Kris Looney
President at Emergent Technologies, Inc.
Profile
As President of Emergent, Kris Looney is responsible for conceiving and executing key Emergent business initiatives; developing strategic plans; and managing business processes including accounting, marketing, intellectual property, Emergent Partner Solutions Services, and business development.
Kris has nearly two decades of experience as a business generalist with a background in start-ups, management, accounting, marketing, negotiation and sales.
Before joining Emergent, Kris served as the COO and Interim CEO of the American Red Cross of Central Texas, where he balanced multiple stakeholder needs with service responsibilities in a competitive philanthropic environment.
Prior to that, he was the CFO of Transformation Enzyme Corporation, where his financial management and business development helped a bootstrapped entrepreneurial start-up to become a leader in the nutritional supplement market.
Kris has a B.A.
in marketing and an M.B.A.
from the University of Texas at Austin.
Outside of the office he is an ardent Longhorns fan and runner.
Kris Looney active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Emergent Technologies, Inc.
 Emergent Technologies, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Emergent Technologies, Inc. (Emergent Technologies) is a venture capital firm founded in 1989 by Thomas A. Harlan. The firm is headquartered in Austin. Texas. | President | 2012-08-31 |
Selenium Ltd.
 Selenium Ltd. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Selenium Ltd. develops develops anti-microbial, anti-fungal and anti-neoplastic properties. It operates as a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the prevention of bacterial biofilm formation using molecular coatings of redox active selenium for medical, dental, ophthalmic and industrial applications. The company was founded by Julian Spallholz and Ted Reid in 2004 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Beacon Sciences LLC
 Beacon Sciences LLC BiotechnologyHealth Technology Beacon Sciences LLC operates as a biotechnology company. The firm platform utilizes supra-molecular recognition chemistry rather than antibodies or enzymes to create a binding event in an assay. Its applications include medical diagnostics, biowarfare detection, molecular tools, environmental monitoring, food and beverage testing, chronic disease monitoring, and pre-clinical drug safety testing. The company was founded by Eric V. Anslyn in 2007 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Pure MHC LLC
 Pure MHC LLC Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Pure MHC LLC provides diagnostics and therapeutics technology services. It offers epitope discovery solution where it identifies peptide epitopes that are upregulated in the affected state and validated as ligands presented by human leukocyte antigen (HLA) molecules and T cell receptor mimics (TCRms) technology, monoclonal antibodies that function like T-cell receptor. The firm also provides regulatory compliance support and existing target validation and tissue distribution services. The company was founded by William Hildebrand in 2013 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | President | 2011-12-31 |
Receptor Logic, Inc.
 Receptor Logic, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Receptor Logic, Inc. provides a novel solution for the treatment of infectious diseases and cancers. The company was founded by Jon Weidanz in 2003 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | President | - |
Pure Protein LLC
 Pure Protein LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Pure Protein LLC specializes in immunology tools for diagnostics, drug and vaccine development, and high-yield protein production. It operates as a biopharmaceutical company, produces soluble human leukocyte antigen (sHLA) proteins and custom products in various human and animal cell lines. The firm provides sHLA class I and II proteins for use in transplantation, drug target discovery, and bio-therapeutic development, as well as diagnostic and therapeutic reagents for use in immunology research and development. The company was founded by William Hildebrand in 1999 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Private Equity Investor | 2020-10-31 |
Former positions of Kris Looney
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
American Red Cross of Central Texas
 American Red Cross of Central Texas Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services American Red Cross of Central Texas provides redcross services. The company is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Chief Operating Officer | 2005-04-30 |
Transformation Enzyme Corp.
 Transformation Enzyme Corp. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Transformation Enzyme Corp. is a nutritional supplement company. Its products include TPP Lypo and Thrive in 63. The company was founded by DicQie Fuller-Looney in May 1991 and is headquartered in Houston,TX. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2001-09-30 |
Training of Kris Looney
| The University of Texas at Austin | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 8 |
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Emergent Technologies, Inc.
Emergent Technologies, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Emergent Technologies, Inc. (Emergent Technologies) is a venture capital firm founded in 1989 by Thomas A. Harlan. The firm is headquartered in Austin. Texas. | Finance |
Selenium Ltd.
Selenium Ltd. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Selenium Ltd. develops develops anti-microbial, anti-fungal and anti-neoplastic properties. It operates as a biopharmaceutical company specializing in the prevention of bacterial biofilm formation using molecular coatings of redox active selenium for medical, dental, ophthalmic and industrial applications. The company was founded by Julian Spallholz and Ted Reid in 2004 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Process Industries |
Transformation Enzyme Corp.
Transformation Enzyme Corp. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Transformation Enzyme Corp. is a nutritional supplement company. Its products include TPP Lypo and Thrive in 63. The company was founded by DicQie Fuller-Looney in May 1991 and is headquartered in Houston,TX. | Health Technology |
American Red Cross of Central Texas
American Red Cross of Central Texas Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services American Red Cross of Central Texas provides redcross services. The company is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Health Services |
Beacon Sciences LLC
Beacon Sciences LLC BiotechnologyHealth Technology Beacon Sciences LLC operates as a biotechnology company. The firm platform utilizes supra-molecular recognition chemistry rather than antibodies or enzymes to create a binding event in an assay. Its applications include medical diagnostics, biowarfare detection, molecular tools, environmental monitoring, food and beverage testing, chronic disease monitoring, and pre-clinical drug safety testing. The company was founded by Eric V. Anslyn in 2007 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Health Technology |
Pure MHC LLC
Pure MHC LLC Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Pure MHC LLC provides diagnostics and therapeutics technology services. It offers epitope discovery solution where it identifies peptide epitopes that are upregulated in the affected state and validated as ligands presented by human leukocyte antigen (HLA) molecules and T cell receptor mimics (TCRms) technology, monoclonal antibodies that function like T-cell receptor. The firm also provides regulatory compliance support and existing target validation and tissue distribution services. The company was founded by William Hildebrand in 2013 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Health Technology |
Receptor Logic, Inc.
Receptor Logic, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Receptor Logic, Inc. provides a novel solution for the treatment of infectious diseases and cancers. The company was founded by Jon Weidanz in 2003 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Health Technology |
Pure Protein LLC
Pure Protein LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Pure Protein LLC specializes in immunology tools for diagnostics, drug and vaccine development, and high-yield protein production. It operates as a biopharmaceutical company, produces soluble human leukocyte antigen (sHLA) proteins and custom products in various human and animal cell lines. The firm provides sHLA class I and II proteins for use in transplantation, drug target discovery, and bio-therapeutic development, as well as diagnostic and therapeutic reagents for use in immunology research and development. The company was founded by William Hildebrand in 1999 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Health Technology |
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