Meet the Nano Gas Team

Experienced Innovators Driving Enhanced Oil Recovery with Cutting-Edge Nanotechnology

Len Bland

Co-Founder and CEO

Len Bland co-founded Patracorp, recently selling a portion of the company for $149 million, achieving a 600x return on his investment. As the owner of Concept Equity Group, Len has helped entrepreneurs raise millions in capital. He also served as VP of Sales for a Silicon Valley software company, bringing extensive experience in both leadership and business growth.

Jeff Hardin

Co-Founder and Chief Scientist

Jeff Hardin has successfully founded and exited six businesses, demonstrating his entrepreneurial expertise across various industries. He built the first institutionally funded viatical settlement company, focusing on viruses such as AIDS and SARS, achieving a 67% internal rate of return (IRR). In addition to his accomplishments in the financial sector, Jeff founded a bottled water company and worked on hydrolysis kinetics as a chemist at Buckman Labs, further showcasing his diverse skill set.

Scott A. Fiedler

Co-Founder and VP of Manufacturing

Scott Fiedler oversees equipment design, engineering, manufacturing, process design, onsite implementation, and corporate operations at Nano Gas. With over 25 years of experience in advanced manufacturing and operations, Scott has played a key role in designing equipment for major corporations, including McDonald's. His expertise ensures the seamless integration of innovative solutions into corporate operations.

Al Darzins, PhD

VP of Research & Development

Al Darzins brings over 25 years of experience as a biotechnology professional, having worked in academic, governmental, and industrial R&D settings. He has previously served as President and COO of Proteos, Inc., R&D Director at the Gas Technology Institute (GTI), and Senior Research Manager at DuPont. Al's diverse background in research and development strengthens Nano Gas's commitment to innovation and scientific advancement.

Louis Morimanno, P.Eng

Canadian Sales Director

Louis Morimanno leads our efforts to expand and strengthen partnerships across Canada. As the Founder and CEO of LRM Enviro-Solutions Inc., Louis brings over 30 years of experience in sales, marketing, and management within the specialty chemical and industrial mineral industries. His leadership and expertise play a key role in driving our growth in the Canadian market.

David L. Holcomb, Ph.D.

Consultant

David Holcomb is the president of Pentagon Technical Services, Inc., an oil and gas consulting firm. With 46 years of experience in research, development, and technical marketing, he has worked for major companies such as Smith International, Core Laboratories, and Flotek Industries. David holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas and has authored over 40 technical papers. He also holds several patents in oilfield chemistry and fracture diagnostics, and has been a distinguished lecturer for SPE.

David Fairbrother

Consultant

David Fairbrother is an accomplished oil and gas professional with extensive experience in drilling operations and management across key regions throughout the United States and Mexico. As an independent operator with Nano Gas™ Environmental, he specializes in leveraging nanobubble technology to enhance oil recovery and treat produced water, driving profitability while minimizing environmental impact. With over 30 years of experience, David provides expert leadership in high-stress situations, delivering eco-friendly solutions for the industry.