Karen Bond

CEO and Founder

Karen’s career in medical sales and administration spans more than 30 years, beginning with Smith-Kline Beckman (GlaxoSmithKline) in 1977. At GlaxoSmithKline, she served as the Worldwide Medical Sales Manager for the medical imaging division. In 1985, she joined Loredan Biomedical, a manufacturer of computerized physical therapy equipment, as Vice President of World Wide Sales. She later became President.

As CEO of Cedaron since 1990, when she co-founded the company with Malcolm Bond and Gary Engle, Karen has lead the company’s exceptional growth, market expansion and product innovation. She earned a Bachelor of Art Degree from West Virginia University and a Master’s Degree from the University of Pittsburgh.

Malcolm Bond PH.D

Chief Scientist and Founder

Malcolm has more than 30 years experience in the medical industry and is a leading innovator in medical technology and software. In 1980, he founded Loredan Biomedical, Inc., a manufacturer of computerized physical therapy equipment. He built the company into a $25 million organization in four years and one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S. It was named one of Inc. Magazine’s ‘500 fastest growing private companies in the US’ both in 1989 and 1990.

Malcolm holds several patents for rehabilitation system designs and outcomes management. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from University of California, Irvine. He has a Ph.D. in Physiology from University of California, Davis and has done Post Doctorate research at the University of Padova, Italy (The National Muscle Disease Research Center). He is an Honorary Research Fellow at the University College, London, England.

Gary Engle

Vice President of R&D and Founder

Gary has more than 25 years of experience in all phases of electronic and system design. He served as the Systems Engineering Manager for General Electric Medical Systems for six years and was the Lead Electronics Engineer at KLA Instruments Corporation for two years. In 1988, He joined Loredan Biomedical as the Senior Electronics Engineer for three years and later co-founded Cedaron Medical. Gary holds seven digital scan-conversion patents, as well as several patents for the design of rehabilitation systems. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from California State University, Sacramento.

Susan Fletcher

Controller

Susan Fletcher has more than 25 years of experience in corporate finance and accounting. Most recently, she was Vice President of Finance/ Controller for EnviroFinance Group LLC in Sacramento, a specialty finance start-up which evolved into a real estate development company. Susan has held several financial positions for real estate related ventures, including 11 years as a Regional Controller for McDonald’s Corporation.

During her time with McDonald’s, she managed the budget and income statement for 260 restaurants with $400 million in sales and $40 million in profit. In addition, her duties included restaurant valuations, analysis of new real estate sites, rebuilds and relocations and franchisee relations. Susan earned accreditation as a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Missouri in 1989. She has a Master of Business Administration Degree in Accounting and Taxation from the University of Kansas as well as a Bachelor’s in Finance from Kansas State University.

Rob Otto

Director of Sales

Rob has over 25 years of experience managing sales, with the majority of his career dedicated to the healthcare industry.  Across multiple venues of patient care, Rob’s passion is directed toward delivering solutions that improve caregiver productivity and efficiency while simultaneously reducing the cost of care.

Prior to joining the Cedaron team, Rob contributed to high growth healthcare sales teams at companies such as Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Carestream Health and EMC².  Rob brings leadership expertise in direct end user sales as well as OEM partner sales management.  His background spans software, professional services and managed services offerings.

Rob has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Lucas Collins

Director of Customer Success Management

Lucas has been working in advanced roles with computer software companies for over seven years. He has extensive experience in the field of IT support. Prior to joining Cedaron, Lucas was head of logistics for a support team serving the U.S. Forest Service with computers and software used in fighting fires. His excellent communication skills make him an asset in handling and supporting customers. He applies his expertise and customer support to solve customer issues and problems in a professional and effective manner.

He leads by example and is a great motivator of people. Lucas holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from Sonoma State University and has completed several continuing education seminars and software courses at the University of California, Davis.