Steven J. Bares is President and Executive Director of the
Memphis Bioworks Foundation, a broad-based public/private partnership
focusing on the growth of biomedical research and commercialization
of life science technologies. Dr. Bares specializes in growth
business management, new product development and marketing,
and has led the development of more than 15 new technologies,
from concept through the entire technology development cycle
and onto the penetration of consumer and commercial markets.
Prior to joining Memphis Bioworks Foundation, Dr. Bares served
in a series of executive roles at International Paper, the
world’s largest forest products company. Previously, Dr. Bares
was President and Co-Founder of Sparcom Corporation, a company
specializing in handheld computer applications and wireless
communications products. Dr. Bares also previously served as
Program Manager for Hewlett-Packard’s laser and inkjet printer
group, and was part of the initial team that introduced the
DeskJet family of printers, which is currently a 15-billion-dollar
business worldwide.
Dr. Bares holds a Ph.D. in physical chemistry, a Master’s
of Business Administration (M.B.A), and a B.Sc. in chemistry.
He has authored nine patents and published numerous articles.
Dr. Bares is Co-Founder and Board Chairman of the Memphis Academy
of Science and Engineering, a middle/high school for Memphis
inner-city children. Dr. Bares serves on the boards of Agricenter
International, the Memphis Medical Center Association, and
the Charter School Resource Center, a statewide implementer
of new school initiatives in Tennessee.