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Our Team

Meet the Executive Team

At CryoFuture, our leadership team is driven by a commitment to revolutionize cryostorage technology. Each member brings extensive expertise and a shared vision to deliver cutting-edge solutions that ensure the safety, security, and accessibility of your specimens. From our secure cryostorage facilities to AI-driven inventory systems, our team is dedicated to providing peace of mind to patients and clinics alike. With 200+ years of experience in embryology, we lead CryoFuture with a focus on innovation, efficiency, and reliability.

C-Suite

Sean Pae

Sean Pae

Founder & CEO

John Spears

Chief Commercial Officer

James Watson

James Watson

Chief Financial Officer

Devin Monahan

Devin Monahan

Chief Innovation Officer

Cherie Kloss

Chairman Of The Board

Alexander Mejia

Alexander Mejia

Chief Operations Officer

VPs

Olimpia Sabol

Olimpia Sabol

VP of Business Development, East Region

Hang Ha

Hang Ha

SVP of Operations

Lauren Holst

Lauren Holst

VP of Client Services, National Accounts

Biorepository Director/Managers

Nick Gulbrandsen

Nick Gulbrandsen

SF/Bay Area Biorepository Manager

Jimmy Diaz

Jimmy Diaz

Los Angeles Biorepository Manager

Brian Ackerman

Brian Ackerman

NJ/NY Biorepository Manager

Kristian Martinez

Kristian Martinez

Atlanta Biorepository Manager

Matthew Hudnall

Matthew Hudnall

Chicago Biorepository Manager

Meet Our Team of Advisors

 

CryoFuture’s advisory board is comprised of world-renowned leaders in reproductive science, embryology, and cryobiology. With deep academic and clinical backgrounds, our advisors guide our mission to advance cryostorage technology and ensure the highest standards of care. Their insights help us stay at the forefront of innovation, ensuring that our solutions not only meet but exceed the expectations of clinics and patients around the world.

Berry Behr

Berry Behr

Advisor

Marlane Angle

Marlane Angle

Advisor

Gary Harton

Gary Harton

Advisor

Charlene Alouf

Dr. Charlene Alouf

Advisor

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Matthew Hudnall

Matthew C. Hudnall

MS, TS(ABB), CLC(AMT)
Chicago Biorepository Manager

  • 12+ years in assisted reproductive technologies with expertise in andrology and embryology.
  • Master’s in biological sciences, double board-certified in lab supervision and consultation.
  • President-Elect of the College of Reproductive Biology, serving on key industry committees.
  • CAP lab inspector and peer reviewer for leading reproductive science journals.
Hang Ha

Hang Ha

SVP of Operations

  • BS in Biology, University of Michigan
  • Master of Medical Science and Patient Monitoring Systems, Emory University
  • Logistics/Account Management experience at SnapCare, a healthcare workforce platform
Kristian Martinez

Kristian Martinez

Atlanta Biorepository Manager

  • Senior Embryologist with over 5 years of lab experience
  • Spearheaded CAP-compliant lab manual updates to uphold the highest standards.
  • Led Quality Control, Assurance, and Management for seamless lab operations.
  • Passionate about advancing fertility care with precision and expertise.
Charlene Alouf

Dr. Charlene Alouf

Advisor

  • Over 25 years of leadership in reproductive medicine, directing fertility labs across the Northeast.
  • Former Laboratory Director at HAN Fertility Center and Fertility Center Laboratory at AMC.
  • Current president of the College of Reproductive Biology and co-founder of the PEARLS group.
  • Expert in ovarian stimulation, embryo implantation, and genomics, with numerous peer-reviewed publications.
Sean Pae

Sean Pae

Founder & CEO

  • Senior Embryologist for 15 years.
  • Embryology Laboratory Supervisor specializing in the cryo-preservation system.
  • Published training manuals for cryopreservation techniques.
  • Holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Embryology and Andrology.

John Spears

Chief Commercial Officer

  • 25+ years experience leading strategy, growth, and innovation for healthcare, logistics, and tech companies.
  • Led revenue strategy to grow a healthcare startup from $3M to $1.25B in revenue in just 2 years.

