Qiang Liu is the Chief Scientific Officer for ARL Bio Pharma. Dr. Liu received his Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from North Carolina State University.

Before joining ARL, he developed and commercialized a high resolution mass spectrometry platform for biomarker discovery at the R&D department of Metabolon Inc. His professional experiences also include Drug Metabolism and Pharmacokinetic (DMPK), bioanalysis in drug discovery and development, imaging, proteomics and metabolomics during his appointment at Consortium for Parasitic Drug Development and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Dr. Liu has published twelve peer-reviewed research articles and book chapters in the fields of mass spectrometry, biological imaging and drug development. He is affiliated with various professional organizations including American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS), and American Society for Mass Spectrometry (ASMS).

Leann Hewett, CPA, MBA, is a seasoned financial executive and currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer for ARL Biopharma, Inc., DNA Solutions, Inc., and the Kupiec Group. In her role, she oversees the strategic and day-to-day operations of the Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, QA/Facilities, and Information Technology departments—bringing both precision and vision to the companies’ leadership teams.

With over 25 years of experience in financial management, Leann has built a reputation for fostering financial integrity, optimizing operational performance, and ensuring regulatory compliance. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Oklahoma and a Master of Business Administration from Oklahoma City University. Her depth of knowledge spans financial reporting, cash flow management, forecasting, HR strategy, and enterprise technology integration.

Leann’s career includes a diverse array of leadership roles. Before joining ARL, she served as CFO for an entrepreneur with business interests spanning legal lead generation, aviation, and real estate. She was also the long-time Controller for an international biopharmaceutical contract manufacturing firm, and has held financial leadership roles in hospital and physician practice settings. Her breadth of experience has helped organizations improve financial performance, increase profitability, and build lasting, sustainable business plans.

A committed professional, Leann is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA). Her career is guided by principles of honesty, trustworthiness, and operational excellence, making her a respected and reliable financial leader across the industries she serves.

Vince Bobin is the Chief Operations Officer for ARL Bio Pharma and has overall responsibility for the Chemistry, Microbiology, Analytical and Projects/R&D departments. He received his BS in Biochemistry from the State University of New York at Geneseo.

Vince’s previous work history includes quality control testing for Procter and Gamble, and most recently, 10+ years of analytical research and development for Pfizer. He has a strong GMP background and experience with regulatory filings including IND’s, NDA/MAA’s.

Dr. Thomas C. Kupiec is the CEO of ARL Bio Pharma and DNA Solutions Inc. Dr. Kupiec received his Ph.D in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center College of Pharmacy. He currently serves as a graduate faculty member at the OU Health Sciences Center and has held teaching appointments at several universities. He has published numerous articles and abstracts in a variety of fields including pharmaceutical sciences, forensic sciences and pharmacogenomics. Dr. Kupiec is often requested as a speaker at national pharmaceutical conferences and has spoken at ASHP, IACP, ACA and for state pharmaceutical associations.

Dr. Kupiec’s vision of entrepreneurial research is manifested by his responsibilities at DNA Solutions and ARL, which include supplying technical expertise and business development in the pharmaceutical and forensic fields. Additionally, Dr. Kupiec offers consultation services for a variety of pharmacy related fields as well as expert witness testimony in the fields of forensic toxicology and pharmaceutical sciences. He has testified in over a hundred cases, both civil and criminal, in federal, state and municipal courts.

His professional experience includes various appointments at Northwest Toxicology Inc. (NWT), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Oklahoma City Police Department. Dr. Kupiec is affiliated with numerous professional organizations, including the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, the Society of Forensic.