Mr. Mauldin brings over 15 years of experience in the orthopaedics industry. Garret has become adept in the start-up environment with two successful companies; Inbone Technologies bought at 7X investment and SI-Bone going to IPO.

He is also one of the industry’s leading experts in total ankle replacements, having developed the innovative Inbone ankle system and responsible for new development with the Salto Talaris and Candence ankles systems.

Experience in other industries including automotive, fiber optics, electronics, automation/robotics, manufacturing and military defense has given him the tools to create innovative and highly successful products in their markets. Garret earned both a BSME and MSME from Texas A&M and has over 20 patents in multiple industries.

Mr. Cremer brings over 15 years of product development, design and management experience in the orthopaedics industry. As senior manager and technical leader at Stryker Orthopaedics, he has led the development of T2 IM nails, Hoffmann 3 external fixation, Pelvis Pro and Axsos 3 plating product platforms.

Axel is one of the industry’s leading experts in titanium plating technologies, having spearheaded the global development for the Axsos 3 plating system at Stryker. He also directed Stryker’s strategic relationship with the US Department of Defense and led the engineering efforts to design the Hoffmann external fixation system for the military in order to be prepared to treat casualties in an austere environment.

Axel holds over 100 patents and was the primary trauma representative for all Stryker US based interdivisional projects. He was involved in multiple business development evaluations for Stryker and acted as the point of contact for trauma surgeons submitting product development ideas to the company.

Biomedical Engineer with a focus on the development of innovative orthopedic implants. Currently engaged in the fields of Foot & Ankle and Trauma, closely collaborating with key opinion leading surgeons, sales and marketing experts. Involved in all phases of product development from early design intensive phases, to performing design transfers and elaborating necessary quality and regulatory documentation.

Extensive academic experience in the fields of MRI image processing, Osteology and Biomechanics. Contributed to international scientific projects at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the German Electronic Synchrotron. Author of conference papers, a book chapter and international journal publications.

Product development / mechanical engineer (master of science) with extensive background in medical device industry. Comprehensive skill set for all phases of product development, surgeon interaction, dynamic project leadership skills and ability to create in-depth, innovative solutions to technical problems.

Scope of products introduced to market include orthopedic implants and instruments, patient monitor modules and accessories and cardiac assist components. Author / co-author of five patents - granted or pending. Brings passion, originality, quality and thoroughness to research and design projects.

Stefan is working in the medical device industry since 1982 when he joined the Drägerwerk in Lübeck as an apprentice to become a toolmaker. Since then, only interrupted by his studies, he contributed to numerous successful products in a variety of companies. His experience covers products for endoscopy, orthopedics and traumatology. He adds more than 10 years of experience in the development of intramedullary devices and instruments to the team.

Stefan is a certified specialist for Quality Management and Internal Audits.

Dr. Lee has been active in education and research with over 70 peer reviewed publications and was a co recipient for the prestigious Roger Mann Award for best paper for his work with the STAR Total Ankle. He has worked closely with several extremity companies as a design surgeon.

His innovative development work has included partnerships with Wright Medical Corporation (Inbone TAR, Infinity TAR, Prophecy CT guided targeting, Valor IM Nail, 3di Fracture Systems, 3di forefoot plating, Claw plating system, Darco Titanium plating system, Charcot frame system), Stryker Corporation (Sonic Anchor system, Jones Fracture Screw system).

He has also been an active co-owner in start up Orthopedic companies including Nexa Corporation (sold to Tornier), Darco Corporation (sold to Wright Medical), Therics Biologics (sold to Theken), Bledsoe Corporation (sold to Breg corporation), and Surgical Care Affiliates (sold to Aetna). He is currently active in hospital and orthopedic development within China, India, and Brazil.

Dr. Lowell Weil, Jr. is the CEO of the world renowned Weil Foot & Ankle Institute (WFAI). WFAI has over 20 locations in Chicago, as well as offices in Wisconsin, Indiana, Virginia, Maryland and Texas.

He is a founding partner of Foot and Ankle Business Innovations (FABI), a group focused on increasing physicians practice efficiencies and profitability. With his MBA and extensive management experience, Lowell has been involved with surgical and product innovation for his entire career. As the lead U.S. surgeon consultant for Newdeal Technologies (Newdeal), he helped in getting their products to market, spearheading the relationship between Newdeal and Wright Medical.

He played a major role in the evolution of Memometal Technologies (MMI), being a part of the design team and generating IP that created the Anchorage plating system. Lowell pioneered and developed what ultimately became the Complete Plantar Plate System (CPR) by Arthrex and is currently a member of the development teams at Treace Medical Systems and Novastep.

Mr. Gurevich has an extensive business career with over 19 years of leadership experience in medical technology. He has a documented record of success spanning a broad spectrum of disciplines, including orthopedic trauma, foot & ankle, urogynaecology, general surgery and neurosurgery with extensive M&A, licensing, and post-acquisition integration expertise. His career encompasses a series of executive and senior decision-making positions at Stryker Orthopaedics, Integra LifeSciences, Synovis Surgical (Baxter BioSurgery), and Gyrus Medical (Olympus).