Corporate Strategy Team
Mike Saunders
Chief Strategy Officer
Mike brings nearly 22 years of medical device sales and sales leadership experience to OsteoCentric - leading critical short and long term strategic initiatives. He started his career as a local sales consultant in orthopedic trauma with Synthes USA, later becoming the Midwest Regional Manager in charge of all or part of seven states. While there he led his team to Region of the Year honors, as well as having a Consultant of the Year. Mike then spent time in sales leadership with the neuromodulation division of Boston Scientific where he led the northeast team. Just prior to joining OsteoCentric, he held the role of VP of North American Sales for CIVCO Medical Solutions leading all direct, inside and distributor sales. Mike graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Sociology.
Sara Walma
Director of Professional Affairs
As the Director of Professional Affairs, Sara holds responsibility for managing surgeon interactions, contracts and engagement. Sara is an accomplished leader in Orthopedics, spending the last 14 years in Orthopedic Trauma and has over 20 years of direct experience in surgery. Most recently, Sara served as Director, Regional Sales for Zimmer-Biomet Trauma responsible for overall sales in the Southern US market. During her 10-year tenure at Zimmer Trauma, Sara held roles in increasing responsibility as the Director, Sales Operations, and Manager, Regional Sales. Previously, Sara was a Trauma Sales Associate for Zimmer Distributors working in Columbus, OH, Philadelphia, PA, and Atlanta, GA, having direct exposure and experience with more than forty hospitals and key teaching centers. Sara is an experienced trainer & teacher, serving as a teaching assistant for Medical & Dental Gross Anatomy at The Ohio State University.
Sara holds a Master’s degree in Anatomy and Physiology from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of South Carolina.