John Kucharczyk

NexGen Medical Systems, Inc. develops medical devices that enhance the safety and effectiveness of interventional procedures in patients with debilitating neurological and cardiovascular diseases. The firm focuses on commercializing an integrated medical device product line for removal of blood clots from head, neck, and peripheral vessels. The company was founded by Richard E. Latchaw, John Kucharczyk and George T. Gillies and is headquartered in Wayzata, MN.

Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN.

Image-Guided Neurologics, Inc. manufactures medical devices for deep brain stimulation. The firm provides precision navigation and delivery technologies for less invasive neurosurgery. It offers Navigus Functional, Biopsy, Shunt, Neuroendoscope and MRI kits. The company was founded by Rudy A. Mazzocchi in 1997 and is headquartered in Melbourne, FL.

Part of Pfizer Inc., CytoGenesis, Inc. is a company that provides biotechnology services and specializes in the research and development of Parkinson's disease through cell therapy. The company is based in Athens, GA. CytoGenesis was acquired by Hospira Adelaide Pty Ltd., part of Pfizer Inc. from January 08, 2007 on November 17, 2000 for $5.83 million.