
Our Team
Medical Murray's management team comes from a variety of backgrounds including Fortune 500 medical device and manufacturing companies. Our leadership team members provide a strong foundation for understanding our customers’ strategic goals, ensuring that we respond to their needs quickly in a concise, proactive manner.
We strive to deliver innovative device solutions that help advance the betterment of patient care. Our belief is that customer commitment extends into providing the highest level of quality at all levels of the development and manufacturing process.
In addition to our leadership team, we employ dedicated engineers, technical staff and assemblers who specialize in applying leading edge technology in prototype, laboratory and cleanroom manufacturing. Our team cohesively works together to provide our customers superior solutions to their complex issues and applications.


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Phil Leopold
ChairmanPhil Leopold founded Medical Murray with his son, Andy Leopold, in 1996, and now serves as the company Chairman. Over his 20 years at Medical Murray, Phil has helped hundreds of medical device companies, inventors and entrepreneurs design, develop and commercialize intricate medical devices, |
implantables and insert molded components used for minimally invasive procedures. He also provides overall strategic direction including financial and operational management of the company's four facilities nationwide.Prior to launching Medical Murray, Phil was President of Bucher, Inc. where he led all sales and engineering of injection molding machines and turnkey manufacturing systems for North America. Prior to this, Phil served as General Manager for Dresser Industries where he engineered and developed fiber reinforced plastic products used by chemical, technology and medical industries. Phil holds an MBA from Kent State University, a Master of Science in Material Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nebraska. |
Chairman
Phil Leopold founded Medical Murray with his son, Andy Leopold, in 1996, and now serves as the company Chairman.
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Phil Leopold
ChairmanPhil Leopold founded Medical Murray with his son, Andy Leopold, in 1996, and now serves as the company Chairman. Over his 20 years at Medical Murray, Phil has helped hundreds of medical device companies, inventors and entrepreneurs design, develop and commercialize intricate medical devices, |
implantables and insert molded components used for minimally invasive procedures. He also provides overall strategic direction including financial and operational management of the company's four facilities nationwide.Prior to launching Medical Murray, Phil was President of Bucher, Inc. where he led all sales and engineering of injection molding machines and turnkey manufacturing systems for North America. Prior to this, Phil served as General Manager for Dresser Industries where he engineered and developed fiber reinforced plastic products used by chemical, technology and medical industries. Phil holds an MBA from Kent State University, a Master of Science in Material Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nebraska. |

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Andy LeopoldCEO
Andy Leopold co-founded Medical Murray with his father, Phil Leopold, in 1996. As CEO, Andy oversees R&D, Quality, and regulatory compliance at our three facilities nationwide. Andy has over 25 years of medical device expertise in complex delivery systems including 12 patents issued in various catheter technologies. |
Prior to co-founding Medical Murray, Andy served as Engineering Group Leader at Guidant Corporation where he led the design team and initiated development of many new products to treat coronary artery disease. He was also instrumental in creating novel balloon technology including material and process development. Prior to his tenure at Guidant, Andy served as Engineer for Sterling Drug where he was responsible for the development and production of new biosynthetic skin substitutes. Andy holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Iowa. |
CEO
Andy Leopold co-founded Medical Murray with his father, Phil Leopold, in 1996. As CEO, Andy oversees R&D, Quality, and regulatory compliance at our three facilities nationwide.
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Andy LeopoldCEOAndy Leopold co-founded Medical Murray with his father, Phil Leopold, in 1996. As CEO, Andy oversees R&D, Quality, and regulatory compliance at our three facilities nationwide. Andy has over 25 years of medical device expertise in complex delivery systems including 12 patents issued in various catheter technologies. |
Prior to co-founding Medical Murray, Andy served as Engineering Group Leader at Guidant Corporation where he led the design team and initiated development of many new products to treat coronary artery disease. He was also instrumental in creating novel balloon technology including material and process development. Prior to his tenure at Guidant, Andy served as Engineer for Sterling Drug where he was responsible for the development and production of new biosynthetic skin substitutes. Andy holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Iowa. |

