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Roy J.
Nichols formerly worked at Nichols Research Corp., as Vice Chairman, President & Chief Technical Officer from 1976 to 1999, Torch Concepts, Inc., as Chairman from 2000 to 2005, ADTRAN, Inc., as Lead Independent Director from 2011 to 2016, SPARTA, Inc., as Director, Applied Genomics, Inc., as Director, The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, as Director, and Keel Point LLC, as Advisor.
Former positions of Roy J. Nichols
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
ADTRAN, Inc.
 ADTRAN, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology ADTRAN, Inc. engages in the provision of networking and communications platforms and services focused on the broadband access market. It operates through the Network Solutions and Services and Support business segment. The Network Solutions segment includes hardware products and next-generation virtualized solutions used in service provider or business networks, as well as prior-generation products. The Services and Support segment offers ProCloud managed services, network installation, engineering and maintenance services, and fee-based technical support and equipment repair/replacement plans. The company was founded by Mark C. Smith in November 1985 and is headquartered in Huntsville, AL. | Director/Board Member | 2021-08-28 |
| Torch Concepts, Inc. | Chairman | 2005-11-30 |
Nichols Research Corp.
 Nichols Research Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Nichols Research Corp. provided information processing, systems development, and systems integration. The company was headquartered in Wilmington, DE. | President | 1999-10-31 |
Keel Point LLC
 Keel Point LLC Investment ManagersFinance Keel Point LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. The firm was founded by David Parks and Robert Brooks in 1998 by Robert Mayes as Blue Creek Investment Partners LLC. They are a subsidiary of Keel Point Partners LLC. Keel Point provides financial and strategic advice for families just starting out and for families with multi-generational wealth, and investment management designed to allow each family to reach their financial goals. | Director/Board Member | 2009-04-20 |
The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology
 The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology BiotechnologyHealth Technology The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology is a non-profit organization. It focuses on conducting genomics-based research to improve human health and well being; implementing genomic medicine, sparking economic development; and providing educational outreach to nurture the next generation of biotech researchers and entrepreneurs, as well as to create a biotech literate public. The company was founded by James R. Hudson, Jr. and Lonnie S. McMillian in 2008 and is headquartered in Huntsville, AL. | Director/Board Member | - |
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| Private companies | 7 |
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Nichols Research Corp.
Nichols Research Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Nichols Research Corp. provided information processing, systems development, and systems integration. The company was headquartered in Wilmington, DE. | Technology Services |
ADTRAN, Inc.
ADTRAN, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology ADTRAN, Inc. engages in the provision of networking and communications platforms and services focused on the broadband access market. It operates through the Network Solutions and Services and Support business segment. The Network Solutions segment includes hardware products and next-generation virtualized solutions used in service provider or business networks, as well as prior-generation products. The Services and Support segment offers ProCloud managed services, network installation, engineering and maintenance services, and fee-based technical support and equipment repair/replacement plans. The company was founded by Mark C. Smith in November 1985 and is headquartered in Huntsville, AL. | Electronic Technology |
SPARTA, Inc.
 SPARTA, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services SPARTA, Inc. provides advanced systems engineering, cybersecurity and mission support services primarily to the defense and homeland security departments, and the intelligence community. The company was founded by Wayne R. Winton and is headquartered in Laguna Hills, CA. | Industrial Services |
Applied Genomics, Inc.
 Applied Genomics, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Applied Genomics, Inc. developed targeted genomics-based diagnostic and therapeutic antibodies for the treatment of cancer. The company was founded by Robert S. Seitz in 2000 and headquartered in Huntsville, AL. | Health Technology |
Keel Point LLC
Keel Point LLC Investment ManagersFinance Keel Point LLC is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama. The firm was founded by David Parks and Robert Brooks in 1998 by Robert Mayes as Blue Creek Investment Partners LLC. They are a subsidiary of Keel Point Partners LLC. Keel Point provides financial and strategic advice for families just starting out and for families with multi-generational wealth, and investment management designed to allow each family to reach their financial goals. | Finance |
| Torch Concepts, Inc. | |
The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology
The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology BiotechnologyHealth Technology The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology is a non-profit organization. It focuses on conducting genomics-based research to improve human health and well being; implementing genomic medicine, sparking economic development; and providing educational outreach to nurture the next generation of biotech researchers and entrepreneurs, as well as to create a biotech literate public. The company was founded by James R. Hudson, Jr. and Lonnie S. McMillian in 2008 and is headquartered in Huntsville, AL. | Health Technology |
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