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About Us |
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"Without customers, we don't exist. |
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We're here to serve our
customers." |
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Drew Blackstone, Founder & CEO |
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Our employees are the core and strength of apexx Equipment. |
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No single individual is more important than the team. |
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Michelle joined the apexx team in October 2008 as a Customer Service Representative. With her she brings an extensive background in customer service and support. Her responsibilities include managing all apexx Customer Service Opportunities and assisting the Operations Department in Purchasing and special projects. Michelle also assists all other departments in making sure they have what they need to be successful.
Michelle is a native of Colorado and currently resides in Castle Rock, a suburb of Denver, with her husband, Scott; daughter, Melissa; troublemakers Maggie & Rosco (dogs), and Rockie the cat. In her free time she enjoys traveling, camping, cooking and photography. Nature is her passion when shooting film.
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Michelle Spletzer |
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Customer Service Manager |
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michelle@apexx360.com |
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“My focus is to make sure our customers receive a professional level of service for their entire career”.
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Kimberly joined the apexx Team in February of 2011 as General Assistant. She has over 7 years of experience in customer service. Kimberly’s primary responsibility at apexx is to provide administrative support to all departments to keep things running smoothly on a daily basis.
Born and raised in California, Kimberly moved to Colorado with her family in 1998 to make a new life. She received her Bachelors degree from the Metropolitan State College of Denver in Communication Design.
She currently resides in Denver, with her young son, Gavin. Outside of apexx, Kimberly spends her free time sketching, watching movies or settling in with a good horror novel.
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Kimberly McKague |
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General Assistant |
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frontdesk@apexx360.com |
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Mike joined the apexx Equipment Sales team in June 2002 as a Medical Equipment Expert. He has over 10 years experience in Medical Equipment Sales. Mike’s primary responsibility is consulting with Veterinarians, providing New and Pre-Owned Certified equipment solutions.
Prior to his years of providing equipment solutions, he was a Personal Fitness Trainer and membership Sales Manager for one of Colorado’s largest Health Clubs.
Mike moved to Colorado from Minnesota in the winter of 1992. His wife’s name is Kelly and they share their home in Castle Rock with three furry kids, a German Shepherd named Jack, a Siamese Cat named Armstrong and a Yorkshire Terrier named Oliver.
His current passions include mountain
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Mike O'Connor |
| Equipment Consultant |
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mike@apexx360.com |
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(800) 211-0036 x:11 |
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“As your professional Equipment Consultant, I’ll focus on the development of your facility's current and future equipment goals. Team with me and see how our partnership can help make you more successful."
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| Nick joined the apexx Equipment Sales team in November of 2006. He is an East Coast native, receiving his Bachelors Degree from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with background experience in Information Technology, Marketing and Sales. Nick's primary responsibility at apexx is to team with Veterinarians across the U.S., providing equipment solutions.
Prior to moving to Colorado in 2004, Nick spent time living throughout Europe, mainly in the small town of Vitinia outside Rome, Italy. Travel is one of Nick's strongest passions.
On July 17th, 2011, Nick married his beautiful bride, Britney, and they reside in Littleton with their dog Jack the Jack Russell Terrier (pictured here). He spends his free time playing in a men’s baseball league, fishing in the Rockies, following his beloved Steelers, snowboarding and playing in the mountains all year long. |
Nick Papinchak |
| Equipment Consultant |
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nick@apexx360.com |
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"My focus is to build strong relationships with my Veterinary Customers and to make it easy for them to find the equipment they want, within their budget. No one will work harder for my Customers than me."
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| Hunter joined the apexx sales team in January 2011. Although a Denver native, Hunter grew up in Pittsburgh and moved back to Denver in December of 1999. He met his wife within the first two weeks of moving back to Denver and they just welcomed their first child, Michael, into their lives on January 24, 2011.
With a strong background in client relationships and professional selling, the addition of Hunter helps to ensure that apexx will continue to provide world class service and will always outwork the competition.
