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Ryan Williams Appointed new President and CEO of Altimate Medical

Ryan Williams Appointed new President and CEO of Altimate Medical

Morton, MN, February 12, 2023-Altimate Medical Holdings, Inc. (AMHI) Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Ryan Williams as its new President and CEO. Williams succeeds Tom Prentice who served as interim CEO during the executive search. Prentice will remain as Chair of the AMHI board of directors. Williams brings significant industry knowledge and proven leadership experience throughout his career in healthcare.

Prentice said, “Ryan has the right combination of experience, culture, and drive, making him an ideal fit for Altimate Medical and our next stage of growth. Through our interactions, it is clear to me that Ryan has truly impressive decision-making skills and is a strategic thinker.”

“Altimate has a great mission and fantastic products that improve quality of life for end-users and clinicians who rely on them. I am excited to join a dynamic and successful team,” said Williams.

Williams most recent role was President, North America of Etac Group. Spearheading North American operations for the organization, overseeing 6 distinct brands: Etac, R82, Convaid, MoLift, Immedia, and Star Cushions. Prior leadership roles as Chief Executive Officer of Avera Health, Passy-Muir, and Rymo Medical provide a wealth of operational, product development and clinical expertise.

About Altimate Medical

AMHI is comprised of Altimate Medical, Inc. and Medical Positioning Incorporated. Altimate Medical is a market leader in standing and related complex rehab products and has global recognition from its ActiveAid, EasyStand and Zing brands. Medical Positioning was founded in 1988 and its product portfolio includes ergonomic and bariatric diagnostic imaging platforms designed to offer optimum positioning and improved results across cardiology, vascular, radiology, breast biopsy, surgery, pain management and speech pathology. More information about the Altimate Medical portfolio can be found at altimatemedical.com.

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Altimate Medical Donates EasyStand Stander to Carris Health – Redwood

Altimate Medical Donates EasyStand Stander to Carris Health – Redwood

Redwood Falls, Minn. – Altimate Medical is proud to partner with Carris Health Foundation – Redwood to provide local patients with mobility issues high quality care close to home by donating an EasyStand Evolv standing frame to the Rehab Department.

“The EasyStand standing frame facilitates my patient’s ability to increase bearing weight through their legs, which helps – in turn – with their overall bone and joint health while maximizing the use of their legs for daily activities,” explained Ryan Pope, DPT, Carris Health – Redwood Physical Therapist.

Standing frames, and specifically EasyStand, provide a comfortable and safe way for patients with limited mobility to go from a seated to standing position. This provides a variety of health benefits including improving independence, bone density, circulation, range of motion, strengthening cardiovascular system, and more.

Pope also explained that the standing frame helped decrease the symptoms of pain in one of his patients who has no choice in being primarily sitting.  

“The progressive standing we get through the EasyStand offers so many overall health benefits that tend to go unnoticed until they’re absent, including cardiovascular health in individuals who are otherwise unable to engage in meaningful exercises due to loss of limb function or tolerance of certain movements,” said Pope.

Altimate Medical’s donation of the EasyStand Evolv and optional features has value of $6850. This new unit will replace a previous EasyStand model in the rehab department, providing the latest technology to the local community.

“We take great pride in knowing the products we design and build improve the quality of life for those who need them,” said Paul F. Hickey, CEO of Altimate Medical.  “As a local manufacturer, it’s so rewarding to see our products benefit the lives of this community where many of our employees call home. This is one of many reasons Altimate Medical is compelled to continue giving and engaging our communities.”

EasyStand donates Evolv standing frame to Carris Health Redwood Falls rehab department
Photo: Kyle Smith, Altimate Medical Marketing Manager; Paul Hickey, Altimate Medical CEO; Megan Gibson, Carris Health – Redwood Rehab Manager; Carnie Allex, Carris Health – Redwood Administrator; Samantha Loomis, Carris Health Foundation – Redwood Development Officer

About Altimate Medical

Altimate Medical designs and manufactures differentiated medical equipment that optimizes treatment outcomes and maximizes the health and wellbeing of the end users. Since its founding in 1987, Altimate Medical and its EasyStand brand has led the standing industry with unsurpassed technology. Altimate Medical has since expanded its product portfolio and made several acquisitions of well-known and respected brands within the complex rehab technology market (Zing, 2015; ActiveAid, 2018) and the healthcare capital equipment market (MPI, 2015). The Altimate Medical family of brands include: ActiveAid, EasyStand, Justify It, Medical Positioning, Zing, VizaVue®, EchoBed®, UltraScan Versa™, and UltraDBI™.  Learn more by visiting altimatemedical.com.

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Paul Hickey Appointed new President and CEO of Altimate Medical

Paul Hickey Appointed new President and CEO of Altimate Medical

Altimate Medical Holdings, Inc. (AMHI) Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Paul Hickey as its new President and CEO. Hickey succeeds Todd Tholkes, who is retiring after leading Altimate Medical for more than two decades. Tholkes started at Altimate Medical’s founding in 1987 and has held a leadership role in the company for all 32 years of service.

Tholkes, who will remain a board member, said, “I felt the timing was right as our company is well positioned for continued growth. I am confident that Paul, who has proven leadership experience and the commercialization expertise, will lead this company forward into the next chapter.”

“I am very impressed with Altimate Medical’s accomplishments and their global leadership position in standing devices. The future looks very promising with tremendous opportunity for growth from our new product pipeline and potential partnerships.” Hickey stated.

Hickey has over 25 years of medical device commercialization experience including leadership roles in marketing, R&D, clinical, and reimbursement.  Hickey most recently served as President and CEO of Vertebral Technologies, Inc. and prior to that role was Senior Vice President of Marketing and Reimbursement at EnteroMedics. He also serves as a member of the board of directors at Excelen Center for Bone & Joint Research and Education.

About Altimate Medical

AMHI is comprised of Altimate Medical, Inc. and Medical Positioning Incorporated. Altimate Medical is a market leader in standing and related complex rehab products and has global recognition from its ActiveAid, EasyStand and Zing brands. Medical Positioning was founded in 1988 and its product portfolio includes ergonomic and bariatric diagnostic imaging platforms designed to offer optimum positioning and improved results across cardiology, vascular, radiology, breast biopsy, surgery, pain management and speech pathology. More information about the Altimate Medical portfolio can be found at altimatemedical.com.

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Altimate Medical Hires New Regional Sales Managers

Altimate Medical Hires New Regional Sales Managers

Altimate Medical is excited to announce the hire of three new Regional Sales Managers. With the hire of Whittney Ash, Lisa Vons Cooper and Dave Nesje, the ActiveAid, EasyStand, and Zing brands will be further supported and managed throughout the U.S. and Canada. Each has a distinct territory with Vons Cooper managing the West Coast, Nesje the Midwest and Canada and Ash managing the East Coast.

Meet the Team

Altimate Medical’s U.S. and Canada Regional Sales Managers

Lisa Vons Cooper

Lisa Vons Cooper

Vons Cooper has extensive industry experience both as an independent sales representative and in sales roles for several CRT manufacturers.

Whittney Ash

Whittney Ash

Ash brings to the table sales, marketing and social experience from the manufacturer side of the CRT industry.

Dave Nesje

Dave Nesje

Nesje is a veteran member of the Altimate Medical team and most recently served as the Customer Service Manager until accepting his new role.