ATS Medical, Inc.
Industry: Manufacturing company
DescriptionATS Medical, Inc. is a developer and manufacturer of products for the cardiac surgery market. based in Minneapolis, Minnesota The publicly traded company was founded in 1992 by Manny Villafana, an entrepreneur in the cardiology/cardiac surgery industry. Headquarters: Minneapolis, MN Founder: Manny Villafana Founded: 1992 Number of employees: 245 Parent organization: Medtronic Subsidiaries: 3F Therapeutics, Inc, ATS Medical Gmbh,
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ATS Medical, Inc. Employees
Phoenix Medical Distributing, Inc. July 2012 - Present
ATS Medical, Inc. February 2003 - March 2008
Eclipse Surgical Technologies, Inc. July 1997 - January 2002
Abbott Critical Care Systems February 1986 - July 1997
Skills
Medical Devices, Vascular, Product Development, Cardiology, Medicine, Introduction of Genetic..., Critical Care, Critical Illness, Lasers for Medicine, Cardiac Valvular Surgery, Interventional..., Interventional Radiology, Interventional Pain..., Sales Management, Start-ups, Sales Operations, Capital Equipment, Market Development, Orthopedic, Surgery, Product Launch, Operating Room, Surgeons, Healthcare, Sales, Hospitals, FDA, Clinical Research, Cardiac Surgery, Business Development, Disposables, Clinical Trials, Leadership, Physicians, Training, Dermatology, New Business Development, Selling, Nursing, Strategic Planning, Medical Imaging, Contract Negotiation, Account Management, Surgical Instruments, ISO 13485, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Radiology, Neurology, Healthcare Consulting
Education
The University of Texas at San Antonio 1998 — 1999
EMBA, Business Administration and Management, General
TWU 1978 — 1980
BSN, Critical Care Nursing
UT-Austin 1974 — 1978
School of Communications, Journalism
Abbott February 2015 - Present
Topera January 2014 - February 2015
Helical Solutions Inc February 2013 - January 2014
Stereotaxis August 2010 - February 2013
ATS Medical, Inc. August 2008 - August 2010
ATS Medical, Inc. October 2007 - September 2008
St. Jude Medical January 2005 - October 2007
Endocardial Solutions Inc (ESI) January 2000 - January 2005
Medtronic May 1996 - January 2000
Skills
Medical Devices, Market Development, Cardiology, Interventional..., Product Management, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Upstream, Project Management, Clinical Education, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiac..., Forecasting, Product Launch, Design Control, Capital Equipment, Marketing, Commercialization, Global Marketing, Disposables, Cross-functional Team...
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Scientific and Technical Communication, Medical
ATS Medical, Inc. April 2014 - Present
Polo Fire Protection District August 2010 - Present
Faith Discovery Church January 2010 - Present
Skills
Teaching, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Firefighting, Community Outreach, Microsoft Office, Training, Emergency Management, Leadership, Volunteer Management, CPR Certified, Event Planning, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning
Education
Lincoln Christian University 2001 — 2006
Master of Divinity (MDiv), Divinity/Ministry
Eureka College 1996 — 2000
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government
University of Minnesota 2013 - Present
Syntiron May 2012 - September 2012
Saint John's University June 2010 - May 2012
Saint John' August 2009 - May 2011
ATS Medical, Inc. June 2008 - January 2010
Skills
UV-Vis, PowerPoint, Word, Microsoft Office, Excel, Chromatography, Statistics, Spanish, Research, Analysis, Problem Solving, English, Chemistry, Science, Life Sciences, Outlook, Medical Devices, Data Analysis, Regulatory Affairs, Biochemistry, Access, Writing, Windows, Analytical Chemistry, Technical Writing, Customer Relations, Enzyme Assays, BCA Protein Assay, Assay Development, HPLC, Flow Cytometry, Calculus, Differential Equations, Aseptic Technique, Quality Assurance, Cell Culture, Protein Purification, Protein Expression, Protein Engineering, Fermentation, Electroporation, GC-MS, SDS-PAGE, Western Blotting, DNA extraction, Organic Synthesis, PCR primer design, PCR, NMR spectroscopy, Laboratory
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2013 — 2017
Medical School
St. John's University 2008 — 2012
Chemistry, Biology, General
State of Missouri January 2011 - Present
ATS Medical, Inc. February 2008 - March 2010
Boston Scientific February 2004 - February 2008
Skills
Firearms, Defensive Tactics, CPR Certified, ASP Baton, Taser, Report Writing, Security Operations, Emergency Procedures, Prison Law, SCBA, PPE, Restraints, Gang Prevention, AED, Supervisory Skills, Radio, Communication, Computer Proficiency, Typing
Education
Missouri Western State University 2013 — 2016
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Social Work
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Criminal Justice and Corrections
Northern Clinical Consulting, LLC October 2012 - Present
Respicardia, Inc. January 2012 - October 2012
ATS Medical, Inc. August 2009 - May 2010
Medtronic, Inc. January 2000 - January 2009
Skills
FDA, Medical Devices, Clinical Trials, CTMS, Clinical Research, GCP, Clinical Development, Protocol, Regulatory Affairs, Cardiology, Clinical Monitoring, Biotechnology, Lifesciences, Management
Education
Hamline University
B.A., Biology