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Eric LeopoldPresidentAs President, Eric oversees day-to-day operations in support of company direction and growth. He also provides strategic direction on Medical Murray's business objectives and is instrumental in building a strong team dedicated to providing our customers with high quality products and superior service. |
Bringing over 25 years of medical device experience with in-depth knowledge of endovascular and minimally invasive devices, Eric is a named inventor on 30 U.S. patents in multiple applications. Before joining Medical Murray, Eric was Vice President of R&D at Altura Medical (acquired by Lombard Medical) where he led the research and development team in the design of a novel endovascular AAA stent graft system. Prior, he held key roles for several notable medical device start-ups and fortune 100 corporations including ProMed, NovoStent, Micrus, (acquired by J&J), W.L. Gore & Associates, Guidant, and Baxter Healthcare. Eric holds an MBA from University of California, Berkeley, a Master of Science in Materials Engineering from San Jose State University and a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Iowa. |
President
As President, Eric oversees day-to-day operations in support of company direction and growth.
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Eric LeopoldPresidentAs President, Eric oversees day-to-day operations in support of company direction and growth. He also provides strategic direction on Medical Murray's business initiatives and is instrumental in building a strong team dedicated to providing our customers with high quality products and superior service. |
Bringing over 25 years of medical device experience with in-depth knowledge of endovascular and minimally invasive devices, Eric is a named inventor on 30 U.S. patents in multiple applications. Before joining Medical Murray, Eric was Vice President of R&D at Altura Medical (acquired by Lombard Medical) where he led the research and development team in the design of a novel endovascular AAA stent graft system. Prior, he held key roles for several notable medical device start-ups and fortune 100 corporations including ProMed, NovoStent, Micrus, (acquired by J&J), W.L. Gore & Associates, Guidant, and Baxter Healthcare. Eric holds an MBA from University of California, Berkeley, a Master of Science in Materials Engineering from San Jose State University and a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Iowa. |

Phil Leopold
Chairman
Phil Leopold founded Medical Murray with his son, Andy Leopold, in 1996, and now serves as the company Chairman.
Over his 20 years at Medical Murray, Phil has helped hundreds of medical device companies, inventors and entrepreneurs design, develop and commercialize intricate medical devices, implantables and insert moldedcomponents used for minimally invasive procedures. He also provides overall strategic direction including financial and operational management of the company's four facilities nationwide.
Prior to launching Medical Murray, Phil was President of Bucher, Inc. where he led all sales and engineering of injection molding machines and turnkey manufacturing systems for North America. Prior to this, Phil served as General Manager for Dresser Industries where he engineered and developed fiber reinforced plastic products used by chemical, technology and medical industries.
Phil holds an MBA from Kent State University, a Master of Science in Material Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nebraska.
Chairman
Phil Leopold founded Medical Murray with his son, Andy Leopold, in 1996, and now serves as the company Chairman.
Phil Leopold
Chairman
Phil Leopold founded Medical Murray with his son, Andy Leopold, in 1996, and now serves as the company Chairman.
Over his 20 years at Medical Murray, Phil has helped hundreds of medical device companies, inventors and entrepreneurs design, develop and commercialize intricate medical devices, implantables and insert moldedcomponents used for minimally invasive procedures. He also provides overall strategic direction including financial and operational management of the company's four facilities nationwide.
Prior to launching Medical Murray, Phil was President of Bucher, Inc. where he led all sales and engineering of injection molding machines and turnkey manufacturing systems for North America. Prior to this, Phil served as General Manager for Dresser Industries where he engineered and developed fiber reinforced plastic products used by chemical, technology and medical industries.
Phil holds an MBA from Kent State University, a Master of Science in Material Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nebraska.

