The “Aha” Moment…
It was that day in the ER when I was responding to a code. I had to filter lifesaving medication for a critical patient and there was no filter needle available. I knew, then and there, I had to solve this problem.
I invented and patented FROG, and built CarrTech to bring it to market in the hope of reducing injury, saving lives, and improving healthcare for all.
I am but one person, with one idea, but if I can save a life, then my journey has been worth it.
—Sue Carr, RPh
Our Team: On a Mission to Make Healthcare Safer for All
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Sue Carr, RPh, Founder & CEO
Sue served as a clinical hospital pharmacist for over 30 years. Dr. Carr designed and prototyped the first and only all-in-one filtering device called FROG, Filter Removal of Glass. Following incubators, accelerators, I-Corp, and leadership programs, Sue has become a skillful entrepreneur raising over $2.5 million in capital and partnering with the largest needle company in the world.
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John Nazzaro, RPh , Vice President
Dr. Nazzaro has 50 years of experience in the pharmaceutical profession. Dr. Nazzaro spent 24 years on Active Duty with the US Navy responsible for implementing pharmacy computerization in the DOD.
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Charles Rogers, Secretary
Chuck earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Northwestern University and received a Juris Doctor degree from the College of William and Mary. He has practiced law over 40 years as a sole practitioner and as Chief Charter Examiner at the Virginia State Corporation Commission.
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John Brzezenski, CFO & Business Strategist
An innovative, focused senior business professional with diverse experience in investments, advisory, marketing, sales, and operations. Mr. Brzezenski serves as a strategic advisor for the CarrTech team. He is an expert in developing and executing growth strategies enabling breakthrough results.
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Maria Schulz, Research & Development
Maria Schulz is a 2017 biology graduate of Gardner-Webb University. Prior to joining the CarrTech team, Maria dedicated six years to clinical work where she specialized in ophthalmology.
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Kevin Flynn, Patent Attorney & Legal Counselor
Kevin is a patent attorney for start-up companies with a focus on multidisciplinary engineering innovations. Initially trained in both Biomedical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, he later obtained a Master's Degree in Industrial & Systems Engineering, and a law degree with honors from Duke Law School.
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Kathie Callahan Brady, Director of Executive Board
Kathie Callahan Brady is the President and CEO of Frederick Innovative Technology Center, Inc. (FITCI) since 2016 where she has served over 163 companies. Kathie is an entrepreneur with more than 30 years of executive-level experience in IT, real estate, and business development. Kathie is a former partner in Quantum Realty Capital, founded Future CEO, served as Executive Director at the National Academy of Sciences, taught for University of Maryland, and founded 212 Business Mastery and the "Strategic Growth and Advisory Boards" at FITCI.
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Ric Hughen, Business Advisor
Ric has thirty years of medical device experience spanning three Fortune 100 (J&J, Abbott, BD) and four start-up companies with two successful exits to date. Ric holds MBA and BS degrees from Penn State.