Bret Boudousquie founded Stratus® Medical in December 2019, with the acquisition of Nimbus RF from Biomerics. Bret is responsible for leading the business to advance RF technology for the treatment of pain. Previously, as President of RadiaDyne, Bret led the transformation to a medical device and patient monitoring company with the launch of the award winning OARtrac® in vivo, radiation dose monitoring system for cancer treatment. RadiaDyne was acquired by AngioDynamics in September 2018.Prior to RadiaDyne, Bret’s career was focused on evolving minimally invasive surgical procedures primarily in orthopedics, spine and general surgery, first with JNJ and then with start-up companies, where he established a strong track record of success in sales, marketing, and sales management. Earlier in his career, Bret gained practical corporate finance experience as a Commercial Lender with Wachovia. Bret received his BS in Finance from University of North Carolina Wilmington.
Bret Boudousquie founded Stratus® Medical in December 2019 by raising the capital to acquire Nimbus RF from Biomerics. Bret is responsible for leading the business to advance RF technology for the treatment of pain. Previously, as President of RadiaDyne, Bret led the transformation to a medical device and patient monitoring company with the launch of the award winning OARtrac® in vivo, radiation dose monitoring system for cancer treatment. RadiaDyne was acquired by AngioDynamics in September 2018.
Prior to RadiaDyne, Bret’s career was focused on evolving minimally invasive surgical procedures primarily in orthopedics, spine and general surgery, first with JNJ and then with start-up companies, where he established a strong track record of success in sales, marketing, and sales management. Earlier in his career, Bret gained practical corporate finance experience as a Commercial Lender with Wachovia. Bret received his BS in Finance from University of North Carolina Wilmington.
Will Pankey, Vice President, Sales, US
Will Pankey, Vice President of Sales, US
Will Pankey joined Stratus Medical in December of 2019 as Director of Sales, US and is responsible for leading the sales strategy and execution for our US sales organization. Most recently, Will was a Regional Sales Manager with Medtronic where he built a great team that consistently delivered strong business results. Prior to Medtronic, Will’s 20+ years in medical device sales, marketing and leadership included time at large companies such as Boston Scientific and early stage developing companies such as Super Dimension and Advanced Medical Optics.
Will graduated from Tulane University with degrees in Cellular and Molecular Biology and History. He completed his MBA at Louisiana State University with a concentration in Finance.
Will Pankey joined Stratus Medical in December of 2019 as Director of Sales, US and is responsible for leading the sales strategy and execution for our US sales organization. Most recently, Will was a Regional Sales Manager with Medtronic where he built a great team that consistently delivered strong business results. Prior to Medtronic, Will’s 20+ years in medical device sales, marketing and leadership included time at large companies such as Boston Scientific and early stage developing companies such as Super Dimension and Advanced Medical Optics.
Will graduated from Tulane University with degrees in Cellular and Molecular Biology and History. He completed his MBA at Louisiana State University with a concentration in Finance.
Lisa Pelletier, Vice President, Operations
Lisa Pelletier, Vice President, Operations
Lisa Pelletier joined Stratus Medical in March of 2020 and is responsible for leading the Operations and Accounting teams. Lisa also serves as the Regulatory Rep for the company overseeing the Quality Management System. Lisa joined Stratus with a wealth of Operations and Accounting experience, most recently with CBRE, a commercial real estate management company as Accounting Manager. Previous to that, Lisa served in various management positions with a fulfillment and printing company where she managed operations, HR, and accounting functions.
Lisa graduated from Boston University with a Finance degree and has previously held her real estate license in Massachusetts.
Lisa Pelletier joined Stratus Medical in March of 2020 and is responsible for leading the Operations and Accounting teams. Lisa also serves as the Regulatory Rep for the company overseeing the Quality Management System. Lisa joined Stratus with a wealth of Operations and Accounting experience, most recently with CBRE, a commercial real estate management company as Accounting Manager. Previous to that, Lisa served in various management positions with a fulfillment and printing company where she managed operations, HR, and accounting functions.
Lisa graduated from Boston University with a Finance degree and has previously held her real estate license in Massachusetts.
