Surgical Case Systems + Precision Products

With fast and focused design and manufacturing

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About Arcamed

We are committed to being a fast, responsive, and reliable provider of case and tray systems and precision machined products to orthopedic OEMs. We understand that without the products we provide, our customers are unable to get their products to market right and on time. Everyone at Arcamed takes great pride in ensuring that our customers across the globe are completely satisfied from design to delivery.

Get to Know Us

Our team has over sixty years of combined experience meeting the contract manufacturing needs of the orthopedic OEM market. Get to know the executives and sales team who will be working closely with your project.

Jon Desalvo

Title: CEO
Direct: 317-910-1822
Email: jdesalvo@arcamed.com

A city kid from Pittsburgh, Jon grew up helping his dad run the family-owned landscaping business. This is where he found his passion to lead and build organizations through process and people development, with a focus to always drive continuous improvement.

After graduating from the University of Dayton with a B.S. in industrial engineering, Jon began his career in the automotive industry. With the challenges of work, family, and continuing education, Jon earned his M.S. in manufacturing operations from Kettering University. In 2009 Jon decided to take his experience and educational background to the world of medical manufacturing. The last 20 years have provided the opportunity for Jon to hold many different functional leadership positions.

Throughout his career, he has lived by two guiding principles: hope is not a strategy, and success is only limited by desire.

Jon Desalvo
CEO

Derek Jahnke

Title: Operations Manager
Direct: 317-695-3387
Email: djahnke@arcamed.com

Having spent several years on our Business Development team, Derek brings a customer-focused approach to operational leadership. At its core is the belief that by treating our people well, we empower them to accomplish incredible goals for our organization and our customers. Derek particularly enjoys collaborating directly with our manufacturing, design, and quality teams to tackle challenges head-on and devise creative solutions to meet or exceed the needs of our customers. Derek holds a BA in Economics from Indiana University and a Master of Healthcare Administration from IUPUI.

An Indianapolis native, Derek lives in the city with his wife, Samantha, and their dog, Kiki. They enjoy traveling, trying new restaurants, and sampling the many fine craft beer options that Indy has to offer. In his free time, Derek loves to play golf and is a self-proclaimed amateur craftsman/DIY enthusiast!

Derek Jahnke
Operations Manager

Brandon Sobera

Title: Quality and Logistics Manager
Direct: 440-409-8456
Email: bsobera@arcamed.com

Every day Brandon embraces new challenges to foster continuous improvement. He has been in the medical case and tray industry for three years, joining the Arcamed team after receiving his master’s from the University of Dayton. He is proud to work for a company at the forefront of Medical Manufacturing that cultivates meaningful working relationships. He looks forward to further developing Arcamed into a world-class organization.

Brandon believes his cat, Heimdallr, to be the cutest cat in Indianapolis. He is an avid Browns fan, Bourbon taster, and Xbox gamer. For fun, Brandon enjoys exploring new dining locations in Indy.

Brandon Sobera
Quality and Logistics Manager

Kay Qasim

Title: Special Projects Manager
Direct: 317-554-7924
Email: kqasim@arcamed.com

Kay is a CMA and holds an MBA in Accounting & Finance. He joined Arcamed with more than 20 years of experience in Finance and Technology with reputable organizations in the Medical Device Manufacturing industry. He has always been focused on providing customers with the best possible experience and has made a big impact in only a short time at Arcamed.

In his free time, he loves to play golf and has a knack for making sure his companions leave the course feeling better about their golf game. When it comes to vacations, he jumps in with both feet. He avails all his vacations and enjoys international travel and visiting theme parks with his family.

Kay Qasim
Special Projects Manager

Amy Polston

Title: Controller
Direct: 317-857-6051
Email: apolston@arcamed.com

Amy joined the Arcamed team in 2016 after 15+ years of combined experience in Accounting and Manufacturing. She entered this field after watching her father’s success as an accountant and chose to work with Arcamed so she could play a part in helping people. Amy’s favorite part about working at Arcamed is being a part of a team that truly works together and supports each other in order to serve internal and external customers to the best of their abilities.

