Managing operations and business development for this rapidly expanding company. Having consulted with SpineNet for a period of time, it is clear that things are really building to a point where new products, financing and ventures are going to take the forefront. These new products will augment the ACC cage currently on the market, and the Single Screw Plate (SSP) that is coming to market now. SpineNet is focused on distributor partnerships that ensure our success is shared with those who help get us there.Founded in 2007, SpineNet LLC has grown into a full-service developer of medical devices. The SpineNet ACC Cervical Cage was the first implant using Solvay’s Zeniva PEEK to be granted 510K clearance, and the SSP Single Screw Anterior Cervical Plate received 510K clearance in 2020. SpineNet manufactures and distributes world-class spine fusion specialty products with a focus on niche markets in the US.

High Ground Medical was established in March of 2003 to assist companies entering the market with their commercial objectives. We develop market strategies, and implement the programs for our clients. Our specialty remains building distribution networks and managing new product introductions. We have successfully built sales networks many medical device segments. High Ground Medical has grown to assist market leaders address key strategic issues, assess competition and define tactics to approach the market dynamics. Our clients range from "pre-revenue start up" to those with revenues in excess of $2 billion. Our time, effort and dedication to each is unparalleled regardless of size. In addition to addressing the distribution channel needs of medical device and tissue companies, HGM focuses on the needs of the distribution channel to build it into a selling channel. Building knowledgeable, confident sales representatives and distributors and supporting them in their selling efforts. HGM knows the fundamental yet significant differences between a distribution channel and sales network.High Ground Medical additionally is a primary importer and distributor. We distribute the SAIPH Knee from MatOrtho Ltd. as well as the Tuke Bone Saw and related saw blades from MatOrtho (www.tukesaw.com) in the US.

Establish Teknimed, Inc. as the broad based supplier of vertebroplasty cements and delivery mechanisms in the US. Teknimed s.a.s has established itself as a leader in the biomaterial and vertebroplasty market by developing, and through various relationships, commercializing its technology. Now, Teknimed Inc. will bring the technology directly to the US market.

Now - the Mirror Knee through Cayenne Medical (Cayenne was acquired by Zimmer Biomet)TGS® Knee Innovations is a leader in the development of unique joint replacement technologies. Based on proprietary technology developed through extensive clinical experience, we have created novel solutions to the challenges posed by a variety of arthritic conditions in the knee.Our TGS® Unicondylar Knee Arthroplasty (UKA) system offers surgeons a way to do partial knee resurfacing in a manner that is kinematically balanced throughout the entire range of motion based on the patient’s own soft tissue structure and is called Tissue Guided Surgery (TGS®). This results in a natural-feeling knee for the patient and enables an easier, more precise and repeatable procedure for the surgeon.TGS® partial knee resurfacing is the most conservative approach possible for reconstructing only the diseased portion of the knee. The TGS® procedure is tissue sparing, providing a knee reconstruction favorable to additional repair if required in the future. The surgery is also minimally invasive allowing for a rapid recovery.

Finsbury was acquired by DePuy Johnson & Johnson in Dec. 2009. Established US operations, policies and procedures for commercialization. Coordinated US submission for IDE with consulting group. Introduced the MRK knee to the market and Tuke Bone Saw and Saw Blade system.

Now known as Stryker Orthobiologics: Held various positions of increasing responsibility:Manager of Marketing OperationsDirector of MarketingSr. Director SalesVP Sales and Business DevelopmentIntroduced BioGran, a bioactive glass (45S5) technology, to the dental bone graft market and focused on expanding the market into 3rd molar extraction grafting.Built sales organization in Europe (Sales Director Europe, 5 country managers) and launched two products in Europe - Vitoss and Cortoss.Built US distribution channel of 40 distributors and augmented it with 4 area sales directors. Introduced Vitoss to the US market.Secured distribution and development agreement with distributor in Japan which included equity participation on the company for distribution rights.

Craniofacial group and plastic surgeon focused hand market. Expanded product offering and developed self-drilling craniofacial screws. Covered Manhattan territory when vacancy occurred. Analyzed biomaterial options for Synthes Maxillofacial.

A Biomet Company as of Nov. 1994Held various responsibilities of increasing responsibilityAssociate Product ManagerProduct ManagerSenior Product MangerManager of Sales and Marketing Development

Received excellent total joint training, participating in the famed Osteonics Sales School. Rotated through various departments as part of the training program, including Engineering, Regulatory (assisted in filing two 510(k)s), and Sales Training. Managed Omnifit-C product line and launch as well as support field with technical bulletins on bipolars and cemented hip technologies.