About Us
Leadership
We are a team driven to save lives.
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Erik Axter
Chief Executive Officer
Erik drives BioVigil’s strategy, market expansion, and execution. He has 20 years in healthcare leadership experience successfully leading numerous businesses that focus on integrating data, technology and operations to improve care delivery. He has passion for creating programmatic partnerships with Providers focused on operational, clinical and financial performance solutions. Most recently, he was with Vizient, the nation’s leader in quality & cost performance improvement, where he had accountability for Vizient’s spend management relationships with their largest provider partners. Erik graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Finance.
Erik drives BioVigil’s strategy, market expansion, and execution. He has 20 years in healthcare leadership experience successfully leading numerous businesses that focus on integrating data, technology and operations to improve care delivery. He has passion for creating programmatic partnerships with Providers focused on operational, clinical and financial performance solutions. Most recently, he was with Vizient, the nation’s leader in quality & cost performance improvement, where he had accountability for Vizient’s spend management relationships with their largest provider partners. Erik graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Finance.
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Stephanie Wittrup
Senior Director of Operations
Stephanie has successfully led BioVigil’s Operations and Supply Chain function for 5+ years. She is our operations team leader and responsible for bringing new products to market, executing successful launches. She oversees manufacturing, supply chain, inventory, and logistics. With over 15 years’ experience in resource management and process improvement, Stephanie is an effective, cross-functional leader who values collaboration and brings strategic thinking to the table. Her attention to detail and ability to see the big picture are invaluable. Stephanie’s career began in Engineering at Ford Motor Company as member of a launch team. She received her Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University with a concentration in biomedical engineering.
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Ben Wood
Director of Engineering and Technology
Ben has over 25 years experience in Information Technology management, governance, and system design and architecture. Prior to joining BioVigil in 2014, Ben worked at All Covered, the IT Services Division of Konica Minolta as a Service Delivery Manager and Solutions Architect, PMV Technologies as a Relationship Manager and virtual CIO, and Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers as an Applications Programmer. Ben has a B.S. in Computer Science from Eastern Michigan University. In his free time, he enjoys writing and recording music, backpacking, and woodworking.
Stephanie has successfully led BioVigil’s Operations and Supply Chain function for 5+ years. She is our operations team leader and responsible for bringing new products to market, executing successful launches. She oversees manufacturing, supply chain, inventory, and logistics. With over 15 years’ experience in resource management and process improvement, Stephanie is an effective, cross-functional leader who values collaboration and brings strategic thinking to the table. Her attention to detail and ability to see the big picture are invaluable. Stephanie’s career began in Engineering at Ford Motor Company as member of a launch team. She received her Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University with a concentration in biomedical engineering.
Ben has over 25 years experience in Information Technology management, governance, and system design and architecture. Prior to joining BioVigil in 2014, Ben worked at All Covered, the IT Services Division of Konica Minolta as a Service Delivery Manager and Solutions Architect, PMV Technologies as a Relationship Manager and virtual CIO, and Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers as an Applications Programmer. Ben has a B.S. in Computer Science from Eastern Michigan University. In his free time, he enjoys writing and recording music, backpacking, and woodworking.
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Steve Attar
Vice President Customer Success
Steve has been a dedicated member of the BioVigil team since the company's inception. His journey within BioVigil has been marked by a hands-on approach to installations and customer service, a commitment to team development, and his current leadership role overseeing client success and installations. Steve's unwavering passion lies in ensuring BioVigil's customers receive nothing but the finest service. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology Management.
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Owen Parr
Vice President of Sales
Owen Parr is our VP of Sales and head relationship builder, responsible for sales leadership and market development. Owen brings over 30 years of sales and sales leadership experience in building and developing high performing sales teams that consistently exceed revenue targets. His wide range of experience in healthcare includes pharmaceutical sales and contracting and reimbursement for Johnson & Johnson. Owen also co-founded a successful pharmaceutical wholesale distribution company, was head of a medical and surgical supply chain organization and is experienced in government sales and contracting. Owen comes to BioVigil from the development of laboratory sales and artificial intelligence in the biotech space. He graduated from the University of Miami with a degree in Finance.
Steve has been a dedicated member of the BioVigil team since the company's inception. His journey within BioVigil has been marked by a hands-on approach to installations and customer service, a commitment to team development, and his current leadership role overseeing client success and installations. Steve's unwavering passion lies in ensuring BioVigil's customers receive nothing but the finest service. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology Management.
Owen Parr is our VP of Sales and head relationship builder, responsible for sales leadership and market development. Owen brings over 30 years of sales and sales leadership experience in building and developing high performing sales teams that consistently exceed revenue targets. His wide range of experience in healthcare includes pharmaceutical sales and contracting and reimbursement for Johnson & Johnson. Owen also co-founded a successful pharmaceutical wholesale distribution company, was head of a medical and surgical supply chain organization and is experienced in government sales and contracting. Owen comes to BioVigil from the development of laboratory sales and artificial intelligence in the biotech space. He graduated from the University of Miami with a degree in Finance.
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Heather Raschke
Controller
Heather manages all aspects of the accounting and finance functions. She is also responsible for human resources and general office administration. Prior to BioVigil, Heather spent almost nine years in finance roles at a large medical practices and 20 years in public accounting where her clients consisted primarily of healthcare and nonprofit organizations.
She received her bachelor's degree from Eastern Michigan University and her master's degree from Walsh College.
She received her bachelor's degree from Eastern Michigan University and her master's degree from Walsh College.
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Jonathan Fuhrman
Marketing Director
Jonathan Fuhrman leads BioVigil’s marketing, communications, and public relations. He has 18 years of experience in the field of marketing. A decade of this time has been in the healthcare space - working in payor, provider, and digital therapeutic environments. He holds a BBA concentrated in marketing from the University of Michigan, MS in integrated marketing communications from Eastern Michigan University, and a certificate in data driven marketing from Cornell University. Jonathan enjoys distilling complex topics into digestible and engaging content to a variety of diverse audiences.
Heather manages all aspects of the accounting and finance functions. She is also responsible for human resources and general office administration. Prior to BioVigil, Heather spent almost nine years in finance roles at a large medical practices and 20 years in public accounting where her clients consisted primarily of healthcare and nonprofit organizations.
She received her bachelor's degree from Eastern Michigan University and her master's degree from Walsh College.
She received her bachelor's degree from Eastern Michigan University and her master's degree from Walsh College.
Jonathan Fuhrman leads BioVigil’s marketing, communications, and public relations. He has 18 years of experience in the field of marketing. A decade of this time has been in the healthcare space - working in payor, provider, and digital therapeutic environments. He holds a BBA concentrated in marketing from the University of Michigan, MS in integrated marketing communications from Eastern Michigan University, and a certificate in data driven marketing from Cornell University. Jonathan enjoys distilling complex topics into digestible and engaging content to a variety of diverse audiences.