In support of her dedication to fitness, Amy loves running, and weightlifting while she has participated in mini-marathons and a body building competition. She also values work-life balance and enjoys visiting beaches around the world – her favorite so far is Jamaica!
Direct: 317-857-6051

Amy Polston
Controller

Trevor Zike

Title: Business Development Manager
Direct: 765-346-2446
Email: tzike@arcamed.com

Trevor is an outside thinker, pushing what’s possible and always asking the question, “How can we make this better?” He’s been in the medical case and tray industry for over 10 years, during which he’s developed a strong understanding and innovative approach to his work. With a B.S. in mechanical engineering, MBA, and firsthand experience in case, tray, and caddy design, his expertise enables him to serve Arcamed’s customers with clarity and precision.

In his spare time, Trevor enjoys staying active, exploring some of Indianapolis’s new restaurants and breweries, and following his favorite sports teams.

Trevor Zike
Business Development Manager

Luis Otero

Title: Instrument and Implant Sales Engineer
Direct: 317-332-9840
Email: lotero@arcamed.com

Luis has worked in the engineering industry for over 10 years and is transitioning that knowledge into a Sales Engineering position. As a Sales Engineer, Luis looks forward to bridging the gap between Arcamed’s Instrument and Implant team and our customers.

When Luis isn’t at work, he is attending concerts and exploring new cities with his wife, Amanda. Luis is also a competitive powerlifter in the USPA, an avid vinyl record collector, and enjoys being a dog dad to his dog Jake.

Luis Otero
Instrument and Implant Sales Engineer

Ayden Verona

Title: Business Development Specialist
Direct: 317-518-4867
Email: averona@arcamed.com

Ayden attended Purdue University and started her career with Arcamed shortly after her 2019 graduation. Starting in our planning department, Ayden quickly learned the details that go into every order that is produced at Arcamed. Her curiosity about this process drove Ayden to pursue a position in the Business Development department so she could put her knowledge to work by helping our internal and external customers. Ayden’s appreciation of the importance of each and every department is key to her success when working on a new project.

Ayden now resides in downtown Indianapolis and aspires to know more than Derek about the best local spots. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends and taking walks around our beautiful city.

Ayden Verona
Business Development Specialist

Caroline Squatrito

Title: Talent Engagement Specialist
Direct: 248-425-8455
Email: csquatrito@arcamed.com

Caroline grew up in Michigan but found her home in Indianapolis upon graduating from Butler University in 2018 with a B.S. in Marketing from the Lacy School of Business. She enjoys being part of an organization where each individual’s contributions are felt and supported. Caroline has a passion for creative solutions and loves working through challenges with her teammates.

After graduation, Caroline was able to fulfill another goal of hers – adopting a pup of her own. Her team never (always) tires of hearing countless stories and updates on Lucy – her 4-year-old boxer.

Caroline Squatrito
Talent Engagement Specialist

Justin Brown

Title: Project Manager
Direct: 317-857-6042
Email: jbrown@arcamed.com

Justin grew up in Clay City, a small town in southern Illinois. He attended Vincennes University where he received his associate degree in Product Design and Processes. He has been at Arcamed for eight years, which he considers to be the best years of his life. His favorite part about his job is helping the team with resource management and road mapping to satisfy customer timelines.

He is the proud pet owner of an adorable cat named Little Duck. When he is not at work, Justin enjoys exploring local restaurants and coffee shops. He loves to travel and his favorite destinations have been Toronto and Stockholm.

Justin Brown
Project Manager

Jerry Riggs

Title: Principal Engineer
Direct: 877-545-6622
Email: jriggs@arcamed.com

Originally from Robinson, Illinois, Jerry attended Indiana State University. He received his degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology with a minor in Advanced Manufacturing Management. He has two years of experience designing steel and plastic returnable packaging systems for the automotive, agriculture, and construction industries. Since joining Arcamed in July of 2014, Jerry has enjoyed helping team members with designs and finding creative solutions to fit customers’ needs.

He loves spending time with his fun and energetic daughter Elena, beautiful wife Adrianna, and loving dog Luna. In his spare time, Jerry loves mountain biking, working on projects in the garage, and spending warm days at the lake.

Jerry Riggs
Principal Engineer