Experienced leader of UMBC’s technology transfer program joins TEDCO team
COLUMBIA, Md. (October 25, 2010) – The Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) is pleased to announce that Stephen P. Auvil has been appointed Vice President of Technology Transfer and Commercialization. In this role, Auvil will be responsible for all funding programs related to the transfer of technology from public sector research laboratories, to private sector technology businesses in Maryland. Auvil comes to TEDCO after serving as assistant vice president of research at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC).
“As a seasoned research and university-based technology veteran with extensive experience in overseeing funding initiatives for technology-driven programs, Stephen is a natural choice for this position,” said Rob Rosenbaum, president and executive director of TEDCO. “In his new role, he will be a major force in helping TEDCO continue its position as Maryland’s leading source of funding for seed capital and entrepreneurial business.”
Auvil brings more than 20 years of technology and business-related experience. His previous positions include:
- Assistant Vice President of Research at UMBC
- Director, Office of Technology Development (OTD) at UMBC
- Assistant Director at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Office of Technology Licensing
- Special Project Coordinator at Maryland X-Ray Sales & Service, Inc.
- Administrative Manager at B. Braun Medical Equipment, Inc.
After obtaining a bachelor’s degree in biology and engineering science from Loyola College in Maryland, Auvil earned his MBA from the University of Baltimore and his master’s degree in biotechnology from Johns Hopkins University. He currently resides in Parkton, Md.