ABOUT US
LINEAR HEALTH SCIENCES
Linear Health Sciences is dedicated to improving patient safety and clinical efficiency through proprietary breakaway safety valve technology for medical tubing. Our flagship product, the Orchid Safety Release Valve (SRV), is a tension-activated device designed to reduce the risk of IV catheter dislodgement, protecting patients while saving hospitals valuable time and resources. IV dislodgement currently accounts for over $2 billion in preventable waste annually in U.S. healthcare systems.
LEADERSHIP TEAM
DEON MILLER
PRESIDENT
& CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Deon has over 30 years of experience in executive, commercial and operations leadership with a history of working in the Global Medical Device and Biotech industry with a proven track record of success.
He brings to Linear Excellent Leadership Skills, Team Building, Team Management, Executive Level/C-suite Management Skills, P & L management, Compensation planning, Customer Service, Employee Benefits, Therapy Management, Manufacturing Operations, and Production Planning, Marketing, New Business Development, Implementing “Go to Market” Strategies, Entrepreneurial mindset, and a Lead, Manage, Do mindset.
RENAE FRANZ
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
& CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER
Renae has earned a reputation as a trusted advisor with many medical device company leaders here in the U.S. as well as in global markets from Europe to Asia. She has 30+ years of experience creating strategies and processes that produce results.
She brings functional experience in sales, marketing and product development as well as leadership setting commercial strategy. She is responsible for commercializing 200+ medical technologies from product development thru commercialization at various stages into global markets.
Renae is passionate about patient safety which includes finding ways to reduce costs and improve outcomes via technology. She also has a passion for creating novel technologies and is a named inventor on three USPTO issued patents.
DAN CLARK
CO-FOUNDER, CTO
Dan Clark has nearly 20 years of experience in medical device innovation and development, with a strong emphasis on driving product innovation and scalability. At Linear Health Sciences, Dan has played a pivotal role in guiding both product and company lifecycles, helping to establish a successful and sustainable commercial presence. Outside of work, Dan enjoys life in the greater Denver area with his wife and two children. A health and biohacking enthusiast, he is committed to maintaining peak physical condition and is passionate about supporting ventures that drive meaningful change in the medtech industry.
CASEY HARNESS
CHIEF ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
& DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Casey Harness brings over a decade of experience working with and funding emerging technologies and start-up companies. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering with a focus on Molecular and Tissue Engineering from Yale University, where he was a member of the football team and captain of the Skeet and Trap Team. As Director of Operations at Linear Health Sciences, Casey helps navigate the complexities of company growth, driving strategic alignment and operational efficiency.
KEY OPINION LEADERS
Our clinical advisors bring unmatched expertise in vascular access and infusion therapy, guiding the development and validation of our technologies to ensure real-world impact.
ROBERT B. DAWSON
DNP, MSA, APRN, ACNP-BC, VA-BC
LEIGH ANN BOWE-GEDDES
RN, CRNI, VA-BC
Leigh Ann Bowe-Geddes, BSN, RN, CRNI®, VA-BC™, brings over 30 years of experience in vascular access across intensive care, home infusion, and vascular access specialty settings. She currently serves as a Vascular Access Clinical Consultant and is a member of the Vascular Access Specialty Team at the University of Louisville Hospital. Leigh Ann is the Past President of the Association for Vascular Access, an international, multidisciplinary organization committed to advancing vascular access practice through education and advocacy. She is Vascular Access Board Certified (VA-BC) and has maintained her CRNI® certification since 1991. Leigh Ann is also an active member of the Infusion Nurses Society and previously served as President of the Bluegrass INS.
NANCY MOUREAU
RN, PhD, BSN, CRNI, CPUI, VA-BC
Dr. Nancy L. Moureau is the Chief Executive Officer and Educational Specialist at PICC Excellence, Inc., a leading provider of education, consulting, and research in vascular access. An internationally recognized speaker, Dr. Moureau is a thought leader in Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC) and vascular access best practices. Her work includes developing educational programs, maintaining continuing education provider status, publishing research, and delivering presentations worldwide. In addition, she provides manufacturer education, product consulting, and clinical expertise in the insertion and management of PICCs and other intravenous devices.
LYNN HADAWAY
M.Ed., RN-BC, CRNI
Lynn Hadaway, M.Ed., RN-BC, CRNI, has dedicated her entire nursing career to intravenous infusion therapy and vascular access. For the past 18 years, she has led her consulting firm, providing expert guidance to medical device and pharmaceutical companies of all sizes. Through her work, Lynn develops and delivers continuing education programs for healthcare professionals in both traditional and online formats.
Driven by a passion for improving patient care, Lynn focuses on enhancing the design of infusion products and advancing clinician education on evidence-based practices. She is a published author and internationally recognized speaker, with expertise in infection prevention, device design and application, market trends, sales and clinical training, continuing professional education, and the development of white papers. Lynn is also well known for mentoring new authors through the publication process and advancing the infusion nursing specialty globally.