On March 16, 2021, the Rubicon Technology, Inc.'s Board of Directors appointed Kevin T. Lusardi, effective March 17, 2021, to serve as the company's Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Lusardi has been acting as a consultant to the Company since November 30, 2020. From 2019 to 2020, Mr. Lusardi was the Director of Finance with the Hydraulic Institute an industry trade organization. From 2015 to 2018 Mr. Lusardi was the Controller at PureCare, a bedding manufacturer. Mr. Lusardi is a licensed certified public accountant by the State of Pennsylvania and holds a BA in finance from Muhlenberg College.