John Coppolino is a seasoned business leader with over 20 years of experience in the food industry and 15 years in capital formation and strategic planning. As a Co-Founder and the Chief Operating Officer of Tygrus, John is dedicated to the mission of eliminating hazardous chemicals and preservatives globally. His efforts led the company to raise over $10 million in funding, build a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, and secure multiple patents for their safe, water-based chemistry Tydronuim and Tydroxide. In addition to his work at Tygrus, John is passionate about philanthropy. He is the founder of "Sending Our Love to Haiti," a successful fundraising initiative that raised over $250,000 for victims of the Haiti earthquake in 2010. John studied at Penn State University's Smeal Business School and continues to be an active member of the business community.