NASDAQ-Listed Company Adds Two Distinguished Advisors with Complementary Expertise
NAPLES, FL / ACCESS Newswire / October 15, 2025 / Rain Enhancement Technologies Holdco, Inc. (NASDAQ:RAIN) ("RET" or the "Company"), a leading provider of ionization rainfall generation technology, today announced the appointment of two distinguished strategic advisors: Chris Monroe, quantum physics pioneer and co-founder of IonQ; and Paul Dacier, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary of IonQ and Chairman of AerCap Holdings. These appointments bring complementary expertise in quantum sciences and corporate governance as RET advances global commercialization of its Weather Enhancement Technology Array (WETA) platform.
The strategic advisor additions strengthen RET's leadership capabilities as the Company progresses toward deployment of 10 WETA systems currently in final manufacturing phases for delivery to the United States. RET's ionization rainfall generation technology has demonstrated the ability to generate an average of approximately 15-18% additional rainfall in randomized third-party trials published by the Royal Statistical Society.
Chris Monroe joins as Strategic Advisor, bringing pioneering expertise in quantum physics and atmospheric sciences. As co-founder of IonQ in 2009, Monroe developed quantum computing applications using trapped ions and ultrafast laser pulses. A UMD Distinguished University Professor, Monroe specializes in the isolation of individual atoms for applications in quantum information science and has proposed scalable, reconfigurable quantum computer architectures that complement RET's ionization approach to atmospheric enhancement.
Paul Dacier joins as Strategic Advisor while serving as Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary of IonQ. Dacier contributes high-level corporate governance and legal expertise as Chairman of AerCap Holdings N.V., the world's largest commercial aircraft leasing company. He serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Progress Software and Chairman of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Under Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, Dacier served as Chairman of the Judicial Nominating Commission and Co-Chair of the Supreme Judicial Court Nominating Commission. During his tenure at Indigo Agriculture, he increased issued patents from 13 to 179, and previously built EMC Corporation's legal department from a single lawyer to 120 professionals across 86 countries.
"These strategic advisors represent exceptional leadership in quantum sciences and corporate governance, two critical areas for scaling breakthrough technology globally," said Randy Seidl, CEO of Rain Enhancement Technologies. "Chris's quantum physics expertise provides unique insights into ionization science, while Paul's governance leadership and legal expertise position RET for sustainable growth as a public company across multiple markets and geographies."
The advisor appointments support RET's expanding operational capabilities as the Company prepares for broader commercial deployment. Monroe's quantum sciences background provides scientific perspective on ionization physics, while Dacier's corporate governance expertise strengthens public company operations and regulatory compliance.
"RET's ionization technology represents a fascinating intersection of atmospheric physics and practical water resource management," said Chris Monroe. "The scientific rigor demonstrated through peer-reviewed validation, combined with the environmental benefits of chemical-free rainfall enhancement, positions this technology for significant impact across agriculture, municipal water supply, and industrial applications worldwide."
"As someone who has guided major public companies through complex operational and regulatory environments, I'm impressed by RET's systematic approach to commercializing breakthrough technology," said Paul Dacier. "The Company's commitment to scientific rigor and regulatory compliance positions it well for sustainable growth in the evolving weather modification industry."
The strategic advisors will provide guidance on technology commercialization, corporate governance best practices, and regulatory compliance as RET expands its global footprint. Their combined expertise spans quantum sciences and legal and regulatory frameworks essential for public company leadership.
This advisor expansion reflects RET's commitment to assembling world-class expertise across the diverse disciplines required for global technology leadership. The Company's ionization rainfall generation technology addresses the critical global water scarcity challenge, with nearly two-thirds of the world's population experiencing water shortages for at least one month annually, and demand expected to outpace supply by 40% by 2030.
About Rain Enhancement Technologies, Inc.
Rain Enhancement Technologies was founded to provide the world with reliable access to water, one of life's most important resources. To achieve this mission, RET aims to develop, manufacture, and commercialize ionization rainfall generation technology. This weather modification technology seeks to provide the world with reliable access to water and transform business, society, and the planet for the better. To learn more, go to www.investor.rainenhancement.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
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