Caroline A. Hartill

The American Association of Tissue Banks is a premier standard-setting body that promotes the safety and use of donated human tissue. The non-profit company is based in McLean, VA. Marc Pearce has been the CEO of the company since 2020. The organization ensures that safe and efficacious tissue products are available for patients in need. AATB offers professional development and networking opportunities for individuals and organizational collaborations, best practices, and an industry gold-standard accreditation program for institutions.

Surgalign Spine Technologies, Inc. is a global surgical implant company providing surgeons with biologic, metal and synthetic implants. It operates through the following business lines: Spine, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Sports and International. The Spine business line designs, manufactures, and distributes surgical implants, instruments, and biologics used in the treatment of conditions affecting the spine caused by degenerative conditions, deformities or traumatic injury. The OEM business line market and distributes the implants and instruments. The Sports business line deals with sports-related injuries that can be addressed with allograft implants. The International business line markets and distributes products through a direct distribution organization and a network of independent distributors from foreign affiliates. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Alachua, FL.

Regeneration Technologies, Inc. (RTI) is engaged in tissue-based innovations that are used to repair and promote the natural healing of human bone and other human tissues. RTI processes human musculoskeletal and other tissues, including bone, cartilage, tendon, ligament, pericardial and cardiovascular tissue in producing allograft implants. RTI's patented BioCleanse® tissue sterilization process is validated to eliminate bacteria, fungi, spores and viruses from the tissue. The company is located in Alachua, FL.

Advanced Medical Technology Association is a trade association which provides medical technology solutions. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.

BioFlorida, Inc. is an organization that represents the life science industry in Florida. The private company is based in Florida and represents over 6,700 establishments and research organizations in the biopharmaceutical, medical technology, and bioagriculture sectors, providing employment to 94,000 Floridians. The American company's initiatives aim to create a favorable business environment for the development of innovative products and technologies that enhance people's lives and bring economic benefits to the state. Nancy K. Bryan has been the CEO of the company since 2013.