Stephen J. Dresnick is President of Internal Fixation Systems. Prior to joining IFS, Dr. Dresnick was founder and CEO of Solis Healthcare, which acquired and managed two general medical hospitals, totaling 300 beds and revenues in excess of $110 million annually, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

From 2004-2005 he was CEO of Sterling Healthcare, a clinical outsourcing company he bought out of bankruptcy, which contracted with 215 hospitals in 32 states and which had revenues of $350 million in 2005. From 1999 through 2004, he was president of Sterling Health Solutions, which was a medical billing company focused on hospital based specialties.

From 1987 through 1998, Dr. Dresnick served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Sterling Healthcare Group, Inc. (nasdq:STER) from its founding through its sale to FPA in 1996 in a transaction valued at $220 million.

Laura Cattabriga is the Chief Financial Officer. She has worked on start-up companies, market expansions and has managed companies and organizations going through restructuring. She has been responsible for aggressive growth plans that include developing organizations as well as increasing revenues. Prior to her current position, Laura worked for SURGEM, a developer and manager of Ambulatory Surgical Centers in Florida and the Northeast.

She has seen first hand how the cost of implantables effects the bottom-line, understands MD/shareholder interests and the decision making processes of healthcare facility managers.

Laura has a Masters Degree in International Business and Development from George Washington University in Washington, DC and is an Accredited Associate of the Institute for Independent Business.

Arica Finnieston joined IFS in July 2011 as Vice President of Product Management.  She has over 16 years of experience in the medical device industry, specifically in orthopedics.  Prior to joining IFS, Ms. Finnieston held positions as Global Marketing Director for Maramed Orthopedic Systems, Global Marketing Director for BioSculptor Corporation,  and Global Product Manager for Trulife.  Her experience in orthopedics combines manufacturing, R&D, marketing, strategy and product management.  Ms. Finnieston has lead product development and R&D teams, introduced multiple new products, and ensured regulatory compliance for new products.  She also has experience training sales forces and working with doctors to ensure the smooth introduction of new products.

 

Arica has received her Bachelor of Arts in Economics and International Relations from Smith College and her Executive MBA from Florida International University. 

Kenneth C. West is one of the original Founders of Internal Fixation Systems. He serves as Vice President of Sales and Marketing and is responsible for driving growth and profitability for the organization. In this role, Kenneth delivers consistent growth through integrated and responsive sales support, development of distribution and sales networks, oversees all research and product development, marketing and general management.

Prior to founding IFS Kenneth has previously served as Sales Representative, Regional Sales Manager and Distributor for many of the top Orthopedic and Spine surgery companies such as Stryker Corporation, J&J – DepuyAcromed, Synthes Spine, Synthes USA, and Nexa Orthopedics. Kenneth brings with him 18 years of medical device sales, marketing and management experience.