Bob McCarthy - President & Chief Executive Officer
Mr. McCarthy became CEO in 2004, having served previously in the roles of COO and CTO. He has been with Trakus since its inception, and co-authored the initial patent on the company's tracking system technology, along with several other patents pending.  As CEO, Bob transitioned the company to focus on delivering data collection systems for thoroughbred racing, ultimately aiming to introduce and establish a spatial tracking data standard for the industry worldwide.  Prior to Trakus, Bob worked at Raytheon, specializing in optimal multivariable guidance & control, multispectral signal processing, and electronic counter-countermeasures for advanced missile & radar systems.  Bob holds an MSEE/AE from Georgia Tech, BSEE from Tufts, and a Master's degree in Engineering & Management awarded jointly from MIT's Sloan School and Engineering Schools. 

Barry Weisbord - Member of the Board & Business Development Advisor
Mr. Weisbord is president and co-publisher of the Thoroughbred Daily News, a member of Trakus Board of Directors, and highly active advisor and consultant to the company. Barry leads the company's business development initiatives in thoroughbred horse racing, adding a wealth of directly related business experience, expertise, and industry relationships to Trakus' strong technical team. Barry has been instrumental in shaping and developing the company's tracking system technology to meet the needs of the racing industry, and is involved in Trakus' financing initiatives and investor relations. A Philadelphia native, Barry has successfully founded and established multiple successful business ventures, including the 2005 Tony Award winning play Glengarry Glen Ross, as well as several initiatives in horse racing, and he has been a commercial thoroughbred breeder for many years.

Michael Ciacciarelli - Chief Operating Officer
Michael leads Trakus operations, including development/engineering, site integration and field operations, working closely with Trakus media partners, venue operators, and other parties to customize & seamlessly integrate Trakus into their offerings.  Prior to Trakus, Michael worked for Raytheon leading the development of an innovative integrated simulation environment intended to provide total situational awareness for the next generation warfighter.  Michael holds an MSME from RPI and a BSME from WPI, and completed coursework in the MBA program at Babson College.

James Conant - VP, Hardware Engineering & Manfacturing
Jim leads hardware/firmware design for Trakus, including manufacturing, assembly, integration & test.  Prior to Trakus, Jim worked at Raytheon as a Senior Engineer specializing in MW and MMW design, RF Detection Devices, and advanced RF ranging devices.  He holds 3 U.S. Patents for RF antenna design. Jim has an MSEE from University of Massachusetts Amherst, and a BSEE from Boston University.

Rob Griffin - VP, Software & Systems Engineering
Rob leads Trakus' real-time operational software design, implementation, integration and test.  He is the principal architect of the distributed client/server software & support applications for the company's tracking system technology. Prior to Trakus, Rob worked at Groove Networks (subsequently acquired by Microsoft), ADP/Investment Software Systems and Delphi Internet Services.  Rob holds a BSEE from Tufts University.

Bruce Gretz - VP, Business Development
Bruce leads worldwide business development efforts for Trakus, including working with track operators and other partners in North America to accelerate adoption and maximize the value of Trakus technology. He also leads Trakus efforts to assess international expansion opportunities. Prior to Trakus, Bruce had over 15 years of consulting experience in technology commercialization and new product introduction. Bruce holds an MSAE from Stanford and a BSME from Cornell, plus an MBA from the Wharton School.

Board of Directors

Eric Spitz - Chairman
Eric is chairman of the board, founder and former CEO of Trakus, working with the board on strategic planning, investor relations, and business development.  In 2004, Eric founded and became president & co-ceo of KnowFat! Lifestyle Grille.  Eric holds an MBA from MIT's Sloan School of Management and a BA in History from University of Pennsylvania.

Bob Roeper
Bob is the managing director at VIMAC, a Boston-based venture capital firm. Prior to joining VIMAC, Bob had a successful career in consumer packaged goods with Colgate Polmolive and its affiliates.

Steve Solomon
Steve is President of SJS Sports, a NY-based sports media consulting firm.  Steve is former COO of the National Hockey League, and a former executive of ABC Sports.

Barry Weisbord - Member of the Board & Business Development Advisor

Bob McCarthy - Chief Executive Officer