Catherine Pesek Bird
Physician Advisor
Lakeland Regional Health – Florida
Before coming to LRH, Dr. Pesek practiced as an academic cardiologist at a large Big Ten medical center, leading teams of fellows, residents, and medical students. She provided direct patient care to cardiac patients, including transplant recipients and pregnant patients with either acquired or congenital heart disease. She worked on quality improvement programs in heart failure, sepsis, cardiac catherization, and medication adherence.
Prior to medical school, Dr. Pesek taught high school chemistry. She has written a book on understanding and determining end-of-life medical choices. She enjoys playing tennis and golf. She is a proud alumna of the University of Notre Dame.
David Tingley
Founder
Olio Labs
Mark Bagnall
CEO
Phenomix
David Maggs
CEO
Abvance Therapeutics
Matthew Bubear
CEO & Chief Vision Officer
CASCO Pet USA
Matthew Bubear is CEO and Chief Vision Officer of CASCO Pet, a leading manufacturer of world class animal habitats and veterinary kennelling. A disruptive innovator and entrepreneur, he has over 30 years of experience – with his passion for animal wellness at the heart of everything he does. Outside of expanding the company’s operations and seeing its products and services winning awards, Matthew enjoys competitive cycling, rewilding and advocating for environmental causes.
Kevin DeWalt
President
CASCO Pet USA
With more than 20 years of experience in the Animal Health industry, Kevin DeWalt has committed his career to promoting the wellbeing of pets around the world. As President of CASCO Pet USA, he has played a key role in fostering the company’s growth and innovation. Prior to this, Kevin has served as Managing Director and Vice President of Sales, where he developed his skills in strategic planning and customer engagement. His dedication to enhancing pet health continues to drive his leadership and commitment to excellence at CASCO Pet USA.
