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Management
Team |
| Board of
Directors |
| Chairman of the Board |
Board member |
Board member |
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| Stephen Craney |
| Since 1984, Stephen Craney has founded and operated a number of successful companies, including RiverSide Electronics, Ltd., RiverBend Electronics, Ltd., RiverStar, Inc., and JMW Enterprises, Inc. Before becoming an entrepreneur, Mr. Craney worked as an engineer, having earned an electrical engineering degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In addition, he has provided support and advice to start up companies for more than 20 years through a local entrepreneur network. Mr. Craney's experience developing companies with a strong record of growth, his technical knowledge in the electronics field, his research and development experience and his connections within the business community make him uniquely qualified to serve as a director. |
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| Craig
N. Hansen |
| Mr. Hansen is the co-founder of Electromed, Inc. and is the Vice President of Research and Development at Hansen Engine Corporation. Mr. Hansen has been with Hansen Engine Corporation since 1977. He is a graduate of Western Iowa Technical School. He has more than forty patents in several fields with numerous sixty-two additional patents pending. The patents that Mr. Hansen has assigned to Electromed, Inc. form the technical basis for the SmartVest® Airway Clearance System. Mr. Hansen's history with Electromed, Inc. and considerable experience with research and development in the medical device industry make him uniquely qualified to serve as a director. |
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| Bil Eckles |
| Bill Eckles is the fourth generation Eckles to become CEO of Blue Earth Valley Communications. A position he has held since 2003. Blue Earth Valley Communications is a rural communications company providing voice, video and broadband services across parts of rural Southern Minnesota. Prior to joining Blue Earth Valley Communications Bill worked as chief pilot and director of flight operations for a privately held flying school/ charter company in the Twin Cities area. Bill holds a degree in finance and an MBA from the University of St. Thomas. |
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Board member |
Board member |
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| Thomas
M. Hagedorn |
| Mr. Hagedorn has served for approximately fifteen years as president of various entities in a family of real estate and mortgage companies headquartered in Northern Virginia. Mr. Hagedorn has also been a founding investor for various start-up ventures, including Hansen Engine Corporation, as well as several energy companies where new technology is a principal factor. Mr. Hagedorn is a former member of the Minnesota State Legislature and the U.S. Congress, representing southern Minnesota. Mr. Hagedorn's extensive leadership and management experience, as well as his familiarity with the opportunities and challenges related to raising capital and his knowledge of legislative procedures, allow him to make valuable contributions as a director. |
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| Darrel Kloeckner |
| Darrel Kloeckner has been self-employed as a business consultant to privately held corporations since 1995. Before that, Mr. Kloeckner worked as a certified public accountant, providing consulting, accounting, and tax services to privately held corporations and their owners. Mr. Kloeckner holds an accounting degree from the University of Minnesota. Mr. Kloeckner's significant financial expertise, as well as his expertise in providing advice and consultation to businesses of the Company's size, allows him to make valuable contributions as a director. |
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| George
H. Winn, D.D.S. |
| Dr. Winn has practiced dentistry with emphasis upon oral surgery and orthodontics in New Prague, MN for more than forty-three years. He is a graduate of the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. Dr. Winn has served as an Adjunct Professor in the School of Dentistry where he has offered studies in medical ethics. In addition to the industry relationships that Dr. Winn has developed, his education and experience give him insight into the medical device industry, which makes him uniquely qualified to serve as a director. |
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| Officers |
| Interim Chief
Executive Officer |
Chief
Financial Officer |
Secretary |
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| James J. Cassidy, PhD |
| In addition to contributing to the strategic and operational leadership of Electromed, James J. Cassidy, PhD will focus his efforts in Engineering, Product Development, Regulatory and Manufacturing, areas in which he has particular expertise. Dr. Cassidy brings to Electromed, Inc. more than twenty years of international management experience in the medical device industry. He has been the CEO of successful startup companies in the U.S. (CERAbio) and Europe (Cartificial), as well as Vice President of Development for ApaTech, Ltd. and COOof Vertebral Technologies, Inc. Earlier in his career, he was employed in positions of increasing responsibility with Smith & Nephew plc, Collagen Corporation, and Kinetikos Medical. His management experience includes product and business development, regulatory affairs, clinical trials, and operations. He has a doctorate in Biomedical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University and MBA from the University of Memphis. |
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| Jeremy Brock, CPA |
| Jeremy Brock oversees the Company's financial reporting and provides financial strategy, planning, and forecasts in consultation with the Company's officers and managers. Prior to his appointment as the Company's Financial Controller in August 2011, Mr. Brock spent five years with the CPA firm LarsonAllen LLP. While with LarsonAllen, he focused on performing and managing audit and tax engagements in the manufacturing, distribution and technology sectors. As a Certified Public Accountant, Mr. Brock has also worked on strategic business planning, risk assessments, and the design and implementation of internal controls. Mr. Brock brings additional management and leadership experience, from his time serving in the United States Marine Corps from 1998 to 2002. Mr. Brock has a bachelors degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Northern Iowa. |
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| William
J. George, J.D. |
| Bill
George currently represents small businesses
and is an arbitrator with the American Arbitration
Association. Formerly he served as General Counsel
and Secretary for Simplex Time Recorder and Josten's,
Inc. and as Vice-President and Associate General
Counsel of Honeywell, Inc. Mr. George has also
served as chair of a committee of the Section
of Litigation of the American Bar Association.
