Gary Fudge
Chairman of the Board
Gary Fudge is a Newport Beach resident and Trustee of the Fudge Family Foundation. He founded Automotive.com, which sold for a nine-figure sum in 2005. Previously, he served as Chief Financial Officer of a public company, overseeing banking, taxes, audits, and SEC reporting, and has experience as a Chief Executive Officer of a private company with expertise in leveraged buyouts. Read More
Fudge is a director at Hoag Foundation and a benefactor of Hoag Hospital, contributing to the Fudge Family Birthing Suites and Rehab Center. He holds a B.S. in Physics from Indiana University, an M.S. in Engineering from Princeton, and an MBA in Finance from American University.
Matthew Nuñez
Director
Matt Nuñez is the Chief Executive Officer and Director of MUSE Microscopy, Inc., with over 25 years of experience in technology entrepreneurship and product development. He specializes in biomarker discovery and has co-founded Liquid Biosciences, focusing on evolutionary computing and bioinformatics. Read More
Nuñez has established a partnership with the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Translational Medicine and developed a pioneering multi-omic biomarker laboratory, making significant contributions in oncology, autoimmune diseases, and companion diagnostics. He holds multiple US patents related to the TNF Class of drugs and has served on various company boards and in C-suite roles, bringing a vast array of expertise to his endeavors.
Lawrence “Larry” Dentice
Director
Larry Dentice is the President, Chief Commercial Officer, and Director of MUSE Microscopy, Inc., where he oversees the distribution of diagnostic and imaging platforms. With 40 years of experience in the diagnostic imaging field, Dentice has held senior executive roles in engineering, marketing, sales, and business operations. Read More
He has worked for several Fortune 500 companies, including GE Healthcare, where he contributed to the development of CT, MRI, and Nuclear Medicine products, eventually moving into management positions. At Philips Medical Systems, he managed a $4B imaging product portfolio and also served as SVP and General Manager for the $3B medical imaging business at Toshiba America Medical Systems/Canon Medical Systems. Additionally, he was the President of the imaging division at Esaote.
Dentice has held positions on boards for the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA), a division of the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and Philips/ De Lage Landen (DLL).
Yanbin (Eric) Qiang
Director
Yanbin (Eric) Qiang is a prominent leader in the medical device distribution sector in Mainland China, with over 30 years of experience. He holds a Business Administration degree from Hangzhou Dianzi University. Qiang specializes in holistic brand marketing and strategic positioning, enabling his company to thrive in a competitive landscape. His innovative marketing strategies and team-building approach foster collaboration and adaptability, ensuring that his company meets evolving market demands. Read More
Qiang emphasizes exceptional customer service and product quality, focusing on long-term relationships and delivering value. His vision has secured his company’s leadership position and established it as a trusted partner in providing advanced medical solutions.
Derek Welch, MD, FCAP
Director
Dr. Derek Welch is the current President and Chief Medical Officer at PathGroup, where he has practiced since 2006. A Nashville, Tennessee native, Dr. Welch graduated as the College of Arts and Sciences valedictorian from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville with degrees in Philosophy/Bioethics and Biology. He earned his medical degree in 2000 from Vanderbilt University Medical School, where he also completed his Clinical and Anatomic Pathology residency, and a clinical year as Chief Resident. Read More
Dr. Welch completed two fellowships at Vanderbilt, one in Gastrointestinal/Hepatobiliary pathology and another in General Surgical/Breast pathology. He has published in the American Journal of Surgical Pathology and other journals and has presented at the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathologists annual meeting. He is a Fellow of the College of American Pathologists and the Roger C. Haggitt Gastrointestinal Pathology Society. Dr. Welch holds a General Management Certificate from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University in affiliation with Pritzker Private Capital.
Darin Nelson
Director
Darin Nelson has over three decades of experience in Veterinary Medicine. He began his career in 1986 as a sales representative for a Veterinary Diagnostic Lab in New York, later becoming a sales manager for another lab in Southern California. After the latter was acquired by VCA in 1994, he held various positions, including VP of Sales and Marketing at Antech Diagnostics in 1996 and Senior VP of Business Development for VCA, where he oversaw the acquisition of over 500 animal hospitals until 2012. Read More
He then served as Senior VP at Trupanion from 2012 to 2015 and is currently the Executive VP at Thrive Pet Healthcare, where he has played a key role in acquiring 250 animal hospitals, contributing to a company valuation of over $2.6 billion. Nelson continues to support business development and other critical functions at Thrive.