ATS Medical, Inc.

Industry: Manufacturing company

Description

ATS 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

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Pam Toon Pam Toon Wichita, Kansas Area Details
Pam Toon's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience February 2003 - March 2008
Job Owner at Phoenix Medical Distributing, Inc.
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

Michael Craven Michael Craven Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Michael Craven's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience August 2008 - August 2010
Job Director Upstream Marketing at Abbott
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

Jeremy Heller Jeremy Heller Polo, Illinois Details
Jeremy Heller's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience April 2014 - Present
Job Lead Pastor at Faith Discovery Church
Industry Religious Institutions
Experience
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

Benjamin B Eidenschink Benjamin B Eidenschink Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Benjamin B Eidenschink's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience June 2008 - January 2010
Job Medical Student at University of Minnesota
Industry Research
Experience
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

Beatrice S. Young Beatrice S. Young Saint Joseph, Missouri Details
Beatrice S. Young's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience February 2008 - March 2010
Job Corrections Officer at State of Missouri
Industry Government Administration
Experience
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

Clarice L. Copeman Clarice L. Copeman Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Clarice L. Copeman's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience August 2009 - May 2010
Job Clinical Research Consultant
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
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

Jamie Commers Jamie Commers Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jamie Commers's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience April 2004 - December 2008
Job Quality Inspector II at St. Jude Medical
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

Jay Price Jay Price Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Jay Price's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience July 2001 - January 2003
Job Business Development, Treatment and Technology Consultant, Currently Seeking New Challenges
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

Bettina Engel Bettina Engel Austria area Details
Bettina Engel's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience August 2006 - December 2009
Job Customer Network Specialist bei AbbVie
Industry Pharmaceuticals
Experience
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

Pamela Toon Pamela Toon Wichita, Kansas Area Details
Pamela Toon's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience February 2003 - March 2008
Job President at Phoenix Medical Distributing, Inc.
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
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

Barb Danson Barb Danson Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Barb Danson's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience October 1988 - March 1997
Job President / Regulatory, Quality & Clinical Technical Writer at QWS Consulting, LLC
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

Tamara Elias, M.D. Tamara Elias, M.D. Greater New York City Area Details
Tamara Elias, M.D.'s ATS Medical, Inc. Experience January 2009 - September 2010
Job Corporate Strategy and Business Development at Becton Dickinson
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

Jane Begich Jane Begich Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jane Begich's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience October 2009 - August 2010
Job Clinical Research Associate II at Health Decisions
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

John McAndrew John McAndrew Fargo, North Dakota Area Details
John McAndrew's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience November 2006 - November 2007
Job Sr BI Developer at Razor Consulting Solutions
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
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

Kerri Winans Kaley Kerri Winans Kaley Greater New York City Area Details
Kerri Winans Kaley's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience February 2005 - 2006
Job Kerri Kaley Founder President CardiacScan & Wellness Solutions of New York
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
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

Ron Mims Ron Mims Columbia, South Carolina Area Details
Ron Mims's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience July 2004 - January 2007
Job Mims Medical Group LLC.
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

Tracey Lee Tracey Lee San Francisco Bay Area Details
Tracey Lee's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience June 2007 - April 2008
Job Project Management Manager at Boston Scientific
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

Nandkishor (Kishor) Patke Nandkishor (Kishor) Patke Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Nandkishor (Kishor) Patke's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience 2000 - 2007
Job Versatile Professional | Product Development | Quality and Technology Programs.
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

Anthony Prignano Anthony Prignano Greater Chicago Area Details
Anthony Prignano's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience August 2008 - May 2011
Job Senior Analyst at BD
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

Lena Caouette Lena Caouette Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Lena Caouette's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience November 1992 - August 2010
Job Accounting Specialist at Monteris Medical Corporation
Industry Financial Services
Experience
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

Gary Wolf Gary Wolf Saint Paul, Minnesota Details
Gary Wolf's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience December 1992 - November 2003
Job Sr. Principal Manufacturing Engineer at Medtronic, Inc.
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