St. Jude Medical November 2012 - Present
Boston Scientific November 2010 - January 2013
St. Jude Medical November 2009 - 2010
Boston Scientific December 2008 - November 2009
ATS Medical, Inc. April 2004 - December 2008
Skills
CMM, Minitab, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Validation, Medical Devices, Calipers, GDP, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, ISO 13485, FDA GMP, Micrometer, Gauges, Measurement Tools, GD&T, Inspection, Windchill, SAP R/3, Tensile Testing, Liquid Penetrant Testing, Hardness, Metallography, Change Requests, Blueprint Reading, Ultrasonic Testing, Radiography, Technical Writing, Database Administration, Magnetic Particle..., CQT, Eddy Current
Education
Ridgewater College 2013 — 2017
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Non Destructive Testing
Surgical Concepts 2010 - Present
CAS Medical Systems September 2008 - December 2009
Somanetics Corporation July 2004 - May 2008
Cambridge Heart March 2003 - July 2004
ATS Medical, Inc. July 2001 - January 2003
Medtronic February 1991 - June 2001
Skills
Business Development, Medical Technology, Strategic Sales..., Presentations, Negotiation, Key Account Management, KOL development, Program Budgeting, Revenue Forecasting, Strategic and Tactical..., National Sales Rep of..., Presidents Club(s), Regional Rep of the Year, Rep of the Quarter, Cardiac Surgery
Education
Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science, Finance
AbbVie September 2014 - Present
AbbVie May 2013 - August 2014
Recuperate Medical January 2011 - June 2012
ATS Medical, Inc. August 2006 - December 2009
St. Jude Medical November 1995 - March 2004
Roche July 1994 - November 1994
Bristol-Myers Squibb December 1990 - June 1994
Education
IMC Fachhochschule Krems 2004 — 2008
Mag. (FH), Gesundheitsmanagement, Schwerpunkt: Pharmamanagement und Gesundheitsförderung
WU (Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien) 1998 — 2001
akademische Exportkauffrau, Export und internationales Management
Phoenix Medical Distributing, Inc. July 2012 - Present
ATS Medical, Inc. February 2003 - March 2008
ATS Medical, Inc. 2003 - 2008
Skills
Strategic Planning, Healthcare, Team Building, Coaching, Product Development, Negotiation, Project Management, Sales, New Business Development, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Leadership Development, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Hospitals, Medical Devices, Contract Negotiation, Marketing
Education
Texas Woman's University 1978 — 1980
Bachelor's of Science, Nursing
The University of Texas in Austin 1974 — 1976
Vascular Solutions June 2011 - Present
QWS Consulting, LLC July 2005 - Present
Tonka Times magazine May 2010 - October 2013
Atritech, Inc. September 2000 - July 2005
Vascular Solutions April 1997 - August 2000
ATS Medical, Inc. October 1988 - March 1997
Skills
Technical Writing, Quality Systems, Medical Devices, FDA, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Literature Reviews, Quality System, Quality Assurance
Education
Metropolitan State University
BA, Business, Writing and Communication
Anoka Ramsey Community College
AAS, Accounting
BD July 2015 - Present
Influence Health (fka Medseek) May 2012 - June 2015
BreatheAmerica, Inc 2011 - June 2015
Essex Woodlands Health Ventures January 2007 - June 2015
Millennium Pharmacy Systems 2007 - June 2015
ATS Medical, Inc. January 2009 - September 2010
Kauffman Fellows Program July 2008 - July 2010
McKinsey and Company 2001 - January 2007
New York University 2000 - 2001
Massachusetts General Hospital 1997 - 2001
Skills
Healthcare Services, Healthcare IT, Growth Capital, Board Leadership, Business Strategy, Project Management, Leadership, Venture Capital, Medical Devices, Healthcare, Due Diligence, Private Equity, Lifesciences, Clinical Trials, Business Development, Start-ups, Hospitals, Healthcare Information..., Strategic Partnerships, Healthcare Consulting, Life Sciences, PMA, 510 K, Physicians, Clinical Research, Strategic Planning, Business Analysis, New Business Development, Investments, Valuation, Financial Modeling, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Development, Executive Management, Management Consulting
Education
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
M.D., Medicine
Yale University
B.A., Biology and Anthropology
Health Decisions October 2012 - Present
EnteroMedics, Inc. August 2011 - October 2012
ConsignMed, Inc. October 2010 - July 2011
ATS Medical, Inc. October 2009 - August 2010
Medtronic, Inc November 2005 - October 2009
Skills
Clinical Trials, CTMS, FDA, GCP, Medical Devices, Data Management, Clinical Research, Clinical Monitoring, EDC, Clinical Development, Regulatory Submissions, ICH-GCP, CRO
Education
Metropolitan State University
BS, Business Administration
Anoka Ramsey Community College 2003 — 2005
AA
Razor Consulting Solutions March 2014 - Present
Xtreme Consulting Group, Inc. November 2012 - March 2014
Eagle Creek Software Services March 2011 - November 2012
Noridian Mutual Insurance May 2009 - November 2010
DFC Consultants November 2007 - February 2009
ATS Medical, Inc. November 2006 - November 2007
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage August 2006 - October 2006
St. Jude Medical June 2006 - July 2006
Noridian Mutual Insurance June 2005 - June 2006
Norstan June 2004 - December 2004
Skills
