Arthur Klausner
Partner
With more than 20 years of experience in the life sciences/venture capital industries, Arthur was previously a General Partner at Domain Associates.
Art Pappas
Managing Partner
Prior to founding Pappas Ventures in 1994, Art held senior-level positions at several multinational pharmaceutical companies including Glaxo, Abbott, and Merrell Dow.
Barry Myers
Executive-in-Residence
Beyond his role at Pappas, Barry has several appointments at Duke University, including Director of the Duke Center for Entrepreneurship and Research Commercialization where he helps commercialize Duke faculty innovation.
Carolyn B. Cooke
Office Manager
Carolyn is responsible for managing day-to-day office operations at Pappas Ventures.
Rosina Maar Pavia
Venture Partner
A board-certified internist, Rosina served in senior management positions at various contract research organizations for seven years prior to joining Pappas in 2000.
Eric Linsley
Partner
Eric is both an experienced operating executive (former CFO of TriPath Imaging, Inc.) and venture capital investor (former Partner at Ampersand Ventures).
Sheila Morin
Administrative Assistant
Sheila joined Pappas in the fall of 2006 as a part-time administrative assistant.
Ford Worthy
Partner
A lawyer with an extensive background in finance and accounting, Ford is responsible for all of Pappas Ventures’ financial and administrative activities, including financial reporting and investor relations.
Geoffrey Barker
Executive-in-Residence
The former Medical Director for Astra Pharmaceuticals in the U.K. and Ireland, Geoff has extensive senior management experience in regulatory affairs, clinical trials, medical marketing, and scientific information.
Glenn Wallace
Controller
Previously the Controller for Southeast Interactive Technology Funds, Glenn has over fifteen years of financial accounting and corporate tax experience with public and private companies.
Jeff Collins
Executive-in-Residence
A microbiologist with broad experience in virology, immunology and toxicology, Jeff has previously served in senior management positions at various global clinical research organizations including PAREXEL International and ClinTrials Research.
Lisa Hollenbeck
Staff Accountant
Lisa joined Pappas Ventures in 2006 and is responsible for
managing the firm's accounts payable and receivables.
Sean McCarthy
Principal
Sean has ten years of operating experience in the biotechnology industry in business development, program management and research management.
Lelia Thomas
Administrative Assistant
Lelia provides administrative support and assists with special projects.
Teddy Crider
Manager, Information Technologies
Teddy is responsible for IT infrastructure.
Elizabeth Kelly
Investment Analyst
Elizabeth joined Pappas Ventures shortly after graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2006.
Ernest Mario, PHD
Venture Partner
Ernie has 40 years of experience in the research-based pharmaceutical industry, including Chief Executive roles at Glaxo plc, Alza Corporation, and Reliant Pharmaceuticals.
Scott Weiner
Principal
Scott was previously an investment manager and research analyst for Silverback Asset Management's life sciences fund, and he spent three years at the private equity firm Chicago Growth Partners (formerly William Blair Capital Partners).
