team
Pioneers Expanding the Technology Frontier
The skilled, driven professionals of Quantum Corridor Inc. are accomplished in disciplines from computing and telecom to finance, law and public policy. These seasoned professionals have shown success in scaling, spreading and monetizing new technologies. The Quantum Corridor Inc. team works as one to establish the Midwest as the center of emerging quantum technology.

Mit Jha
CEO
Mit Jha currently serves as CEO for Quantum Corridor. He is also a Managing Principal at Keystone Global with more than 20 years of experience in all aspects of infrastructure markets across three continents. Jha's success is demonstrated by his ability to integrate creative thinking, commercial insights, and project and company-level technical information to develop i solutions.

Ryan Lafler
President & CTO
President & CTO Ryan Lafler co-founded Quantum Corridor in 2022. He has extensive experience building large-scale data and voice networks and previously co-founded two MSPs: Coeo Solutions and FIT Telco. Coeo built fiber networks in 39 states, and FIT Telco helped design PQC fiber connectivity between the Pentagon and Peraton Labs. He has two decades in telecom and defense contracting.

Patrick Scully
Chief Product Officer
Patrick Scully, P. Eng., MBA, has been involved in the research and development of optical networks for over 25 years. Over the last 15 years, he pioneered and oversaw the development and market introduction of several generations of industry leading optical encryption (OTNsec) solutions, including recent advances in post-quantum cryptography.

Bruce Chesley, Ph.D.
Chief Science Officer
Dr. Chesley brings 40 years of experience in national security, satellite systems and advanced communications and sensing. At Quantum Corridor, he develops solution architectures using quantum capabilities for real-world aerospace, defense and commercial needs. His career includes executive industry leadership, a foundation in the U.S. Air Force and contributions to space innovation.

Kevin Loughery
Chief of Staff & Chief Marketing Officer
Over more than a dozen years as a public relations professional, Kevin Loughery has achieved national and local earned media wins for properties across tech, entertainment and sports and for such brands as Allstate, Discover, McDonald’s, Northwestern Mutual and Winnebago.

Robert Lafler
Defense Initiatives Liaison
Upon enlisting in the U.S. Air Force, Robert Lafler earned a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautics and distinguished himself as a combat veteran and officer. Robert has held various leadership positions in the civilian sector, including healthcare and communications. As the company’s Defense Initiatives Liaison, Lafler collaborates on projects with the Department of Defense.

María Kang
Financial Advisor
Maria, from Keystone Global Advisors, serves as Financial Advisor to Quantum, supporting strategic infrastructure initiatives

Cristina Rives
Development Advisor
Cristina, from Keystone Global Advisors, serves as Development Advisor to Quantum, driving project growth and execution.