CONNECTSX - Key Persons
Brendan supports the ConnectSx team with his experience as a product manager and forecasting analyst for a large retail licensing, manufacturing, and distribution company. Brendan's is focused on building and managing meaningful collaborations between ConnectSx and our community of users, partners, and stakeholders.
Bryan is responsible for driving product strategy and development across the ConnectSx suite of tools. Bryan brings 25 years experience in application and product development. Prior to joining ConnectSx, Bryan was co-founder of Fusionary Media, a Grand Rapids-based digital creative firm working with companies ranging from Founders Brewing to Meijer to Steelcase.
A seasoned tech strategist, Chris brings over 20 years' experience building, implementing, and managing innovative technologies. With expertise spanning both the private and the public sector, Chris spent the last decade leading innovation and technology strategy for a major research university. His career in academia gives him a unique perspective on how to leverage emerging technologies to solve incredibly complex problems.
Chris received both his BA and MBA from the University of Iowa, and an MA from Chicago Theological.
Job Titles:
- Adviser / Former GM of Provider Market for IBM Watson Health / Former Partner and Managing Director, Accenture
A board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon since 1994, Pat is uniquely positioned to understand the full set of challenges around implant device management, inventory tracking, and in-OR knowledge delivery. As an inventor/entrepreneur, Pat holds more than 30 patents in the U.S., England, France, and Germany and is the founder of Flow-FX, a revolutionary surgical implant device company. In addition to being a practicing surgeon and device manufacturer, he is also the founder of the Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery, an ambulatory surgery center in Mokena, Illinois.
Pat earned his BA from Northern Illinois University and his MD from Northwestern University.
Job Titles:
- Business Development
- Business Leader
With over 20 years' experience in operations and supply chain management, Ryan is a proven business leader focused on positioning consumer-facing companies for growth. Ryan's inspiration comes from engaging with people who are driven to make a difference, and then helping them maximize that potential.