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The South Carolina Research Authority (SCRA) is a South Carolina-based tax-exempt organization created by the South Carolina General Assembly in 1983. The Research Authority manages federal research projects and collaborates with industry and universities to promote high-tech development. SCRA currently manages over 100 national and international applied R&D programs worth over $1.5B in contract value. SCRA’s Applied R&D Division, formerly known as Advanced Technology International, leads applied research collaborations that develop technologies which are aimed at improve the mission effectiveness of Federal agencies and the business execution of corporations. Another affiliate, SC Launch is an economic development program that is intended to help early-stage companies to commercialize innovations and create jobs. SC Launch was recognized by ''Forbes'' as one of the leading state-based economic development programs in the US. In support of both missions, SCRA builds and manages research facilities that include wet labs, secure rooms for sensitive work and advanced, high-tech manufacturing shops. ==Leadership== Bill Mahoney is the Chief Executive Officer, Julia Martin is the Chief Financial Officer and Rick Self is the President of the Applied R&D Division. During fiscal year 2010, Chief Executive Officer Bill Mahoney earned $253,436 a year plus a bonus of $125,189 for total compensation of $378,625. Over the past three years, Mahoney has earned bonuses of more than $320,000 to go with a total salary of more than $727,000, making his compensation more than $1 million during the time period. In addition, Chief Operating Officer Greg Frank earned $281,081 and a bonus of $86,400; Chief Financial Officer Julia Martin received a bonus of $84,447 along with her $205,919 salary; Chief Executive Vice President Richard Self netted a $85,504 bonus on top of his salary of $201,578; and Senior Executive Vice President John Gregg received a bonus of $78,678 in addition to a salary of $190,100. SCRA’s Strategic Advisory Group is composed of representatives for the United States Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, as well as large industry, small business and the venture capital investment community. These members assist in forming SCRA’s long-term strategic business plan. Present members include former governor James H. Hodges, General Charles E. Wilhelm USMC (ret.), Ambassador David H. Wilkins and Admiral Timothy J. Keating USN (Ret.).〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Strategic Advisory Group )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「South Carolina Research Authority」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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