This is TOMZ
TOMZ is a top-tier manufacturer of implantable medical devices for the world's leading medical OEMs. Driven by innovation and our experience spanning three decades, we ensure critical supply chain requirements are met in order to enhance the lives of patients globally.
Our Leadership Team
Tom Matulaniec
Owner & Chief Operating Officer
Tom Matulaniec first started working at TOMZ at the age of 8, when he began helping his father, TOMZ founder Zbigniew Matulaniec, around the shop. Since then, he has worked in nearly every department at TOMZ, from maintenance to finishing to machining to purchasing to sales, eventually becoming Vice President and now President and Owner.
Matulaniec’s focus on modernizing the company, developing its social and digital presence, and supporting the rise of a new generation of machinists is driven by his vision for TOMZ as a leader in medical manufacturing for global OEMs. He received his Bachelor’s in Sociology from the University of Connecticut.
Matulaniec’s focus on modernizing the company, developing its social and digital presence, and supporting the rise of a new generation of machinists is driven by his vision for TOMZ as a leader in medical manufacturing for global OEMs. He received his Bachelor’s in Sociology from the University of Connecticut.
Mike North
Chief Manufacturing Officer
TOMZ is excited to welcome Mike North to the team. Mike will serve as the Chief Manufacturing Officer and oversee all manufacturing operations across our two sites: Knightstown, IN and Berlin, CT.
Mike brings over 25 years of experience in the medical device field (OEM & CMO), with a heavy focus on business and operational management. He has worked in a range of manufacturing environments including startups (team member # 15 growing to over 300+), as well as well-established environments with teams of 800+. Prior to TOMZ, Mike was overseeing five manufacturing facilities throughout the country. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Western Governors University. Welcome aboard Mike.
Mike brings over 25 years of experience in the medical device field (OEM & CMO), with a heavy focus on business and operational management. He has worked in a range of manufacturing environments including startups (team member # 15 growing to over 300+), as well as well-established environments with teams of 800+. Prior to TOMZ, Mike was overseeing five manufacturing facilities throughout the country. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Western Governors University. Welcome aboard Mike.
Vincent Wong
Chief Quality Officer
With extensive experience in contract manufacturing for the medical device industry, as well as Design, Development, and Sustained Manufacturing engineering services, Vincent Wong brings incredible know-how to the TOMZ team.
As Chief Quality Officer, his goal is to further advance the Quality Organization through employee development, enhanced engineering services, and ever-increasing inspection capabilities to ensure TOMZ is always providing medical patients with only the highest quality products. He received his Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering/Material Science & Engineering as well as his Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Connecticut.
As Chief Quality Officer, his goal is to further advance the Quality Organization through employee development, enhanced engineering services, and ever-increasing inspection capabilities to ensure TOMZ is always providing medical patients with only the highest quality products. He received his Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering/Material Science & Engineering as well as his Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Connecticut.
Martin Crous, Ph.D.
Vice President Business Development
Martin Crous, Ph.D. has been in the Medical Device Industry for over twenty years, with experience on both medical device sales and OEM. His successes have been with turnaround management, start-ups, international business development, and performing detailed business analysis, including market research and competitor intelligence.
Crous has also attended over 5,000 surgeries in the OR, bringing a world of experience and knowledge to both TOMZ and their clients. As VP of Business Development, Crous contributes to building TOMZ’s business by developing new markets within the U.S. as well as internationally. He received his MBA from The University of West London and a Ph.D. from Washington International University.
Crous has also attended over 5,000 surgeries in the OR, bringing a world of experience and knowledge to both TOMZ and their clients. As VP of Business Development, Crous contributes to building TOMZ’s business by developing new markets within the U.S. as well as internationally. He received his MBA from The University of West London and a Ph.D. from Washington International University.
Chris Nowell
Vice President Operations
A manufacturing operations manager with extensive expertise in production operations and scheduling, plant management, mechanical engineering, supply chain, shipping/receiving, maintenance, budget administration, process engineering, and business development, Chris Nowell brings a wealth of knowledge to TOMZ Corporation.
As VP of Operations, Nowell keeps his finger on the pulse of all developments at TOMZ to keep company operations running like a well-oiled machine, ensuring that TOMZ continues to fulfill commitments while constantly improving and expanding capability. He received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of New Haven.
As VP of Operations, Nowell keeps his finger on the pulse of all developments at TOMZ to keep company operations running like a well-oiled machine, ensuring that TOMZ continues to fulfill commitments while constantly improving and expanding capability. He received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of New Haven.
