JIM CLOAR
CEO/PRESIDENT
ASPEN MEDICAL PRODUCTS
WHY: Leads device company known for making spine braces to manage pain and mobility that are used in about 70% of all trauma centers in the U.S.
IN THE NEWS: Acquired Advanced Orthopaedics, a manufacturer and supplier of bracing solutions and orthopedic soft goods, in January to extend its bracing product line beyond spine. Launched first bracing solution for spinal deformities developed post-surgery in 2024.
NOTABLE: Oversees 485 employees worldwide, as of April, generating nearly $150M in annual sales.
QUOTABLE: “We will soon bring the same innovative approach to the global bracing and supports market that we have successfully implemented in spine for decades.”
