KeriCure Company Information — KeriCure Medical

ADVANCED HEALING WITH NANOPOLYMER TECHNOLOGY

KeriCure’s Advanced Products were featured at the 2019 American Academy of Dermatology meeting

Invented by a PhD organic chemist, Dr. Kerriann Greenhalgh founded KeriCure after being personally affected by inadequate wound care when her husband’s small cut resulted in a serious MRSA (resistant Staph) infection that required surgery to treat. After her husband almost lost the use of his hand from a simple cut, Dr. Greenhalgh became determined to create an effective wound care solution that and protects against germs and ultimately enhances the natural healing process without using harsh chemicals and solvents.

With this goal in mind, Dr. Greenhalgh set out to develop a range of soothing, sting-free and breathable wound care products ideal for use in the by both professional medical staff as well as products for use at home to enhance healing and prevent infections. After graduating with her PhD from the University of South Florida (Go Bulls!), Dr. Greenhalgh set out to optimize technology she worked on in graduate school in order to develop the perfect wound care product that would be safe for use on anyone, including people with skin sensitivities and allergies to traditional bandages and wound dressings. The result is KeriCure’s Advanced skin and wound care product line (with lots more to come!), designed specifically to mimic the natural elasticity and barrier properties of the skin – providing a comfortable barrier that allows the body to move and heal naturally.

 

Dr. Kerriann Greenhalgh - Founder, CEO, CSO

Dr. Kerriann Greenhalgh is a wife, mom and the inventor behind KeriCure Medical’s technology. Dr. Greenhalgh received her a Bachelor’s in biochemistry and a PhD in organic chemistry from the University of South Florida. She was an initial member of MiMedx Inc (later MiMedx Group) as lead of R&D and product development and successfully submitted the company’s first 510k to the FDA for a collagen surgical mesh. Her experiences working on projects at the FDA, Homeland Security, US Army Medical Research Center, and with industry leaders including Battelle and Constellation have given her the insights on how to successfully develop and launch critical need products. She has been an invited reviewer for multiple NIH grant review panels, scientific journals, and is an established author and contributor to many medical and scientific journals and publications. Dr. Greenhalgh has over half a dozen patents, including many for the KeriCure technology, and is a frequent keynote and guest speaker at symposiums and conferences. Dr. Greenhalgh brings unique expertise to KeriCure as the CEO and Chief Science Officer and has dedicated her life to bringing safe, natural, and effective skin and wound care products to the world.

 

Pam Sovine - managing Director

Pam Sovine brings over 25 years of customer service & operations management to us. With her broad skill set and administrative background, an experienced Payroll Specialist and Workforce Analyst for Fortune 500 companies, she is a great asset to the KeriCure Team. After a fruitful career with Home Depot and Coca Cola, and a hiatus to raise her two beautiful little girls, Pam came to KeriCure with fresh eyes and is taking KeriCure to a whole new level of vision and efficiency.

 
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WeNDY WINER - CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER, R.N., B.S.N., CNOR, RNFA

Wendy has served the Atlanta area and internationally as an Endoscopic Surgery Specialist for more than 30 years and has been involved in research and development of cutting edge surgical techniques throughout her career, consulting for dozens of companies including Ethicon, Integra, Cardinal Health, Baxter and more. She joined the Center for Endometriosis Care (CEC) as well as their operating room team as a Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) in 2008. She is an endoscopic surgery specialist and in 2008 was named the Director of Research and Technology Development for the CEC, where she continues to be an integral part of the operating room team as an endoscopic surgery specialist and coordinator of research and technology development.

She has pioneered and contributed to the advancement and development of much of the instrumentation and equipment currently used for advanced laparoscopic surgery. Her involvement in some of the earliest clinical research with the carbon dioxide (CO2) laser helped pave the way for its use today for the excision of endometriosis, and she remains committed to further research, serving as research coordinator for numerous clinical trials focusing on women’s health treatments and initiatives.

A Registered Nurse (R.N.) since 1977, Wendy is a leader for Registered Nurse First Assistants (RNFAs) worldwide. She teaches and mentors nurses, surgeons and health care providers globally in the areas of minimally invasive surgery and as an adjunct faculty member at Emory University. For more than 25 years, Wendy is an International Advisor for the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) and remains the only R.N. ever to have been named to that position.

