Mr Rick Stokes  - CEO / Managing Director

Mr Stokes was appointed CEO of QRSciences in December of 2007.

Mr Stokes has been involved in the security industry for some 23 years where he has successfully developed and operated numerous contracting and distribution businesses.

Mr Stokes was the founder of Vicam CCTV Systems which revolutionised the supply and delivery of CCTV products in the Australian and New Zealand markets. The Vicam business was restructured and merged into the Pacific Communications business when it was aquired by the Hills Industries Group in 1998. The aquisition was orchestrated and managed by Rick who then, as General Manager, directed Pacific Communications to quickly become the region's market leader with turnover in excess of AUS$40 Million.

Mr Stokes has an extensive contact base at all levels of the security industry both locally and internationally and, through his vast experience, will enable QRSciences to expand into previously unchartered territory.

Mr Bob Halverson - Director

Mr Halverson joined QRSciences in August 2006 and has a long and distinguished career in the service of Australia. Firstly with the Royal Australian Air Force, then as a member of the Australian Federal Parliament and as Speaker of the House of Representatives, and more recently in the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade as Australian Ambassador to Ireland and the Holy See.

Mr Halverson has considerable experience in the areas of government, international relations and finance. His experience complements the board in aviation and homeland security.

Mr Halverson is a Knight of the Order of Pius IX and holds an honorary doctorate from Victoria University.

Mr Douglas Potter - Director

Mr Potter is Managing Director of Helmsman Funds Management Limited, Douglas is responsible for the fund raising as well as originating, managing and exiting investments. He is currently a Director of several Helmsman portfolio companies; including Zone Advanced Protection Systems, National Medical and Imaging Group.

With over 19 years hands on experience Douglas has been involved in a large number of turnaround investment, strategy review, business planning, restructuring and recovery assignments. Prior to joining Helmsman he worked for KPMG Corporate Recovery where he was admitted to partnership in 2002. He was a foundation partner of McGrath Nicol on 1 July 2004.

Douglas holds a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Sydney and has completed an Advanced Insolvency Course through the Insolvency Practitioners Association of Australia. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia and the Australian Private Equity & Venture Capital Association.