About Skytron

Building Stronger Relationships
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Skytron provides safe and efficient healthcare solutions, including full-room solutions of capital equipment, architectural and real-time information systems for Medical, Surgical, Sterile Processing, and Infection Prevention. Our solutions enhance the utilization of people, facilities, and capital because they are designed with the user in mind and have a low, long-term cost of ownership.

Skytron is an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) distributor. This unique business model allows us to work with more than 20 independent companies that span the globe and bring a global perspective to our products. Each OEM has their own focused research and development team, and these teams are working simultaneously to bring the latest developments for medical equipment to the healthcare environment. We are ISO 13485 compliant – a proven testament to our quality assurance.

A commitment to building strong customer relationships grew out of the founders’ values, and Skytron has established a high level of customer service and satisfaction through a dedicated network of sales representatives. The average tenure for a Skytron representative is more than 14 years, providing customers the confidence that their local Skytron representation will be with them for the long-term.

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Our Mission
We partner with our customers, employees, representatives, and suppliers to improve safety and efficiency in healthcare.

Core Values
Partnering Philosophy
Integrity
Superior & Innovative Solutions
Long-term Focus
Quality & Continuous Improvement
Our History
Founded in 1972, Skytron is a privately owned and operated company with headquarters based in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Skytron's parent company began in the motorcycle industry. In 1966, David P. Mehney founded Kawasaki Midwest Motorcycles, Inc. as a Midwest distributor for Kawasaki. Because of his experience doing business with Japanese companies, Dave founded Skytron after being introduced to an opportunity to bring a new type of surgical light into the U.S. market. This innovative, focusable surgical light quickly gained the favor of many surgeons and nurses in the United States and became the first of many pioneering solutions that the company introduced to healthcare. In 1982, the KMW Inc. sold its motorcycle distribution rights back to Kawasaki and founded the KMW Group, Inc. with Skytron, Great Lakes Marine, and Midwest Parts and Accessories as divisions. Skytron LLC now represents over 90% of the revenue and income of the KMW Group and has operations throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East in addition to representation in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.

Skytron was founded upon its belief that customer service is essential to building a brand that is trusted and set apart from the rest. It is through the company’s core values of partnering philosophy, integrity and long-term focus that the commitment to customer service and pioneering solutions is upheld. Skytron strives to demonstrate these values to all of its customers, sales representatives, employees, and suppliers every day.
Local Connection
As a Skytron customer, you will receive only the best sales and service support. Our sales representatives help us to demonstrate this commitment to customer care every day. As members of your local community, your sales representative becomes an expert partner dedicated to your success.
  • Local Understanding
  • Your Long Term Partner
  • Expert Support

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Skytron Authorized Representative Firms

Skytron provides safe and efficient healthcare solutions delivered through a local representative network that values long-term relationships and comprehensive service. Focused on providing the highest quality solutions while delivering the lowest cost of ownership, we prioritize transparency and accountability in our actions. Join our team of healthcare sales & service leaders in the clinical space. With an average tenure of over 14 years, our representative firms provide long-term confidence and support to our customers.

Skytron Difference:

  • Comprehensive Responsibility: Our rep firms handle service, installation, warranties, and sales across all Skytron product categories, including clinical, sterile processing, clinical business intelligence, and architectural and environmental products.
  • Alignment: Our representative firms align with Skytron’s branding, policies, and corporate mission, ensuring consistency and excellence.

Qualifications:

  • Experience in direct sales or business ownership.
  • Minimum 5 years of healthcare capital equipment sales or related medical experience.
  • Customer-focused with a positive, self-motivated attitude.

Core Values

Partnering Philosophy • Integrity • Superior & Innovative Solutions • Long-Term Focus • Quality & Continuous Improvement

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and any questions you have below.

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Executive Team

Products and services are important, but a company is only as good as its people.

We pride ourselves on having individuals at all levels who have a real understanding of the medical landscape
through prior work experience or from a long-standing tenure with Skytron.

Call them, talk with them and you’ll feel the difference.