 
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Vivian Lauderdale - BOARD MEMBER, Regulatory/Quality DIRECTOR

Vivian Lauderdale, has over twenty-five years of experience developing medical products. Her contributions and vision for KeriCure have led to our first FDA 510(k) and the registration of all of our current product lines. She founded and manages SciBiz Services, LLC, a technical writing and medical business management company specializing in obtaining bio-medical government grants for small businesses exploring innovative high-risk technologies for future commercialization. Mrs. Lauderdale has an MS from George Washington Medical School and an Executive MBA from UCLA. She also has a Regulatory Affairs Certification from the Regulatory Affairs Professional Society qualifying her to manage regulatory affairs and quality systems for medical devices, clinical services and pharmaceutical projects. Vivian is a wife, mother, grandmother, and shelter for many stray and rescue animals that come her way. She is an avid vegetarian and believer in natural remedies.

 
 

Bob Greenhalgh - BOARD MEMBER

Bob Greenhalgh is a serial entrepreneur, father and businessman. He earned his Master’s degree in Economics from Rutgers University and began his career in sales with Apple computers in the 1980s. He went on to start his own office supply company that he eventually sold to Toshiba Business Solutions, where he grew their North American business and retired in 2017 as President of Toshiba’s North America division. Mr. Greenhalgh’s knowledge of business development and sales has been invaluable to KeriCure as both an investor and board advisor. Bob is the father of three beautiful children and is a pillar of the New Tampa community where he resides with his wife Margueritte.

 
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DR. ANA MACIEL - DVM, VETERINARY SALES

Dr Ana Maciel is an independent Animal Health Consultant that specializes in marketing and strategy guidance to start-ups and major companies. She started her career as a veterinarian before focusing on business. In a career that has spanned over 20 years in Animal Heath, she has held senior positions at global corporations. Until 2017, she was the Senior Director of Commercial Development and Lifecycle Innovation at Zoetis. Her experience includes the pursuit, evaluation and deployment of solutions to top Animal Health Market needs.

 

Jose Valiente - Board Advisor, CPA

Jose Valiente is an integral part of the KeriCure team and a valued Board Advisor. He has successfully built and exited his CPA firm, and is now dedicated to helping young Tampa companies grow and mature. Jose was the chairman for the Tampa Chamber, is a valued member of the USF board of advisors, and is a respected philanthropist and member of the Tampa Bay community. His expertise in accounting and business management is a tremendous asset to KeriCure.

 

Michael Law - Board Advisor

Michael Law is a proven change agent and sales leader, with over 25 years of demonstrated strong results is sales and marketing of over the counter consumer goods. His strong U.S. business leadership is complemented with key international market development in diverse business challenges. He has worked with many Fortune 100 and 500 companies (Warner Lambert, Pfizer, J&J, Edgewell Personal Care) in senior management roles and proven results in both senior customer facing and internal strategy assignments. Mr. Law has general management and team leadership skill sets developed across many categories and cultures. Strong examples of talent development, innovation and leadership demonstrated in key traditional and non-traditional sales and marketing roles.

Cucho Rodriguez - BOARD MEMBER

Cucho Rodriguez is a man of many talents, languages and passions. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Management from Jacksonville University and set off his career path at Johnson and Johnson, orthopedics division known as DePuy today; as well as in its McNeil consumer products division. Mr. Rodriguez’s knowledge of sales in the over the counter and medical markets brought him to KeriCure as both an investor and Director, where he has helped strategize and lay the path for success in these markets. Today, Cucho is CEO of Steo Medical and resides with his wife, has two children, Carlos and Gabriela; and a Great Dog with an intuitive personality. Cucho is also part of the Board of Directors for the Artista’s Café and absolutely loves golfing and boating (where he frequently uses his KeriCure!).

 

Daniel McLain - Director, PAST BOARD MEMBE

Daniel McLain is a father of two gorgeous children and director of a toxicology consulting firm that he and his wife own and operate. He has over 30 years experience in evidence based product safety and toxicology studies. For the past 8 years, he has provided worldwide product safety and development activities to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, biologics, device and diagnostic industries in the areas of quality assurance/control, regulatory affairs, toxicology, chemistry/formulations, research and development, project management, statistics, and information technology. He has a PhD from Cornell University in Nutritional Toxicology/Preventive Medicine and is a fellow of the American Board of Forensic Examiners (FABFE) and the American College of Nutrition (FACN); as well as holds various appointed positions in ISO TC194 (Biological evaluation of medical devices). Dr. McLain is committed to the development of safe products to help his children and family stay infection free.

 

Member: Women’s Business Enterprise National Council

KeriCure is proud to be certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). This honor is bestowed on privately owned businesses that are at least 51% owned and controlled by one or more women. WBENC certification is offered through the Center for Women and Enterprise is the nation’s leading independent certification of women-owned businesses.

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