The VelocityTX team represents knowledgeable, collaborative, and innovative-driven professionals committed to helping bioscience companies bring their products to market.
Meet the Support Team at the Texas Research & Technology Foundation (TRTF)
As the parent company of VelocityTX, the TRTF team provides support in the areas of finance, human resources, organizational development, IT, marketing & communications, and facilities. Learn More about the TRTF team.
Executive Leadership
J. Randolph (Randy) Harig, Chief Executive Officer Rene Dominguez, President/Chief Operations Officer Rick Hernandez, Chief Financial Officer Jessica L. Harris, Chief Administrative Officer
Finance & Accounting
Rubie S. Garcia, CPA, Director of Accounting Anita Moreno-Navarro, Controller Rosanna Norona, Senior Accountant
Development
Carissa L. Costello, Development Coordinator
Facilities
Gustavo A. Hurtado, Director of Construction Eduardo (Eddie) De Luna, Facilities Manager Abel Hernandez, Maintenance Technician Javier Hernandez, Maintenance Technician
David Fonseca
Chief Executive Officer
David Fonseca serves as Chief Executive Officer for VelocityTX. David is responsible for leading the strategic planning and operations of VelocityTX, including the oversight of its sister organization, Alamo Angels. He works closely with the Texas Research & Technology Foundation leadership team to help entrepreneurs transform their dreams into innovative businesses that make San Antonio’s prosperity a reality. Before joining VelocityTX, David held positions at the International Business Innovation Association (InBIA) and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMUCC). Committed to fostering entrepreneurship worldwide, David serves on the board of directors of InBIA, HealthCell, Geekdom, and Alamo Angels. David is a professor in the magister of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Universidad del Rosario in Colombia, serves as an advisor for Growth Wheel International, and has spoken and trained professionals across 12 countries. David holds a bachelor’s in finance and a master’s in business administration from TAMUCC. David is a recipient of the Young Alumni Award from TAMUCC and the Doctorado Honoris Causa of Pontificia Universidad de Huatusco, Mexico.
Kaitlyn Bloch
Programs Coordinator
Kaitlyn Bloch serves as programs coordinator for VelocityTX. In this role, Kaitlyn is responsible for the day-to-day management of VelocityTX mentoring and coaching programs and the CEO Roundtable series. Before joining VelocityTX, she worked for The Learning Company and the Meadow’s Center for Entrepreneurial Studies, where she developed and implemented entrepreneurial support programs, workshops, and events. Kaitlyn holds a bachelor’s in management from St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, TX.
Derek Drozd
Director of Business Development
Derek Drozd serves as the Director of Business Development for VelocityTX. Before joining VelocityTX, Derek worked as the Chief Operating Officer at Fastest Labs. He has a background in medical device sales and worked for global leaders including Medtronic and Stryker. He founded a startup called Mobile Fit Pros during college and successfully sold the company.
Derek graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Business Administration and earned a Master of Business Administration from TAMU-CC. Derek won multiple pitch competitions and was a recognized leader in the college community. He was the Founder and President of the TAMU-CC Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO), Treasurer of the Golden Key International Honour Society, and recipient of the Nationally Engaged Leader Award (NELA).
McKenna Gallagher
Programs Coordinator
McKenna Gallagher serves as programs coordinator for VelocityTX. In this role, McKenna is responsible for VelocityTX BioGlobal Accelerator Program, Incubator Program, and the CoLabs facility. McKenna’s experience in technical settings, ranging from concept to commercialization, position her to bring a unique perspective in providing support to VelocityTX clients. Before VelocityTX, McKenna worked as a manufacturing engineer for medical devices, performed research and development for class III medical devices, and executed clinical research. McKenna earned a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering from the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Incubator Program
The Incubator Program is designed to scale early-stage bioscience companies by providing long-term support and includes office and meeting space, access to industry experts, mentors, and more.
The CEO Roundtable is an exclusive membership program that brings together executives from non-competing bioscience and healthcare companies to foster innovation, collaboration, and connections.