J. Alan Crunkleton
President and CEO
Alan has over 30 years of experience in building companies from concept through to commercialization, establishing regulatory approvals, reimbursement channels and global distribution. His expertise includes nuances of medical device go-to-market strategy with deep understandings of physician behavior and motivation. As cofounder, President and CEO of Correx, Inc, he led development and commercial introduction of a new implantable device for
the treatment of aortic valve stenosis. As President and CEO of TriFoil Imaging, he led the turnaround of this preclinical imaging equipment manufacturer. Alan started his career by
spinning his PhD work out of MIT to commercialize a cryogenic refrigeration system for MRI and
superconducting electronics, where he served as CEO for eight years until its acquisition. He has financed companies with high-net-worth individuals, family offices, private equity, venture capital, and SBIR. His education includes PhD and MS degrees in mechanical engineering from MIT, an MD from the University of Massachusetts Medical School, and BS in mechanical
engineering from Georgia Tech.