Dr. James Spahn: Co-Founder, Chairman of the Board, and Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Jim Spahn specializes in Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. His extensive training in soft tissue survival began not as a business owner, but as a medical doctor. In the process of developing a positioning mattress to keep his patients' head elevated post-operatively, it was made known to him that this product, the Position Perfect®, also prevented and treated pressure ulcers. Fascinated by the fact that his training and reconstructive surgery closely resembled the techniques recommended for pressure ulcer prevention and treatment, he founded EHOB, Incorporated in 1986 and began manufacturing and distributing medical products, now known the world over as WAFFLE®; brand products. Dr. Spahn's inventive genius and in-depth understanding of the physical properties of contouring surfaces, human anatomy and mechanics, are the core of what exists today as a leading company in skin protection and static air technology. Dr. Spahn is continually researching and designing product improvements, inventing new products, and teaching advancements in skin care.

Dr. Spahn received his M.D. from Indiana University Medical Center in 1970, and his board certification in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery in 1975.

J.D. Spahn: Co-Founder, Executive Vice President of Product Strategy, Director

With 4 years of marketing experience coupled with 6 years of Research and Development within the medical arena, J.D. is responsible for all marketing aspects of WoundVision. A  current board member of EHOB, a medical products company based in Indianapolis, J.D. has experienced a wide variety of roles within the company allowing him a clear understanding of the market and the existing needs of healthcare professionals.  

J.D. is a graduate of Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH.

Mitch Roob: Chief Executive Officer, Director

Mitch's diverse background includes experience in business, healthcare, and government. Prior to joining WoundVision he served as Secretary of Commerce for the State of Indiana and Chief Executive Officer of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) where he was a member of Governor Mitch Daniels' cabinet and lead the state's economic development efforts. Mitch also served as the Secretary of Indiana's Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) and President of the Marion County Health and Hospital Corporation.

Mitch is a graduate of DePauw University and has a Master of Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame.

Stephen Goldsmith: Director

Stephen Goldsmith, Professor of Government at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, Director of the Innovations in American Government Program at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government, a strategic advisor to the law firm of McKenna Long and Aldridge and an expert consultant in the areas of infrastructure finance and government reform.  Previously Mr. Goldsmith served as the Deputy Mayor for Operations for New York City.

From 1992-1999, he served as Mayor of Indianapolis, where he earned a reputation as one of the country’s most innovative public officials. His transformative efforts to revitalize urban neighborhoods and to transfer real authority to community groups received national acclaim. Goldsmith served as chief domestic policy advisor to President Bush in the 2000 campaign and then as  a special advisor to President Bush on faith-based and nonprofit initiatives and Chair of the Corporation for National and Community Service for eight years under President Bush and President Obama.

Goldsmith is the Daniel Paul Professor of Government and the Director of the Innovations in American Government Program at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. He has authored a number of books, including The Power of Social Innovation: How Civic Entrepreneurs Ignite Community Networks for Good, Governing by Network: the New Shape of the Public Sector, Putting Faith in Neighborhoods: Making Cities Work through Grassroots Citizenship and The Twenty-First Century City: Resurrecting Urban America.

Stephen is a graduate of Wabash College and the University of Michigan Law School.

Thomas P. Cooper, M.D.: Director

Thomas P. Cooper, M.D.  is a nationally recognized healthcare entrepreneur, having used his medical training and business experience to found and manage several companies which have become the national leaders in their respective fields and generated $2 billion in revenues. His experience and relationships help companies in a variety of valuable ways (operations, strategy, recruiting, regulatory, reimbursement).  Companies that he has founded and managed include a national emergency physician company (Spectrum Emergency Care: Acquired by Laidlaw, Inc.), the largest correctional facility healthcare company (Correctional Medical Services) and the largest provider of X-Ray/EKG to nursing homes (Mobilex USA: Acquired by Integrated Health Services). These companies have had combined revenues of over $2 billion, serve over five thousand facilities, are located in all 50 states and reach more than four million patients. He also serves on the Boards of Cardiocore Lab, IPC The Hospitalist Company and Kindred Healthcare.

He is an Adjunct Professor at Columbia Business School teaching courses on entrepreneurship. He received his M.D. from Indiana University and his B.A. from DePauw University.