Since CTD’s inception in 1988, the company’s ethos has been for the team to exhibit the highest ethical standards in all of their interactions both internally and with our partners and customers.
CTD Leadership Team
Martin Bates
Mr. Bates is a Kent State graduate with technical and leadership experience cultivated over his career in primarily industrial markets.
A veteran of companies such as the Babcock and Wilcox Research Center, Ebner Furnaces Inc., Pennsylvania Crusher Corp., and K-Tron, he has experience as both a technical expert, plant manager, VP of Manufacturing, and executive.
He led business development for TerraSource Global, and in parallel founded and served as General Manager of TerraSource Global Machinery Equipment Co. Ltd., in Beijing, China. Following this he became Managing Partner of US Connections LLC which is devoted to connecting businesses in Asia Pacific and the United States in joint ventures, mergers, IP licensing, purchasing and sourcing to enable strategic growth.
Steven Arzberger, Ph.D.
Consummate entrepreneur and leader with a demonstrated history of success in high-technology research and product development organizations. Proven record for organizational growth, leadership and strategic planning. Prolific business development agent including the establishment of platform organizational funding. Change agent and catalyst for positive organizational culture establishment, growth and maintenance. Outstanding communicator with engaging personal style. Builder of long-term relationships based on transparency, trust and sound moral/ethical platform; establisher of solid personal connections leading to disproportionate employee growth (internal) and valuable organizational connections (external).
Ken Runkles
Mr. Runkles has over 34 years of experience leading finance and business operations in a multitude of industries including: banking, biotechnology, mutual fund, construction, engineering, and U.S. Public Sector. Mr. Runkles has spent the last 18 years supporting our national defense and intelligence communities. He specializes in auditing, strategic planning, cost management, financial system design, business process reengineering, supply chain and has extensive experience in managing business operations ensuring growth and profitability.
He previously served in a leadership role for one of the world’s largest and most successful Consulting organizations, and served as Chief Financial Officer of several different government contracting organizations for over 15 years. Ken has provided a multitude of organizations technical experience managing all facets of finance and accounting operations to include budgeting and forecasting, financial systems design, cash and investment management, tax planning, payroll and compensation planning, financial and strategic analysis, and implemented global supply chain to include international sourcing and delivery.
Ken possesses extensive program and project management capabilities stemming from experience managing large program teams including managing several large international consulting engagements.
CTD Team Members
Mark Lizotte
Jenny Daniel
Jenny Daniel is a distinguished leader in marketing and design, with a degree in Architecture and Urban Planning. Her unique combination of design expertise and strategic marketing acumen has enabled her to meet the diverse needs of clients across the globe. Jenny‘s career is marked by her ability to seamlessly integrate design principles with innovative marketing strategies, ensuring that her clients’ visions are brought to life with precision and creativity. Her commitment to excellence and her deep understanding of design have established her as a trusted partner for businesses seeking impactful and tailored marketing solutions.
Rob Denis
Rob Denis has been a dedicated technician at CTD for 29 years, playing a vital role in ensuring the quality and precision of the company’s advanced composite materials. When not in the lab, Rob enjoys softball, trap shooting, and fishing. On weekends, he can often be found relaxing with a good cigar and spending time with his dog, Molly.
Bob Pildner
Vanessa Lamb
Taylor Johnson
Travis Mahler
Travis serves as CTD’s Test Engineer, where he is responsible for generating and reporting test data in support of both customer programs and internal R&D efforts. He also manages CTD’s specialized testing systems, ensuring they remain fully operational and capable of meeting demanding performance requirements. His work focuses on destructive material testing under cryogenic environmental conditions, a key area of expertise for CTD.
Travis holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma. He began his career in The Woodlands, Texas, managing engineering systems and data infrastructure for Baker Hughes’ Drilling Technology Laboratory. There, he developed and deployed custom data acquisition solutions for advanced research equipment. After a decade of work in Texas, Travis and his family relocated to Colorado in 2021.