Team

  • Mark Copeland

    Mark Copeland

    Mark brings twenty‑seven years of experience selling to the healthcare market, with the last two decades dedicated to promoting medical‑device solutions for emerging, innovative companies. His specialty lies in mastering the Value Analysis Process for New Product Requests, and he…

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  • Chris Wilson

    Chris Wilson

    Chris is the co-founder and VP of Quality & Regulatory of EDGe Surgical.  As a serial MedTech entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in the medical device space, Chris started his professional career within Abbott’s Diagnostics Division (ADD), where…

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  • Emma Valentine 

    Emma Valentine 

    Emma Valentine serves as the Office Manager for EDGE Surgical. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Management and an MBA from the University of Massachusetts‑Lowell. Throughout her career, Emma has accumulated diverse experience across a range of…

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  • George Tsitsopoulos

    George Tsitsopoulos

    With over 15 years of hands-on leadership in Program Management, Quality Management Systems, Product Development, and Contract Manufacturing, George is   focused on collaborating across the organization to deliver creative solutions that align with broader company objectives.  As a results‑driven Program…

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  • Kyle Nutter

    Kyle Nutter

    Kyle Nutter brings a proven track record of success in orthopedic medical device sales and new technology adoption. With years of experience driving growth and leading product launches in various surgical specialties, Kyle has helped surgeons and hospital systems implement…

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  • Mark Copeland

    Mark Copeland

    Mark brings twenty‑seven years of experience selling to the healthcare market, with the last two decades dedicated to promoting medical‑device solutions for emerging, innovative companies. His specialty lies in mastering the Value Analysis Process for New Product Requests, and he routinely trains small‑device manufacturers on how to accelerate approvals in both ambulatory surgery centers and larger hospital systems. Over the past twenty years, Mark has secured approval for more than three hundred new products across six hundred accounts, strengthening existing relationships while justifying increased spend and opening doors to new opportunities where appropriate. 

    Among the products he has introduced are ONE TRAY Rapid sterilization containers—the first of their kind sold in Pennsylvania, and the exclusive 7D machine vision spinal navigation system in the state. He pioneered the shift from reusable to disposable laryngoscopes with Carnegie Surgical’s line in 2014 and has successfully assisted representatives of both Verathon GlideScope and Flexicare video laryngoscopes win business in numerous facilities. His clients include urology neuromodulation technology, spine, orthopedic, and ENT hardware companies, OR, ICU and NICU technologies a wound dressing company that displaced a Johnson & Johnson product at a major health system in VA, and a wound‑lavage solutions now used at 2 major health systems in Texas. Through these efforts, Mark consistently fortifies and grows business in current accounts and drives growth in new markets and accounts. 

  • Chris Wilson

    Chris Wilson

    Chris is the co-founder and VP of Quality & Regulatory of EDGe Surgical.  As a serial MedTech entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience in the medical device space, Chris started his professional career within Abbott’s Diagnostics Division (ADD), where he worked in operations, R&D, product support, and quality/regulatory functional areas.  He also spent 7 years in management consulting in the PricewaterhouseCooper (PwC) medical device advisory practice, focusing on corporate strategy, quality/regulatory remediation and M&A due diligence for a wide variety of medical device clients.  

     With a wealth of medical device experience and a passion for a more hands-on approach to solving healthcare problems, Chris became a serial medtech entrepreneur where he founded and/or joined several MedTech start-ups. He held certifications in quality & regulatory (RAPS/RAC), supply chain (APICS CPIM) and process improvement (Six Sigma Green Belt).  More specifically, Chris has managed several FDA inspections, implemented countless quality systems, and gained market access certifications (FDA 510(k), CE Mark) for several devices.  

  • Emma Valentine 

    Emma Valentine 

    Emma Valentine serves as the Office Manager for EDGE Surgical. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Management and an MBA from the University of Massachusetts‑Lowell. Throughout her career, Emma has accumulated diverse experience across a range of industries and functional roles, equipping her with a broad skill set in operations, stakeholder coordination, and strategic planning. 

     A native of Massachusetts, Emma is enthusiastic about applying her business acumen to the dynamic environment at EDGE Surgical. Outside of work, she pursues a variety of creative interests, including reading, drawing, painting, and contributing technical and scenic design work for theatrical productions. 

  • George Tsitsopoulos

    George Tsitsopoulos

    With over 15 years of hands-on leadership in Program Management, Quality Management Systems, Product Development, and Contract Manufacturing, George is   focused on collaborating across the organization to deliver creative solutions that align with broader company objectives. 

    As a results‑driven Program Manager, George has a proven record of steering projects that deliver Class II and Class III medical devices on schedule, within scope, and on budget—all while maintaining the highest quality standards. His experience spans the development of large‑scale industrial medical equipment as well as handheld, patient‑facing devices, guiding them from initial concept through to contract manufacturing. 

    George works closely with engineering teams and customers to troubleshoot technical challenges, identify cost‑effective improvements, and enhance overall product outcomes. 

  • Kyle Nutter

    Kyle Nutter

    Kyle Nutter brings a proven track record of success in orthopedic medical device sales and new technology adoption. With years of experience driving growth and leading product launches in various surgical specialties, Kyle has helped surgeons and hospital systems implement innovative solutions that improve patient outcomes and efficiency in the operating room. 

    Before joining EDGe Surgical, Kyle held key roles with Treace Medical Concepts, Applied Medical, and Smith & Nephew, where he consistently exceeded sales goals and successfully navigated new product committees to accelerate market adoption. His passion for advancing surgical care and building strong clinical partnerships has defined his career in the medical device industry. 

    Outside of work, Kyle enjoys spending quality time with his wife, Lindsey, and their two children. Together, they love being outdoors, staying active, and making the most of family time.