Who we are

Cormac Hondros-McCarthy

CEO

Cormac leads the mechanical design, production, and fisher relations at LiftLabs.  With an engineering background and his interest in ocean conservation, ropeless technology became the main focus quickly. He has worked in prototype medical device development, infrared camera manufacturing, and has always had a gravitational pull towards environmental conservation.

Paul Williams

CTO

Paul Williams is responsible for leading the electrical design and software integration efforts within the LiftLabs Team.  Being a native New Englander, he shares a deep concern for both the welfare of the NARW and the livelihoods of New England fishermen. He is dedicated to being part of a solution that benefits both, with the ultimate goal of saving whale lives without detrimentally impacting the livelihoods of the fishing community in New England. 

Nathan Gere

Co-op - Mechanical Engineering

Nathan Gere is a graduate student in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell. He takes an active part in the design and manufacturing process at LiftLabs, working to develop a solution to whale entanglement that is sustainable for local fishermen.

Mikaela Hondros-McCarthy

Finance & Accounting

Mikaela’s background is in accounting and finance in public, private, and non-profit organizations.  She specifically has experience with grant accounting, budgeting, and reporting and contributes to that aspect of this project.  Mikaela has an MBA with a concentration in Environmental Managements, Clean Energy, and Sustainability.