About Us
Our Mission
We believe that air, water and other natural resources are limited and do not belong to one generation. The mission of Claros Technologies is to use the latest advancements in science and engineering to innovate solutions that enable sustainable use, recovery and reuse of these resources. Our moral obligation is to pass the environment to the next generation healthier than we inherited it.
Core Values
Innovating for a Sustainable Future:
The Claros Story
Founded in 2018, Claros Technologies is a leader in state-of-the-art PFAS testing, analytical services, and next-generation PFAS destruction technologies. Originally incubated at the University of Minnesota, Claros has evolved into a full-service PFAS laboratory and innovation hub, offering cutting-edge solutions that help industries detect, manage, and treat PFAS. Claros’ mission is to deliver science-driven solutions that ensure cleaner air, water, and materials for future generations.
Based in the U.S., with activity worldwide, our headquarters is in Minneapolis and recently expanded research facilities to a second location, where we continue to scale operations and apply our novel solutions to pressing environmental challenges.
LEADERSHIP
Michelle Bellanca
CEO & Co-Founder
Kyle King
Chief Financial Officer
Alpha Khaldi
Chief Legal Officer & Secretary
Terry Smith, Ph.D.
SVP Technology
John Brockgreitens, Ph.D.
VP Product Development & Co-Founder
Mitch Koffel
VP Sales
Lucas Harvey
VP Global Sales
Nicole Konikow
VP Operations & HRClaros has attracted a brilliant team who believe that innovation and mission-driven commerce can help solve some of the world’s most challenging problems.
The ClarosTechUV™ Advantage
ClarosLabs™ PFAS Detection &
Analytical Services
Superior analytical capabilities—ranging from CIC for total organofluorine to high-resolution mass spectrometry for long, short, and ultra-short chain PFAS.
PFAS Solutions for Regulatory Compliance
Working with PFAS manufacturers through their legal counsel to provide Attorney-Client Privileged Analytical Assessment (ACPAA), Claros enables companies to assess potential PFAS liabilities in a privileged legal setting, so they can gain insight and mitigate risk.
At Claros Technologies, we believe work should be meaningful—and fun.
Our culture thrives on collaboration, creativity, and a deep connection to our mission of building a more sustainable future. We celebrate diverse employee perspectives, knowing that a wide range of experiences fuels innovation and better outcomes. We also value professional development and actively encourage on-the-job learning, supporting our team as they grow in their careers. Whether it’s brainstorming over free lunches, recharging with unlimited snacks, or taking a pup break with one of the many dogs in the office, Claros is a place where energy and ideas flow freely. Our team is made up of passionate people who care about the work we do and the impact we make—and we enjoy doing it together.