He holds a B.A. degree from St. John's University
and a J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law
School. |
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| Operating
Management Team |
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| Manufacturing
Manager |
Patient Services Manager |
Human Resources
Director |
Regional
Manager (Western U.S.) |
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| Brad
Blascziek |
| Brad
Blascziek joined Electromed, Inc. as a Manufacturing Engineer
and soon after was promoted to Manufacturing Manager. In
this position he brings over 13 years of broad leadership
experience in manufacturing operations for various
sized companies, including rapidly growing, entrepreneurial
companies. Through his experience and training he has
become skilled at implementing cutting-edge lean manufacturing
techniques in a practical manner for improved efficiency
and product quality. Mr. Blascziek holds a B.A. degree
from St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN. |
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Clara
M. Buri,
CRT-NPS, RCP |
| Clara
Buri, as Manager of Patient Services, focuses on patient
training and education, patient follow-up, and medical
support for the reimbursement staff. As a respiratory
therapist, Ms. Buri has 30 years of experience in patient
care, including NICU, adult critical care, and staff
development. She has taught in Respiratory Therapy
programs and worked in patient support for durable
medical equipment companies. Ms. Buri received her
training in respiratory therapy at the California College
of Health Sciences and also attended the University
of Iowa. Ms. Buri has also served on the Iowa Respiratory
Society Board and chaired the committee for Health
Literacy. |
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| Diane M. Erdman, SPHR |
| Diane Erdman will strategically partner with the leadership team to build a strong foundation for further dynamic growth of Electromed, Inc. Ms. Erdman brings to Electromed, Inc. fourteen years of human resource management experience including significant expertise in recruitment, performance management, compensation, employee relations, organization development and employee development. She has a Bachelors degree in Business majoring in Human Resource Management and Management from Minnesota State University at Mankato. She is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) from Society of Human Resources, a Certified Labor Relations Professional (CLRP) from Michigan State University and a Certified Facilitator for Development Dimensions International. |
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| William
R. Grimm, RRT |
| Bill Grimm is responsible for the planning, development, and recruitment of the sales team within the Western U.S. Mr. Grimm possesses an extensive sales and clinical background. He has been a Respiratory Therapist since 1980 and a top sales producer for several different companies, including Electromed, Inc. He has served as President of the Arizona Society of Respiratory Care and Vice President of the Board of Directors for the National Emphysema and COPD Association. He currently sits on the editorial board for COPD Digest and the Asthma Camp Committee for the state of Arizona, as well as the Board of Directors for the American Lung Association of Arizona. Mr. Grimm attended Kennedy Western University for HealthCare Administration and Maricopa Technical College for Respiratory Therapy. |
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| Product
Operations Manager |
Regional
Manager
(Eastern U.S.) |
Director of Marketing AND International Sales |
Marketing
MANAGER |
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| Lonnie
J. Helgeson |
| Lonnie
Helgeson has held key product development and production
positions at several leading entrepreneurial companies
over the past 20 years, developing and bringing to market
products involving electronic and electrical/mechanical
actuation. His background provides the effective and
practical leadership needed in the production of the
SmartVest® Airway Clearance
System and facilitates development of additional applications
for the Company’s technology. Since joining Electromed, Inc.,
he has been awarded several medical device patents. Mr.
Helgeson holds a B.S. degree from North Dakota State
College. |
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| Rick
Leonard, RRT |
| Rick
Leonard is responsible for recruitment, development,
and planning for the Eastern U.S. Sales Team. Mr. Leonard
has an extensive management, clinical, and sales background.
He has over 25 years of experience as a Respiratory
Therapist, primarily in research, education, and management while
employed at Duke University Medical Center. Additionally,
he has over 10 years of experience in sales and sales
management. Mr. Leonard has served in numerous positions
with the North Carolina Society for Respiratory Care,
including President and Legislative Liaison. He received
the NCSRC Practitioner of the Year Award in 1999. Mr.
