Our Leadership Team
Over the years, Laser Thermal has built a culture of
service, teamwork, and most important – innovation.
We are proud that people choose Laser Thermal.
Laser Thermal Leadership:
Pioneering Optical Thermal Transport Measurements
Laser Thermal was founded by researchers who spent careers confronting the limits of thermal measurement from bulk materials to the nanoscale. The leadership team spans thermophysics, semiconductor metrology, instrument development, and program management, with deep roots in both academic research and industrial application. What unites them is a shared understanding of the measurement gaps that engineers and researchers encounter in semiconductors, advanced materials, and emerging device technologies, and a commitment to building instruments that close those gaps.
John Gaskins
Co-Founder and CEO
Patrick Hopkins
Co-Founder and CSO
Daniel Schmidt
Chief Technology Officer
Brian Foley
Vice President of Research and Development
Hans Olson
Vice President of Product Development
Jeff Braun
Vice President of Programs and Strategy
Cindy Pryor
HR Manager
Cushing Whitney
VP of Software
Christopher Stark
Controller