Hunter spends most of his free time either having fun with his family or exercising in one of the many Colorado ways. The Meyer family can be seen almost any day walking their 3 dogs on one of many routes. Amellia, who is 10, is a black lab rotweiller mix, Jackson is a bull terrier and Shelby is a pure bred mutt. On weekends, Hunter has also been known to head to the hills to explore the Rocky Mountains on his Harley-Davidson or attempting to play more rounds of golf than humanly possible.
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Hunter Meyer |
| Inside Sales Representative |
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hunter@apexx360.com |
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"As the newest Inside Sales Representative for apexx, I am committed to providing the best possible service by working to earn and keep your business. We provide quality products that help your clinic be successful and safe for your patients."
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JD joined the apexx team in June, 2002, as
the company's third employee. He started as the Distribution
Center Assistant. With diligence and attention to detail he quickly proved
himself and advanced with apexx to Manager's level. JD has proven to
be one of apexx Equipment's most valuable, most reliable employees.
He's been an integral part of the company's success from its infancy
to where it is now. In 2003 he took on the additional responsibility
of designing, developing and launching apexx Equipment's first
website.
As you're discovering, JD has designed an
information-rich site that's easy to navigate which has rapidly
become the industry standard and an invaluable resource for physicians
and veterinarians worldwide to find New and Pre-Owned Certified
equipment.
In August, 2003, he relinquished
his position as apexx Equipment's Distribution Center Manager to
pursue his college degree. In addition to a heavy class workload, JD
continued to build and maintain the apexx website.
Originally from Colorado, JD graduated from Colorado State University in Ft. Collins in 2007 with a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Computer Information Systems.
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JD Murphree |
Diagnostic Imaging
Product Manager |
| Senior Webmaster |
| IT Manager |
| Manager of Fun |
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In May, 2007, JD joined the apexx team full time to serve as Imaging Product Manager. As apexx's digital radiography expert, JD works with apexx's Equipment Consultants and Customers to help find the best digital platform to fit their criteria, within their budget. JD is also responsible for the installation, training, trouble-shooting and repair of digital radiography platforms.
When he is not building and maintaining the industry's finest website or helping customers find their ideal digital platform, he enjoys hunting, "tinkering" with computers and driving his high performance Ford F-350 Powerstroke diesel. He was married to his wife, Ashlene on 08/30/08. She works as an Executive Assistant. JD and Ashlene have one dog, a Border Collie/Jack Russell Terrier named Maggie.
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| Gary joined the apexx team in October of 2006. With him came a diverse technical background coupled with a passion for small business and an ability to not simply be a part of a team, but also to strengthen it. Gary started in what was once the most humble of positions at apexx however, by virtue of his work ethic and natural ability Gary was promoted to his current position of Distribution Center Manager. The company depends daily on his abilities of managing and leading the highly intricate and complex world-wide Distribution Center of apexx Equipment.
Originally from West Bountiful Utah, Gary moved to Colorado in 1988 and has never since been able to leave the beauty of the Colorado Rockies (at least for too long). Gary spent 6 years in the United States Army Reserve and as a civilian during those years made his living as a ski/snowboard technician and spent his time high in the Rocky Mountains. Eventually he did the same with mountain bikes and in 1999 opened a shop of his own with a partner. |
Gary Baker |
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Distribution Center Manager |
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gary@apexx360.com |
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To Gary, apexx was an immediate and obvious choice to establish and build his professional career and not simply because he has great friends here, but because of the strength, intelligence and direction of the amazing team that surrounds him.
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Leo joined the apexx team in December of 2008 as a Distribution Center Worker. The position offered an excellent opportunity to better himself personally and professionally.
It’s not easy for Leo’s hard work to go un-noticed at apexx. His dedication to his job does not start and end at the door. Leo is constantly striving to help apexx meet shipping deadlines, raise quality standards, and his list of responsibilities continue to grow.
As a Distribution Center Worker, Leo’s responsibilities include packaging equipment, building crates for large orders, receiving shipments and giving quotes on detail times for equipment repair. Leo also keeps the distribution center organized and the entire apexx facility clean.
