Our Team

Joseph Wright is an engineer, U.S. Navy veteran, and Old Dominion University Engineering Technology alumnus with over 20 years of experience in project management and leadership of multimillion-dollar infrastructure projects. His professional background combines engineering, strategic planning, and proven leadership with hands-on experience in NSF funded research involving biomass-derived graphitic carbon materials.

As Founder and CEO of Loyalty Technologies, Joseph applies his multidisciplinary expertise to advance the development of engineered carbon materials for next-generation energy storage and environmental sensing. Through strategic collaborations with government research agencies and leading universities, he is focused on transforming sustainable resources into high performance materials with commercial potential.

Driven by a commitment to innovation and practical problem solving, Joseph brings together scientific research, engineering expertise, and corporate leadership to bridge the gap between emerging technologies and real-world applications.

Broderick Nelson is a chemist, researcher, and Ph.D. candidate in Chemistry at the University of Texas at Arlington, specializing in chemical synthesis, advanced materials characterization, and applied research. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Prairie View A&M University and brings experience spanning academic research, industrial chemistry, and materials development.

As Chief Scientific Officer at Loyalty Technologies, Broderick leads research and development initiatives focused on engineered carbon materials for next-generation energy storage, water purification, and environmental sensing. His expertise in material synthesis, surface modification, and advanced analytical techniques helps bridge fundamental chemistry with practical innovation, advancing the company's mission to develop sustainable, high-performance materials for emerging technologies.

Dr. Abram J. Ledbetter is an accomplished physicist, materials scientist, and research leader with extensive experience in advanced materials, energy technologies, and scientific innovation. He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Physics from the University of Michigan and a Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering from Norfolk State University.

A former researcher and staff officer at Brookhaven National Laboratory, Dr. Ledbetter brings more than a decade of experience investigating the optical and electronic properties of advanced materials for energy and sensing applications. As Scientific Advisor to Loyalty Technologies, he provides strategic scientific guidance, supports research collaborations, and helps advance the company's mission to translate innovative materials research into commercially viable technologies.