Andy Leopold
CEO
Andy Leopold co-founded Medical Murray with his father, Phil Leopold, in 1996. As CEO, Andy oversees R&D, Quality, and regulatory compliance at our three facilities nationwide.
Andy has over 25 years of medical device expertise in complex delivery systems including 12 patents issued in various catheter technologies.
Prior to co-founding Medical Murray, Andy served as Engineering Group Leader at Guidant Corporation where he led the design team and initiated development of many new products to treat coronary artery disease. He was also instrumental in creating novel balloon technology including material and process development. Prior to his tenure at Guidant, Andy served as Engineer for Sterling Drug where he was responsible for the development and production of new biosynthetic skin substitutes.
Andy holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Iowa.
Phil holds an MBA from Kent State University, a Master of Science in Material Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nebraska.
CEO
Andy Leopold co-founded Medical Murray with his father, Phil Leopold, in 1996. As CEO, Andy oversees R&D, Quality, and regulatory compliance at our three facilities nationwide.
Andy Leopold
CEO
Andy Leopold co-founded Medical Murray with his father, Phil Leopold, in 1996. As CEO, Andy oversees R&D, Quality, and regulatory compliance at our three facilities nationwide.
Andy has over 25 years of medical device expertise in complex delivery systems including 12 patents issued in various catheter technologies.
Prior to co-founding Medical Murray, Andy served as Engineering Group Leader at Guidant Corporation where he led the design team and initiated development of many new products to treat coronary artery disease. He was also instrumental in creating novel balloon technology including material and process development. Prior to his tenure at Guidant, Andy served as Engineer for Sterling Drug where he was responsible for the development and production of new biosynthetic skin substitutes.
Andy holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Iowa.
Phil holds an MBA from Kent State University, a Master of Science in Material Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Nebraska.

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Eric LeopoldPresidentAs President, Eric oversees day-to-day operations in support of company direction and growth. He also provides strategic direction on Medical Murray's business initiatives and is instrumental in building a strong team dedicated to providing our customers with high quality products and superior service. |
Bringing over 25 years of medical device experience with in-depth knowledge of endovascular and minimally invasive devices, Eric is a named inventor on 30 U.S. patents in multiple applications. Before joining Medical Murray, Eric was Vice President of R&D at Altura Medical (acquired by Lombard Medical) where he led the research and development team in the design of a novel endovascular AAA stent graft system. Prior, he held key roles for several notable medical device start-ups and fortune 100 corporations including ProMed, NovoStent, Micrus, (acquired by J&J), W.L. Gore & Associates, Guidant, and Baxter Healthcare. Eric holds an MBA from University of California, Berkeley, a Master of Science in Materials Engineering from San Jose State University and a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Iowa. |
President
As President, Eric oversees day-to-day operations in support of company direction and growth.
Eric Leopold
President
As President, Eric oversees day-to-day operations in support of company direction and growth. He also provides strategic direction on Medical Murray's business initiatives and is instrumental in building a strong team dedicated to providing our customers with high quality products and superior service.
Bringing over 25 years of medical device experience with in-depth knowledge of endovascular and minimally invasive devices, Eric is a named inventor on 30 U.S. patents in multiple applications.
Before joining Medical Murray, Eric was Vice President of R&D at Altura Medical (acquired by Lombard Medical) where he led the research and development team in the design of a novel endovascular AAA stent graft system. Prior, he held key roles for several notable medical device start-ups and fortune 100 corporations including ProMed, NovoStent, Micrus, (acquired by J&J), W.L. Gore & Associates, Guidant, and Baxter Healthcare.
Eric holds an MBA from University of California, Berkeley, a Master of Science in Materials Engineering from San Jose State University and a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Iowa.

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Tanner HargensVice President of Business DevelopmentAs Vice President of Business Development, Tanner Hargens is responsible for leading and managing our nationwide technical Sales Engineering team.Tanner has been with Medical Murray for over 10 years. |
He has held several Leadership roles including General Manager where he spearheaded the 2012 opening and managed operations of our Charlotte, North Carolina, development and manufacturing facility. Tanner has extensive expertise in device design and commercialization focused on cardiology, orthopedic and urology devices. His background also includes vast customer experience with established companies, startups, hospitals and universities. Outside of Medical Murray, Tanner served as Chief Technology Officer and Director for SoftJoint, Inc. a startup company developing polyurethane implants to treat osteoarthritis of the hip without bone removal. Tanner Holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Iowa. |
Vice President of Business Development
As Vice President of Business Development, Tanner Hargens is responsible for leading and managing our nationwide technical Sales Engineering team.
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Tanner HargensVice President of Business DevelopmentAs Vice President of Business Development, Tanner Hargens is responsible for leading and managing our nationwide technical Sales Engineering team.Tanner has been with Medical Murray for over 10 years. |
He has held several Leadership roles including General Manager where he spearheaded the 2012 opening and managed operations of our Charlotte, North Carolina, development and manufacturing facility. Tanner has extensive expertise in device design and commercialization focused on cardiology, orthopedic and urology devices. His background also includes vast customer experience with established companies, startups, hospitals and universities. Outside of Medical Murray, Tanner served as Chief Technology Officer and Director for SoftJoint, Inc. a startup company developing polyurethane implants to treat osteoarthritis of the hip without bone removal. Tanner Holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Iowa. |

