Our Team

Matthew McClorey, BTBC Director and LRTC President & CEO

Mr. McClorey is the Director of the Bioscience & Technology Business Center (BTBC) and President and CEO of the Lawrence Regional Technology Center (LRTC). While serving in both of these positions, he helps clients create, build, and grow early-stage life sciences and other high-technology companies. McClorey has worked with dozens of startup technology businesses, specializing in corporate strategy, operations management, financial management and early-stage capital fundraising. Since joining LRTC in 2002, the center’s clients have raised over $180,000,000.

Most recently, McClorey helped raise $7,500,000 to finance construction and operations of the BTBC at the University of Kansas and was responsible for managing the design and construction of the facility. McClorey manages the facility and provides business development consulting services to tenant companies.

Prior to joining LRTC and the BTBC, McClorey was the Vice President of Business Development and Portfolio Management for the Kansas Technology Enterprise Corporation (KTEC), where he evaluated startup technology companies for seed capital investment, managed a multi-million dollar portfolio of high-technology debt and equity investments, and provided management consulting services to portfolio companies.

McClorey came to KTEC from Deloitte Consulting, where he was employed as a senior consultant in the communications practice. While at Deloitte, he worked primarily with Fortune 1000 companies providing strategy and information technology consulting services. McClorey earned his J.D. and M.B.A. from the University of Kansas and his B.A. in Business from Benedictine College.

In addition, in 2006, McClorey co-founded Mid-America Angels, a regional network of angel investors that provides capital to early-stage, high-growth businesses. Since its inception, the organization has grown to nearly 100 members and has invested over $7,000,000.

Jeff Morrison, Director of Operations & Client Development

As Director of Operations and Client Development, Mr. Morrison is responsible for evaluating potential clients and works closely with current clients, helping them develop all aspects of their business, forge their immediate and long-term strategies, and maximize their chances for success.

Morrison brings a breath of experience to the LRTC staff. He started his professional career with Commerce Bank & Trust in Kansas City, Missouri, and remained in the banking industry as the Vice President of Credit Administration for a $300 million community bank. Prior to joining LRTC in 2010, Mr. Morrison was the manager for a small private equity firm for over 7 years, investing in early stage technology companies and commercial real estate.

Mr. Morrison received both his MBA and BS in Business Administration from the University of Kansas.

Michael Smithyman, Director of Special Projects

Michael joined LRTC in May 2008 as part of the LRTC/KU Internship Program, upon entering the Full-time MBA program at KU. As Director of Special Projects, Michael currently manages the marketing of the new Bioscience & Technology Business Incubator located on KU’s West Campus and managed by LRTC. Michael’s previous work experience includes commercial real estate, most recently for Prudential Commercial Real Estate Solutions. Michael received his MBA and BS in Business Administration from the University of Kansas School of Business.

Michael D. Bartlow, CPA - Director of Financial Services

As Director of Financial Services for LRTC, Michael is responsible for providing all needed financial services to the Center’s clients, including such services as bookkeeping, tax preparation and planning, budget preparation and financial forecasting. Michael received his BA in Business from Washburn University and has been a practicing public accountant for thirty years focusing primarily on small business ventures. Michael also has several years of experience in the banking and finance industry and has been part of the Lawrence business community for over 22 years.

Kerri Johnson, Office Manager

As Office Manager, Kerri coordinates the day-to-day operations, performs the office management duties for the Center and its clients, and serves as the Administrative Assistant to the CEO. Kerri’s background includes over 23 years of business administration experience in a number of industries.