James LeVoy Sorenson
President and CEO

James LeVoy Sorenson is legendary for his long career inventing and producing ingenious medical devices. He is known foremost for inventing the first cardio-vascular lab computer system to monitor the human heart in real-time, which provides lifesaving information on vital signs within the body. He also invented the disposable venous catheter, which revolutionized the way medications are delivered to patients. Mr. Sorenson's many other groundbreaking healthcare innovations include the first disposable paper surgical mask and the first blood-recycling system for operating rooms and trauma procedures. Dozens of his inventions have resolved persistent medical delivery problems and are ubiquitous in the healthcare industry today.
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Douglas Fogg
Chief Operating Officer

Doug Fogg is chief operating officer of the Sorenson Genomics family of companies—Sorenson Genomics, Sorenson Forensics and IDENTIGENE. Since he assumed this role in 2001, Mr. Fogg has been directing the operations of Sorenson Genomics, including its effort to define new market segments, to develop new products and services for domestic and international direct-to-consumer sales, and to establish national and international distribution networks for its laboratory services.

Mr. Fogg came to Sorenson Genomics with extensive business experience with a variety of international manufacturing companies, where he developed expertise in international marketing and OEM sales; product development; organizational development; operations management; and P&L responsibility. Prior to Sorenson Genomics, he served nine years as President and CEO of OTSCON Inc., a Japanese OEM manufacturer of automotive parts for Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Subaru and Isuzu. Mr. Fogg holds a Masters of International Business Studies (MIBS) with emphasis in international financial management and Japanese from the University of South Carolina, and a BA in International Relations from Brigham Young University.

C. Lars Mouritsen
Chief Scientific Officer

C. Lars Mouritsen is chief scientific officer and director of laboratory operations for Sorenson Genomics, a pioneering laboratory whose mission is to provide global leadership in quality genetic testing services for the purpose of verifying human identity and relatedness. In this capacity, he directs all technical aspects of the laboratory and oversees research & development within the organization.

Mr. Mouritsen has extensive experience overseeing the development, validation and implementation of laboratory testing methods using genetics, including methods and technologies pertaining to diagnostics and human identity. He also has significant experience in molecular sequencing, a highly specialized form of genetics that enables scientists to study DNA one molecule at a time.

In the aftermath of the 26 December 2004 tsunami in Thailand, Mr. Mouritsen led his highly trained staff of forensic scientists, doctors and laboratory specialists in the utilization of effective, comprehensive methods for testing and identifying victims of this recent mass disaster. Sorenson Genomics was one of the few US organizations involved in the genetic identification and testing of tsunami victims. Using the latest genetic testing methods, the team at Sorenson Genomics was able to extract and analyze DNA from some of the most difficult cases related to the tsunami. Mr. Mouritsen has also actively assisted Thailand's Central Institute of Forensic Science (CIFS, the equivalent of CSI in the US) in establishing programs and protocols for identifying missing persons.

Mr. Mouritsen holds a BS in genetics from the University of Utah. He has been certified as a Specialist in Immunology by the American Society for Clinical Pathologists, and is certified as a Laboratory Specialist in Molecular Biology by the National Certification Agency. He has over 12 years experience in molecular pathology, diagnostics, population genetics, laboratory automation and DNA extraction methods.

Mr. Mouritsen has published numerous research articles and studies in academic journals and trade publications, and is a frequent invited speaker and presenter at scientific and genealogical conferences.

David D. Einum, Ph.D.
AABB Laboratory Director

Dr. David D. Einum has ultimate responsibility for all aspects of legal relationship testing at Sorenson Genomics' genetic testing laboratory in Salt Lake City, UT. He reviews and reports all legal casework involving autosomal, Y chromosomal and mitochondrial DNA analyses. Dr. Einum also plays a lead role in the design of processes and policies integral to laboratory operations. He is also actively engaged in the education of existing and prospective clients to aid in the understanding of genetic test results and to help determine which tests are most appropriate given particular circumstances. Furthermore, as lead scientist of Sorenson Genomics' Research and Development team, Dr. Einum oversees the development, validation and implementation of new technologies and testing services.

Dr. Einum received a Bachelor of Science degree with Honors in Zoology in 1993 from the University of Wisconsin in Madison, WI. Following his undergraduate work, he attended the University of Utah in Salt Lake City as a graduate student where he studied the role unstable trinucleotide repeats play in neurodegenerative disease. This work led to multiple publications in the scientific literature as well as to a Ph.D. in Human Genetics in 2001. Dr. Einum joined Sorenson Genomics in 2006 after performing the duties of Associate Laboratory Director at an Orchid Cellmark parentage testing facility in Michigan. He is an active member of the AABB (the accrediting body for US relationship testing) and the American Society of Human Genetics. Dr. Einum lives in Salt Lake City, UT where he enjoys golfing, roller hockey, mountain biking, hiking and backpacking.

Chris Harmston
Director of Quality, Records, & Safety

Chris Harmston has been with Sorenson Genomics since 2001 and brings 15 years experience as a Quality Manager in ISO 9000 compliant or accredited organizations. Chris' previous work includes the development and management of quality systems in the manufacturing, construction, and semiconductor industries. Chris' education focused on the semiconductor industry which includes baccalaureate degrees in Physics and Materials Engineering and a Masters degree in Materials Engineering. With a lifelong passion for rock climbing and mountaineering Chris became the Quality Manager for Black Diamond Equipment in 1992 where the manufacture and testing of climbing equipment became his passion. Chris continues to stay involved in the outdoor industry by volunteering his free time to assist medical researchers understand the physiology of victims buried in snow avalanches.