About

Our Team

We are scientists, leaders, innovators, dreamers, collaborators.

Our team is relentlessly driven by solving surface and adhesion problems. We’ve worked with hundreds of companies to solve thousands of problems.

We have seen the impact surface readiness can make–and we know what to do to move innovation forward, faster. 

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Team member spotlight

Kaitlin Carroll

Kaitlin Carroll

Senior Materials Scientist LinkedIn

Meet Kaitlin Carroll, Brighton Science’s Senior Materials Scientist since September 2023. Within the dynamic environment of the Materials and Processes Lab, Kaitlin employs her expertise to help Brighton Science customers solve problems, build Surface Intelligence, and control their manufacturing ...

Decker Horninger

Decker Horninger

Sales Director LinkedIn

Decker Horninger is an experienced Sales Director at Brighton Science, demonstrating a passion for helping customers confidently navigate the world of new materials and surface treatment processes. Over the past 3.5 years, Decker’s tenure at Brighton Science has allowed him to develop a deep ...

Kaitlin Carroll

Kaitlin Carroll

Senior Materials Scientist LinkedIn

Meet Kaitlin Carroll, Brighton Science’s Senior Materials Scientist since September 2023. Within the dynamic environment of the Materials and Processes Lab, Kaitlin employs her expertise to help Brighton Science customers solve problems, build Surface Intelligence, and control their manufacturing processes. Her role extends beyond project execution; she also serves as a dedicated technical customer success partner, ensuring seamless deployment and utilization of Brighton's technology, particularly for BConnect customers. 

Kaitlin earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Duke University, complemented by a minor in Russian language and literature. She is well-versed in lean manufacturing principles and methodical problem-solving, drawing from a rich product development and quality control background across diverse industries and manufacturing environments. 

Beyond her professional pursuits, Kaitlin's life revolves around her delightful 18-month-old daughter, Mitzi, who demands daily Taylor Swift dance parties in their living room. Kaitlin finds joy in collaborating with her husband on home improvement projects. Embracing the outdoors, she treasures the time spent in her backyard, savoring the companionship of family and friends while enjoying a glass of wine.

Eager to engage with a diverse clientele, Kaitlin eagerly anticipates collaborating with customers to unravel intricate manufacturing challenges, continuously expanding her knowledge and contributing to Brighton's mission of innovation and excellence. 

Decker Horninger

Decker Horninger

Sales Director LinkedIn

Decker Horninger is an experienced Sales Director at Brighton Science, demonstrating a passion for helping customers confidently navigate the world of new materials and surface treatment processes. Over the past 3.5 years, Decker’s tenure at Brighton Science has allowed him to develop a deep understanding of novel process inspection and validation tools, particularly BConnect, enabling him to offer clients cutting-edge solutions. With a background in electrical engineering from Purdue University, Decker possesses a solid technical foundation, which has proven instrumental in excelling in his role. 

Beyond his professional endeavors, Decker plays Disc Golf (aka Frolf). Outside of work, you will find Decker reading sci-fi and non-fiction literature, cooking Italian and Asian dishes, and exploring different flavors and techniques in the culinary arts. 

Meet our leadership team

Andy Reeher

Andy Reeher

Chief Executive Officer LinkedIn
Giles Dillingham, Ph.D.

Giles Dillingham, Ph.D.

Founder & Chief Science Officer LinkedIn
Blake Bristow

Blake Bristow

Chief Technology Officer LinkedIn
Tom Perrazo

Tom Perrazo

Chief Financial & Operating Officer LinkedIn
Andy Reeher

Andy Reeher

Chief Executive Officer LinkedIn

Andy has over 35 years of experience in manufacturing, product management, data application, and entrepreneurship. His work has focused on the power of data to change behavior and achieve breakthrough results. He joined Brighton Science as CEO in July of 2021. He has an BA in history from Grove City College and MBA from the University of Chicago.

Giles Dillingham, Ph.D.

Giles Dillingham, Ph.D.

Founder & Chief Science Officer LinkedIn

Giles originally founded Brighton Technologies for materials science R&D and assembled the team that developed the technology behind the first Surface Analyst™. His focus on fundamental research & mentoring have given Brighton a strong foundation in science combined with the power of practical problem solving.

Blake Bristow

Blake Bristow

Chief Technology Officer LinkedIn

Blake has spent his career in technology in high growth, high performing organizations. He has experience in all aspects of technology from hardware, security, data engineering, software development and operations management. He holds a degree in Political Science, Psychology, and Philosophy from the University of Saint Thomas.

Tom Perrazo

Tom Perrazo

Chief Financial & Operating Officer LinkedIn

Tom began his career at KPMG as a CPA and was admitted to the partnership in 1986. He has been an executive at various technology companies and joined Brighton Science in 2016 as CFO/COO. He oversees Brighton Science’s consulting practice and financial operations. Tom holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting from the University of Cincinnati.

Join Our Team

We’re always on the lookout for talented and motivated people who are as excited about innovation as we are. If this describes you, apply for a job to discuss your future with Brighton Science.

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