About Us

We build with heart — so you can heal them.

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Our Story

For over 30 years, Genesee BioMedical has partnered with leading cardiac surgeons to transform ideas into medical devices. From the earliest sketches on a whiteboard to the launch of commercial products, our journey has always been about more than designing tools — it’s about solving real clinical problems.

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urgeon writing notes, representing Genesee BioMedical’s story of collaborating with cardiac teams to create innovative surgical devices.

 Our portfolio reflects this commitment: surgical instruments engineered to perform in every setting — open, minimally invasive, and robotic-assisted. Together with surgeons, we’ve co-developed innovations that have advanced cardiac care around the world. At the heart of everything we make is a single purpose: to give cardiac teams the confidence, precision, and control they need to deliver the best possible outcomes.

Meet the Team

Matt Dambeck

Chief Executive Officer

Responsible for leading Genesee BioMedical’s strategic direction, commercial growth, and execution across its cardiovascular product portfolio.

Over 22 years of medical device industry experience, leading teams across sales, marketing, business development, and general management in both Fortune 500 companies and innovative medtech startups; previously held leadership roles at Stryker, Cardinal Health, Convatec; graduate of the University of Florida.

Neil Travis

Director of Operations

Responsible for operations, including supply chain, manufacturing, R&D, engineering, and customer service, ensuring end-to-end efficiency and product quality.

Neil brings over 18 years of medical device experience and a background in both engineering and operations at medtech companies; graduate of Clemson University and University of Colorado.

Angela Esposito, PhD

Director of Marketing

Responsible for marketing, including campaign execution, product positioning, and clinical marketing to support commercialization and surgeon engagement.

Over 12 years of global marketing experience across medical devices and healthcare communications, including roles at Convatec and within high-growth medtech startups; graduate of University of Glasgow and Rutgers University.

Nate Hansen

National Sales Director

Responsible for national sales strategy, team performance, and market expansion efforts across direct reps, independent sales agents, and distributor networks.

Nate brings over 15 years of experience in healthcare and medical device sales, having held multiple sales leadership roles with increasing responsibility at Stryker, Daniels Health, and Cardinal Health, and led commercial strategy at Convatec. Graduate of the University of Florida.

Woody Mathison

Director of Physician Innovation | Board Member

Former President and CEO of Genesee BioMedical (2001–2024).

Woody brings 40+ years of experience in cardiothoracic surgery, with prior leadership roles at Baxter and Medtronic; graduate of Brigham Young University.

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Our Mission

To design, develop, and manufacture unsurpassed quality products.

Our Vision

To be the global leader, partner, and resource for innovative instruments and devices.

urgeon writing notes, representing Genesee BioMedical’s story of collaborating with cardiac teams to create innovative surgical devices.

“Innovation begins with listening. Every great product we build starts with a surgeon’s challenge.”

— Matt Dambeck, CEO Genesee BioMedical, Inc

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