Jason R. Hanft DPM, FACAFS

CEO/ Founder Defender

Founder Dr. Jason R. Hanft has over 30 years of experience in lower extremity medicine and surgery, limb salvage, wound care and clinical research. Participating as an investigator in nearly 100 separate clinical trials and research studies, he has worked on every significant clinical trial in the wound care space over the past 20 years.

Dr. Hanft is an adjunct professor at multiple institutions. He is a frequent lecturer and has authored over 50 peer reviewed journal publications as well as multiple book chapters.

Dr. Hanft is also the director of research for the Doctors Research Network and practices at The Foot & Ankle Institute of South Florida in South Miami, Florida. He owns several US and international patents and trademarks, and is recognized as a key opinion leader in wound care.

ED QUILTY

Executive Chairman

Board Member

Ed Quilty, a well accomplished senior business executive who has consistently led, built and transformed organizations, has been CEO of four publicly-listed companies. Ed currently is a Board Member and Advisor to several companies in the healthcare sector, including a role as member of the Board of Directors at Gentell, as well as responsibilities in corporate development.

Prior to that, Ed served as the Chairman and CEO of the Board of Derma Sciences Inc., a publicly held corporation with products for tissue regeneration and advanced wound care. Under Ed’s direction and leadership the Company grew from under $5 million in sales with less than 10 employees to become a leader in its industry with revenues fast approaching $100 million and over 250 employees.

During his career, Quilty has been CEO of four publicly traded healthcare companies. He has led and managed numerous M&A transactions and financings with a total value of over $2 billion. Mr. Quilty served as Chairman of the Board of Palatin Technologies, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company specializing in peptide drug design for diagnostic and therapeutic agents. He was President/CEO of MedChem Products, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of specialty medical products which was acquired by C. R. Bard. He served as President / CEO of Life Medical Sciences, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of specialty medical products including wound healing agents. Life Medical Sciences was purchased by MedChem Products, Inc. and Ed became CEO of the combined company.

His career started with Baxter/American Hospital Supply in 1974 and he held a number of sales, marketing and executive positions. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Missouri State University, and a Master of Business Administration degree from Ohio University.

MICHAEL DITULLO

Head of Design & Branding

Fueling clients with iconic design and experiences that people love. I help companies move people to action through strategic design that is iconic, differentiated, and desirable. For over 20 years I have helped companies design products and experiences that lead in nearly every industry. With experience in strategic design, industrial design, brand positioning, product strategy, design language systems, retail experience, and creative direction, I help companies get one step closer to the future.

JOHN P. MARTIN

Product Management

Utilizing my education, experience, and business skills, I have dedicated my career to restoring quality of live through the development of medical devices that allow patients to return to the activities they love. I am a senior executive with 15+ years sales & marketing management expertise, providing a deep understanding of the medical device markets, customers, and product portfolio needs, which tell an effective value-differentiated story.

I successfully drive sales, increase market share, and develop new global markets by identifying incremental product revenue streams, developing reliable sales and business plans, and creating new profit centers. My expertise is in navigating organizational success, managing teams of dedicated and productive employees, and providing an atmosphere of support and motivation that breeds top performers.

Jeremy Fusselman

Website Development

With over 15 years of professional experience and business building, Jeremy has developed numerous eCommerce brands and Internet Marketing companies, serving clients throughout the world. His companies have a business presence in North America, Europe, and Asia. Jeremy prides himself in proactive marketing service to his clients while maintaining essential agency/client relationships.

STEVE BURNS, MBA

Consultant

Highly respected Healthcare Executive diversely skilled in clinical operations, revenue cycle management, customer service, communications, logistical operations, Medicare & HIPAA compliance. Technology focused to improve patient outcomes, clinical efficiencies, and bottom line cash. My background in medical devices coupled with robust product coding, pricing, and data analytics experience is applicable across multiple healthcare and business verticals.

With years of hands on clinical experience and back-end operational knowledge, I am a results oriented change leader dedicated to achieving goals in a collaborative work environment. Proficient in both traditional and virtual environments, I am a trusted mentor, field educator and relationship manager capable at building connections from the C-Suite to logistics, with cross-functional sales and service leadership capabilities.