About Genesis Innovation Group
Genesis is solely focused on medical device development. We are a family of industry experts that offer a platform of comprehensive services to support our customers during the entire innovation development lifecycle.
Our Vision
We will become the most respected and sought after medical device development company in the world.
Our Mission
We will collaborate with our customers to successfully develop and introduce innovative products that positively impact patient outcomes.
Our Strategic Advantage
We are a true Medical Device Development Company.
We provide a Highly Specialized Team of Experts.
We offer a Distinct Platform of Comprehensive Services and a mitigated, risk-based approach.
We deliver Execution Excellence and Results in a timely manner.
In the medical device development world, there is no other company like Genesis. Our combined team has more than a century of experience and over two hundred patents and innovations. Most importantly, our business model is the way forward – highly skilled, remote and efficient. In the simplest of terms, we quickly bring new ideas to life and create the future together.
Our Commitment and What You Can Expect from Genesis
Expertise
Our deeply experienced team offers a complete platform of medical device development services with a thorough understanding of every step, from ideation to commercialization.
Ingenuity
Clients know us for our ability to creatively overcome challenges, keep projects on track and uncover new ways to maximize the impact of their technology on the market.
Partnership
Genesis works in authentic partnership, side by side with entrepreneurs to both guide and support your vision. In addition, our strong relationships with researchers, manufacturers, distributors and physicians will expand your reach and accelerate development.
Created to Help Innovators
Genesis was founded by Rob Ball, Jeff Ondrla, and Don Running – longtime friends and successful medical device entrepreneurs. Leveraging their technical knowledge and experience, they created the company to meet the unique demands of early-stage medical device development by innovators with excellent ideas, but little experience in execution. Over time, a specialized team for the development of medical devices has evolved.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Chance Leonard
Most recently, Mr. Leonard served as Chief Commercial Officer at Skeletal Dynamics, where he spearheaded the creation of a trusted global brand, establishing Skeletal Dynamics as the premier upper extremity company worldwide. Under his leadership, the company experienced a remarkable 330% growth in the US over the past six years through commercial execution excellence and a focused organic portfolio development strategy.
Prior to his tenure at Skeletal Dynamics, Mr. Leonard was Vice President of Stanmore Implants, where he successfully commercialized the United States platform in the competitive oncology and limb preservation market. He and his team’s efforts contributed significantly to the acquisition of Stanmore Implants by Stryker in April 2016.
Mark Hanes
Douglas Snell
Tyler Braketa
Previously, Tyler held key quality leadership roles at Paragon 28, Zynex Medical and Zimmer Biomet Spine, where he drove initiatives to enhance and integrate quality systems across global teams for M&A, led recertification/FDA audits, and led cross-functional teams.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Rob Ball
Jeff Ondrla
R. Sean Churchill
MEET OUR TEAM
Chance Leonard
CEO
Mr. Leonard brings a distinguished 29-year career in the medical device industry to Genesis Innovation Group, with a wealth of experience and expertise. Known for his influential, determined, and passionate leadership, Mr. Leonard has a proven track record of major accomplishments with high-profile orthopedic companies.
Most recently, Mr. Leonard served as Chief Commercial Officer at Skeletal Dynamics, where he spearheaded the creation of a trusted global brand, establishing Skeletal Dynamics as the premier upper extremity company worldwide. Under his leadership, the company experienced a remarkable 330% growth in the US over the past six years through commercial execution excellence and a focused organic portfolio development strategy.
Prior to his tenure at Skeletal Dynamics, Mr. Leonard was Vice President of Stanmore Implants, where he successfully commercialized the United States platform in the competitive oncology and limb preservation market. He and his team’s efforts contributed significantly to the acquisition of Stanmore Implants by Stryker in April 2016. Mr. Leonard has also held leadership roles at Synthes and Zimmer, where he developed aggressive growth strategies, a disciplined operational structure, and world-class teams with exceptional customer focus and execution excellence.
Mark Hanes
Senior Technical Director
Mark has over 20 years of orthopedic R&D experience spanning materials research, product testing, and product development. He has led the development and commercialization of over a dozen implant systems.
He has 8 issued patents and over 20 scientific publications.
Douglas Snell
Senior Technology Director
Doug has been in technology development roles for more than 30 years, including multiple leadership roles in the orthopedics. He is focused on engaging early-stage development programs, leading them through all the disciplines of design, regulatory clearance, ISO13485 quality standards and intellectual property portfolio development to arrive at a commercial stage offering. He has earned 18 patents with several more in progress. Doug leads a team of engineers for Genesis that are focused on sports medicine, spine and extremities opportunities.
Tyler Braketa
Vice President of Quality
Tyler has over 14 years of experience in the medical device industry, specializing in quality engineering and quality systems in orthopedics and electromechanical device space. His expertise includes implementing quality management systems, risk management and design control, and integrating quality processes.
Previously, Tyler held key quality leadership roles at Paragon 28, Zynex Medical and Zimmer Biomet Spine, where he drove initiatives to enhance and integrate quality systems across global teams for M&A, led recertification/FDA audits, and led cross-functional teams.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Rob Ball
Rob has spent close to two decades bringing medical device technologies to market, including proprietary orthopedic materials.
He holds more than 30 issued or pending patents.
Jeff Ondrla
Jeff is a 25 year veteran of the orthopedic industry, having served in R&D roles for Zimmer, Depuy, DVO, and Tornier.
He is a prolific inventor with more than 50 issued or pending patents.
R. Sean Churchill
Dr. Sean Churchill is the Executive Director for Genesis. Dr. Churchill has been with Genesis since 2014. He has worked over 20 years as a shoulder reconstruction specialist with Advocate Aurora in Milwaukee Wisconsin.
He also has a background in engineering has relocated to Colorado and is working full time for cultivate(MD).
Contact
Reach out to our team if you have a great idea that you think can serve the medical community.