Business Objects, Business Intelligence, Crystal Reports, Web Intelligence, SQL, SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server, SSRS, Data Warehousing, Analytics, SSIS, Visual Studio, Data Analysis, Windows Server, PL/SQL, Software Documentation, SDLC, Requirements Analysis, Project Management, ERP, Oracle, Databases, Business Process, Requirements Gathering
Education
North Dakota State University 2001 — 2002
Pre Med
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1987 — 1989
Pre Med
Fargo South High 1983 — 1987
CardiacScan Imaging Services of New York January 2008 - Present
National Healing Corporation 2007 - 2009
ATS Medical, Inc. February 2005 - 2006
Johnson & Johnson September 1989 - January 2005
Skills
Medical Devices, Capital Equipment, Healthcare, Health Education, Healthcare Information..., Marketing Strategy, Product Launch, Sales, Healthcare Consulting, Market Development, Hospitals, Management, Orthopedic, Surgery, Managed Care, Healthcare Management, Cardiology, Nutritional Counseling, Employee Wellness..., Physicians, Radiology, Oncology, Ultrasound, Global Marketing, Practice Management, PACS, Medical Imaging, Internal Medicine, Healthcare Industry, Wellness
Education
Institute for Integrative Nutrition 2012 — 2013
Certification -AADP, Health and Nutrition Counselor/ Coach
Lynchburg College 1983 — 1987
BA, Marketing
Ward Melville High School 1979 — 1983
HS Diploma
Mims Medical Group LLC January 2010 - Present
Synthemed January 2007 - August 2010
ATS Medical, Inc. July 2004 - January 2007
Genzyme July 1999 - July 2004
Skills
Medical Devices, Market Development, Product Launch, Sales, Disposables, Capital Equipment, Hospitals, Cardiac Surgery, Interventional..., Contract Negotiation, Surgical Instruments, General Surgery, Program Management, CRM, Orthopedic, Vascular, Wound Care, Customer Service, Surgeons, Sales Management, Surgery, Cardiology, Leadership, Clinical Research, Strategic Planning, Selling, Operating Room, Urology
Education
University of South Carolina - The Moore School of Business
BS, Business Administration
Boston Scientific April 2013 - Present
Boston Scientific February 2012 - April 2013
Boston Scientific September 2011 - February 2012
Boston Scientific July 2009 - September 2011
Boston Scientific May 2008 - July 2009
ATS Medical, Inc. June 2007 - April 2008
3F Therapeutics June 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Design Control, ISO 13485, CAPA, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, Design of Experiments, Minitab, Catheters, FDA, V&V, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Validation
Education
University of Massachusetts at Amherst - Isenberg School of Management 2009 — 2011
MBA
University of California, Irvine 2002 — 2006
BS, Biomedical Engineering
Medtronic, Plc 2010 - July 2015
Akshan, LLC 2008 - 2015
ATS Medical, Inc. 2000 - 2007
MedicalCV, Inc. 1994 - 2000
St. Jude Medical 1984 - 1992
St. Jude Medical 1984 - 1992
Skills
Medical Devices, Design Control, ISO 13485, FDA, Product Development, Quality System, Quality Programs, Intellectual Creativity, Project Management, Technology Development, Mentoring, Biocompatibility, Team Building, Clinical Development, Design of Experiments, Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing..., Start-ups, GLP, Commercialization, Production Process..., CAPA, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing
Education
University of Louisville - J.B. Speed School of Engineering, Louisville, KY
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
Bachelor’s Degree
CareFusion March 2012 - Present
BD March 2012 - Present
Central DuPage Hospital January 2012 - March 2012
ATS Medical, Inc. August 2008 - May 2011
Byron Fire Department April 2008 - May 2011
Skills
Medical Devices, Healthcare Information..., Product Launch, Quality Assurance, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Healthcare Consulting, Consulting, Analysis, Medical Terminology, Emergency Medicine, Fire Protection, Paramedic, Workflow, SAP, IT Operations, Medical Monitoring, Epic Systems, Testing, Healthcare, Software Documentation, Medical Technology, EHR, Microsoft Office, Project Management, HIPAA, Team Building, Training, Troubleshooting, Computer Hardware..., Process Improvement, Hospitals, Leadership, Pyxis
Education
College of DuPage 2006 — 2010
Associate of Science (AS), Fire Science
North Central College 2005 — 2006
Wheaton Warrenville south 2001 — 2005
High School, General Studies
Monteris Medical January 2014 - Present
Seeking to Ensure Seemless Payroll Operations for Manufacturing Company April 2013 - Present
Nonin Medical, Inc. May 2012 - April 2013
Medtronic ATS Medical August 2010 - April 2012
ATS Medical, Inc. November 1992 - August 2010
Skills
Payroll, ADP Payroll, Medical Devices, Accounting, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Invoicing, Microsoft Word, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Market Development, Concur, ADP ReportSmith, Use Tax, ISO 13485, Capital Equipment, Accruals, GreatPlains, Online Payment, W-2, Spreadsheets, FDA, Forecasting, Surgery, Cardiology, Product Launch, E-Time, EZ Labor, 1099 Preparation, G/L Reconciliations, Ordering Office Supplies, Work Without Supervision, Bank Reconciliation, Canadian Tax, Fixed Assets, Expense Allocation, Account Reconciliation, Ceridian Payroll System, Mosaic Payroll Systems, Great Plains, Goods and Services Tax..., Provincial Sales Tax, Harmonized Sales Tax..., Max Manufacturing...
