Leadership in Healthcare Team
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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
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
Global Vice President
Sales & Marketing
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.
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.
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.
Paul Mentz
Vice President of Engineering and Product Development
Paul is a versatile leader with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the State University of New York at New Paltz and is a Certified Scrum Master, with over 23 years of diverse experience in Professional Services and New Product Development.
Paul will lead structured planning, execution, and governance across a broad range of initiatives, including Product Development, Sustainment Engineering, and Continuous Improvement through Process Implementation. With his extensive experience in strategic planning and steadfast commitment to driving organizational goals, Paul will play a pivotal role in advancing our ongoing transformation and positioning Nasco Healthcare for long-term success.
Aeron Povey
Vice President of Marketing
Aeron brings to Nasco Healthcare an extensive background in marketing strategy, content creation, and brand innovation across the healthcare industry. She holds a Bachelor of Science with a specialization in Biology, is certified as a Clinical Research Associate, and is also certified by the CCPE (Council for Continuing Pharmaceutical Education) in CPD (Continuing Professional Development).
Her expertise includes digital transformation, data-driven insights, and creative campaigns that resonate with healthcare professionals and stakeholders alike. Aeron’s background enables her to bridge the gap between technical product knowledge and strategic marketing, ensuring innovations are communicated with credibility and precision to our diverse audience.
With her extensive experience, commitment to driving growth, and deep understanding of our mission, Aeron is uniquely positioned to elevate our brand and continue our journey of impactful, strategic growth.
Carlos Munoz
Director of Quality
Carlos will lead quality initiatives from our Juarez, Mexico, plant while overseeing Nasco Healthcare’s systems, processes, and reporting. In this role, Carlos will drive our commitment to advancing healthcare simulation products, ensuring first-rate quality across both production and customer service.
His leadership highlights our dedication to setting new benchmarks in quality performance worldwide, ensuring Nasco Healthcare’s global customers receive the very best in products and services. This includes KPI-driven quality management and increased ownership at every step of the process.
Juan Vergara
Global Director of Customer Service
Juan Vergara is a seasoned executive with expertise in leading Operations, Sales, and Customer Experience teams. As a Director of Customer Service at Nasco Healthcare, he oversees customer service and logistics operations, servicing US and international markets. His experience in managing global distribution has driven revenue growth and operational excellence. With over 15 years of experience in international business operations, Juan has developed a unique ability to foster empowering environments that encourage growth and collaboration. He is a results-driven leader with a proven track record of achieving exceptional customer satisfaction and employee engagement scores.
