• People

Embracing History, Forging Tomorrow

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From Process to Product, Purposefully Reimagined

Our team includes experts who’ve spent decades in the trenches of high-temperature systems, ceramics, metallurgy, and industrial engineering. But Refacture isn’t just a continuation of what came before—it’s a strategic reimagining. Where past plasma systems focused on disposal, we focus on creation.
Where others saw waste, we saw feedstock. And where others chased scale, we engineered for modularity and precision. Refacture is manufacturing for the materials age—built on proven physics, shaped by performance goals, and ready for global deployment.

Core Leadership Team

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Nick Narsavidze

Founder, CEO

A serial entrepreneur and lifelong builder, Nick founded Refacture to reshape how the world produces critical raw materials. Prior to Refacture, he led R&D at US Science & Technology Corp and advised U.S. government and global clients on innovation in energy, defense, and manufacturing.

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Brooke Vogel

Chief Operating Officer

With over two decades in senior roles at the U.S. Department of State, Brooke brings extensive experience in strategic programs, complex funding, and global partnerships. She invests into, and serves on boards for, innovative critical technology and defense sector companies.

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Jim Santoianni

Chief Engineer

A pioneer in thermal process systems and plasma gasification, Jim has spent decades designing high-temperature reactors and simulation tools for metallurgical, biomass, and MSW applications. He holds multiple patents in gasification and industrial heating systems.

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Sunny Jensen-Landeros

Chief Strategy Officer

With over two decades of experience in global branding, strategy, and government affairs, Sunny leads Refacture’s partnerships, public affairs, and investor relations. She’s worked across sectors including aerospace, defense, and luxury infrastructure.
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Sjur Vidar Velken

SiC Expert & Materials Consultant

A specialist in silicon carbide and advanced ceramics, Sjur formerly led R&D efforts in plasma-based β-SiC manufacturing. His work laid the groundwork for continuous β-SiC production at scale.
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Hector Cruz

Senior Process Engineer

With roots in plasma technology, aerospace, and metallurgy, Hector brings unmatched knowledge in reactor configuration, refractory systems, and industrial-scale thermal processing.

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Technical Advisory Board

A global network of plasma scientists, systems engineers, and metallurgists.

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Alexander Rutberg

Chief Systems Engineer (Consulting)

Renowned for his innovations in AC plasma torch design and thermochemical process engineering.
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Louis J. Circeo, Ph.D.

Chief Scientist (Consulting)

Widely considered a founder of U.S. plasma gasification, Lou launched the plasma research program at Georgia Tech.
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Terry Moore

Consulting Chemical Engineer

Specializing in plasma reactor scale-up, chemical kinetics, and process integration.
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Rod Vera

Consulting Chemical Engineer

Specializing in plasma reactor scale-up, chemical kinetics, and process integration.

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Frank Petrocelli, Ph.D.

R&D and Plasma Physics Advisor

Supporting advanced material characterization and plasma system development.

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Board of Directors

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Nick Narsavidze

Founder

Founder and CEO of Refacture.
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Glenn Vogel

Managing Director, Irongate Capital Advisors

A veteran of venture capital and long-horizon industrial strategy.
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Gunther Alvarado

Founder, GPA Holdings

Operator-investor with deep experience scaling climatetech and infrastructure.
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George King III

Former EVP, Alcoa; Partner, Irongate Capital

Global authority on metals, mining, and project development.
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Tim Woodcock

Board Member, Advisor at Deep Science Ventures

15+ years in climatetech project development, industrial decarbonization, and capital formation.
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Build the Future of Critical Materials

At Refacture, we’re not just building a team; we’re creating a movement. From engineers and operators to strategists, we’re bringing together bold thinkers and innovators to reshape how critical materials are made. If you thrive in high-stakes environments, crave solving hard problems, and want to push boundaries at the cutting edge of plasma science, advanced manufacturing, and global supply chains, you’ll feel right at home here. This is your chance to make a real impact and help build the infrastructure of tomorrow. Join us, and let’s redefine what’s possible together.
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