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Leo Martinez |
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It was not long before Leo’s attention to detail and work ethic earned him great respect amongst his peers and management, as well as a favorable eye from the customers of apexx Veterinary Equipment. Leo’s genuine good nature and commitment to team have prompted within those who work directly with him a high degree of trust in Leo’s commitment and abilities.
Most importantly, Leo cleans and details all the equipment that is due to ship to you, our customer. Leo makes your purchase look like it did when it left the factory. First impressions are key with apexx Pre-Owned Certified equipment and Leo’s hard work helps assure life long relationships with apexx Customers.
Originally from Aguascalientes, Mexico, Leo moved to Colorado with his family in 1996, in search of opportunity. He currently resides in Arvada, a suburb of Denver. Everyday is an opportunity for Leo to increase his speaking, working and computer skills.
Outside of apexx, Leo enjoys spending his time riding his motorcycle, dancing, picnics, swimming, practicing English and visiting with family.
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George joined the apexx team in September of 2008. He began his career as a US Navy Hospital Corpsman in the Pediatric unit of Balboa Hospital in San Diego. He then cross trained into Biomedical Engineering and has proven himself an expert in Medical Equipment Technology.
An alumnus of Regis University, George brings over 25 years experience in Clinical Engineering to the apexx Repair Center. His broad technical knowledge of medical devices spans from basic instruments to digital radiography. Prior to joining apexx, he served as a Field Engineer for GE Medical systems.
George’s hobbies include Hiking, Nordic Sports, Scuba, Climbing and Geocaching. He also has a deep interest in alternative energies and their practical applications. He’s currently working on an electric motorcycle conversion and has built numerous electric vehicles including a solar powered mountain bike and an all electric snowmobile
George shares his home in Centennial with his applehead Chihuahua.
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George Marler |
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george@apexx360.com |
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“I'm committed to providing top shelf service. By utilizing my decades of learning and experience, I promise a level of service to apexx's customers they'll not likely see anywhere else in the industry.”
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Rick joined the apexx team in 2010.
Rick’s responsibilities in apexx's Biomedical Department include customer equipment repairs, pre-owned equipment reconditioning and certification and new equipment QC. He also contributes time in apexx's R&D lab.
Rick is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering.
He is a Colorado native and resides in Thornton with his girlfriend Angela and their three dogs, a shar-pei named Saffron, a black lab named Corrie and a boxer named Porter. They also have a new addition to the family, an orange tabby named Ancho.
In his free time Rick enjoys playing Frisbee golf, fishing, and hanging out with friends and family.
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Rick Mott |
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biomed@apexx360.com |
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Mr. Blackstone founded apexx Equipment in Denver, Colorado in 2001. He
is responsible for the vision of the company and directs and
coordinates the activities of the company in accordance with
identified company goals to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of
operations. Drew graduated from Evangel University with a Major in
Business Management and a Minor in Economics. His professional
background and medical experience started with Abbott Laboratories in
the Diagnostics Division, selling Capital Medical Equipment to 500+
bed hospitals. During his career including and following Abbott, Drew
has held positions of Account Executive, Product Manager, Regional
Sales Manager and National Sales Manager where his teams consistently
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Drew
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| Founder, President and CEO |
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National Account Manager |
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drew@apexx360.com |
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Drew directs apexx
Equipment in an ultra-competitive field against larger,
longer-established companies. apexx has successfully created a niche
in the veterinary equipment market with a broad
selection of brand name equipment in both New & Pre-Owned Certified
models. More importantly, with the help of the team of professionals
whom you’ve met on this page, apexx provides accountability and world-class service. Mr. Blackstone
leads apexx Equipment with one simple goal, “Have fun and outwork the competition.”
On the personal
side, Drew grew up on a farm and ranch operation in Nebraska where
he learned responsibility, the value of hard work, honesty and
integrity, teamwork and the importance of family. His passion is
apexx Equipment and what he enjoys most about the challenge is
having the opportunity to work alongside his team of professionals
at apexx.
When not at work,
Drew spends his time relaxing, playing an occasional round of golf,
working out, catching rays at the pool, making sure his favorite
restaurants still serve his favorite selections and visiting his
farm and family in Nebraska. Drew has been known to occasionally
watch or attend a football game.
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