Management Team
JARL JENSEN–PRESIDENT/CEO
Jarl Jensen has been the President/CEO of EuroMed, Inc. since 2004. Mr. Jensen has more than 10 years of experience in the hydrocolloid health technology business. During this time, he has been issued eight patents with many more pending. Prior to becoming President/CEO, Mr. Jensen served as Research and Development Manager, where he was involved with the machine design, product design and formulation of the products sold by EuroMed today. As President/CEO of EuroMed, Mr. Jensen has aggressively retooled management to better serve EuroMed’s customers.
Mr. Jensen has developed a unique market and industry expertise for hydrocolloid technologies, manufacturing processes and the commercialization of advanced wound care products. Mr. Jensen leads a team of experienced professionals whom have helped to create this wound care category and perpetuate its clinical efficacy in treating hard to heal wounds and improve quality of life.
Mr. Jensen received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Boston University in 1994.
JACE BENDER–CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Mr. Bender joined the EuroMed team as Chief Financial Officer on August 1, 2007. Prior to joining EuroMed, Mr. Bender was the Chief Financial Officer for Icarz, a software development company servicing the automotive aftermarket. Mr. Bender started his career with American Cyanamid where he served in management capacities in both finance and marketing. At American Cyanamid, his primary focus was in their pharmaceutical and consumer products businesses. After the acquisition of American Cyanamid by Wyeth, Mr. Bender served as Director of Commercial Development for their medical device business. Mr. Bender also served as a financial executive for Wise Foods and assisted in the rebuilding and subsequent divestiture of that business for Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
Mr. Bender holds a bachelors degree in accounting and finance from Lehigh University and an MBA from Boston University.
STEVEN POWELL–VICE PRESIDENT OF MANUFACTURING
Steve joins us as our VP of Operations with over 23 years of diverse and successful production and operations experience, including 19 years working directly with Medical Devices. He graduated from Lehigh University in 1984 with a BS in Materials Engineering. Steve has held a variety of positions throughout his career that have progressed from Production Supervision and varied Engineering assignments to senior level Manufacturing and Operations positions. For the 6 years prior to joining Euromed, Steve held the position VP of Manufacturing and Board of Directors member for Bio-Chem Fluidics based in Boonton, NJ and Cambridge, UK.
Steve has extensive cellular manufacturing, Lean, JIT, and manufacturing leadership experience. Additionally, Steve brings to Euromed extensive product launch, organizational development, and ERP implementation experience that has been realized at companies ranging in size from small privately held “re-starts” to 3 billion dollar organizations like Stryker where he spent 10 years earlier in his career.
STEVEN HARTNACK–VICE PRESIDENT OF WORLDWIDE SALES
Steven Hartnack serves as Euromed’s leader of Sales and Customer Service. Mr. Hartnack joined us in early 2006 and has been instrumental increasing revenues 26% in 2006 and 27% in 2007. He serves as an executive member of Euromed’s management team. His background combines Sales and operational leadership expertise with broad business experience in multiple industries. He has successfully run $100 million plus businesses as Division President and been instrumental in turnaround/ change management of companies. He skillfully aligns his team with the needs of the customer to bring true benefits to the clients of Euromed. His prior work experience encompasses, Executive Management, Business Development, Marketing, CRM, Strategic planning, Customer Care, Governmental Sales and overall company margin.
Mr. Hartnack received his Bachelor of Science degree from Syracuse University in Accounting.
RICHARD LOVELL–DIRECTOR OF MARKETING/SALES STRATEGIES
Richard Lovell serves as EuroMed’s Director of Marketing and Sales Strategies. Mr. Lovell’s background combines clinical expertise with broad business experience in the medical device industry. He has prior work experience in the areas of wound care, ostomy, and incontinence and has held a variety of positions in professional services, product management, business development and global marketing at Convatec, a Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. Prior to joining ConvaTec, Mr. Lovell was a clinical instructor in GI and GU Oncology and Director of the Enterostomal Therapy educational program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York.
Mr. Lovell received his Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University and his Masters degree from New York University.
SIMON S. CHAN, JD–DIRECTOR OF INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Simon S. Chan, JD serves as Director of International Development. Prior to joining Euromed, Inc., Mr. Chan served as Consultant and Director of Business Development for Pulse Metric, manufacturer of non-invasive hemodynamic devices for cardiovascular disease, hypertension and diabetes. As a consultant, Mr. Chan instituted $5 million venture capital funding for a New Jersey medical device company. As a Director of Business Development, he established over $35 million of business development, clinical development and product management during his tenure.
Mr. Chan brings expertise to Euromed for establishing international contracts, regulatory know-how and distribution networks to expand SureSkin brand. Within a short period, Mr. Chan has established potential partnerships with leading Asian, South American, and Middle Eastern companies.
Mr. Chan holds a Bachelor in Biochemistry and Cellular Biology from University of California, San Diego. Mr. Chan received a dean’s scholarship for graduate study in Thailand for international business. Mr. Chan also holds a Juris Doctor degree from Western State College of Law.
