The People Building the Future

Backed by the People Who Know the Problem Best

Expanesthetics has been built with direct support from the people who understand anesthesia best. The company attracted anesthesiologist support early and has since grown to include more than 100 accredited anesthesiologists and other anesthesia clinician shareholders, along with several experienced business-building families. This level of backing from end-market users reflects both their confidence in our scientific approach and their belief in the clinical and financial impact that new anesthetic options could unlock.

"Inhaled anesthesia is not dead. What you are doing proves the opposite. You are bringing innovation back to a field many thought was finished."

Dr. Ken Furukawa Anesthesiologist & Shareholder

"If you can make anesthesia simpler and more reliable, the impact goes far beyond the U.S. It has the potential to improve access to safe surgery worldwide."

Dr. Preston Neumayr Anesthesiologist & Shareholder

Senior Management

Expanesthetics is led by a multidisciplinary team with deep expertise across scientific discovery, clinical anesthesia, biostatistics, operations, and corporate finance.

Shane Austin, PhD

Chief Executive Officer

Shane Austin is an experienced leader in anesthesia research, a trained biomedical engineer, and PhD biostatistician. He led Expanesthetics' operations as COO for more than a decade before becoming CEO.

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Joseph Antognini, MD, MBA

Chief Scientific Officer

Dr. Joe Antognini is an anesthesiologist, researcher, and former UC Davis professor and perioperative services director whose clinical and scientific expertise in anesthetic mechanisms now supports Expanesthetics' pursuit of novel anesthetic candidates.

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Lon Hatamiya

Treasurer

Lon Hatamiya is a seasoned economist, attorney, and former California cabinet secretary with extensive expertise in economic analysis, public infrastructure finance, and organizational governance, bringing a strong foundation in fiscal oversight and financial stewardship.

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Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors reflects Expanesthetics' commitment to innovation and excellence, bringing together seasoned leadership and diverse experience in finance, government, and medicine.

Mark Holman

Founder & Chairman

Mark Holman is a multidisciplinary leader whose career spans entrepreneurship, medicine, media, business consulting, politics, and nonprofit governance, including founding and scaling multiple companies to successful exits.

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Bob Erwin

Vice Chairman

Bob Erwin is a scientist, inventor, and seasoned biotechnology leader who has founded and guided multiple startups and public companies, and led successful IPOs and acquisitions.

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Jenna Hansen, MD

Director

Dr. Jenna Hansen is a board-certified anesthesiologist, Stanford-trained regional anesthesia specialist, and published researcher who practices across a broad range of surgical specialties.

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Lon Hatamiya

Director

Lon Hatamiya is an economist, attorney, and former California cabinet secretary who brings decades of high-level experience in economic policy, international business, public service, and corporate governance across multiple industries.

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Rick Fowler

Director

Rick Fowler is a decorated Air Force veteran and seasoned executive who has led major military, financial, nonprofit, and civic organizations, and has held influential leadership roles across banking, education, and public service.

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