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 Operator. 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.

Christopher D. Endara is Vice President of Engineering, Quality, and Regulatory Affairs. He has over 18 years of experience in the medical device industry in R&D, manufacturing, process development, quality, and regulatory affairs. Prior to his current role, Christopher worked for several medical companies including St. Jude Medical, Johnson & Johnson, and Boston Scientific Corporation.

He served as Staff Engineer and Technical Leader for implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiology devices, delivery systems, and orthopedic implants, from product development through worldwide commercialization. In addition, he holds several patent pending and U.S. and International patents.

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.

Kenneth joined IFS in 2007 and 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.

Alberto Ruiz is Director of Manufacturing for Internal Fixation Systems. Alberto is responsible for meeting customers' requirements by designing, developing, and implementing manufacturing systems, planning and controlling production and quality, managing inventories, and staff. Alberto has over 25 years of automation, machining, programming, and prototype experience.

Prior to joining IFS, he assumed engineering roles in the aerospace and medical industries overseeing production performance relative to quality of products and responsiveness to customer requirements. Alberto reports directly to the VP of Engineering.