Education
North Hennepin Community College
Associate in Applied Science, Accounting
Medtronic, Inc. November 2003 - Present
ATS Medical, Inc. December 1992 - November 2003
TAD Technical June 1992 - December 1992
Honeywell July 1987 - March 1992
Skills
Manufacturing System..., Project Planning and..., Automated Equipment..., Process Validation, Sterile Packaging, Sterilization, Equipment Maintenance, Product and Process..., Process Improvement, Machining, Dimensional Inspection, Calibration, Lean Sigma Methodologies, Microsoft Office Tool..., Lean Manufacturing, Medical Devices
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1986 — 1989
Bachelor of Mecahnical Engineering
University of Minnesota-Duluth 1984 — 1986
Pre-Engineering
MCI Health, LLC. 2009 - Present
University Medical Clinics, inc 2007 - 2010
Palm Beach Heart Surgery, PA 1986 - 2009
ATS Medical, Inc. 1999 - 2001
Wayne State University School of Medicine 1984 - 1985
Wayne State University School of Medicine 1983 - 1985
University of Missouri School of Medicine 1981 - 1983
University of Southern California School of Medicine 1980 - 1980
Cook Country Hospital 1978 - 1980
Cook Country Hospital 1976 - 1978
Skills
Coaching, Business Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Planning, Wellness, New Business Development, Public Speaking, Start-ups, Marketing, Business Development, Team Building, Healthcare, Cardiac Surgery, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Nutrition, Clinical Research, Hospitals
Education
Chicago Medical School 1969 — 1973
M.D.
The University of Georgia 1965 — 1969
B.S, Chemistry
Direct Flow Medical January 2012 - Present
Direct Flow Medical January 2011 - January 2012
ATS Medical, Inc. September 2006 - August 2010
Boston Scientific Corp. July 2000 - August 2006
Boston Scientific July 2000 - August 2006
CryoLife, Inc. November 1997 - July 2000
St. Jude Medical July 1995 - November 1997
St. Jude Medical September 1993 - July 1995
Education
University of Iowa 1990 — 1993
Masters of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
Milwaukee School of Engineering 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Menomonee Falls 1982 — 1986
Medtronic June 2014 - Present
Medtronic May 2005 - Present
Medtronic July 2011 - June 2014
Medtronic (ATS Medical, Inc.) November 2009 - June 2011
ATS Medical, Inc. September 2008 - November 2009
ATS Medical, Inc. (3F Therapeutics, Inc.) May 2005 - August 2008
Bloomingdale's December 2004 - June 2005
Mervyns May 2003 - January 2005
Skills
Process Improvement, Medical Devices, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Product Development, Product Management, SAP APO, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Analytics, Lean Manufacturing, Crystal Reports, PowerPoint, Demand Planning, Supply Network Planning, Purchasing, Corporate Communications, MRP, Finance System..., MRPII, Operations Processes, Presentations, Logistics Design, Management, Strategy, Project Planning, Quality Assurance, Quality System, Logistics, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, ERP, Leadership
Education
University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business 2009 — 2011
MBA, Executive Healthcare Management & Board Governance
California State University-Fullerton 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration (Marketing)
Medtronic February 2015 - Present
Medtronic July 2007 - Present
ATS Medical, Inc. August 2004 - July 2007
Disc Dynamics October 2003 - August 2004
Medtronic August 2002 - October 2003
St. Jude Medical June 2000 - August 2002
Express Scripts February 1995 - June 2000
Skills
Clinical Research, Medical Devices, Cardiology, FDA, Clinical Trials, Clinical Development, GCP, Biomedical Engineering, Neurology, Design Control, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Study Design, CTMS, ISO 13485, Market Development, CRO, Surgery, Regulatory Submissions, Protocol, EDC
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 1999 — 2001
Master of International Management, Marketing
Universitaet Freiburg 1992 — 1993
Michigan State University 1989 — 1993
BA, German
Okemos High School
ValenTx July 2014 - Present
CryoLife, Inc. January 2013 - July 2014
Hemosphere, Inc. March 2011 - December 2012
Medtronic August 2010 - March 2011
ATS Medical, Inc. September 2007 - August 2010
Boston Scientific 2003 - 2007
KPMG 2001 - 2003
Education
Saint John's University 1997 — 2001
Baxter International Inc. July 2015 - Present
Baxter International Inc. April 2014 - June 2015
Takeda Pharmaceuticals July 2011 - April 2014
Cytochroma Inc. November 2010 - July 2011
ATS Medical, Inc. February 2010 - August 2010
Medtronic December 2008 - January 2010
DaVita Clinical Research February 2007 - November 2008
Transcend Communications 2004 - 2007
Skills
Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Nutrition, Pacemakers, Clinical, Clinical Research, CTMS, Clinical Trials, FDA, Pharmaceutical Industry, Cross-functional Team..., Diabetes
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2002 — 2005
B.S., Nutrition
Tornier September 2007 - Present
ATS Medical, Inc. September 2004 - September 2007
Boston Scientific, Inc. July 2003 - September 2004
St. Jude Medical, Inc. December 1994 - July 2003
Skills
Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Product Development, Supply Chain Management, Validation, Engineering, ISO 13485, Medical Devices, FDA, Design Control, V&V, CAPA, Quality System, Process Simulation, Design of Experiments, Minitab, Change Control, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, R&D, Manufacturing..., Quality Control
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 1996 — 2006
Manufacturing
St. Cloud State University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Manufacturing Engineering
TSI Incorporated March 2008 - Present
St. Jude Medical January 2007 - March 2008
ATS Medical, Inc. March 2005 - January 2007
Boston Scientific June 2001 - March 2005
GE Healthcare July 1999 - June 2001
Marquette Medical Systems August 1996 - July 1999
Applied Cardiac Systems, Inc. February 1994 - July 1996
Skills
Capital Equipment, Product Marketing, Market Development, Product Launch, Product Management, Medical Devices, Product Development, Commercialization, Key Account Management, Product Lifecycle..., Marketing Management, Strategic Planning, Manufacturing, Sales Operations, Sales, Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Competitive Analysis, Pricing, Strategy, International Sales, Global Marketing, Market Analysis, Voice of the Customer, International Business, CRM, Brand Management, Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Market Planning, P&L Management, Market Research, B2B Marketing, Trade Shows, International Marketing, Marketing Research, Selling, Leadership, Management, Direct Sales, Program Management