Leonard attended the University of North Carolina and
the DUMC School of Respiratory Care. |
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| Eileen
M. Manning |
| Eileen
Manning is a 30-year veteran executive specializing in
marketing and event management. Ms. Manning’s responsibilities
at Electromed, Inc. include directing marketing strategies
and leading their implementation. She works closely with
senior management in the identification and negotiation
of international distributorship arrangements. She has
served with one of the U.S.’s top advertising agencies and
is the CEO and Founder of an international event and
marketing enterprise, The Event Group, Incorporated.
Its clientele include Fortune 100 companies. She holds
a B.S. Degree from Cardinal Stritch University and graduated
magna cum laude. She also earned a Degree from Hennepin
Technical College, graduating sum cum laude. She is a
founding member of the Breast Cancer Awareness Association. |
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| Pankti
Shah |
| Serving
as Electromed, Inc.’s Marketing Manager, Pankti Shah,
is an MBA graduate of the Carlson School of Management,
University of Minnesota. Shah has notable experience
in event, multi-cultural, and direct marketing, as well
as brand analysis/building and strategic management.
She also has significant experience within the advertising
environment, working on direct mail campaigns, print
advertisements, marketing collateral, and radio commercials.
Her responsibilities at Electromed, Inc. include managing
all marketing and advertising development and implementation
as well as participation in the New Product Development
team. She is currently the Director of Strategic Marketing
at The Event Group, Incorporated and some of her past
employers include Carlson Marketing Worldwide, Campbell-Ewald
Advertising, and Target Corporation. |
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Reimbursement
Manager |
Director of Regulatory
and Clinical Affairs
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Quality Assurance Manager |
Regional
Manager
(Central U.S.) |
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| Kathy Shimota |
| KathyShimota serves as Electromed, Inc.’s Reimbursement Manager. She joined the Company in 2005 as the Administrative Assistant and quicklymoved into various roles throughout the reimbursement department, providing her an understanding of the various processes involved. In March of 2011 she became the supervisor of the Medicaid and Commercial Insurance team and soon after, she was promoted to Reimbursement Manager. As the manager Kathy oversees the reimbursement department, providing guidance and strategy to the teams within the department. She creates long term strategic plans and annual action plans for the reimbursement department, manages consultant relationships, contracts with commercial insurance companies & government licensing. Kathy also acts as an interdepartmental liaison. She is a Certified Medical Claims and billing Specialist with the US Career Institute. |
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| Chet
E. Sievert, Jr. |
| Chet
Sievert has been responsible for obtaining FDA and international
approvals for Electromed, Inc. products since the Company’s
inception. He ensures that the Company is in compliance
with all FDA regulatory requirements. In addition, Mr.
Sievert is responsible for managing medical and scientific
studies with Electromed, Inc.’s clinical partners. As a former
academic scientist, he has published more than 55 peer
reviewed medical journal articles and has been awarded
12 medical device patents. He has been the President
of three different medical product companies and is currently
a member of the Board of Directors of two medical companies.
Mr. Sievert received a Bachelor of Science degree in
Comparative Physiology from the University of Minnesota. |
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| Gregory
A. Spurlock |
| Greg
Spurlock is responsible for ensuring that the Electromed,
Inc. Quality System is compliant with the FDA quality
system requirements for medical device manufacturers
as well as ISO, JCAHO, and applicable international standards.
He currently serves as the IT manager and Security manager
and is responsible for ensuring availability and security
of Electromed, Inc. resources. Mr. Spurlock brings over 10
years of Quality System experience as well as over 25
years of experience in production, operations management,
and technical project management in fast growing organizations.
He led the Electromed, Inc. team to successful ISO 9001 and
ISO 13485 certification in 2004, approval for the CE
mark and Canadian medical device license in 2005, and
Joint Commission accreditation in 2008. Mr. Spurlock
is a graduate of the Control Data Institute in Computer
Technology. |
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| Sherie
Wheeler, CRT |
| Sherie
Wheeler, RCP, CRT, has shared her expertise at Electromed, Inc. since 2005. Serving as the Central Regional
Manager, she is responsible for the planning, development,
and recruitment of the sales team within the Central
U.S. Since 1982, she had been a Respiratory Therapist
in various hospital settings including pulmonary rehabilitation,
smoking cessation and patient education. As the Director of Programs at the American Lung
Association of Iowa, Ms. Wheeler directed the Camp for Kids
with Cystic Fibrosis and Asthma. She served in myriad
capacities at the Iowa Society for Respiratory Care.
Some of these roles included President, Delegate to the
AARC, and Chairman of the State Respiratory Conference.
In 2002, Ms. Wheeler was honored as the recipient of the State
Presidents Award. Electromed, Inc. is proud to have presented
her with the Rising Star Award in 2009. She holds a Respiratory
Therapy degree from Northeast Iowa Community College. |
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