Lea is a serial entrepreneur who has co-founded and served as CEO of three dental technology companies: 2C MedTech, REPLICATE Dental Technologies (now RTRS Technologies) and Lingualcare, Inc. Lingualcare was purchased by 3M Company in November, 2007. Post-acquisition, she was president of 3M’s Lingualcare subsidiary and a member of the management operating committee of 3M Unitek. Prior to joining BRIUS, Lea was the President of SheepMedical USA, a wholly owned subsidiary of SheepMedical Ltd, the #1 Japanese orthodontic aligner manufacturer.

Lea has spent her career building disruptive technologies with executive roles at OraMetrix, acquired by Dentsply (NYSE:XRAY), AutoTester, acquired by Compuware (now BMC Compuware), and marketing and international sales roles at XTRA On-Line, Micrografx and GeoWorks.

She earned a B.A. in Political Science (Cum Laude) from the University of Texas El Paso and an M.B.A. from Thunderbird, School of Global Management in Glendale, AZ. Lea serves as a mentor at Health Wildcatters, frequently speaks at start-up technology and healthcare forums, and is a guest lecturer at SMU’s Cox School of Business, University of Texas Dallas, Texas A&M Commerce and Dallas public schools.

Ruedger is an accomplished entrepreneur and inventor who has started five technology companies and authored +120 patents in intra-oral imaging, robotics, database technology and mass customization of dental devices during his career.

In 2002 he started Lingualcare, Inc., an orthodontic technology and services company, that he sold to 3M Company in November 2007. He is also the founder of OraMetrix, a dental technology company based in Dallas, Texas (acquired by Dentsply Sirona), and three companies based in Berlin: Natural Dental Implants AG (REPLICATE), 2C Dental AG, and XBranch Technologies.

Ruedger invented the first full-mouth intra-oral scanner in 1998, earning him the prestigious Innovationspreis from the German States of Berlin and Brandenburg. He holds a master’s in mechanical engineering and is a Toolmaker under the German guild system.

John brings 19 years of experience in clinical and commercial orthodontics to the BRIUS team. A strong embrace of technology and innovation has characterized his career. Previously serving as the clinical director for the aligner division at Henry Schein Orthodontics, John provided extensive clinical training and support to dental professionals, utilizing his clinical background and knowledge of the latest advancements in technology. John is passionate about teaching and building global orthodontic educational platforms that integrate new technologies.

John's outlook is that we are living in a golden age of orthodontics, where technology and innovation drive clinical knowledge, enhancing and delivering new treatment options and patient opportunities. In addition to his commercial contributions, John has leveraged his clinical experience to build critical support systems for new products and technologies developed by several orthodontic manufacturing companies.

Kathy is the Director of Clinical Education and Clinician Engagement for Brius Technologies. Kathy is a customer focused, hands-on leader with over 20 years’ experience in creating and managing strategic relationships as well as driving aggressive targets as a sales leader. Kathy’s prior experience includes roles as a clinical trainer with a focus on implementing the tools and expertise that drives success with professionals in the orthodontic industry.

Outside of work, Kathy has a passion for gardening and loves taking adventurous travels with her husband, Jeremy.

Jeff has implemented orthodontic marketing and product management initiatives for more than 30 years at several start-up companies and at two global dental product manufacturing companies.

Over the past ten years, Jeff has focused exclusively on developing and marketing patient-specific aesthetic treatment solutions including the Harmony™ System, InBrace® and Brava® by BRIUS. Prior to this Jeff was instrumental in launching an orthodontic products division at one of the world’s largest manufacturers of tooth whitening products where he developed innovative products such as Gishy Goo®, Opal Seal®, and Tres White Ortho®. Jeff also brings international experience to the management team, developing sales and marketing solutions in North America, Asia and Australia for American Orthodontics.

Jeff graduated cum laude with a BA in Political Science from Weber State University followed by an MBA from the University of Utah.

Matt is an accomplished engineer and computer scientist known for his expertise in software development and project leadership.

Matt joined Brius in 2019 at the early stage of the company. His tenure has been defined by a remarkable ability to translate visionary concepts into tangible outcomes, reflected in the successful design and implementation of cutting-edge Class I medical devices. With a foundation rooted in product management skills and extensive engineering expertise, Matt's multidisciplinary prowess equips him with a profound understanding of both technical intricacies and operational dynamics. This enables adept management of software developers and R&D engineers.

Matt earned an MS degree in computer science from Southern Illinois University and an MS degree in Industrial Engineering from Azad University, Iran.

Jason holds over 20 years of experience in the medical industry, specializing in quality and regulatory affairs related to medical devices, OTCs, HCT/Ps, cosmetics and nutraceuticals.

Over the last 10 years, prior to joining BRIUS, Jason previously served as the Chief Operating Officer for several device companies in the orthopedic and aesthetic spaces. He provided oversight across all functions related to quality and regulatory, ensuring quality standards were met and maintained. He also provided guidance and ensured proper regulatory standards were sustained throughout research, product development, manufacturing, and operations.

Jason holds certifications as an MDSAP Internal Auditor, ISO 13485:2016 Lead Auditor, Six Sigma Green Belt, Six Sigma Black Belt, Project Management – Lean Process, a certificate in Executive Management as well as a Bachelor of Science and MBA.