Vascular Biosciences Team

David M. Mann, Chief Executive Officer. As the inventor of the endoarterial biopsy catheter and founder of Vascular BioSciences, Mr. Mann has led the Company since its inception in 1995. Mr. Mann has been awarded 16 patents both U.S. and foreign, is a co-author of 7 scientific publications and has 8 years experience developing and testing the endoarterial biopsy catheter in an animal model. Mr. Mann holds an engineering physics degree from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Robert D. Foster, President. Mr. Foster has over 20 years experience in corporate management of medical device development and manufacturing companies. He is the founder of Avalon Laboratories, the worlds largest OEM manufacturer of heart cannula used in cardiac surgery. He founded the company in 1990, sold it to Medtronic in 1996 and repurchased it from Medtronic in 2002. Mr. Foster is also the former president and principal shareholder of Polaris Plastics, a diversified plastic molding company, currently a division of Mark IV Industries. Brian Sheehan, Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Sheehan has 20 years experience in medical manufacturing operations and quality control. Mr. Sheehan has extensive knowledge of the planning and implementation of ISO 9000 compliant medical manufacturing operations. Mr. Sheehan has been responsible for all areas of production and quality control for several precision medical manufacturers. Andrew R. Foster, VP Business Development. Mr. Foster has over 20 years experience in corporate management, business development and marketing. As the former General Manager and VP Marketing of Polaris Plastics, Mr. Foster has extensive business development and marketing experience. As one of the original investors in Vascular BioSciences, Mr. Foster has played an integral role in the company since its inception. Mr. Foster graduated with honors from the University of California, Berkeley. Irvin Kluth, VP Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance. Mr. Kluth has 32 years experience in all aspects of regulatory affairs and quality assurance for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries. Mr. Kluth has extensive knowledge and experience in applying FDA and international regulations—including GLP, GCP, GMP, ISO & QSR—for the design, development, validation, clinical testing, manufacturing, product launch, post-market surveillance, auditing, compliance, and inspections of medical devices and pharmaceuticals. Roderick T. Stabile, VP Manufacturing. Mr. Stabile has 16 years experience in the manufacture of mechanical, electrical and medical equipment. Mr. Stabile has extensive experience in the research, design and development of new products, manufacturing productivity, and quality programs such as ISO 9000, Six Sigma and lean manufacturing. Mr. Stabile holds a mechanical engineering degree from the Florida Institute of Technology. Dale B. Shimato, Director of Design and Multimedia. Mr. Shimato has 13 years experience as an artist and illustrator. Mr. Shimato has extensive knowledge of all areas of graphic design and production. Mr. Shimato has continued to follow his fine art path while making significant contributions in commercial art. Mr. Shimato holds a B.S. degree in Applied Art and Design from Cal Poly State University at San Luis Obispo.