Education
Marquette University
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Marketing / Advertising
United States Marine Corp
Graduate Officer Training School
Power Sports Logistics July 2006 - Present
ATS Medical, Inc. September 2004 - October 2006
Johnson & Johnson November 2002 - August 2004
Genzyme Biosurgery December 2000 - November 2002
Unitded States Surgical Corp October 1994 - December 2000
Education
University of Mississippi 1985 — 1991
BBA, Buisness Admin, Markering
University of Mississippi - School of Business Administration 1985 — 1991
BBA
Vascular Solutions July 2007 - Present
ATS Medical, Inc. 1998 - 2007
Skills
ISO 13485, Medical Devices, FDA, Quality System, CAPA, Design Control, Minitab, Product Development, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Validation, Capital Equipment, Cross-functional Team..., Design of Experiments, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, GMP, Six Sigma, Hospitals, V&V
Education
North Dakota State University
BSME
ATS Medical, Inc. GM, Diagnostic Cardiology MarketingGE Healthcare2005 - 2007
GE Healthcare May 2003 - May 2005
Chiquita Brands International 1997 - 2000
Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management 1996 — 1997
Masters of International Business
Brigham Young University
Medtronic August 2010 - Present
ATS Medical, Inc. 2008 - August 2010
Myocor 2004 - 2008
St. Jude Medical 2000 - 2004
Skills
Medical Devices, Cross-functional Team..., V&V, Testing, Design of Experiments, Design Control, Biomedical Engineering, Vascular, Quality System, R&D, Validation
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 1994 — 2000
PhD, Chemical Engineering
Penn State University 1989 — 1994
BS/MS, Chemical Engineering
PRA Health Sciences formerly ReSearch Pharmaceutical Services (RPS) February 2013 - Present
EHC Consulting June 2012 - February 2013
Aeris Therapeutics March 2012 - February 2013
Repligen Corporation August 2010 - April 2012
Aeris Therapeutics March 2010 - August 2010
ATS Medical, Inc. November 2007 - October 2009
Skills
CTMS, Clinical Monitoring, Medical Devices, Cardiology, ICH-GCP, Clinical Data Management, 21 CFR Part 11, EDC, CRF design, Trial Management, IRB, Oncology, Informed Consent, Medidata, Clinical Operations, CRO, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Protocol, Neurology, Sop, FDA, Therapeutic Areas, Clinical Development, GCP, Clinical Study Design, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Submissions
Education
Central Michigan University 2011 — 2015
M.S.A.
Siena Heights University
B.A.
Ryerson January 2014 - Present
Ryerson September 2011 - January 2014
Medtronic August 2010 - August 2011
ATS Medical, Inc. April 2007 - August 2010
Fiskars Brands - Power Sentry January 2006 - March 2007
Integris Metals July 2002 - January 2006
PricewaterhouseCoopers September 1999 - April 2002
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Cost Accounting, Accounting, SAP, Medical Devices, Variance Analysis
Education
The University of North Dakota 1995 — 1999
Bachelor's degree, Accountancy
Johnson & Johnson Biosense-Webster May 2011 - Present
Estech December 2009 - April 2011
Gaughan Medical, LLC January 2009 - November 2009
AtriCure, Inc. October 2006 - December 2008
AtriCure, Inc. July 2002 - September 2006
ATS Medical, Inc. October 2001 - June 2002
Edwards Lifesciences June 1989 - April 2001
Skills
Medical Devices, Cardiac Surgery, Interventional..., Capital Equipment, Operating Room, Cardiology, Surgeons, Surgery, Market Development, Disposables, Sales Operations, Cross-functional Team..., Interventional Radiology, Clinical Research, Vascular, Product Development, Electrophysiology, Product Launch, Hospitals, Healthcare, Surgical Instruments, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics
Education
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Marketing
Volcano Corporation March 2013 - Present
Medtronic November 2011 - February 2013
IDEV® Technologies, Inc. January 2011 - November 2011
IDEV Technologies June 2008 - January 2011
Kensey Nash Corporation March 2007 - February 2008
Endologix September 2006 - February 2007
FoxHollow Technologies October 2005 - September 2006
ATS Medical, Inc. October 2004 - October 2005
Cordis Endovascular 1993 - 2000
Skills
Operating Room, Capital Equipment, Sales Operations, Medical Devices, Sales, Market Development, Cardiology, Cath Lab, Interventional..., Product Management, Vascular, Surgeons, Product Launch, Disposables, Start-ups
Education
University of New Orleans 1979 — 1982
Business
Teleflex August 2003 - Present
ATS Medical, Inc. January 2000 - July 2003
Gish Biomedical January 2000 - December 2000
Skills
Product Launch, Urology, Neurology, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Salesforce.com, Sales, Sales Effectiveness, Sales Process, Direct Sales, Account Management, Cold Calling, New Business Development, Managed Care, Cardiology, Disposables, Medical Devices
Education
Mt Sinai School of Perfusion 1974 — 1978
Equivalent of BA, Perfusion Technology/Perfusionist
Moraine Valley Community College 1973 — 1974
Assosciates Degree, Operating Room Technology
Glenaire August 2015 - Present
Quintiles January 2015 - July 2015
Quintiles May 2014 - January 2015
Quintiles November 2012 - April 2014
ATS Medical, Inc. September 2009 - May 2010
Minnesota Gastroenterology June 2008 - September 2009
Kforce Technology Staffing May 2000 - September 2001
Quintiles January 1999 - May 2000
Quintiles June 1998 - December 1998
Quintiles June 1996 - December 1998
Skills
Clinical Research, Oncology, GCP, Clinical Trials, FDA, Clinical Monitoring, Infectious Diseases, Dermatology, Rheumatology, CTMS, Regulatory Affairs, Cardiology, CRO, Clinical Development, EDC, ICH-GCP, Sop
Education
Meredith College 1986 — 1990
BA
I-Flow Corporation July 2010 - Present
ATS Medical, Inc. April 2009 - July 2010
Biosensors International August 2007 - October 2008
Isotis April 2005 - August 2007
Medtronic 2002 - 2005
VenPro November 1998 - September 2002
Skills
ISO 13485, Medical Devices, FDA, Design Control, Quality System, CAPA, Validation, Manufacturing, R&D, Quality Assurance, Product Development, Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team...
