Management Team / Advisory Board Bios
, Ryan DaviesChief Executive OfficerRyan has had a successful career as an entrepreneur, business executive, and public servant. Prior to joining CancerVAX, Ryan co-founded several biotech companies/technologies including a nitric oxide topical wound-care product, a medical device company (drug delivery system), and an antibiotic development company. Ryan served as CEO of Curza, a small molecule therapeutics company focused on developing new antibiotics; SVP at Clarke Capital Partners, a private growth equity investment firm; co-founder of a software/eCommerce company Found.com (acquired by CRS Retail Systems); co-founder of a software company O2 Blue (acquired by Prebon Yamane). His public service activities include serving on the Draper City Council (Utah) and serving on the campaigns of two U.S. presidential campaigns, one U.S. senate campaign, and two gubernatorial campaigns. Ryan holds degrees in Business Management from Ricks College and Political Science from Brigham Young University.
Byron EltonChief Marketing OfficerMr. Elton is an experienced media and marketing executive with a proven record in pioneering and new business development strategies and building top-flight marketing organizations. From 2018 through 2021 he was President of Elton Enterprises, Inc., which is involved in the wellness, fitness and health sectors. President & CEO of Carbon Sciences, Inc. a cleantech company developing technology to convert earth destroying carbon dioxide into a useful form; Senior Vice President of Sales for Univision Online; as Regional Vice President of Sales at AOL Media Networks; Senior Vice President of e-commerce for AOL Canada; has broadcast media experience with the ABC affiliate in Santa Barbara, CA and the CBS affiliate in Monterrey, CA; and served as President of the Alaskan Television Network. Mr. Elton studied Advertising and Marketing Communications at Brigham Young University.