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Ken CarlsonDirector of RA/QAAs Director of Quality Assurance, Ken Carlson provides regulatory compliance support and leadership to ensure that all quality system and compliance requirements are met. Ken brings more than 25 years of engineering expertise in product development, quality control and cross-functional team leadership. |
Ken also actively participates in the continuous improvement of Medical Murray’s Quality System. Previously, Ken held several key leadership roles at Motorola Mobility. Most recently, he served as Distinguished Technical Staff Member and Senior Engineering Manager where he led cross functional teams to define next generation product architecture ensuring designs met or exceeded quality objectives. Ken also managed management teams responsible for designing, developing and launching multiple cellular devices. He has been named on 12 patents. Ken holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from University of Illinois and a Bachelor of Science from the Illinois Institute of Technology. |
Director of RA/QA
As Director of Quality Assurance, Ken Carlson provides regulatory compliance support and leadership to ensure that all quality system and compliance requirements are met.
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Ken CarlsonDirector of RA/QAAs Director of Quality Assurance, Ken Carlson provides regulatory compliance support and leadership to ensure that all quality system and compliance requirements are met. Ken brings more than 25 years of engineering expertise in product development, quality control and cross-functional team leadership. |
Ken also actively participates in the continuous improvement of Medical Murray’s Quality System. Previously, Ken held several key leadership roles at Motorola Mobility. Most recently, he served as Distinguished Technical Staff Member and Senior Engineering Manager where he led cross functional teams to define next generation product architecture ensuring designs met or exceeded quality objectives. Ken also managed management teams responsible for designing, developing and launching multiple cellular devices. He has been named on 12 patents. Ken holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from University of Illinois and a Bachelor of Science from the Illinois Institute of Technology. |

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Andy BlackVice President of R&DAndy Black has been with Medical Murray since 2003. As our Vice President of R&D, Andy heads all product development from initial concept to commercialization. With an extensive medical device background, Andy’s expertise includes complex delivery systems and endovascular catheters for applications such as, cardiology, oncology, thrombectomy, and stent delivery. |
Andy directs the R&D project teams in all four Medical Murray facilities. He provides oversight to new product development, material selection and project management. He also spearheads design verification and validation activities and regulatory submissions. In addition, Andy has varied experience with custom bench testing for evaluation of functional performance and compliance with FDA standards. Andy holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Iowa. |
Vice President of R&D
Andy Black has been with Medical Murray since 2003. As our Vice President of R&D, Andy heads all product development from initial concept to commercialization.
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Andy BlackVice President of R&DAndy Black has been with Medical Murray since 2003. As our Vice President of R&D, Andy heads all product development from initial concept to commercialization. With an extensive medical device background, Andy’s expertise includes complex delivery systems and endovascular catheters for applications such as, cardiology, oncology, thrombectomy, and stent delivery. |
Andy directs the R&D project teams in all four Medical Murray facilities. He provides oversight to new product development, material selection and project management. He also spearheads design verification and validation activities and regulatory submissions. In addition, Andy has varied experience with custom bench testing for evaluation of functional performance and compliance with FDA standards. Andy holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Iowa. |

Tanner Hargens
Vice President of Business Development
As Vice President of Business Development, Tanner Hargens is responsible for leading and managing our nationwide technical Sales Engineering team.
Tanner has been with Medical Murray for over 10 years.
He has held several Leadership roles including General Manager where he spearheaded the 2012 opening and managed operations of our Charlotte, North Carolina, development and manufacturing facility. Tanner has extensive expertise in device design and commercialization focused on cardiology, orthopedic and urology devices. His background also includes vast customer experience with established companies, startups, hospitals and universities.
Outside of Medical Murray, Tanner served as Chief Technology Officer and Director for SoftJoint, Inc. a startup company developing polyurethane implants to treat osteoarthritis of the hip without bone removal.
Tanner Holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Iowa.
Vice President of Business Development
As Vice President of Business Development, Tanner Hargens is responsible for leading and managing our nationwide technical Sales Engineering team.
Tanner Hargens
Vice President of Business Development
As Vice President of Business Development, Tanner Hargens is responsible for leading and managing our nationwide technical Sales Engineering team.
Tanner has been with Medical Murray for over 10 years.
He has held several Leadership roles including General Manager where he spearheaded the 2012 opening and managed operations of our Charlotte, North Carolina, development and manufacturing facility. Tanner has extensive expertise in device design and commercialization focused on cardiology, orthopedic and urology devices. His background also includes vast customer experience with established companies, startups, hospitals and universities.
Outside of Medical Murray, Tanner served as Chief Technology Officer and Director for SoftJoint, Inc. a startup company developing polyurethane implants to treat osteoarthritis of the hip without bone removal.
Tanner Holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Iowa.

