About Us

Blake Bernard joined the SoRite team in early 2025 as Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel.  Blake has an engineering degree from Georgia Tech and has been involved with SoRite since 2019 as outside legal counsel, where, among other roles, he developed and managed the company’s robust patent and trademark portfolios.

Through the years, Blake became intimately familiar with the chemistry, products, and operations behind the SoRite brand. After spending 12 years in private practice and becoming a partner at Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis (now Holland & Knight) and later Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, Blake officially joined the SoRite team as Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel. He oversees day-to-day operations of the company, including manufacturing and distribution, regulatory compliance, strategic partnerships, R&D, and legal operations of the company.   

David W.Eaker, Ph.D., DABT is SoRite's Chief Scientific Officer in preclinical sciences, regulatory and quality compliance, R&D, and product development.

He previously served as Vice President of Preclinical Development and Toxicology at BD, where for 28 years he led global strategy and execution across toxicology, analytical chemistry, preclinical functionality, and laboratory animal research. His work ensured product safety, regulatory compliance, and clinical readiness for medical devices and drug/device combinations worldwide. Dr.Eaker also oversaw BD’s Laboratory Animal Research Center of Excellence and served as the Institutional Official under the U.S. Federal Animal Welfare Act.

In recent years, his focus has included sustainability, materials of concern, sterilization research, and proactive collaboration with regulatory agencies and customers to advance product approvals. Earlier in his career, he held research and leadership roles at Duke University Medical Center, a private CRO, and a consumer products company.

Dr.Eaker is a Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology and actively contributes to ISO working groups and industry initiatives through AdvaMed and EucoMed, shaping international standards for medical device biocompatibility.

Robert "Bob" D. Sorensen is SoRite’sDirector of Strategic Partnerships/Agency Liaison, bringing decades of federal law-enforcement and tactical expertise to the company’s mission. He leads field engagement and training programs, ensuring law enforcement, corrections, and safety-critical personnel are equipped with practical, mission-ready solutions.

A GS-13 Special Agent with the Office of Internal Affairs, Robert managed multiple federal institutions and oversaw nearly 1,000 investigations involving staff misconduct, policy compliance, and interagency operations with the OIG, NCIS, and FBI. He also served as a Task Force Officer with the FBI and held leadership roles at USP Canaan, developing crisis-management and tactical training programs adopted across the Northeast Region.

A nationally recognized instructor and NTOA Corrections Section Chair, Robert has delivered over 2,000 hours of training in officer safety, tactical decision-making, crisis response, and less-lethal technologies. His operational experience and leadership now guide SoRite’s field operations, ensuring responders are ready, capable, and mission-focused.

Savannah Ryan is the Director of Business Development for The SoRite Company, where she plays a pivotal role in driving national sales and accelerating revenue growth. Having grown up alongside the development of the SoRite product line, Savannah has a uniquely deep understanding of the brand—its origins, its mission, and the unwavering work ethic behind it.

From a young age, Savannah immersed herself in the world of business, learning firsthand the value of commitment, innovation, and hands-on experience. She has witnessed the evolution of every SoRite product and uses them daily, giving her an authentic and unmatched perspective when educating customers, partners, and distributors. Today, she proudly carries forward the family legacy by helping consumers understand the power and purpose behind the SoRite product line.

With a proven track record in building impactful relationships, expanding strategic networks, and positioning solutions for long-term success, Savannah brings strong leadership and a results-driven approach to business development.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis in Business Sales from Middle Tennessee State University—a foundation that reinforces her passion for growth, communication, and excellence in the field.

Savannah continues to champion SoRite’s mission with dedication, authenticity, and an unwavering commitment to helping people experience products that truly make a difference.

As SoRite’s Director of Training, Narcotics, Charles “Charlie” Noonan applies a uniquely comprehensive skill set shaped by decades of specialized operational experience. His background spans criminal investigations, undercover narcotics work, tactical operations, and advanced hazardous-materials response—expertise that now informs the high-level training programs he develops for law enforcement and first responders nationwide.

Charlie’s capabilities extend across a wide range of technical and mission-critical disciplines. His skills include criminal investigation, undercover operations, firearms proficiency, tactical and defensive tactics instruction, and specialized knowledge in chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and hazardous materials environments. He is also trained in street, jungle, and arctic survival operations, as well as terrorism and narco-terrorism methodologies—giving him an exceptional ability to translate real-world threat dynamics into practical, actionable training.

His experience further encompasses emerging threats involving cryptographic currencies and deep-/dark-web activity, allowing him to address modern narcotics networks and digital-era criminal concealment strategies. Charlie holds a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance, reflecting the level of trust and sensitivity associated with his past operational roles.

This breadth of expertise directly strengthens SoRite’s mission. Charlie leverages these skills to design training that integrates operational realism with science-driven decontamination practices, ensuring agencies receive instruction grounded in both field-tested tactics and modern threat analysis. His leadership helps position SoRite at the forefront of responder safety in an increasingly complex narcotics and hazard environment.

Christopher Ciolino is a highly respected Battalion Chief, Paramedic, and Hazardous Materials Manager with more than two decades of frontline experience in fire service operations, emergency response, and specialized rescue disciplines. Based in Franklin Park, Illinois, he is recognized for his advanced technical knowledge, steadfast leadership, and ability to manage complex, high-risk incidents with precision and authority.

Since joining the Franklin Park Fire Department in 2003,Christopher has advanced through progressive leadership roles, currently serving as Battalion Chief and Paramedic. His responsibilities span incident command, EMS oversight, personnel management, training development, and ensuring operational readiness across the department. His calm, strategic approach during critical events has earned him a reputation as a dependable leader who elevates team performance under pressure.

Christopher brings extensive expertise in hazardous materials, serving in multiple leadership capacities within MABAS Division 20. Over the past two decades, he has contributed as a HazMat Team Member, Training Coordinator, and Team Coordinator, guiding multi-agency operations and ensuring compliance with evolving state and federal standards. He further supports regional and statewide disaster response through his role with MABAS Illinois Task Force 1 (ILTF-1), where he serves as Hazardous Materials Manager and Component Leader.

In addition to his fire service leadership,Christopher works as an Emergency Operations Manager for Hazchem Environmental, overseeing chemical emergencies, decontamination operations, and air monitoring during hazardous releases. His oversight ensures safety, regulatory compliance, and operational integrity during high-consequence environmental incidents.

Christopher is also deeply committed to education and professional development. Since 2010, he has served as an instructor at Triton College, teaching courses such as Introduction to the Fire Service, Chemistry of Hazardous Materials, and Detection and Suppression Systems. His instructional style blends academic rigor with real-world experience, preparing the next generation of fire service professionals for the demands of the field.

He holds an A.A.S. in Fire Science Technology, a B.S. in Fire Science Management, and is currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Emergency Management from the University of New Haven. His qualifications include Fire Officer I & II, Instructor I & II, NIMS 100–800, advanced swiftwater and ice rescue instruction, technical rescue disciplines, and more than 75 specialized courses from leading national training institutions.

Driven, disciplined, and mission-focused,Christopher Ciolino continues to advance excellence in emergency response, hazardous materials management, and public safety education. His leadership, expertise, and commitment to service make him a trusted asset across the fire service and emergency management communities.