From the early days of tinkering and research, to today’s growing partnerships with global corporations, the team at HerdX has always been passionate about using technology, innovation, and legacy to bring greater trust and transparency to the world.
Leadership
MEET THE HERDX TEAM
Ron Hicks
Founder & CEO
A seasoned inventor and successful entrepreneur in the surgical industry, Ron began pioneering in the ag-tech space in 2010 to form what is now HerdX. Ron is passionate about leveraging innovation for good.
Mark Bode
Chief Financial Officer
With an MBA in finance from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business, Mark holds extensive experience in technology, operations and finance, including venture-backed startups and investment banking partner positions in New York and San Francisco.
Katie Kanelopoulos
Chief of Staff
From work in non-profit to scaling a startup, Katie is an expert in developing team culture and global strategy initiatives. Her passion is to see collaboration and alignment that changes the world for the better.
John McAllister
Chief Administration Officer
An alumni of Texas Tech University, John worked for Kinetic Concepts from 1985-2008 in marketing and market research. He has been with HerdX since the beginning of the company.
