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Dayton, OH, US

Attain sustainable results by curating the right services for our clients, our investors, and our consultant resources, whether on a fractional, project-based or full-time basis, we will deliver proven and trusted expertise that strengthens our client’s technology, operations, and financial results. Go Farther, Faster™

Dayton, OH, US

Factor 7 Medical was founded by seven highly experienced executive leaders in the Healthcare Industry to assist our clients in enhancing patient lives by developing and commercializing innovative medical technologies. Factor 7 Medical will provide the necessary expertise at the right time with our customers to deliver commercial and operational success..

Indianapolis, IN, US

Merging into Factor 7 Medical. D11,LLC will remain as a holding company for legacy contracts and investments, and ownership interests in business ventures.I originally founded this MedTech / medical device-focused consulting firm to advise early-stage companies on market viability, investment capital raises, business planning, and process implementation. I.

Franklin, OH, US

Franklin, OH, US

After initially joining as a consultant for this early-stage medical device company creating an electromechanical implant to treat pediatric scoliosis to help raise capital, I was retained as CEO in 2017. As CEO, I pursued collaborative partnerships with other medical device companies and pediatric surgeons nationwide. DELIVERED RESULTS:► Raised initial.

Muncie, Indiana, US

True Concepts Medical Technologies (TCMT) is a medical device innovation company that delivers novel solutions based in clinical experience. Our devices are designed by clinicians for clinicians with a focus on areas that have significant morbidity and mortality such as sepsis and sudden cardiac arrest.Our mission is to save lives and reduce healthcare.

I founded Solstice Medical with a vision to cut cost, improve visibility of supplies, and elevate patient and provider satisfaction within the complex and diverse healthcare supply chain by developing an inventory visualization software solution. By developing software with barcode and RFID-enabled technology for orthopedic device manufacturers, we were.

Warsaw, IN, US

• Led development and commercialization of 11 new products, 2 new vertically integrated processes (cryogenic deburring and metal stamping) generating new sales of nearly $4M for both domestic and international markets.
• Established two new mfg. capabilities and supplier partnerships responsible for nearly $2M in new sales and entry into high volume, cost sensitive markets.
• Supported Domestic and International Sales Managers with new product sales, strategic account and new account development.
• Developed marketing materials/campaigns for products, new markets to support longer-term strategic growth.
• Reported to Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Managed budget and staff of 6 direct reports.

Warsaw, IN, US

• Led start-up and daily operations of PolyVac Warsaw metal case design and manufacturing facility. Generated over $3M of new revenue and profitable in first year.
• Led transition of start-up facility in Warsaw to the New Hampshire facility to achieve 40% operational efficiency and business line growth exceeding $15M entering 2004.
• Traveled globally to support field sales led new sales creation from medical device companies.
• Reported to GM of PolyVac, full P&L responsibility and managed staff of 4 direct reports with 25 total employees.
• Invented proprietary case stamping, forming and silk-screening one-piece flow sequences resulting in dramatic lead-time and cost reductions.
• Accelerated pure Metal Case sales growth from $0k - $3M in first 14 months of operations.

Warsaw, IN, US

• Created inter-company procedures to improve lead-time and communication between domestic and international divisions.Achieved largest turnkey Total Solution® inter-company project (instruments, implant components.
• Identified and launched a new cryogenic deburring process which resulted in significant cost reduction and re-allocation of 10 FTEs to other bottleneck production areas.
• 2000-2005 – 8 Patents as inventor or co-inventor of unique Sterilization Tray designs and manufacturing processes.
• Concurrently, led business planning and due diligence for state-of-the-art metal case production including; market analysis, acquisition targeting, sales forecast modeling, capital, facility and manpower requirements..
• Reported to the GM’s of Othy and PolyVac.

Pierceton, Indiana, US

• Led start-up, daily operations and sales training/support for new surgical instrument division. Led equipment specification, procurement, facility layout and start-up of a 34,000 sq.ft. facility for metal case and.
• Created market analysis and 5 year strategic plan.
• Led daily manufacturing, quality and engineering activities.
• Developed strategic justification and led acquisition effort of Ft. Wayne based CNC Grinding business.
• Developed training and implementation of strategic selling methods for 9 sales representatives.
• Created annual marketing plan and its implementation.

Pierceton, Indiana, US

Led all daily manufacturing, quality and engineering activities and the commercial sales team for the sheet metal fabrication division of Paragon Medical, Inc. P&L accountability for approximately $2.0M in sales and 32 production and staff employees. Accelerated operational improvements associated with cost of goods sold and additional sales volume.

Pierceton, Indiana, US

• Expanded propriety products and led market development for two of Paragon's three product lines representing 90% of company revenues.
• Directed new customer acquisition and marketing for existing and newly developed products.
• Created distributor representation in Canadian, European, Australian and Japanese markets.
• Key team member in acquisition due diligence for a closed container product line, intellectual property and associated manufacturing facility.
• Directed pricing strategy and promotional activities.
• Established direct marketing activities and sales training.

Pierceton, Indiana, US

• Documented manufacturing processes for start-up thermoforming operations.
• Identified customer requirements and developed manufacturing work instructions to ensure compliance.
• Co-developed the company's first quality system manual and infrastructure.
• Responsible for implementing many manufacturing and quality system controls in the initial start-up of Paragon Medical.

I operated dock cranes in Kasilof, AK and Homer, AK used to lift salmon totes from commercial fishing vessels. I operated heavy equipment and drove flatbed semi-truck transporting salmon from Homer to Kasilof fish processing plant. I spent two months living in a tent and the earned money paid for my final year of college. One of the finest journeys of my.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration, Management & Operations

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Associate Of Science (A.S.), Plastics And Polymer Engineering Technology