Company Overview

Josh Butters
CEO

Over 20 years of experience in management and development and commercialization of orthopedic medical device companies and technologies. Previous companies include Stryker, IMDS, CyMedica Orthopedics.

Neil Duggal, MD
Consultant CMO

First surgeon to implant a CTDR in North America. A neurosurgeon dedicated to cervical DDD and a longstanding research and clinical interest in cervical disc arthroplasty.

Tim Hein
VP, Sales & Marketing

Over 25 years in medical devices with leadership roles at LDR, Zimmer, Medtronic, Kyphon and Paradigm. Key sales & commercialization leader for Mobi-C, resulting in ~$1B Zimmer acquisition.

Jane Jacob
VP, Research & Clinical Affairs

Over 17 years experience in clinical trials operations and strategy, including 15+ years in the orthopedic medical device space. Prior companies include OrthoFix, LDR, and DJO.

Matt Woods
Director, European Sales

With a vast network and home base in the United Kingdom, Matt Woods and Ortho Consulting Group oversee all aspects of Sales, Marketing, and Distribution of Synergy Disc products in Europe.

Suzanne Sweeney, CPA

Director, Acctg & Finance

Over 29 years in finance and accounting, including over 4 years of experience in accounting for orthopedic medical device companies.

Stephen C. Smith
Director-Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance

Over 29 years of quality system and regulatory management experience, in medical devices and tissue banking with an emphasis on surgical systems. Previous companies include, Xtant Medical and Sound Surgical Technologies.

Bjorn Rindal
Principal Engineer

Over 20 years of design and development of innovative orthopedic medical device technologies. Expertise in theoretical analysis and project planning with vast experience in Spine, Knee, Hip, and Sports Medicine products.

Steve Farlow
Chairman

Over 30 years of experience building entrepreneurial businesses. Created a university based Centre for Entrepreneurship in Waterloo, Ontario. Broad experience in Board governance.

Neil Duggal, MD
Director

First surgeon to implant a CTDR in North America. A neurosurgeon dedicated to cervical DDD and a longstanding research and clinical interest in cervical disc arthroplasty.

George Baran
Director

Executive Chairman for the Trudell Group of Companies. Over 30 years’ experience in the medical device industry including leadership in the acquisition and development of novel medical device technologies.

Laurie Paleczny
Director

Laurie has more than 25 years of experience developing and delivering business strategy, projects and technology solutions across multiple sectors and organizations of all sizes. Laurie spent 15 years in leadership positions managing systems, projects, mergers and acquisitions for Manulife Financial.