LumaStream, Inc.announced today that Robert Kapusta, Jr. has been appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Robert is an attorney at Fisher & Sauls, P.A. specializing in Mergers and Acquisitions, Tax and Estate Planning, and Business and Corporate Law, with extensive expertise in leading and growing emerging businesses in St. Petersburg. Among his many affiliations, Rob is serving as the Chairman of the St. Petersburg Downtown Partnership and Chairman of the Mahaffey Theater Foundation.

Rob has a proven record as a driven executive and proactive leader. “Rob is one of the area’s most admired business leaders, and we are fortunate to have attracted his support for our hyper growth plans. I firmly believe it takes a city to build a company, and Rob is the ideal partner to chair this process,” said Eric J. Higgs, LumaStream President and CEO.

Mr. Kapusta commented, “LumaStream is the most promising clean tech opportunity in Florida, and I’m excited to be a part of it. The LumaStream technology is a game changer, the demand for the company’s products is impressive, and the dedicated management team is creating a highly successful company right here in St. Petersburg. With the vision and experience of the management team, I am confident that LumaStream will achieve the clean tech growth plans that enhance the built environment sustainably.”

Robert was instrumental in the St. Petersburg Downtown Partnership initiative to keep LumaStream in Florida and establish manufacturing partnerships locally to build the clean tech base in the Tampa Bay area. His insights and strategic approach are incredibly valuable to LumaStream customers, employees and shareholders.