The Warsaw, Indiana, orthopedic device cluster is one of the most concentrated centers of medical device economic activity anywhere in the United States. The orthopedic industry continues to grow, driven by treating the underlying needs of musculoskeletal patients and improving people’s lives.
It started when Revra DePuy began his company in Warsaw in 1895. Thirty-two years later, a DePuy employee and area native J.O. Zimmer launched his own company. Another Warsaw company became the predecessor of Medtronic’s spinal business—the world leader in the spinal device category. By the time Biomet was created in 1977, the area was thriving with enterprises large and small.
Today, these companies are multi-billion dollar global enterprises, anchoring an industry cluster that represents 50% of the global orthopedic market for total joint replacements—making Warsaw, Indiana, the Orthopedic Capital of the World.®
OrthoWorx is a non-profit formed in 2009 with initial funding from the Lilly Endowment Inc. to preserve and extend our region’s legacy as the Orthopedic Capital.® Based in Warsaw, Indiana, we work with orthopedic industry members, academic partners and community leaders to capitalize on the resources and expertise across our region and in our industry to achieve common goals.
It is our mission to ensure that our industry and the communities that depend on its success thrive with social and economic benefits for generations to come.
Together, we accomplish this through three core initiatives: Talent Development, Talent Attraction, and Innovation.
About Us
ADVANCING THE ORTHOPEDIC CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® FOR GENERATIONS TO COME
the orthoworx team
Our team is a passionate, driven group of professionals whose collective experience and expertise help us pursue our core initiatives.
MEET OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Our Board of Directors is a dedicated group of executives representing our industry, academic and community partners. Most were founding board members of OrthoWorx and have fiduciary responsibility for our organization.
TERRY SCHLOTTERBACK, BOARD CHAIR
Past Chairman of the Board, OrthoPediatrics
Terry Schlotterback has more than 40 years of experience in the orthopedic industry as a technology leader, executive and entrepreneur…. Read More
Past Chairman of the Board, OrthoPediatrics
Terry Schlotterback has more than 40 years of experience in the orthopedic industry as a technology leader, executive and entrepreneur…. Read More
DAVID FINDLAY
President & Chief Executive Officer,
Lakeland Financial Corp. & Lake City Bank
David Findlay currently serves as President of Lakeland Financial Corporation, and Lake City Bank, headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana. He oversees.. Read More
President & Chief Executive Officer,
Lakeland Financial Corp. & Lake City Bank
David Findlay currently serves as President of Lakeland Financial Corporation, and Lake City Bank, headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana. He oversees.. Read More
SUZANNE LIGHT
Community Member
Suzanne Light serves on several non-profit boards of directors. Ms. Light is a member of the Indiana Grantmakers Alliance State Committee for Community Foundations, serving as President in… Read More
Community Member
Suzanne Light serves on several non-profit boards of directors. Ms. Light is a member of the Indiana Grantmakers Alliance State Committee for Community Foundations, serving as President in… Read More
DREW R. FLAMM, Ph.D.
President,
Grace College & Theological Seminary
Drew R. Flamm was appointed the seventh president in Grace College history. He previously served as Executive Vice President… Read More
President,
Grace College & Theological Seminary
Drew R. Flamm was appointed the seventh president in Grace College history. He previously served as Executive Vice President… Read More
STEPHANIE OVERBEY
CEO, Kosciusko County Community Foundation
Stephanie Overbey is the CEO of Kosciusko County Community Foundation. She began that role in 2020 after previously holding the roles of Program Officer, Program Director, and…. Read More
CEO, Kosciusko County Community Foundation
Stephanie Overbey is the CEO of Kosciusko County Community Foundation. She began that role in 2020 after previously holding the roles of Program Officer, Program Director, and…. Read More
JOE THALLEMER, O.D.
Mayor of Warsaw, Indiana.
Warsaw Mayor Joseph Thallemer is currently serving his third term as mayor, having been elected in November of 2011, 2015, and 2019. He previously … Read More
Mayor of Warsaw, Indiana.
Warsaw Mayor Joseph Thallemer is currently serving his third term as mayor, having been elected in November of 2011, 2015, and 2019. He previously … Read More
IAN DELANEY
Director of Marketing, DePuy Synthes Knee Reconstruction
Ian Delaney joined DePuy Synthes in 2005 and is currently a Director of Marketing in Knee Reconstruction… Read More
Director of Marketing, DePuy Synthes Knee Reconstruction
Ian Delaney joined DePuy Synthes in 2005 and is currently a Director of Marketing in Knee Reconstruction… Read More
CORY COLMAN
Paragon Medical
Cory spent the vast majority of his professional career in start-up and rapid growth medical device and orthopedic contract manufacturing businesses… Read More
Paragon Medical
Cory spent the vast majority of his professional career in start-up and rapid growth medical device and orthopedic contract manufacturing businesses… Read More
SEAN MILLER
Chief Commercial Officer, Paragon Medical
Sean joined Paragon Medical in 2008 and was appointed Chief Commercial Officer in December 2021. He has spent his entire career at Paragon… Read More
Chief Commercial Officer, Paragon Medical
Sean joined Paragon Medical in 2008 and was appointed Chief Commercial Officer in December 2021. He has spent his entire career at Paragon… Read More
EVAN SPEICHER
Instrumental Machine and Development (IMD)
Evan has been with Instrumental Machine and Development (IMD) since 2011…. Read More
Instrumental Machine and Development (IMD)
Evan has been with Instrumental Machine and Development (IMD) since 2011…. Read More
DEBBIE PITZER
Ivy Tech Community College
Debbie has worked at Ivy Tech Community College full-time since 2006, filling a variety of roles… Read More
Ivy Tech Community College
Debbie has worked at Ivy Tech Community College full-time since 2006, filling a variety of roles… Read More
SHAWN GARGAC
Senior Director of Extremities, Strkyer
Shawn currently leads the global R&D organization for Stryker’s Upper Extremity business unit located in Columbia City… Read More
Senior Director of Extremities, Strkyer
Shawn currently leads the global R&D organization for Stryker’s Upper Extremity business unit located in Columbia City… Read More
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orthoworx members
Expanding the community benefits of our status as The Orthopedic Capital of the World® requires broad, coordinated effort. Our community stakeholders embrace and contribute toward our efforts. They include representatives from the following companies and organizations.
