Thomas K. Equels, M.S., J.D., was named Chief Executive Officer in February 2016, served as President since August 2015, has been a director since 2008 and presently serves as our Executive Vice Chairman, Secretary, and General Counsel and Litigation Counsel of Hemispherx Biopharma, Inc. Mr. Equels previously served as Chief Financial Officer from December 2013 to February 2016. Also, for over a quarter century, Mr. Equels has represented national and state governments as well as companies in the banking, insurance, aviation, pharmaceutical and construction industries. He has extensive experience in international business matters. On numerous occasions, Mr. Equels has served as a court-appointed receiver/chief executive for distressed businesses. Mr. Equels received his Juris Doctor degree with high honors from Florida State University. He is a summa cum laude graduate of Troy University and also obtained his Master of Science degree from Troy. He is a member of the Florida Bar Association and the American Bar Association.
