Executive Team
Nicolas Fortin
President & CEO
Nicolas joined Particle Dynamics as a President and CEO in 2018. He has a track record of more than 20 years in the Pharmaceutical Industry with experience in multiple leadership roles. Nicolas earned a Bachelor degree in Engineering, and holds an MBA from the McGill/HEC Universities.
Michael Kanan
CFO
Mike joined Particle Dynamics as CFO in March 2024. He has over 25 years of experience in financial management leadership roles including experience in the Industrial, Pharmaceutical and Life Science Tools industries. Mike is a CPA and earned a Bachelor’s degree in accounting from Michigan State University.
Chad Dykes
VP of Technical Operations
Chad joined the Particle Dynamics team as Vice President of Technical Operations in 2018. He has over 30 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry including excipient, active ingredients, and oral dosage manufacturing as well as product development. Chad holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering degree from the University of Kentucky.
Rebecca Connors
VP of Quality
Rebecca joined Particle Dynamics in 2016 and was appointed Vice President of Quality in 2017. She has more than 20 years of experience in quality roles in the Pharmaceutical Industry. Rebecca earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Indiana University.
Jen Gornet
Executive Coordinator
Jen joined Particle Dynamics as Executive Coordinator in 2018. She has over 10 years of experience in professional office executive coordination and office management. Jen attended University of Missouri with an emphasis in Elementary Education.