Samuel Sadow, MD, FACS, FCCP Samuel Sadow, MD, FACS, FCCP West Palm Beach, Florida Details
Samuel Sadow, MD, FACS, FCCP's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience 1999 - 2001
Job CEO and Founder at MCI Health
Industry Internet
Experience
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

David Elizondo David Elizondo Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
David Elizondo's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience September 2006 - August 2010
Job Chief Operating Officer at Direct Flow Medical
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

Jonathan Whittaker Jonathan Whittaker Orange County, California Area Details
Jonathan Whittaker's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience September 2008 - November 2009
Job Principal Supply Chain Analyst at Medtronic
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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)

Rachel Jahnke Rachel Jahnke Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Rachel Jahnke's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience August 2004 - July 2007
Job Sr. Clinical Research Manager, Medtronic
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

David Krenn David Krenn Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
David Krenn's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience September 2007 - August 2010
Job Chief Financial Officer at ValenTx
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

Rebekah Stockwell Rebekah Stockwell Greater Chicago Area Details
Rebekah Stockwell's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience February 2010 - August 2010
Job Clinical Research Associate II at Baxter International Inc.
Industry Research
Experience
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

Jeff Payment Jeff Payment Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jeff Payment's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience September 2004 - September 2007
Job Engineering Manager
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

Vince Majkowski Vince Majkowski Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Vince Majkowski's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience March 2005 - January 2007
Job Sr. Global Marketing Manager at TSI Incorporated
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

Gerald Wolff Gerald Wolff Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Gerald Wolff's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience September 2004 - October 2006
Job Buisness Development
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
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

Brett Demchuk Brett Demchuk Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Brett Demchuk's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience 1998 - 2007
Job VP Product Quality at Vascular Solutions
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

Jeremy Curtis Jeremy Curtis Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jeremy Curtis's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience GM, Diagnostic Cardiology MarketingGE Healthcare2005 - 2007
Job VP Worldwide Marketing at ATS Medical, Inc.
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

Matt Weston Matt Weston Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Matt Weston's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience 2008 - August 2010
Job Principal R&D Engineer at Medtronic
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

Haydee Castellon Haydee Castellon Greater Detroit Area Details
Haydee Castellon's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience November 2007 - October 2009
Job Site Manager / Sr. CRA Strategic Solutions
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
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.

Phil Gramlow Phil Gramlow Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Phil Gramlow's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience April 2007 - August 2010
Job Director of Finance at Ryerson Canada
Industry Mining & Metals
Experience
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

Terry Gaughan Terry Gaughan Greater San Diego Area Details
Terry Gaughan's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience October 2001 - June 2002
Job Successful sales management, corporate account, and new business development experience
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
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

Rick Leonhard Rick Leonhard Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Rick Leonhard's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience October 2004 - October 2005
Job Coronary Account Manager at Volcano Corporation
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

Donna Earley Donna Earley Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area Details
Donna Earley's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience January 2000 - July 2003
Job Executive Sales Associate at Teleflex
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

Marcy Rackley Marcy Rackley Cary, North Carolina Details
Marcy Rackley's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience September 2009 - May 2010
Job Fitness Center Manager and Instructor
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
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

Vu Ho Vu Ho Orange County, California Area Details
Vu Ho's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience April 2009 - July 2010
Job Quality Engineer Manager
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

Kristy Entenman Kristy Entenman Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Kristy Entenman's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience February 2004 - June 2007
Job Senior Global Marketing Manager
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

Russ Felkey Russ Felkey Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Russ Felkey's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience 1991 - 2002
Job RA/QA Clinical Professional
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

Eric Sivertson Eric Sivertson Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Eric Sivertson's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience 2003 - August 2010
Job President & CEO, MedVise, Medical Device Advisory Services
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
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

