Our Mission
We are passionate about advancing the science of tissue repair and regeneration.
That’s why we’re the driving force in the design, development and manufacturing of advanced collagen and mineral based medical devices that support the body’s natural ability to regenerate.
Through our proprietary technologies and innovative products, we’re striving every day to exceed the clinical demands of Dental, Spine, Orthopaedic, Dural Repair and Nerve Repair applications.
Since our inception in 1997, Collagen Matrix has been awarded significant grant money for the research and development of collagen based matrix products. We have expanded into two facilities with nearly 200 employees and have commercialized over 50 medical devices for our five business units – Dental, Spine, Orthopaedic, Dural Repair and Nerve Repair. Our products are now distributed around the world via a substantial global distribution network.
Our two facilities are situated in New Jersey, USA. The Corporate Headquarters and Manufacturing site is located in Oakland and the second Manufacturing facility is located in Allendale. These locations provide ample manufacturing capacity to support upcoming new product launches and anticipated expansion.
The evolution of the company’s leadership, proprietary technologies, design capabilities, manufacturing expertise and product portfolio has established a solid foundation for continued growth.
Oakland Corporate Headquarters & Manufacturing Facility
(28,000 sq. ft.)
Allendale Manufacturing Facility
(45,000 sq. ft.)
Our Leadership Team consists of a dedicated group of professionals who blend a wealth of technical expertise with business development knowledge that expands our company’s global presence in the healthcare industry.
Jeffrey Nelson
Executive Chairman of the Board
Interim CEO
Mr. Nelson is a veteran healthcare executive who spent over 30 years in both the services and medical device sectors. From 2007 to 2017, he served as Chief Executive Officer of Healogics (formerly Diversified Clinical Services). Prior to Healogics, Mr. Nelson served as President of the cardiovascular division of Thoratec Corporation from 2002 to 2007. He spent eight years at Philips Medical Systems (formerly ADAC Laboratories) as General Manager of its nuclear medicine division. He also served as a Senior Vice President of North American sales and General Manager of ADAC Radiology Solutions. In earlier roles, Mr. Nelson served as a Marketing Manager of Syncor International Corporation and as an Associate at Cerulean Venture Fund. Mr. Nelson started his career in sales with American Hospital Supply.
Mr. Nelson will serve as the Executive Chairman of Linden portfolio companies Collagen Matrix and Pinnacle Treatment Centers. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Applied Math and Economics from Brown University and a Master of Management from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. He previously served on the boards of directors of Dimensional Dental Management and CarePoint Partners Holdings.
OYSTEIN VALBERG
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Valberg joined Collagen Matrix in October 2016 to oversee finance and administration as well as the human resources team. Oystein has more than 20 years of progressive senior corporate finance leadership and business development experience, including 17 years with Medtronic Plc where he earned a reputation as a strong, “hands on” organizational leader.
Most recently, Oystein served as CFO and Vice President of Finance, Strategy and Business Development for Medtronic’s Surgical Technology business unit. His valuable experience working with Medtronic also included responsibilities in Corporate Development, Treasury and Investor Relations.
Prior to Oystein’s tenure at Medtronic, he served as an Analyst with U.S. Bankcorp, and as an Auditor for Grant Thornton where he earned his CPA. Oystein earned a Bachelor’s degree and an MBA from the Carlson School of Management in Minneapolis.
PEGGY HANSEN
Senior Vice President, Quality and Regulatory Affairs
Ms. Hansen joined Collagen Matrix in October 2001. Peggy has 25 years of experience in the areas of Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Research, and Quality Assurance of implantable medical devices and over 12 years in Business Development and Marketing for Collagen Matrix.
Before joining Collagen Matrix, Peggy was the manager of Regulatory Affairs at SurModics, Inc., a company specializing in surface modification of medical devices, where she was responsible for the company’s regulatory affairs and quality compliance. Prior to working at SurModics, Peggy was at 3M Health Care, Medical Products Division and Cardiovascular Systems Division where she was responsible for U.S. and global regulatory filings with respect to the company’s class I, II, and III medical devices and combination products. Peggy was also employed by ReGen Biologics, Inc., a company involved in the development of collagen orthopedic products. She is a certified Regulatory Affairs Professional. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Cornell University.
DEBBIE YUEN
Senior Vice President, Operations
Ms. Yuen joined Collagen Matrix at its inception in 1997. With more than 25 years of experience in the medical device industry, Debbie’s career spans several leadership positions at Collagen Matrix. Her current role as Senior Vice President of Operations has her overseeing the company’s global supply chain and manufacturing. Debbie also collaborates with the Research and Development team to prepare for commercialization of new products, while also identifying ways to improve the existing production process. In her operations role, she was responsible for several facility expansions activities including the recent expansion of the 45,000 square foot Allendale, New Jersey, facility.
Prior to joining the company, Debbie was a manager of collagen based orthopedic product development at ReGen Biologics Inc., a sports medicine company in knee meniscus development. Earlier she was a research scientist at Colla-Tech Inc., a subsidiary of Marion Merrill Dow Inc. Debbie has been co-investigator of a number of NIH funded Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) grants, has over 25 publications in the areas of collagen biomaterials development application and is co-inventor of 13 U.S. patents and several U.S. patents pending. Debbie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology.
BILL MESSER
Vice President, Sales and Marketing
Mr. Messer joined Collagen Matrix in June 2016. Bill is an accomplished Medical Device executive with over 20 years of marketing and leadership experience. He has extensive experience with business development, marketing, sales force excellence, portfolio management, strategic planning, medical education and thought leader development.
Prior to joining Collagen Matrix, Bill held various Marketing and General Management roles with Biomet, a company specializing in products for total joint replacement, orthopedic fixation devices, dental implants, spinal implants, and biologics. His most recent senior leadership roles for Biomet Spine were the Vice President of Marketing and the Vice President of Medical Education. Bill earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Connecticut College.
GREGORY POMRINK
Vice President, Research and Development
Mr. Pomrink, a senior research and development leader, with 30 years of industry experience, joined Collagen Matrix in February 2018. Greg has a well-rounded medical device background having held key positions focused on developing materials for dentistry, sports medicine orthopaedics/spine, and neurosurgery along with plastic and reconstructive surgery applications. He has a proven track record of success having had a leadership role in the design, development and launch of more than 35 medical devices along with having 17 issued patents and several applications pending.
Prior to joining Collagen Matrix, Greg held senior research and development positions with LifeNet Health, NovaBone Products, Integra LifeSciences, Dentsply and Orthovita specializing in providing leadership while managing the design, development and commercialization of medical devices for the regeneration of bone and soft tissues. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry from Temple University along with a Master of Science degree in Chemistry from Lehigh University and a Master of Business Administration degree from Eastern University.
Collagen Matrix Significant Events
Supporting the body's natural ability to regenerate