Leadership in Healthcare Team

We're READY

We are built on the strength of our people. Our leadership in healthcare team brings diverse experience, skills, and insights to drive innovation and answer our company’s mission: to prepare frontline healthcare workers to Be READY.

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Jacob Paul

Chief Executive Officer

Jacob is a proven executive and visionary leader with over 20 years of commercial excellence in the medical device industry.

He is passionate about healthcare and elevating companies through innovation, collaboration and building high-performance teams.

Jacob brings to Nasco Healthcare his extensive experience as the former CEO of Corin Group and President of Medtronic Cranial & Spinal Technologies, where he led transformative innovations in AI, robotics, product development, connected technologies, and global expansion in highly complex, technology-driven markets.

An engineer by training, Jacob is driven to seek continuous improvement, create synergies, and maximize efficiency that drives business growth.

Steve Cramer

Steve Cramer

Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer

Steve joined Nasco Holdings in 2020 as the Chief Financial Officer. 

With two BAs in Business Administration and Accounting from Ashford University and an MBA from Loyola University Chicago, Steve brings 25 plus years of experience as a CPA. Steve has a broad experience in senior finance and operating roles of increasing responsibility across companies such as Bemis Manufacturing, Equix, Mercury Marine, Brunswick Bowling & Billiards, and Alliance Laundry Systems. 

Steve is an action oriented individual that identifies a clear path to success. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certified, he is practical and open-minded. Steve has an eye for opportunity and leading teams. 

Lee Johnson

Lee Johnson

Global Vice President
Sales & Marketing
Lee Johnson joined Nasco Healthcare in 2016 as Director of Sales for Europe and the Asia Pacific. In 2018, Lee was promoted to VP, Sales, Marketing and Customer Service, where he is building and leading a high performing team. Lee is responsible to lead and direct all sales, marketing and customer service across our international and US markets. Previously, Lee served as International Sales Manager at Limbs & Things for 20 years, where he developed the international distributor network from 0 to 90 distributors covering over 70 countries. Lee’s passionate commitment to continuous improvement and dedication to his customers represents Nasco Healthcare’s corporate spirit. In 2021, Lee was promoted to Global VP of Sales, Marketing and Customer Service. 
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Steve Pierro

VP, Operations

As a Plastics Engineer, Steve Pierro brings unique experience, insights and technical know-how to his role as Vice President, Manufacturing at Nasco Healthcare.

With 30+ years’ experience in the plastics manufacturing industry, Steve is an established leader in safety, quality, and new product innovation. Previously, as Division Vice President, Manufacturing at Sonoco, Steve oversaw 18 injection molding, extrusion, thermoforming, and blow molding plants, and sponsored the implementation of Sonoco’s Performance System across Global Plastic operations. This experience perfectly positions Steve at Nasco Healthcare, where he oversees all aspects of operations for our New York operations.

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Jorge Felix

VP & General Manager El Paso & Mexico Operations

Jorge is a hands-on professional with extensive experience leading operations in the United States and Mexico.

He is a results-driven leader who excels in employee engagement strategies with a focus on delivering world-class service to customers to improve profitability. Jorge is also a subject matter expert in waste-free manufacturing.

Throughout his career, Jorge has successfully implemented all aspects of Lean Manufacturing and Enterprise Excellence principles. 

Before joining Nasco Healthcare, he developed high-performance teams for the transformation of multiple manufacturing facilities at General Electric, Aerovox and Brunswick Co.

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Cheryl DelVecchio

VP of Human Resources

As Vice President of Human Resources, Cheryl DelVecchio is the Strategic Business Partner to the CEO, and manages the direction of all HR policies and processes. Cheryl has over 25 years’ experience in Benefits Administration, Talent Management & Acquisition, Organizational Development, Compliance, Employee Engagement and strategically aligning HR activities to support the corporate agenda. Prior to Nasco Healthcare, Cheryl was the Owner and President of a Regional HR Consulting firm for over 15 years, where the focus of her work was to strategically manage projects for small to mid-sized organizations.