Co-Founder
Lucid Automation and Security co-founded Phaser alongside Adam to merge deep process expertise with cutting-edge automation, ensuring best-in-class filling solutions. Lucid is led by President Bill Mueller, CEO Marie Fiala, and COO Jacob Brunner, who also represents Lucid on Phaser’s Board of Directors.
With a reputation built on delivering over 200 GMP-compliant projects in the past six years, Lucid has supported major pharmaceutical, biotech, consumer electronic, and lab-grown meat firms as well as pioneering startups in advancing manufacturing technologies. Their expertise spans projects ranging from customized process skids to full-scale automation implementations in highly regulated environments.
With a track record of delivering 30+ new GMP process skids in collaboration with national mechanical fabricators, Lucid provides expertise in:
- Process Automation Design
- Pharma 4.0 Data Systems (Analytics, Collection, Storage, AI)
- Industrial Network (IT/OT) Design
- Control Panel Fabrication
- Validation and Commissioning
Executive Leadership
Marie Fiala, CEO
Awarded CSIA Rising Star Award in 2022 and ten years direct experience in GMP execution, Marie oversees a portfolio of $2M of Biotech-based automation projects in California while contributing to charitable initiatives such as Women in Pharma and UC Davis STEM for Girls
Bill Mueller, President
With over two decades of hands-on experience, Bill excels in steering large, multi-disciplinary teams and spearheading business development. His extensive responsibilities include overseeing specialty projects, contributing industry publications, and fostering enduring client relationships.
Jacob Brunner, COO
Jacob spearheads Lucid’s most technically demanding projects, leading engineering teams to synchronize efforts between internal staff, client operations, and external engineering vendors. His role ensures seamless execution of complex projects, particularly those that demand a fusion of automation, process control, and regulatory compliance.