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, General
Boston Scientific January 2015 - Present
American Medical Systems April 2013 - January 2015
American Medical Systems June 2007 - April 2013
ATS Medical, Inc. February 2004 - June 2007
Zimmer Spine / SpineTech February 2003 - December 2003
St. Jude Medical September 2000 - February 2003
Augustine Medical / Arizant Healthcare June 1996 - September 2000
Skills
Medical Devices, Market Development, Operating Room, Capital Equipment, Product Launch, Market Research, Product Management, Orthopedic, Cross-functional Team..., Global Marketing, Surgery, Product Development, Product Marketing, Urology, Cardiology, Market Planning, Surgical Instruments, FDA, Commercialization, Design Control, Surgeons, Healthcare, Disposables, Pharmaceutical Sales, Interventional..., Sales Effectiveness, Orthopedics
Education
University of Minnesota Duluth 1986 — 1990
BAA, Teaching Secondary English
Capella University
University of St. Thomas
Medtronic, Inc. 2011 - Present
Experien Group 2008 - 2011
EnteroMedics 2005 - 2008
Boston Scientific 2003 - 2005
Medtronic 2002 - 2003
ATS Medical, Inc. 1991 - 2002
Cardiovascular Imaging Systems 1989 - 1991
GV Medical 1984 - 1989
Medtronic 1977 - 1984
Food and Drug Administration 1972 - 1977
Skills
FDA, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Development, R&D, Clinical Research, PMA, Regulatory Submissions, Medical Devices, Quality Assurance, ISO 13485, Design Control, Biomedical Engineering, CAPA, GLP, Cross-functional Team..., Quality Management, Start-ups, Quality System, Clinical Trials, Clinical Study Design, Neurology
Education
University of Iowa 1970 — 1972
B.S., Chemistry
Med-Vise January 2011 - Present
ATS Medical, Inc. 2003 - August 2010
ATS Medical, Inc. 2003 - 2010
Biocompatibles September 1997 - June 1999
St. Jude Medical June 1985 - January 1997
St Jude Medical August 1994 - March 1996
St Jude Medical November 1989 - August 1992
American Hospital Supply Corporation December 1976 - January 1986
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1974 — 1977
Bachelor of Science, Business
Dairy Farmers of America June 2010 - Present
SyntheMed, Inc. May 2007 - May 2010
ATS Medical, Inc. 2003 - 2007
Education
Oklahoma State University
Business Administration
JenaValve Technology, Inc. April 2009 - Present
ATS Medical, Inc. May 2008 - April 2009
St. Jude Medical April 2005 - April 2008
Impres Medical, Inc. October 2003 - April 2005
Acorn Cardiovascular, Inc. May 1998 - October 2003
St. Jude Medical October 1990 - May 1998
FluiDyne Engneering Corp. March 1986 - October 1990
NUTECH Engineers June 1980 - March 1986
Skills
Professional Engineer..., Engineering and..., Medical Devices, ISO 13485, Design Control, Product Development, FDA
Education
University of St. Thomas 1992 — 1996
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1976 — 1980
Civil (Structural) Engineering
Polymer Technology Company, LLC February 2013 - Present
Lifecore Biomedical September 2010 - June 2012
ATS Medical, Inc. January 2008 - August 2010
Parsus Medical January 2008 - 2010
ATS Medical, Inc. December 2002 - December 2007
Cardinal Health September 2001 - December 2002
Hill Rom March 1997 - September 2001
St. Jude Medical 1993 - 1997
Pharmacia Deltec 1989 - 1993
Skills
Market Development, Medical Devices, Cross-functional Team..., Capital Equipment, Product Development, Acquisitions, Mergers, Strategic Planning, Due Diligence, Acquisition Integration, Marketing Strategy, Financial Analysis, Product Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Competitive Analysis, Negotiations, Business Development, Negotiation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Product Launch, Corporate Development, Venture Capital, FDA, Process Improvement, Pharmaceutical Industry, Manufacturing, ISO 13485, Market Analysis, Cardiology, Biotechnology, Commercialization, Executive Management, Operating Room, Strategy, Forecasting, V&V, Six Sigma, Business Planning, Interventional..., Private Equity, Sales Operations, Biomedical Engineering, Interventional Radiology, Surgical Instruments, Vascular, Surgery, Sales, R&D, Product Management, Entrepreneurship
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 1988 — 1991
MBA, Finance
Hamline University 1984 — 1987
BA, Physics
United States Air Force Academy 1983 — 1984
Simley High School
Creganna Tactx Medical February 2014 - Present
St. Jude Medical February 2013 - December 2013
St. Jude Medical November 2009 - November 2012
Transoma Medical Inc. 2001 - April 2009
ATS Medical, Inc. June 1999 - January 2001
Boston Scientific /Schneider 1984 - 1999
Skills
Product Specification, Medical Devices, FDA, V&V, ISO 13485, CAPA, Design Control, Quality System, Design of Experiments, Validation, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Testing, Quality Assurance, Solidworks, R&D, FMEA, Minitab, SPC, Biomedical Engineering, Process Simulation, ISO 14971, Design for Manufacturing
Education
North Hennepin Community College 1987 — 1988
No, Business Management
ATS Medical, Inc. May 2003 - Present
CryoLife, Inc. September 1995 - September 2002
Education
University of New Hampshire 1985 — 1989
BA, Political Science
NBS Technologies Accounting managerNBS Technologies2009 - 2010
Aveso, Inc. 2007 - 2008
ATS Medical, Inc. 1998 - 2007