Jake Wakley, Vicepresidente de Calidad y Regulación
Jake Wakley, Vicepresidente de Calidad y Regulación
Jake Wakley is Vice President of Quality and Regulatory, and provides regulatory oversight and guidance for Stratus Medical. Jake also serves as Vice President, Quality and Regulatory for Biomerics and is Director of Regulatory and Quality for Med Venture Holdings LLC. Jake has over 17 years of experience in process and quality engineering, operations management, quality management, and regulatory compliance across multiple medical device companies. He has held key management positions at Compeq International, BD Medical, Edwards Lifesciences, and Biomerics.
Jake se graduó de BYU con una licenciatura en Ingeniería Química y obtuvo una Maestría en Administración de Empresas de la Universidad de Utah. Es experto en diversas disciplinas, incluidas la evaluación de riesgos, el análisis de la causa raíz, la fabricación ajustada y los requisitos de la FDA, y ha desarrollado y gestionado directamente múltiples sistemas de gestión de calidad de dispositivos médicos.
Jake Wakley is Vice President of Quality and Regulatory, and provides regulatory oversight and guidance for Stratus Medical. Jake also serves as Vice President, Quality and Regulatory for Biomerics and is Director of Regulatory and Quality for Med Venture Holdings LLC. Jake has over 17 years of experience in process and quality engineering, operations management, quality management, and regulatory compliance across multiple medical device companies. He has held key management positions at Compeq International, BD Medical, Edwards Lifesciences, and Biomerics.
Jake se graduó de BYU con una licenciatura en Ingeniería Química y obtuvo una Maestría en Administración de Empresas de la Universidad de Utah. Es experto en diversas disciplinas, incluidas la evaluación de riesgos, el análisis de la causa raíz, la fabricación ajustada y los requisitos de la FDA, y ha desarrollado y gestionado directamente múltiples sistemas de gestión de calidad de dispositivos médicos.
Dan Higgs, Consejero general
Dan Higgs, Consejero general
Dan Higgs serves as General Counsel and is primarily responsible for the Stratus Medicalportafolio de propiedad intelectual. Dan también es asesor principal de propiedad intelectual para Biomerics y Med Venture Holdings. Dan practicó la ley de patentes con Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP en Irvine, California, durante dos años y luego con Stoel Rives LLP en Salt Lake City, Utah, durante nueve años. Durante ese tiempo, la práctica de Dan se centró principalmente en dispositivos médicos, incluida la preparación y el enjuiciamiento de solicitudes de patentes y otros desarrollos estratégicos de estados de patentes, la diligencia debida para la adquisición de carteras de patentes y los desafíos de validez de las patentes de los competidores para una variedad de compañías de dispositivos médicos.
Dan se graduó de la Universidad de Utah, summa cum laude, con un título en física aplicada, y recibió su título de abogado de la Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad de California, Berkeley. Dan es admitido para ejercer en Utah y California y ante la Oficina de Patentes y Marcas de los Estados Unidos, el Tribunal de Distrito de los Estados Unidos para el Distrito de Utah y el Distrito Central de California, y el Tribunal de Apelaciones de los Estados Unidos para el Circuito Federal.
Dan Higgs serves as General Counsel and is primarily responsible for the Stratus Medicalportafolio de propiedad intelectual. Dan también es asesor principal de propiedad intelectual para Biomerics y Med Venture Holdings. Dan practicó la ley de patentes con Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Bear, LLP en Irvine, California, durante dos años y luego con Stoel Rives LLP en Salt Lake City, Utah, durante nueve años. Durante ese tiempo, la práctica de Dan se centró principalmente en dispositivos médicos, incluida la preparación y el enjuiciamiento de solicitudes de patentes y otros desarrollos estratégicos de estados de patentes, la diligencia debida para la adquisición de carteras de patentes y los desafíos de validez de las patentes de los competidores para una variedad de compañías de dispositivos médicos.
Dan se graduó de la Universidad de Utah, summa cum laude, con un título en física aplicada, y recibió su título de abogado de la Facultad de Derecho de la Universidad de California, Berkeley. Dan es admitido para ejercer en Utah y California y ante la Oficina de Patentes y Marcas de los Estados Unidos, el Tribunal de Distrito de los Estados Unidos para el Distrito de Utah y el Distrito Central de California, y el Tribunal de Apelaciones de los Estados Unidos para el Circuito Federal.