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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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Mary joined the Apexx Team in July of 2006. Originally, Mary was recruited to Apexx to manage the Customer Service Department for which she has many years of experience. Due to her attention to detail and work ethic, she was promoted to the Accounting Department as Accounting Manager in late 2006.
As Accounting Manager, Mary’s responsibilities include order processing, A/R and A/P responsibilities for the company. Most importantly, Mary provides support to her team members in Sales and other support positions to keep orders flowing smoothly and continue building life long relationships with Apexx Customers.
Originally from Southern California, Mary moved to Colorado with her husband, Tommy, in July 2006 in search of adventure and a place to call home. She currently resides in Aurora, a suburb of Denver where she just recently purchased her first home with her husband and three kitties: Mysty Boo, Nizzie and Jag. |
Mary Johns |
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Accounting Manager |
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mary@apexx360.com |
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Outside of Apexx, Mary spends her time kicking butt on her co-ed softball team, camping, going to Denver Bronco games, snowboarding, motorcycle riding and finding outdoor adventures with her husband.
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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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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
biking, riding his motorcycle and working out. |
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.
He resides in Centennial, Colorado, sharing his new home with his Jack Russell Terrier, Jack (pictured here). He spends his free time skiing/snowboarding in the winter and boating/camping in the summer. |
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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| Sean Sykes was recruited to the Apexx team in January 2009. This required a significant change which entailed him to move from his hometown in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He brought along to share in this new journey his wife, Monique and their mini zoo.
Sean began his career in the veterinary industry as a sales representative for a pharmaceutical company. He understands and respects those that want to further their veterinary practice as a business.
Sean has not always been serving veterinarians. He is an EPA certified, HVAC Technician who worked mostly on commercial equipment. He has had his fair share of sweat and sun.
Though he misses family and friends back home, especially his sister Taryn, this opportunity to work among the most loyal and passionate group of people at Apexx is definitely worth the sacrifice.
When Sean is not helping veterinarians find the best equipment available, he enjoys riding street on a 20” BMX bike, playing pool and watching movies with his wife. Sean’s mini zoo at home includes: Two black cats, a rabbit, a cockatiel, a turtle, and a bull terrier named Rhino.
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Sean Sykes |
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Equipment Consultant |
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sean@apexx360.com |
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| Clinton was born and raised in Pittsburgh PA, where he developed a blue collar work ethic that has followed him to Colorado. He moved to Denver in the summer of 2004 and before joining the Apexx team he worked as a sales representative for Xerox.
Colorado is where he met and married his beautiful wife Saundra and they now live in Littleton with a fleet of furry animals. Thiago a spunky miniature pincher, Maddie a beautiful golden retriever, Louie a grumpy old miniature Chihuahua; plus 2 cats Cooper and Morgan and the fattest rat ever, named Beasley.
When he's not providing equipment solutions to Veterinarians, Clinton enjoys being outdoors playing softball, golfing, hiking, and rooting for his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers. Most of all, he enjoys spending time with his wife Saundra and all their animals.
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Clinton Pfaff |
Asst. Product Manager
Acquisitions Assistant |
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clinton@apexx360.com |
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"My goal is to make your clinic or hospital successful, and take care of all your current and future equipment needs the best I can."
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| Matt joined Apexx Equipment's Technology Division as a Systems Specialist in January, 2009. He is a West Texas native, receiving his Bachelors from West Texas A&M. Matt has lived in Albuquerque for the last 4 years with his wife, Reta. They welcomed their beautiful daughter, Miley Faye, to their family on January 31, 2009.
Matt brings with him a vast array of knowledge in the day to day activities and challenges of Veterinary Practices as he worked his way through college in the role of Head Technician/Purchasing agent in a small animal practice in the Texas Panhandle and in his professional career in the Veterinary Pharmaceutical industry. Matt’s primary responsibility with Apexx is developing Digital Radiography and Diagnostic laboratory equipment opportunities.
Matt spends much of his personal time working on his farm in Albuquerque. Matt and Reta enjoy showing American Quarter Horses in Halter and Performance classes. His family can often be found traveling down the road together with one of their 5 rescue dogs.
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Matt Adkins |
Systems Specialist
Technology Division |
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matt@apexx360.com |
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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 |
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Imaging Product Manager |
| Senior Webmaster |
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| 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 Martinez |
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Distribution Center Worker |
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Aaron came onboard with Apexx in January 2008. He is a graduate of Doane College in Crete, Nebraska, where he played football for four years. Aaron also has a Masters Degree in Community and Regional Planning from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
Prior to Apexx, Aaron's professional experience includes eight years as a Transportation Planner with several different governmental agencies.
Aaron is presently "living the dream" in Denver with his beautiful wife, Jennifer, and their yellow lab, Rocco. Aaron enjoys being outdoors, including hiking, hunting and throwing the dog's ball. |
Aaron Dicken |
| Operations Manager |
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aaron@apexx360.com |
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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 |
| Clinical Engineer |
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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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Mr. Wharton attended
the University of Kentucky, and has for over 25 years been involved in
developing small companies, both private and public. He has vast
experience and expertise in positioning small companies for
acquisition, has overseen several, and various forms of business
acquisitions, as well as an Initial Public Offering (IPO). Three of
these acquisitions were by Fortune 500 companies. Mr. Wharton is
charged with developing the Company’s business relationships,
marketing strategies and revenue enhancement. |
Max Wharton |
Executive Vice President of
Business Development
Board Member |
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max@apexx360.com |
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Mr. Redmond has over 20 years experience in the medical industry holding senior level positions in both mature and start up companies. Mike’s previous senior management roles include Executive VP of Business Development and VP of Sales and Marketing at Bioject inc. from 1996 to 2007. Bioject is a leader in needle-free drug delivery technologies. While at Bioject, Mike executed several partnerships with major biotech and pharmaceutical companies. He also assisted in raising over $50 million in venture funding. Before Bioject, Mike held a series of positions at KMC Systems Inc, a leading private label developer and manufacturer of medical instrumentation. His roles included Director Sales and Marketing and VP of Business Development. Mike started his career at Abbott Laboratories Diagnostic’s Division from 1983 to 1989 holding various sales and marketing roles. |
Mike Redmond |
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Vice President Commercial Operations |
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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
performed within the top 10% of each respective company. |
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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