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MEET THE TEAM

Our team has decades of experience in polymer optics, with the technical know-how to get the job done right.

Your Polymer Optics Team, End to End

Meet the Apollo Experts Behind Every Optical Breakthrough

At Apollo Optical Systems, our team is the engine behind every innovation we deliver. With decades of experience in polymer optics, optical engineering, and advanced manufacturing, we bring deep technical expertise and precision to every stage of your project.

From concept through production, our engineers, designers, and technicians collaborate seamlessly to create innovative, cost-effective solutions tailored to your exact requirements. We don’t just solve problems—we anticipate them, guiding your vision from idea to implementation.

Whether it’s developing custom polymer optical components or optimizing complex systems for high-performance applications, our team is committed to delivering excellence through quality, creativity, and unwavering attention to detail.

Sales & Leadership Team

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Greg French Sr Business Development ManagerGreg comes to Apollo with 25 years of experience within precision manufacturing environments, including 15 years inside precision optics manufacturing. He has held various technical and customer-facing roles within Manufacturing Engineering and Sales Engineering. As the Sr Business Development Manager, he is responsible for identifying and closing new business, contributing to Apollo’s product and technology roadmap, and championing Apollo’s value proposition.

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Chris Meetze Senior Sales EngineerWith nearly 30 years of sales experience, over 25 of them in the optics and photonics industry, Chris brings deep expertise in helping customers find innovative and cost-effective solutions. As a key leader in the company, Chris is responsible for day-to-day business operations as well as developing new customer relationships. Reporting directly to the CEO, Chris is committed to creating win-win scenarios while identifying customer challenges and delivering solutions that drive success.

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Don Ehinger Chief Executive OfficerDon has extensive experience in the optics industry, having held leadership roles at Navitar, Inc., Sydor Optics, and Jenoptik Optical Systems. As CEO, he is involved in all aspects of the business, with a strong focus on delivering solutions that exceed customer expectations.

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Brian Markovitz VP of ManufacturingBrian has over 20 years' experience manufacturing polymer optics, with expertise in mold processing, quality control, and MRP implementation. As VP, Manufacturing he oversees all manufacturing operations including tooling, molding, coatings, and diamond turning.

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Dr. Dale Buralli Chief Scientist Chief Scientist Dr. Dale Buralli has dedicated his career to advancing the field of optics. A pioneer in polymer optics, he works with our customers to design innovative optical solutions. He is also educating a new generation of optics professionals as an Adjunct Professor of Optics at the University of Rochester.

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