James S. Marcelli

CFO & COO

James (Jim) Marcelli is Lightwave Logic’s chief financial officer with responsibilities including treasury, budgeting, compliance, audit coordination, financial systems, and controller oversight. Jim also serves as chief operating officer, overseeing Lightwave Logic’s day-to-day operations and efficiency initiatives.

Jim became corporate secretary in March 2018. From August 2008 to April 2012, Jim served as Lightwave Logic’s president and chief executive officer.

During his career, Jim has served as the president and chief executive officer of multiple start-up and growth companies including NTI, a high-tech manufacturing company, and LoCal Sales Inc., a business services company that he founded. He has held senior management roles at Teradyne Corp. and Sanmina Corp, which he co-founded, and positions across engineering, sales, marketing, operations and finance.

Jim served as a mentor for the National Science Foundation’s Innovation Program (I-Corps). He has served on the boards of non-profits and business advisory boards, including the University of Colorado’s Colorado Springs Engineering School.