Education
Minnesota School of Business 1977 — 1981
BSB, ACCOUNTING
=V= Systems October 2014 - Present
Cretex Companies, Inc. August 2012 - September 2014
Meier Tool & Engineering Inc. May 2011 - September 2012
Medtronic 2010 - May 2011
ATS Medical, Inc. 2008 - 2010
Gyrus Medical 2003 - 2007
silent knight 1985 - 2002
Skills
FDA, Six Sigma, Project Management, Medical Devices, Cross-functional Team..., ISO 13485, Lean Manufacturing, Management, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Troubleshooting, Validation, ERP, Business Analysis, Product Development
Education
Anoka Ramsey Community College
Electronics
Water Gremlin Co. October 2013 - Present
GG&W Consulting October 1999 - Present
Conditions Inc. and MM&D LLC June 2002 - May 2015
3M October 2008 - December 2012
3M July 2008 - February 2012
3M July 2006 - June 2008
Guidant January 2005 - June 2006
ATS Medical, Inc. September 2004 - December 2004
Seagate 1999 - 2004
Cortec Corporation 1992 - 1999
Skills
Product Development, Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, Engineering, SPC, Manufacturing..., Polymers, Process Engineering, Coatings, Design for Manufacturing, Testing, Minitab, Failure Analysis, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Extrusion, Polymer Characterization, ISO 13485, ISO, Film Production, R&D, Troubleshooting, Innovation, Internal Audit, Problem Solving, IP, 21 CFR, Technology Scouting, Eagle Scout, Program Management, Project Planning, Test Methodologies, Optics, Project Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Analytical Skills, Creative Solutions, Ethical Decision Making, Tenacious Work Ethic, Supply Chain Management, Supplier Quality, Rheology, Project Management, Quality Control, Lean Manufacturing
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1994 — 1999
Bachelors, Astronomy, Physics, Material Science
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor's degree, Astronomy
Own distribution company June 2011 - Present
Stimulus 2007 - 2015
Stimulus 2007 - 2015
Kips Bay Medical April 2008 - July 2009
ATS Medical, Inc. April 2005 - December 2007
Skills
Product presentation to..., Motivate sales force, Speak French,..., Spanish, Sales, Quality System, Physicians, Surgeons, Pacemakers, Medical Devices, Healthcare, Market Development, FDA, Surgery, Cross-functional Team..., Cardiac Surgery, Product Launch, Manufacturing, Cardiology, Surgical Instruments, Sales Effectiveness, Biomedical Engineering, Operating Room, Commercialization, Global Marketing, Capital Equipment, Hospitals, Interventional..., International Business, Product Marketing, International Sales, International Marketing
Education
Florida State University 1966 — 1970
PhD, Literature
Purdue & LSU
Masters at Purdue, BA at LSU, Intl. Business and languages
Medtronic, Inc. August 2010 - Present
ATS Medical, Inc. August 2003 - August 2010
St. Jude Medical 1992 - 2002
Ciba-Geigy Pharmaceuticals 1991 - 1993
Sandoz Nutrition Corporation 1988 - 1991
Skills
Market Development, Cardiology, Medical Devices, Capital Equipment, Clinical Research, Product Launch, FDA, Surgery, Operating Room, Global Marketing, Vascular, Cross-functional Team..., Education, Training, Urology, Commercialization, ISO 13485, Healthcare, Lifesciences, Cath Lab, Hospitals, Sales Operations, Marketing, Surgeons, Design Control, Orthopedic, Sales Effectiveness, Interventional Radiology, Hardware Diagnostics, Surgical Instruments, Strategy, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceutical Sales, Diabetes, Biotechnology, Medical Imaging, Regulatory Affairs, Oncology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Physician Relations
Education
South Dakota State University
BS, Nutrition
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
MPH, Nutrition
IMD Consulting, LLC April 2011 - Present
Insight Media Services, LLC January 2005 - Present
Medtronic August 2010 - March 2011
ATS Medical, Inc. July 2004 - August 2010
St. Jude Medical August 1988 - July 2004
Skills
Medical Devices, International Sales, Interventional..., Vascular, Capital Equipment, Cardiac Surgery, Pacemakers, Market Development, ISO 13485, Cardiology, FDA, Operating Room, Surgery, Cross-functional Team..., International Marketing, Global Marketing, Product Launch, International..., Surgeons, Surgical Instruments, Biomedical Engineering, Commercialization, Product Management, Product Marketing, Product Development, Business Development, Healthcare, Sales, Strategic Planning, Disposables, Medical Imaging, Sales Effectiveness, Hardware Diagnostics, Orthopedic, Sales Operations, Biotechnology, Orthopedics
Education
Columbia Southern University
BS, International Business
Rasmussen Business College
AS, Information Systems
Medtronic August 2010 - Present
ATS Medical, Inc. August 2005 - Present
Delphax Technologies August 2000 - July 2005
Magnetic Data Technologies June 1997 - August 2000
Skills
Medical Devices, Healthcare, Team Building, HRIS, Employee Relations, Personnel Management, Human Resources, Talent Management, Performance Management, Onboarding, Workforce Planning, Process Improvement, Software Documentation, Change Management, Talent Acquisition, Coaching, Cross-functional Team..., Applicant Tracking..., Deferred Compensation, Succession Planning, Leadership, Benefits Administration, Employee Engagement, Recruiting, Leadership Development, Employee Benefits, New Hire Orientations, Training, College Recruiting