James Watson

Chief Financial Officer

  • Experienced CFO for venture-backed companies, venture funds, family offices and commercial real-estate projects with a focus on healthcare, education and technology
  • CFA Level I, II, and III
  • Ventures & Funds include: Village Capital, World Within Ventures, Block Studios, Granite Holdings, Longacre

Cherie Kloss

Chairman Of The Board

  • Founder of SnapMedTech, Inc (SnapNurse), the largest tech-enabled healthcare staffing platform currently at over $1B in revenue.
  • EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2021 US National Award Winner.
  • Inc 5000, Rank #1 in Healthcare 2022
Devin Monahan

Devin Monahan

VP of Business Development

  • Sr Embryologist for 14 years.
  • Embryology Laboratory Supervisor with speciality in Cryo Devices and Vitrification systems.
  • University of Kent PhD. Expected Graudation: May 2024
Paula Morton

Paula Morton

Lab Director

  • Bringing 40 years of expertise in embryology, with over a decade as an IVF lab director.
  • Two decades of experience freezing and storing sperm for pediatric and adult cancer patients pre-treatment.
  • Part of the team that produced the first ICSI baby and the first frozen egg baby in the US.
  • Passionate about advancing laboratory techniques, preimplantation genetic testing, and introducing IVF careers to new talent.
Lauren Holst

Lauren Holst

VP of Client Services, National Accounts

  • 10+ years in strategic partnerships, business growth, and client experience in tech and healthcare.
  • Worked with startups and organizations like Cox Enterprises, Neurolaunch, and Clutch Technologies to scale operations and enhance client relations.
  • Skilled in leadership development, community building, product development, and operational excellence.
  • Mentor in entrepreneurial programs like Georgia Tech’s CREATE-X, supporting emerging innovators.
Nick Gulbrandsen

Nick Gulbrandsen

SF/Bay Area Biorepository Manager

  • Former Biorepository Manager at Cooper Surgical.
  • 7 years experience as lab manager operating biorepositories.
  • Experienced in inventory management, procurement, facility management, EHS compliance.
Jimmy Diaz

Jimmy Diaz

Los Angeles Biorepository Manager

  • Embryologist for 7+ years.
  • Expertise in fertility cryopreservation systems and vitrification techniques for both male and female reproductive tissues.
  • President of LA Association for reproductive biologists that promotes advancements in fertility research, reproductive technologies, and advocacy.
Brian Ackerman

Brian Ackerman

NJ/NY Biorepository Manager

  • Senior Embryologist with 17+ years experience managing biorepositories and IVF labs.
  • Former Technical Supervisor overseeing embryology lab operations and quality control
  • M.S. in Biomedical Science with concentration in Stem Cell Biology from UMDNJ
  • Published research on oocyte vitrification and round spermatid identification
Katie Kryske

Katie Kryske

El Segundo Biorepository Manager

Berry Behr

Berry Behr

Advisor

  • Professor and Director of the IVF Laboratory at Stanford University.
  • Co-Director of Stanford’s Fertility Preservation Program.
  • Published extensively on topics related to embryology and IVF.
  • Expert in assisted reproductive technology and cryopreservation techniques.
Marlane Angle

Marlane Angle

Advisor

  • Holds a PhD in Physiology from Auburn University (1983).
  • Directed IVF programs across multiple U.S. locations.
  • Published author and consultant for various companies.
  • President of the Board of Directors for the Southwest Embryology Summit.
Gary Harton

Gary Harton

Advisor

  • Over 35 years of experience in reproductive genetics.
  • Pioneered the first clinical PGD for Marfan syndrome and spinal muscular atrophy.
  • Certified by the American Board of Bioanalysis.
  • Key roles in business and market development, driving global growth and innovation.
Alexander Mejia

Alexander Mejia

Advisor

  • Over a decade of experience in biotechnology, specializing in IVF and fertility solutions.
  • Spearheaded international growth at California Cryobank and Cryos International, expanding access across LATAM and the U.S.
  • Led global strategy at Progenesis, culminating in the 2024 opening of a state-of-the-art laboratory in São Paulo, Brazil.
Olimpia Sabol

Olimpia Sabol

VP of Business Development East Region

  • 27 years in women’s health as an RN and reproductive medicine expert.
  • 15 years in sales, representing fertility pharmacy and genetic testing.
  • Skilled in prenatal, carrier, and preimplantation genetic testing.
  • Focused on improving patient outcomes and provider partnerships.