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Learning and creating for the world around us.

Rooted in authenticity,
built on reliability

Founded in 1988 in the heart of Southwest Michigan, creative vision and hard work laid the foundation for a business that continues to grow in a rapidly evolving industry. From the beginning, medical device design and development has been the core of our work. The rigor and attention to detail that comes with designing for the medical industry has awarded us success in supporting both major companies and start-ups from early stage development to commercialization. The same principles apply as we’ve expanded to serve customers in a wide variety of other industries including consumer and industrial goods, electronics, and appliances.

 

Lake Michigan Shoreline
Frozen Lake Michigan
Kalamazoo River

It’s our Midwestern roots that help define who we are and how we work

01 Curious

Always wondering and experimenting 

02 Creative

Crafty and resourceful with a whole lot of fun

03 Authentic

Real, raw, and honest with midwestern charm

04 Trusted

Reliable and assured that we’re in it together

05 Driven

Bringing the dedication, focus, and excitement

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Powerful teamwork with diverse experiences and a collaborative culture

Powerful teamwork with diverse experiences and a collaborative culture

Aaron Betker
Aaron Betker

Project Manager

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Aaron Thornton

Production Engineer

Adam Dudycha

Adam Dudycha

Principal Industrial Designer

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Aaron Betker

Sr. Project Manager

Alan Jones

Alan Jones

Production Line Lead

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Aaron Thornton

Production Engineer

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Amanda Crux

Human Resources Manager

Adam Dudycha

Adam Dudycha

Principal Industrial Designer

Andrew Kudwa

Andrew Kudwa

Sr. UX Designer

Andrew Munson

Andrew Munson

Sr. Visualization Designer

Andrew Wright

Andrew Wright

Vice President Product Operations

Andy Engelkemier

Andy Engelkemier

Principal Designer – Visualization

Avery McAfee

Avery McAfee

Materials Handler

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Ben Purrenhage

Director of Product & Experience Design

Carl Santiago

Carl Santiago

Sr. Industrial Designer

Bryce Porter

Bryce Porter

Director of Strategy & Business Development

Daniel Juzwiak

Daniel Juzwiak

Production Staff

Jonathan & Amanda
Cassidy Taylor

Cassidy Taylor

Graphic Designer

David Michael

David Michael

Production Manager

Chandler Brewer

Chandler Brewer

Production Engineer

Debra Ramos

Debra Ramos

Assistant Materials Manager

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Dan Apotheker

Lead Production Engineer

Dillion Harrison

Dillon Harrison

Incoming Inspector

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Don Herzog

Sr. UX Designer

Dylan Miller

Dylan Miller

Production Staff

Eli Fesler

Eli Fesler

Project Manager

Eric Heffernan

Eric Heffernan

Lead Industrial Designer

Erin Kozminske

Erin Kozminske

Brand Manager

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Eve Berndt

Industrial Designer

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Fred Middleton

Supplier Quality Engineer

Jake Dewind

Jake Dewind

Lead Design Engineer

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J.D. Hunt

Production Staff

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Gary Matherson

Sr. Quality Analyst

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James Henderson

Production Staff

Jessica Crouch

Jessica Borden

Production Line Lead

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Haley Lemon

Sr. Advanced Quality Engineer

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James Nowell

Director of Supply Chain

Jeff Burnett

Jeff Burnett

Quality Analyst

We’re a tenacious bunch

Intensely curious about people, products, and the world around us, we focus on learning, visualizing, and creating together.

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James Nowell

Director of Supply Chain

Kenneth Hunt

J.D. Hunt

Product Staff

Jessica Crouch

Jessica Crouch

Production Line Lead

Jeff Elsesser

Jeff Elsesser

Lead Design Engineer

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Jessica Stewart

Materials Handler

Joe Hilsbos

Joe Hilsbos

CAD Design Specialist

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John Eaton

Product Manager

Jonathan Penrod

Jonathan Penrod

Lead Design Engineer

Josh Corder

Josh Corder

Industrial Designer

Justin Benacquisto

Justin Benacquisto

Principal Industrial Designer

Kelly Oswald

Kelly Oswald

Lead Design Engineer

Kyle Spieker

Kyle Spieker

Sr. Lead Industrial Designer

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Justin Conroy

Warehouse Lead

Ken Bishop

Ken Bishop

Production Supervisor

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Li Sheng Kim

Design Engineer

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Keegan Adriance

Sr. Graphic Designer

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Kody Nutting

Sr. Design Engineer

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Marc Garcia

Production Staff

Simon, Adam and Mike Group Photo
Jessica & Avery
Marissa Chupp

Marissa Chupp

Graphic Designer

Mike Nellenback

Mike Nellenbach

Vice President Product Innovation

Matt Heintz

Matt Heintz

Quality Director

Mike Rozewicz

Mike Rozewicz

General Manager

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Michael Miles

Sr. Lead Design Engineer

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Mitch Wilkey

Staff Accountant

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Mikaela Frechette

Design Researcher

Neal Stampfler

Neal Stampfler

Sr. Production Staff

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Paige Milliman

Production Staff

Rob Feeman

Rob Feeman

Sr. Design Engineer

Phil Ogden

Phil Ogden

Director of Engineering

Rob Hicks

Rob Hicks

Creative Director

Rick Blanzy

Rick Blanzy

Production Line Lead

Ryan Adams

Ryan Adams

Assistant Materials Manager

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Riley Ward

Materials Handler

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Ryan Featherstone

Sr. Industrial Designer

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Samantha Fitzpatrick

Samantha Fitzpatrick

Procurement Specialist

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Sarah Mead

Sr. Graphic Designer

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Scott Millard

Quality Analyst

Simon Warnos

Simon Warnos

Principal Industrial Designer - Human Factors

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Steve Sobieck

Advanced Operations Manager

Susan Landon

Susan Landon

Lead Design Researcher

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Tara Vandestreek

Site Controller

Tony De Leo

Tony De Leo

Principal Industrial Designer

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Tina McIntyre

Incoming Inspector

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Tyler Matulis

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Tim Laroy

Tim Laroy

Lead Product Engineer

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Ty Kellum

Sr. Production Associate

Wade Rutkoskie

Wade Rutkoskie

Advanced Business Integration Manager

Winston

Winston

Quality Assurance

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Let’s Grow Together

We’re building a team that supports each other in pushing for the best, and we’re always looking for that special fit. If you’re ready to turn innovative ideas into realized opportunities, let us know.