Surgical Asset Management Experts

Alan has more than 10 years of medical device and healthcare services experience, which includes various roles in Marketing, Product Management and Consulting. He maintains CCSVP certification through IAHCSMM. He has extensive experience in healthcare logistics, process improvement and engagement leadership.

Bryan has more than 25 years of experience working in the medical sector, which includes 20 years working with an FDA-Regulated third party reprocessor of sterile, ready-to-use surgical linens, basin sets and surgical instrumentation. During this time, his functions included quality assurance, distribution and five years as a plant manager. Many of these roles resulted in direct contact with departments such as Surgical Services, Sterile Processing and Supply Chain. He has assisted facilities with process improvement to drive efficiency, regulatory compliance and sterile supplies management, with a focus on moving to a Just in Time (JIT) delivery model. Bryan maintains his CCSVP IAHCSMM certification.

Christian has 18 years of perioperative experience, where he has held various roles, including certified surgical technologist, CSD manager, OR instrument coordinator and ER paramedic. He maintains CRCST and CIS certifications and is a certified instructor through IAHCSMM. Christian has managed three SPD facilities over his 18 years in Washington D.C. and Virginia. He has extensive knowledge in SPD/supply logistics and process-flow, including the use of tracking systems. Christian also provides specialized technical competence and verification of SPD equipment efficacy. 

Debra has 36 years of experience working in the sterile processing field, with 13 years in SPD consulting and 20 years in management. Debra maintains certifications such as CRCST, CIS and CHL and is a certified instructor through IAHCSMM. She also maintains certification as a Lean Black Belt Professional (LBBP). Her consulting experience includes interim management, process improvement, IAHCSMM certification course instruction, new construction logistics, SPD assessments and asset management relating to instrument tracking systems. Debra has managed four healthcare system SPDs, ranging from a multi-facility healthcare system in Saudi Arabia to a teaching medical center in the United States. Debra has served as President of the Nebraskaland Central Service Association. She was a member of the ASHCSP Education Committee. 

Kurt has more than 40 years of experience in the perioperative field, where he has obtained an objective perspective of the inner workings of the healthcare industry and SPD procedures. Kurt’s start in hospital laundry in Sweden, and his role as a custodian at a Seattle hospital, provided the foundation and humility needed for a successful career in the healthcare field. Since then, Kurt has worked at four Northwest hospitals in the areas of sterile processing and operating room processes and logistics, instrument management and repairs, instrument set management, inventory control and vendor liaison and purchasing. Kurt maintains IAHCSMM’s CRCST, CIS, CHL certifications.  

Michael has more than 20 years of perioperative experience, where he has held the roles of certified sterile processing technician, certified CSD manager, clinical operations manager and robotic sterile reprocessing specialist II. Michael has managed several SPDs across the United States as a third party consultant. He brings extensive knowledge in SPD workflow and best practices, applying recognized industry standards including JCAHO and AAMI. He has experience in SPD education, training, workflow and compliance readiness as well as knowledge of robotic surgery instrument and accessories best practices.