PDX BIOTECH

David McClure started PDX BIOTECH because he believed in OraStripdx and wanted to see it in the hands of veterinary teams everywhere for the good of veterinary patients. David has worked in the veterinary healthcare products industry since 2006, and in the life sciences industry since 1997, having held positions such as Chief Patent Counsel, Chief Scientific Officer, Director of Regulatory Affairs, and CEO. David is co-inventor on two of PDX's patents and was involved in drafting all the patents in the PDX portfolio. A biochemist by training, David has worked on thiol biochemistry since 1987 and is co-author of the peer-reviewed publications providing the clinical and economic validation of OraStripdx. David holds degrees from Harvard College, the University of Kentucky, the University of Louisville, and the University of North Texas, and since 1998 has been registered to practice before the U.S. Patent Office.

Tony Burgess-Cassler, Ph.D., Head of R&D and Manufacturing, has 35 years of successful biotechnology and diagnostics experience, including over a decade in animal health. After earning his doctorate in biochemistry from the University of Illinois, Tony did postdoctoral research at the University of Wisconsin and then worked as a researcher for the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Entering the diagnostics industry, he was an inventor of the first human saliva test for HIV and was lead developer of OraStripdx, having been with PDX BIOTECH since the very beginning. Tony gives back by addressing issues of food insecurity, driving deliveries for the local Food Bank. Tony is co-author on two peer-reviewed published clinical studies validating the OraStripdx technology.

Reggie Gresham brings over 30 years of successful business experience to PDX BIOTECH. Reggie has led sales and marketing teams in the IT and digital transformation solutions markets. He has served as both Vice President and President of sales organizations supporting revenues in excess of $60 million. Capping off this successful career as an IT sales executive, Reggie joined the PDX team in 2021 to head up sales and marketing and as a cash investor. Reggie gives back by mentoring at-risk youth, providing them an accessible positive role-model, and through an organizational leadership role in 100 Black Men.

John Beran is a CPA and MBA who brings 35 years of business experience to PDX BIOTECH. After a successful career in public accounting and healthcare finance, serving in multiple C-Suite roles including Executive, Financial and Strategy officer positions, John became an entrepreneur, founding a semiconductor company and delivering 25x return for its equity investors. John joined the PDX team in 2021, knowing his past leadership with drug development and medical device companies would benefit the organization. John gives back through leadership-advocacy in organizations addressing community housing and behavioral health needs.

Ben is a rock star in the area of social media marketing and started his own shop after driving digital growth at Big Ass Fans, where he chartered a long chain of double-digit year-over-year growth through digital campaigns for the direct-to-customer channel.

Brook Niemiec DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DEVD is a Clinical Advisor to PDX BIOTECH. As first author of the 2020 World Small Animal Veterinary Association Global Dental Guidelines, and board-certified in veterinary dentistry in both Europe and the US, Dr. Brook Niemiec is recognized as a global leader in veterinary dentistry. Dr. Niemiec is past president of the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry (AVD) as well as the AVD representative to the World Small Animal Veterinary Association.

Jan Bellows DVM, FAVD, DAVDC, DABVP is a Clinical Advisor to PDX BIOTECH. As president of the Veterinary Dental Foundation and past president of the American Veterinary Dental College, Dr. Jan Bellows is an unparalleled leader among veterinary dentists. Dr. Bellows is first author of the current (2019) American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Dental Care Guidelines for Dogs and Cats.

Dr. Wendy Hauser is an experienced animal health industry executive, with 30+ years of experience in the veterinary profession including hospital ownership, as a clinical veterinarian and in positions in the animal health industry as a pet health insurance executive and technical services veterinarian. Dr. Hauser is passionate about education and innovation, and enjoys consulting with both industry partners and individual veterinary hospitals. A regular presenter at veterinary conferences, you can find Dr. Hauser facilitating workshops on hospital culture, associate development, leadership, client relations and operations. Frequently published, she is the co-author of “The Veterinarian’s Guide to Healthy Pet Plans.” Dr. Hauser's strengths include strategic insight and guidance on business development, key stakeholder relationships and business development.

Kara Burns MS, MEd, LVT, VTS (Nutrition), VTS-H (Internal Medicine, Dentistry) is a Clinical Advisor to PDX BIOTECH. Kara is a thought leader in veterinary nutrition and dentistry and is a prime mover in empowering veterinary nurses and veterinary technicians to take initiatives to enable their teams to deliver ever-improving care for patients. Kara is Editor in Chief of Today’s Veterinary Nurse, the official veterinary nursing journal of the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC), and Director of Veterinary Nursing Development at WellHaven Pet Health.