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.
Scott Schwartz
Vice President of Business Development
Scott is an experienced orthopedic sales and management leader bringing a focus on providing value to the organization as well as company customers. After leaving the Army, Scott started his orthopedic career as a sales consultant in Seattle, WA for Synthes and Zimmer Trauma. He went on to produce in various roles for Zimmer including Regional Sales Manager, Regional Trauma Director, National Trauma Contracts Director, and National Direct Sales Leader. Most recently he was Zimmer Biomet Trauma’s Regional Sales Director for the Western US managing nine territories throughout ten western states. Over his career Scott was also involved in multiple Zimmer product development projects including the original periarticular plating system, periarticular locked plating system, cannulated screws, Natural Nails, and Active Plating. Scott earned a Bachelor of Science degree in General Engineering from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.
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.