Ken Carlson
Director of RA/QA
As Director of Quality Assurance, Ken Carlson provides regulatory compliance support and leadership to ensure that all quality system and compliance requirements are met. Ken brings more than 25 years of engineering expertise in product development, quality control and cross-functional team leadership.
Ken also actively participates in the continuous improvement of Medical Murray’s Quality System.
Previously, Ken held several key leadership roles at Motorola Mobility. Most recently, he served as Distinguished Technical Staff Member and Senior Engineering Manager where he led cross functional teams to define next generation product architecture ensuring designs met or exceeded quality objectives. Ken also managed management teams responsible for designing, developing and launching multiple cellular devices. He has been named on 12 patents.
Ken holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from University of Illinois and a Bachelor of Science from the Illinois Institute of Technology.
Director of RA/QA
As Director of Quality Assurance, Ken Carlson provides regulatory compliance support and leadership to ensure that all quality system and compliance requirements are met.
Ken Carlson
Director of RA/QA
As Director of Quality Assurance, Ken Carlson provides regulatory compliance support and leadership to ensure that all quality system and compliance requirements are met. Ken brings more than 25 years of engineering expertise in product development, quality control and cross-functional team leadership.
Ken also actively participates in the continuous improvement of Medical Murray’s Quality System.
Previously, Ken held several key leadership roles at Motorola Mobility. Most recently, he served as Distinguished Technical Staff Member and Senior Engineering Manager where he led cross functional teams to define next generation product architecture ensuring designs met or exceeded quality objectives. Ken also managed management teams responsible for designing, developing and launching multiple cellular devices. He has been named on 12 patents.
Ken holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from University of Illinois and a Bachelor of Science from the Illinois Institute of Technology.

Andy Black
Vice President of R&D
Andy Black has been with Medical Murray since 2003. As our Vice President of R&D, Andy heads all product development from initial concept to commercialization.
With an extensive medical device background, Andy’s expertise includes complex delivery systems and endovascular catheters for applications such as, cardiology, oncology, thrombectomy, and stent delivery.
Andy directs the R&D project teams in all four Medical Murray facilities. He provides oversight to new product development, material selection and project management. He also spearheads design verification and validation activities and regulatory submissions. In addition, Andy has varied experience with custom bench testing for evaluation of functional performance and compliance with FDA standards.
Andy holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Iowa.
Vice President of R&D
Andy Black has been with Medical Murray since 2003. As our Vice President of R&D, Andy heads all product development from initial concept to commercialization.
Andy Black
Vice President of R&D
Andy Black has been with Medical Murray since 2003. As our Vice President of R&D, Andy heads all product development from initial concept to commercialization.
With an extensive medical device background, Andy’s expertise includes complex delivery systems and endovascular catheters for applications such as, cardiology, oncology, thrombectomy, and stent delivery.
Andy directs the R&D project teams in all four Medical Murray facilities. He provides oversight to new product development, material selection and project management. He also spearheads design verification and validation activities and regulatory submissions. In addition, Andy has varied experience with custom bench testing for evaluation of functional performance and compliance with FDA standards.
Andy holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Iowa.
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400 N. Rand Rd.
North Barrington, IL 60010
Ph: 847.620.7990
Fax: 847.620.7995
info@medicalmurray.com
CHARLOTTE, NC
8531 Steele Creek Place Dr. Unit D
Charlotte, NC 28273
Ph: 847.620.7990
Fax: 847.620.7995
info@medicalmurray.com
LAKE ZURICH, IL
540 Capital Drive, Ste. 150
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Ph: 847.620.7990
Fax: 847.620.7995
info@medicalmurray.com