Meet the Team

As a non-profit organization, DeviceAlliance relies on the collective energy and talent of its working leadership team to manage its operations and activities. We’re grateful to all of our members and leaders a like who support DeviceAlliance. DeviceAlliance’s leadership team consists of:

Corporate Governance

This team leader oversees all business functions, strategy and community collaborations on behalf of DeviceAlliance.

Chairman, Board of Directors & Strategic Partnership Committee

Eric Alspaugh, General Counsel

DeviceAlliance’s corporate community outreach is managed by the Strategic Partnership Committee and comprised of a multi-functional team of medical device professionals. This committee engages companies which are seeking opportunities to give back to the industry or companies which serve the medical device industry to help fund DeviceAlliance programs. In exchange for sponsorship, those organizations have an opportunity to building relationships with the organization’s membership. Corporate sponsorship focuses on an array of industries such as banking and finance, contract manufacturing and engineering, legal, marketing and recruitment. Sponsors make it possible for DeviceAlliance to continue providing innovative programs and events while growing its member footprint in the Southern California market.

Membership Committee

DeviceAlliance depends on the Membership Committee to target, attract and retain Southern California medical device professionals, which is inclusive of all disciplines and tenure within the industry. These professionals work with start-ups and Fortune 500 companies in medical, IVD and dental device firms.

Finance Committee

Kevin McNerney, Chair | Bill Abbott, Support

The Finance Committee coordinates the annual budget process; including collecting revenues, control of disbursements, managing our banking and processing relationships, maintaining DeviceAlliance’s financial records, dealing with regulatory

Marketing Committee

Lisa Thomas, Chair | Leanne Lambert, Support

The Marketing Committee has responsibility for developing marketing communications, and website content for DeviceAlliance. The Marketing team acts in concert with the other committees and supports everyone’s efforts to create the internal and outgoing messaging and to maintain brand consistency across the organization. Creative members with experience in marketing, communications and public relations who are willing to roll up their sleeves to participate, are encouraged to join this very busy and impactful team.

Programs Committee

Tyler Train, Chair

Our programs and events are carefully put together by a team of members of are aces with details. This team oversees all planning and logistics related to DeviceAlliance’s events which includes venue selection, parking, food, drink, set up, break down, etc. Needless to say the members of our Programs Committee are the unsung heroes of DeviceAlliance as their work helps make for spectacular events. DeviceAlliance Program Committee puts forth events which are designed to be interesting and interactive while maintaining broad appeal for Southern California’s medical device professionals.

MedTech Radio Podcast Committee

Creighton Chaney, Chair

The MedTech Radio Podcast Committee produces the MedTech Radio Podcast. This includes podcast recruitment, recording, editing, and creating marketing pieces for release.

Young Professionals Committee

This committee coordinates events and training programs specifically for our Young Professionals, including current students, recent grads and early career professionals. The YPC is dedicated to elevating and building the next medtech leaders. For more info visit the dedicated YPC page.

DeviceAlliance Board of Directors

The Board of Directors’ role is to provide strategic insight and direction to maximize industry opportunities while aiding in the organizations growth and community outreach.