About Us

  • At Vydrogen, the core of our strength is our ability to recognize possibility when we see it. We've gained a reputation for matching our clients' innovations with innovative thinking, and our experienced management team and funding partners are our clients' strategic advantage.

    — Jack Martin

  • My approach to business is commitment and partnership. I leverage my hands-on experience, domain expertise and work closely with entrepreneurs to build organizations, strategize, attract customers and build key industry alliance.

    — Gregory Tanner

Advisory Board

Ben Lee, M.D. - View bio >>

Dr. Ben Lee offers Vydrogen Advisory Board his expertise in medical, biological and health care related ventures.

Dr. Ben Lee is a lifelong resident of Colorado. He earned his bachelor's degree with highest honors from the University of Colorado in Boulder in molecular and cellular biology and his M.D. with highest honors from the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Denver followed by his MBA from the University of Colorado Denver.

He completed his surgical internship at the University of California at San Francisco. He continued his training in otolaryngology/head & neck surgery at Duke University Medical Center where he worked closely with the plastic surgery division on trauma and head and neck cancer patients.

Because of this close relationship, Dr Lee was encouraged to complete an additional fellowship in plastic surgery. He currently practices aesthetic plastic surgery in Denver, Colorado and is a diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery. He is also owner and director of the Advanced Medical Aesthetics Center, which provides education for health care professionals seeking new careers in the aesthetic medicine industry

Merle McCreery - View bio >>

As a respected and versatile Finance Executive Merle McCreery brings Vydrogen his professional experience and distinguished career history as a strategy director of finance, accounting, human resources, information technology, and operations.

Merle excels at growing both start-up and established organizations by identifying critical issues, initiating improvement plans, driving change, and providing focus.

Merle is a decisive, and visionary leader with an ability to execute complex transactions needed for growing capital and liquidity.

Merle's professional specialties include start-up & high growth companies, venture capital fundraising, revenue optimization, and financial & SEC reporting.

Merle is currently a consultant for Gerbsman Partners of Westminster, CO. His previous positions include:

  • Corporate Controller at Exabyte Corporation
  • CFO at Network Photonics
  • Corporate Controller at Vixel Corporation
  • Corporate Controller at US Wireless Data, Inc
  • CFO at Prostor Systems
  • Vice President of Finance at International Language Engineering

Merle holds a Bachelors of Science from the University of Northern Colorado and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Stephen Ryan - View bio >>

Stephen Ryan brings 20 years of national and international experience to Vydrogen's advisory board. Ryan's wealth of cross-industry knowledge in strategy, creative problem solving and program management contribute to his talent for promoting business growth.

Ryan is known as a collaborative team leader with a real passion for relationship building, strategic partnerships and talent management.

Stephen's marketing specialties include strategy, research and analysis, brand architecture, program development, market execution, cross-functional team management, and metrics.

He has worked with Wells Fargo, O2 Wireless, US World Cup Soccer, Guinness, Evian United Way, Saab, Healthways, and many others.

Stephen is currently Principle of Copon Marketing, Austin, TX, a marketing consultancy working with a number of industries including real estate, mortgage lending, healthcare, and renewable energy.

Copon Marketing specializes in strategic planning, brand positioning, web development, SEM/SEO, sales tools and lead generation.

Stephen Ryan's interests include rugby, fishing, photography and reading.