Leadership Team

Luke Rodgers, CEO of Lumas Polymers, combines his solid engineering track record with a Materials Science and Engineering degree from the University of Minnesota, highlighting a multifaceted and dynamic career. His over 15 years of robust professional experience include a position as manager of material research and development at Stratasys, service in the US Army National Guard with a deployment to Iraq from 2004-2005, and a role as senior director of R&D for the vertical integrations team at Jabil Engineered Materials Team. Luke is a respected expert in his field and has had the opportunity to share his insights at numerous academic speeches, including an honor as the keynote speaker at the Society of Plastic Engineers Nanocomposite Conference. He has over 50 granted patents in the technology space and a proven track record for developing technologies and scaling them into real-world products. 

At Lumas Polymers, Luke is pivotal in steering the company's vision and mission. He is instrumental in crafting a growth and operational strategy that positions the company as the polymer innovation and production leader. Luke oversees day-to-day operations, ensuring that production processes run smoothly and efficiently. He strongly emphasizes maintaining quality control and is dedicated to optimizing Lumas Polymers products and relationships. Through his leadership, Luke cultivates a culture of responsibility and innovation at Lumas Polymers. 

When the workday ends, you’ll find Luke enjoying time with his wife and kids. Luke volunteers coaching his kids’ sports teams–football, hockey, wrestling, and softball. When he’s not doing that, he’s outdoors, either baiting a line or perched in a tree stand.

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With a Materials Science and Engineering degree from The Pennsylvania State University and a Master of Science in Polymer Science and Engineering from Lehigh University, Thomas Fry demonstrates his breadth and depth of expertise through his passion for driving innovative solutions. From his early beginnings at Armstrong Flooring as a Research Materials Scientist to his tenure as the Manager of Research and Development at Jabil, Thomas’ professional track record boasts numerous successes.  In his current role, Thomas is responsible for the creation of Lumas’ CAM (Continuous Architecture Modification) technology and the development of MOR (Morphologically Optimized Resins) technology–two groundbreaking advancements that push the boundaries of material performance. His vast understanding of materials science reinforces the lasting impact of his leadership on the industry. Above all, he’s committed to proving that sustainability and high performance aren’t mutually exclusive—they go hand in hand, as they should.

A key aspect of Thomas’ work at Lumas Polymers involves identifying emerging markets and opportunities where their materials and technologies can offer value-added solutions. He oversees the management of their intellectual property portfolio and uses keen strategic insight to collaborate with customers to explore new sectors and challenges. He’s a problem-solver and a visionary, and he’s passionate about disrupting the status quo and pushing the plastics industry to new heights through groundbreaking advancements.

In his free time, he loves spending time with his wife and their growing family, which includes two sons and three dogs. Together, they take on outdoor adventures and love exploring new places. Beyond this, Thomas is highly driven to stay up to date with the latest advancements in materials science. 

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After graduating with a Bachelor of Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Minnesota, Levi spent nine years at DDL, Inc., where he held multiple positions. There, he managed testing products, supervised technicians, ensured the efficient operation of the lab, and contributed to several other key areas. He then moved on to a Lead Process Engineer role at Jabil's Material Innovation Center, where he served for six years. At Jabil, he utilized his vast experience to drive innovation within the company's additive manufacturing division, among many notable achievements. Key accomplishments include establishing all the manufacturing processes for over 40-element filament products, being named inventor of half a dozen patents, and contributing to developing two types of filament materials used to create 3D-printed bike helmets. 

Levi’s pride in the team’s achievements at Jabil, along with the strong network of customers and relationships they built and nurtured, motivated him to join the Lumas Polymers team, where he now supports customers in their application development. He is also responsible for extrusion-based products through formulations, establishing and streamlining manufacturing processes, and assisting in developing material specifications.

When he’s not spearheading advancements at Lumas Polymers, Levi enjoys cooking, traveling, and rock climbing–where his passion for the outdoors truly shines.

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Steve Kubiak began his professional journey at the University of Texas, earning a bachelor’s and master’s degree in mechanical engineering.  The birthplace of Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), UT provided the foundation for his career in additive, starting–with a thesis focusing on developing a bespoke SLS system for processing high-temperature polymers. After college, Steve stayed within the field of AM by joining Stratasys Direct Manufacturing (SDM) as a Process and Manufacturing Engineer.  There, he further refined his skills and broadened his experience in the engineering field. At SDM he focused not only on supporting operational excellence but also on process and capability development, trialing new materials and machines to expand product offerings.  This experience was leveraged in his next stop as an Engineering Manager at Jabil.  While with the Engineered Material group, Steve oversaw a team responsible for novel material development and production.  He also led efforts to qualify multiple facilities to production additive manufacturing specifications, including aerospace and robotics applications. However, he’s most proud of bringing to market a polymer that has never been utilized for SLS, PK 5000.

As an influential leader and member of the Lumas AM Polymers team, Steve continues to drive the development and utilization of engineered polymers for Additive Manufacturing. His primary focus at Lumas AM Polymers is polymer powders, particularly the production and customer satisfaction of their flagship powder, LumaSint PK 5000. Using his keen attention to detail, focus on methodology and process-driven approach, Steve is responsible for production quality, ensuring the team delivers high-performance, repeatable products to their customers. He’s passionate about developing and providing specialized solutions for the Additive Manufacturing market and finds it very rewarding to empower markets and engineers to adopt this technology. Steve is enthusiastic about Lumas AM Polymer’s small, nimble, and innovative team mission to create differentiated technology. 

Outside the office and his engineering pursuits, Steve enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with his wife and son.

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