Donald J. Elmer
Managing General Partner

Since forming PHV in 1993, Don has compiled a very successful track record of over two-dozen investments in four separate funds. His sound judgment and investment instincts are the result of a thirty-year business career. His extensive operating experience came as a technology entrepreneur. He was the CEO of Cascadia Technology Corporation (medical electronics) and Cygnet Systems Corporation (software) between 1981 and 1992. This experience allows Don to evaluate the time and money required for any venture-stage company to reach its goals, and the progress needed to encourage new investors and partners to join with the company. He began his career at Price Waterhouse and later was Vice President-Planning at Holland-America Line/Westours.

Don earned a B.A. from Western Washington University and an M.A. from the University of Pennsylvania.

Jean-Pierre Laurent, Ph.D.
Principal

Jean-Pierre has extensive experience in applied biochemistry as a result of over nine years as a scientist in both academic and commercial settings. As a Principal at Pacific Horizon Ventures, he is involved in both the evaluation and post-investment follow-up of the firm's biotechnology investments. JP also serves as a member of the Washington Biotechnology and Biomedical Association's Invest Northwest selection committee.

JP earned a B.S. in biology from Université des Sciences et Techniques de Lille and his Ph.D. in Population Biology & Ecosystems at Université des Sciences et Techniques du Languedoc. He first came to the U.S. to learn molecular Biology applied to infectious diseases, which he practiced for seven years in both protozoan and prokaryotic systems.

David A. Krekel
Principal

David A. Krekel is a Principal and joined Pacific Horizon Ventures in 2003 while completing his M.B.A. from the University of Washington. Prior to his M.B.A., Dave worked at Virginia Mason Medical Center where he had operational responsibility for outpatient surgery groups. During that time he gained a broad and comprehensive understanding of the demand side of the healthcare equation. In addition, Dave brings strong research and analysis skills to his chief responsibilities, which are conducting financial and strategic due diligence on identified investment opportunities and tracking portfolio investments. Dave received a B.S. in Chemistry from Harvey Mudd College and an M.B.A. from the University of Washington.

William G. Robbins
Business Relations Principal

Will is the Business Relations Principal for Pacific Horizon Ventures. Along with managing the day to day operations of the firm, he manages public relations efforts and our extensive network of individual and organizational contacts across North America and Europe. In addition, he provides competitive analysis and market research as part of our due diligence process. Will has served as a member of the investor selection committee for the annual Invest Northwest conference sponsored by the Washington Biotechnology and Biomedical Association.

Will received his B.A. degree from the Catholic University of America.

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