David Mehney
Chief Executive Officer
Dave joined Skytron in 1991 and represents the second generation of family leadership within the company. Prior to serving as CEO, he also served as the company’s President, Vice President of Operations, and President of Great Lakes Medical Equipment, a Skytron distributor.

Dave holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Amherst College. He also serves as a Trustee of the Spectrum Health Foundation Board (previously served a term as Chairperson) and is a Trustee of the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Foundation. He has been a member of Young Presidents' Organization since 2001.

As CEO, Dave’s commitment to the company’s core values ensures that their partnering philosophy, integrity, superior and pioneering solutions, and long-term focus are integrated into every process and partnership. It is upon this vision that Skytron continues to develop effective partnerships with its employees, manufacturing suppliers, distributors, and customers. Dave cites the partnering philosophy as the core value which drives Skytron’s achievements and allows the company to provide the best solutions for today’s clinical environments.
Craig Wassenaar
President
Craig Wassenaar has served as Skytron President since July 2013. He has a depth of leadership experience in finance and business development. His vision of creating an opportunity for sustainable growth for all of Skytron’s partners has resulted in building a strong foundation with its people, products, processes, and systems. Craig's passion is to compete for every opportunity by delivering solutions to go beyond when it comes to meeting the needs of customers and improving patient outcomes. This has put Skytron in a unique position as an industry leader and a true specialist.
Nadine Daraskavich
Chief Financial Officer
Nadine Daraskavich, CPA CMA, joined Skytron’s team in 2013. She has played a key role in implementing new systems at Skytron and leading the finance team. She now serves as the Chief Financial Officer and has global responsibilities for all Finance activities, including corporate accounting, reporting, FP&A, tax, treasury, and audit.
Nadine brings more than 20 years of professional experience in corporate accounting, reporting, and financial systems in various large corporations.
Gwen Miller
VP of Human Resources
Gwen Miller joined Skytron’s team in 2017 and brings 15 years of professional experience which includes time spent in recruitment, accounting, payroll / HRIS management, HR Management, and safety in various corporations throughout West Michigan and Wisconsin. Her passion for HR and firm understanding of how a strong HR function can contribute to a company achieving its goal puts Skytron in a solid position to continue growing.
Bob Lawrence
VP of Product Development and Service
Bob Lawrence joined Skytron in 2020 and comes with over 20 years of experience in the medical device field – including Medtronic Cardiovascular Systems (Product Development Engineering), Aspen Surgical (Director of R&D & Sustaining Engineering), and Hillrom (R&D Director, Global Surgical Solutions, US).

Bob earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University. He believes in listening to the customer and delivering high-quality solutions; while assuring full compliance to regulations and standards. Bob is a driven and resourceful leader, who promotes consistent delivery of products that are safe and effective in use.
Scott Martin
VP of Sales
Scott Martin has over 15 years of healthcare industry experience in capital equipment as well as technology and data center infrastructure solutions. Scott joined Skytron in 2008 as a Territory Manager and has since held roles as the Director of Technology Sales, Global Director of Technology Sales, and Director of Corporate Accounts. As Vice President of Sales Scott focuses on the development of Skytron’s Corporate Account relationships including IDNs, GPOs, and Architects and Planners. Scott also leads the Sales and Channel Management team with a focus on sales growth, sales support, and relationship building.
John Raneri
VP of Marketing & Clinical BI
John Raneri joined Skytron as the Director of Clinical Business Intelligence in 2019. He came to us with over 20 years of experience in Sales and Marketing for emerging and established technology companies, with seven years specifically dedicated to Healthcare Technology. John is extremely passionate about the customer experience and building strong relationships. Utilizing analytics, real-world usability, and proven methodologies, he focuses on a successful customer journey. John leads the Marketing and Events Teams, Skytron Sales Academy, and continues developing the vision for the Clinical Business Intelligence solution portfolio.
Curt Webb
VP of Operations
Curt Webb joined Skytron in 2022 and brings over 26 years of experience in leadership and operations, including an extensive background in Engineering, Quality, Program Management, and various Manufacturing Leadership roles.
Curt has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. He has demonstrated results of meeting customer expectations and ensuring quality while achieving growth and cost optimization through the development of strong teams with a culture of lean manufacturing.