Technical Contacts


Byron Sohovich, Manager
Contracts Management Group

The Prime Contract Manager is responsible for overseeing Technology Transfer negotiations, processing of agreements such as Cooperative Research and Development Agreements, Strategic Partnership Projects, and licensing of SRNL intellectual property.
803-725-1940
byron.sohovich@srnl.doe.gov


Greg Cefus, Ombudsman

The Technology Transfer Ombudsman Program provides an independent point of contact for concerns about technology transfer issues, complaints and disputes.  The mission of the Ombudsman Program is to elevate to the appropriate SRNL officials the information needed to identify and resolve problems thereby improving satisfaction with SRNL practices and reducing the occasion for formal disputes and litigation. 
803-725-2011
gregory.cefus@srnl.doe.gov


Daren Timmons
director industrial and strategic partnerships

Serves as the primary contact for commercialization of technologies to the private sector in order to meet societal needs, to leverage taxpayer investment in research in order to stimulate the US economy and to benefit the nation as a whole.
803-989-5854
daren.timmons@srnl.doe.gov


Dr. Elizabeth Hoffman
Director Innovation and University Engagement

The Director of Innovation and University Engagement supports development of university partnerships to establish research collaborations and facilitate student training opportunities. 
803-725-8430
elizabeth.hoffman@srnl.doe.gov