Deborah L. Neymark

Part of Boston Scientific Corp., SCIMED Life Systems, Inc. is a company that specializes in artery cleaning angioplasty catheters. The company is based in Osseo, MN. The company was founded by Lawrence L. Horsch. SCIMED Life Systems, Inc. (Minnesota) was acquired by Boston Scientific Corp. on February 27, 1995 for $865 million.

Ernst & Young LLP engages in the provision of accounting, assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. It specializes in the actuarial, analytics and big data, cyber security, accounting compliance and reporting, center for board matters, international financial reporting standards, country tax advisory, global trade, tax accounting, and climate change and sustainability. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

The University of St. Thomas is an institution that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The private company is based in St. Paul, MN. It offers over 150 undergraduate majors and minors, as well as graduate programs in various fields such as business, engineering, law, education, social work, and arts and humanities. The University of St. Thomas was founded in 1885 by John Ireland.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

B. Braun Medical, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets medical products and services. It offers infusion therapy, regional anesthesia and pain management, urinary care, nutrition therapy, renal therapies, ostomy care, and wound management. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Bethlehem, PA.

Incisive Surgical, Inc. engages in the development of mechanical surgical solutions for skin closure. The firm's product INSORB-20 Subcuticular Skin Stapler is a skin closure device designed to combine the cosmetic result of absorbable sutures with the rapid closure times associated with metal skin staplers and eliminate the need to remove metal staples post-operatively. The company founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Trumbull, CT.

Velocimed LLC develops, manufactures, and markets medical devices. The firm's products are used in cardiology and neurology applications. The company was founded in 2001 by Jay Schmelter, Michael Berman, and Dennis W. Wahr and is headquartered in Maple Grove, MN.

CloSys Corp. designs, develops, and manufactures medical devices. It specializes in vascular closure devices that are used in interventional cardiology and peripheral vascular procedures to close the arterial access site. The company was founded on June 1, 1999 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Cibiem, Inc. operates as a medical device company. Its catheter-based approach focuses on carotid body modulation for the treatment of sympathetic nervous system-mediated diseases such as hypertension, heart failure, diabetes, and renal failure. The company was founded by Mark Gelfand and Howard R. Levin and is headquartered in Los Altos, CA.

Spineology, Inc. develops instruments, implants and methods for minimally invasive spinal surgery. Its products include pedicular fixation, biologics, interbody, non pedicular fixation, access and graft containment. The company was founded by Dr. Stephen Kuslich in 1996 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Direct Flow Medical, Inc. develops transcatheter heart valve technologies. It explores application of its technology beyond the aortic valve, to the mitral valve, and other valve anatomy. The firm’s Transcatheter Aortic Valve System is indicated for the treatment of patients with severe aortic stenosis, who are at risk for surgical aortic valve replacement. The company's system incorporates a polymer frame, which is expanded using pressurized saline and contrast for placement, assessment and repositioning. Direct Flow Medical was founded by Gordon B. Bishop and Randall T. Lashinski in June 2004 and is headquartered in Santa Rosa, CA.

Advanced Medical Technology Association is a trade association which provides medical technology solutions. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

The Institute of Directors (United Kingdom) is a community of passionate UK business leaders. The non-profit company is based in Birmingham, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The British company provides professional training opportunities and access to essential help and resources for its members. The CEO of the company is Stephen Martin.

Bridgepoint Medical, Inc. develops interventional technology in the field of cardiology. It focuses on developing innovative and proprietary technology in the field of interventional cardiology for access to and treatment of chronic total occlusions. The company was founded by Michael L. Berman, Chad J Kugler and Robert E Atkinson in 2005 and is headquartered in Plymouth, MN.

UltraShape, Inc. manufactures and markets non-invasive devices for the aesthetic medical field. The company was founded by Betsy S. Atkins and Glicksman Ami in 2000 and is headquartered in San Ramon, CA.

Part of Immanuel Retirement Communities, Deerfield Retirement Community, Inc. provides senior care services. The company is based in Urbandale, IA.

Part of Abbott Laboratories, Unipath Ltd. is a British company that manufactures female healthcare products. The company is based in Bedford, UK. The company was founded in 1946 by Paul James Davis. Unipath was acquired by Alere, Inc. from Unilever NV on December 20, 2001 for $146.54 million.

BeneChill, Inc. develops non-invasive cooling technology for cerebral ischemia treatment. The company was founded by Michael L. Berman and Denise Barbut in 2004 is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Lutonix, Inc. develops and commercializes drug coated balloon catheters. Its catheters help to deliver therapeutic dose of paclitaxel. The firm’s catheters are used to treat peripheral and coronary lesions. The company was founded in July 2007 by Dennis Wahr and Lixiao Wang and is headquartered in New Hope, MN.

Data Sciences International, Inc. offers telemetry instrumentation and software and services in support of research. Its services include data services, surgical services, validation services and technical training. The firm’s products include implantable and external telemetry, software, signal conditioners, glucose monitoring, infusion pumps and inhalation/exposure systems. The company was founded by Brian P. Brockway in 1984 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Epocrates LLC provides clinical tools and solutions. The firm provides the healthcare industry, primarily pharmaceutical companies, and opportunities to engage with its user network through delivery of targeted information and to conduct market research. The company was founded by Richard Fiedotin and Jeff Tangney on August 1998 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.

HighJump Software, Inc. provides enterprise software solutions for supply chain management. It offers warehouse, store delivery, omnichannel retail, transportation, and hardware solutions. The firm serves to the automotive and aerospace, food distribution and processing, retail, beverage, and third party logistics industries. The company was founded by Christopher D. Heim and Jon A. Geiss in 1983 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.

Grand Lodge at the Preserve, Inc. is a retirement community and senior services provider that offers independent living, assisted living, memory support, and long-term care. The non-profit company is based in Lincoln, NE. Immanuel is the leader in retirement communities and senior services, with a mission to serve their neighbors, fill gaps in the senior community's health and services, and express Christ’s love in their lives and work. The company was founded in 2005. The CEO is Jesse Jantzen.

MHC Software LLC engages in the provision and development of document output, document imaging and workflow automation software solutions. It offers MHC Document Express, MHC Document Self-Service, and MHC Image Express. The firm also offers accounts payable, procure to pay, payroll and human resources, disaster recovery printing, and document outsourcing solutions. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Burnsville, MN.

On Target Laboratories LLC develops precise and innovative small molecules whose goal is to target and illuminate cancer and other diseased tissue. The company is headquartered in Northbrook, IL.

Lifespace Communities, Inc. owns and operates senior living communities. The company?s communities provide complete continuum of care services, including skilled care and wellness services. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in West Des Moines, IA.

Curon Medical, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets proprietary products for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. Its products consist of radiofrequency generators and single-use disposable devices. The company was founded on May 1, 1997 and is headquartered in Fremont, CA.