Lisa Awbrey Lisa Awbrey Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Lisa Awbrey's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience 2003 - 2007
Job Executive Assistant to COO, Ingredients & Manufacturing at Dairy Farmers of America
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
Dairy Farmers of America  June 2010 - Present
SyntheMed, Inc.   May 2007 - May 2010
ATS Medical, Inc.   2003 - 2007

Education
Oklahoma State University
Business Administration

Michael Girard Michael Girard Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Michael Girard's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience May 2008 - April 2009
Job Head of Valve Development at JenaValve Technology, Inc.
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

Rick Curtis Rick Curtis Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Rick Curtis's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience January 2008 - August 2010
Job President at Polymer Technology Company, LLC
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

Troy Ehalt Troy Ehalt Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Troy Ehalt's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience June 1999 - January 2001
Job Sr. R&D Technician at Creganna Tactx Medical
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

Prescott Nash Prescott Nash Greater Denver Area Details
Prescott Nash's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience May 2003 - Present
Job Western Area Director at ATS Medical, Inc.
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
ATS Medical, Inc.   May 2003 - Present
CryoLife, Inc.   September 1995 - September 2002

Education
University of New Hampshire   1985 — 1989
BA, Political Science

Andrea Ekstame Andrea Ekstame Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Andrea Ekstame's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience 1998 - 2007
Job Accounting Manager at NBS Technologies
Industry Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Experience
NBS Technologies  Accounting managerNBS Technologies2009 - 2010
Aveso, Inc.   2007 - 2008
ATS Medical, Inc.   1998 - 2007

Education
Minnesota School of Business   1977 — 1981
BSB, ACCOUNTING

Chuck Vrchota Chuck Vrchota Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Chuck Vrchota's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience 2008 - 2010
Job Independent ERP Project Manager/Implementation Specialist at =V= Systems
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
=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

Paul Jaeger Paul Jaeger Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Paul Jaeger's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience September 2004 - December 2004
Job R&D Program Leader at Water Gremlin Co.
Industry Plastics
Experience
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

Raoul Vinson Ph.D. Raoul Vinson Ph.D. Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Raoul Vinson Ph.D.'s ATS Medical, Inc. Experience April 2005 - December 2007
Job None
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

Mary Kay Keers Mary Kay Keers Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Mary Kay Keers's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience August 2003 - August 2010
Job Senior Manager, Medical Education and Training at Medtronic
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

Crystal Larson Crystal Larson Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Crystal Larson's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience July 2004 - August 2010
Job Experienced International Sales Professional
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

Anne Maimares Anne Maimares Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Anne Maimares's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience August 2005 - Present
Job Sr. Human Resources Generalist at Medtronic
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

Nancy Ayers Nancy Ayers Cincinnati Area Details
Nancy Ayers's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience October 2003 - August 2010
Job Principal Sales Representative at Medtronic Structural Heart/CVG
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

Jules Michaelis Jules Michaelis Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jules Michaelis's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience July 2008 - October 2008
Job Sales Assistant at Medtronic
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

Pam Lenaghan Pam Lenaghan Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Pam Lenaghan's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience November 2008 - August 2010
Job Global Field Therapy & Training Coordinator at Medtronic
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

Howard Root Howard Root Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Howard Root's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience 1990 - 1996
Job CEO at Vascular Solutions
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

Jeff Livingston Jeff Livingston Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jeff Livingston's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience 2003 - 2010
Job Prin. Program/Project Analyst at Medtronic
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

Jeff DuMontelle Jeff DuMontelle Orange County, California Area Details
Jeff DuMontelle's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience October 2009 - August 2010
Job Medical Devices Professional
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

Darin Neilson Darin Neilson Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Darin Neilson's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience July 1997 - September 2001
Job Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Nortech Systems
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

Crista Little Crista Little Orange County, California Area Details
Crista Little's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience November 2003 - July 2010
Job Accountant II at Ellipse Technologies
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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.)

Zach Larsen Zach Larsen La Palma, California Details
Zach Larsen's ATS Medical, Inc. Experience February 2009 - December 2010
Job Regulatory Affairs Specialist at Medtronic
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

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