Company
About
Nextern.
Nextern partners with OEMs, clinicians, and innovators to design, develop, and manufacture world-class medical devices across the full product lifecycle. From single-use disposables to fully integrated systems to precision components, our teams work as an extension of yours to solve patient needs and improve lives worldwide.
Mission, Vision and Values.
Mission Statement
Across the entire product lifecycle, we partner to solve patient needs and improve lives.
Vision Statement
To be the benchmark for excellence and innovation in medical device partnership across product development, manufacturing, and services.
Core Values
Five Principles
Guide How We Work.
With each other, and with every partner and patient.
01
Patient First
We put patient well-being at the center of every decision.
02
Deliver with Discipline
We show up, execute, and hold ourselves accountable for results — every day.
03
Innovate for Impact
We tackle the hardest problems where innovation truly matters.
04
Integrity without Compromise
We act with honesty, quality, and respect in everything we do.
05
Stronger Together
We collaborate across teams, sites, and partners to win collectively.
Company History
Company History.
2000s
Nextern operates as an engineering and manufacturing partner for industrial components.
2016
Nextern shifts focus to medical device electromechanical systems across Asia and the U.S.
2018
Nextern expands to Vietnam, adding focus in single-use devices.
2021
Nextern expands to Costa Rica to support continued growth in single-use devices.
2022
Nextern acquires NPX Precision Technologies.
2024
Nextern consolidates product development into new headquarters in Maple Grove, MN.
2026
Nextern launches Consulting Services, adding quality, regulatory, clinical, lifecycle, and operational expertise.
2000s
Nextern operates as engineering and manufacturing for industrial components.
2016
Nextern shifts focus to medical devices electromechanical systems in Asia and US.
2018
Nextern expands to Vietnam site; adds more focus to single-use devices.
2021
Nextern expands to Costa Rica to support growth of single-use devices.
2022
Nextern acquires NPX Precision Components.
2024
Nextern consolidates all product development into new headquarters in Maple Grove, MN.
2026
Nextern adds consulting services in quality, regulatory, clinical focus.
Nextern Leadership
Leadership Team.
Seasoned executive team with over 140+ years of combined experience in the medical device industry.
John Hastings
Chief Executive Officer
Joined Nextern in 2025 as CEO and Board Member, bringing more than two decades of medical device leadership. Previously CEO of Nonin Medical. Earlier executive roles include Cardiovascular Systems, Abbott, and St. Jude Medical.
Thomas Lydon
Chief Financial Officer
Joined Nextern in 2024, leading global finance, accounting, FP&A, human resources, IT, treasury, and tax. Previously CFO of APi Group, guiding growth from $2.2B to $4.4B and NYSE listing. 17 years as Audit Partner at KPMG.
Caroline Byrd
VP of Regulatory, Clinical & Quality
Joined Nextern in 2021, now leading Consulting Services. 20+ years of medical device leadership. Leads regulatory strategy, quality systems, and clinical alignment. Previously Leica Biosystems, Abbott, St. Jude Medical, Boston Scientific.
Wesley Omer
Chief Operating Officer
Joined Nextern in 2018 as VP of Global Operations, bringing over 20 years of medical device leadership across global manufacturing, supply chain strategy, quality systems, and program execution. Previously Smiths Medical, Integer, Abbott.
Michael Brenzel
Chief Technical Officer
Joined as CTO in 2022, bringing over 20 years of medical device experience across Interventional, Structural Heart, CRM, and Orthopedics. Co-founded Endogenex and Conventus. R&D leadership at St. Jude Medical and Boston Scientific.
Court Farrell
Head of Product Development
Joined Nextern in 2015, bringing over 10 years of medical device leadership across operations, engineering, and catheter development. Initially led Production Engineering at the China facility. Strong technical leadership across product development and manufacturing innovation.
Kyle Kangas
NPX, General Manager
Joined Nextern in 2023, bringing over 25 years of medical device leadership experience. Previously VP of Business Development at Resonetics and Director of Business Development at Caribou Technologies. Deep expertise in strategic partnerships and scalable manufacturing solutions.
Jamie Rice
Head of Customer Success
Brings over 25 years of executive leadership and direct investment experience. Previously served as President and General Manager of Ability Network and held senior executive roles at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota and United Health Group.
Jack Walsh
Director of Business Development
Joined Nextern in 2018 as a Project Engineer, bringing over 8 years of medical device experience. Specializes in strategic account growth, portfolio management, and long-term partnerships.
Tim Erdmann
Director of Quality Assurance
Joined Nextern in 2025, bringing over 12 years of medical device experience across design assurance and quality systems. Previously Design Assurance Manager at Surmodics, leading multiple 510k clearances and product launches in vascular interventions.