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Speech Communication
Medtronic August 2010 - Present
ATS Medical, Inc. October 2003 - August 2010
Skills
Capital Equipment, Commercialization, Cross-functional Team..., Disposables, Healthcare, Hospitals, Market Development, Medical Devices, Operating Room, Product Development, Product Launch, Product Marketing, Sales, Sales Effectiveness, Surgeons, Vascular, Cardiology, Surgery, Interventional..., Strategic Planning, Cath Lab, Sales Management, Orthopedics, Sales Operations
Education
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science
Medtronic October 2008 - Present
ATS Medical, Inc. July 2008 - October 2008
Boston Scientific 2005 - 2008
Boston Scientific 2000 - 2005
Angeion Corporation 1996 - 1999
Exchange Resources, Inc. 1995 - 1996
Education
North Hennepin Community College 1997 — 2002
AA
Medtronic August 2014 - Present
Medtronic May 2013 - May 2014
Medtronic August 2010 - April 2013
ATS Medical, Inc. November 2008 - August 2010
Skills
Medical Devices, Surgery, Commercialization, Microsoft Office, Account Management, Market Development, Medical Education, Clinical Research, Meeting Planning, Wet Labs, Cryoablation, mEvents, Field Force Training...
Education
Concordia University-St. Paul 2013 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Business, A
North Hennepin Community College
Associate's degree, Business Management
Vascular Solutions 1997 - Present
ATS Medical, Inc. 1990 - 1996
Dorsey & Whitney LLP 1985 - 1990
Skills
Mergers & Acquisitions, Medical Devices, Corporate Finance, Venture Capital, Due Diligence, Licensing, Patents, Corporate Law, Litigation, Joint Ventures
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1982 — 1985
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law, magna cum laude
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1978 — 1982
Bachelor's Degree, Economics
Medtronic April 2012 - Present
Medtronic 2010 - April 2012
ATS Medical, Inc. 2003 - 2010
ATS Medical, Inc. 1998 - 2003
FSI International 1994 - 1998
Skills
CAPA, Capital Equipment, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Design Control, Design of Experiments, Engineering, FDA, ISO 13485, Lean Manufacturing, Management, Manufacturing, Market Development, Manufacturing..., Process Improvement, Medical Devices, Six Sigma, Quality System, Value Stream Mapping
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1989 — 1994
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
MiCardia Corporation August 2013 - Present
MiCardia Corporation August 2013 - Present
ValCare Medical, Inc. June 2012 - July 2013
MiCardia Corporation October 2011 - June 2013
IntriMed January 2011 - December 2011
ATS Medical, Inc. October 2009 - August 2010
MiCardia Corporation January 2007 - September 2009
3F Therapeutics, Inc. October 2001 - October 2006
Skills
Medical Devices, Biomedical Engineering, FDA, Professional Engineer -..., ASQ Certified Six Sigma..., ISO 13485, Design Control, Product Launch, R&D, Orthopedic, Healthcare, Surgery, Market Development, Capital Equipment, ASQ Quality Auditor, Surgeons, Surgical Instruments, Design of Experiments, Operating Room, Lifesciences, Disposables, Quality System, Cardiology, Biotechnology, Interventional..., Vascular, Commercialization
Education
University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business 1990 — 1992
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
University of Iowa 1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Engineering, Biomedical, Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Nortech Systems November 2014 - Present
Sil-Pro, LLC January 2014 - November 2014
JunoPacific September 2013 - October 2013
SterilMed April 2005 - May 2013
Federal cartridge August 2002 - August 2004
ATS Medical, Inc. July 1997 - September 2001
Juno Enterprises September 1995 - April 1997
Skills
Medical Devices, Project Management, Solidworks, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Product Development, Process Improvement, Product Launch, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, FDA, ISO 13485, Design Control, Capital Equipment, FMEA, Quality System, V&V
Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth 1990 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Industrial Engineering
University of Minnesota-Duluth 1990 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Industrial Engineering
Ellipse Technologies Inc. February 2014 - Present
Interventional Spine January 2012 - February 2014
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation July 2010 - January 2012
ATS Medical, Inc. November 2003 - July 2010
Education
University of Phoenix 2006 — 2008
Bachelor's degree
Irvine Valley College 2004 — 2006
Associate of Arts (A.A.)
Medtronic February 2013 - Present
Medtronic, Inc. January 2011 - February 2013
ATS Medical, Inc. February 2009 - December 2010
Skills
Design Control, FDA, ISO 13485, Medical Devices, Process Improvement, Quality System, CAPA, Regulatory Submissions, Cross-functional Team..., ISO 14971, V&V
Education
Biola University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Business Management
UCI 2003 — 2003