All Our People Stories

Corporate Strategist Lauren Lacagnino Talks Representation, Leading by Example

Lauren Lacagnino started working at Integra in 2006 as an intern after learning about the opportunity from her graduate school’s program administrator. She says, “When I joined Integra, I was drawn to our mission of serving patients, and I am proud that we have remained committed to that mission over the years. We are in a unique position, lifting the lives of patients, their families, our customers, and each other through lifesaving procedures that heal the brain and body.”

Mansfield Colleague Kat Hammond Takes Great Pride in Her Integra Family

A Shared Dedication to Customers: For Kat Hammond, a materials buyer and planner at Integra’s Mansfield, Massachusetts facility, the camaraderie of her Integra colleagues and importance of ensuring inventory for hydrocephalus and other neurosurgery patients keeps her going. “We have an amazing team at Mansfield,” explains Kat. “We all know each other – no one ever walks by in the hallway without saying ‘hi.’ We lean on one another and strive for the best for our customers. It is an awesome team atmosphere.”

Reflections on our Purpose by Drew Griffin - Burn Awareness Week

It feels like I’ve always been running. I’ll never forget my pursuit of my childhood dream to be an Olympic Track and Field gold medalist. My dream almost came true in the 2004 Olympic Trials in Sacramento, California. While I finished in 10th place in the 1500-meter final and didn’t go on to compete in Athens, Greece, it was an honor to make it as far as I did. My upbringing and training in Atlanta, Georgia from an early age all the way through to attending University of Georgia on a Track and Field scholarship taught me a lot about discipline, passion and living life to its fullest.

Sales Operations Manager Alicia Andrews Offers Recipe for Job Fulfillment

Not everyone steps into their dream career at the start. It can take time to find the place that feels like a fit. That was true for Alicia Andrews, sales operations manager, Tissue Technologies – at least until she landed at Integra. For nearly eight years, she has been gaining experience as part of the sales team for Tissue Technologies, and in each of her roles, Alicia has been motivated by the Integra culture and its commitment to patients.

Italy-Based Sales Manager Emilia Iacuzio Thrives in Career Connectedness

Emilia Iacuzio, national sales manager, Codman Specialty Surgical (CSS), is committed to her job and to her belief in Integra products. Her goal is to share information about CSS technologies with neurosurgeons in Europe. It’s serious business, but Emilia loves it.

Scientist, Innovator, Mom – Catherine Cox Celebrates International Day of Women and Girls in Science

It seems like Catherine Cox’s career at Integra was fated. A scientist by training, she uses her intimate knowledge of research and her passion for business to help ensure the strength of Integra’s business. As director of Continuous Improvement, she engages with colleagues and leadership every day from her base in Ireland to pursue and enable a continuous improvement mindset and culture. And she loves it.

From Clay Work to Codman - Integra Japan Manager Kohei Started as an Artist

Kohei Endo, Integra country manager, oversees distribution networks, sales and marketing, and facilities for the nascent Japan operations. Kohei’s early work establishing the Codman Specialty Surgical business in the region contributed to double-digit growth for consecutive years. Kohei explains three key factors that accelerated his career:

Integra Team Member Ashley is Proud to Help Patients Like Her Mom

When Ashley Alcorn arrives at Integra’s manufacturing plant in Cincinnati, Ohio, she is motivated by more than merely completing the tasks of the day. In 2005, her mother was in a car accident that exacerbated a condition called trigeminal neuralgia, which impacts facial and cerebral sensation. Because of her pain from the trauma, her mother was afraid to be active or even go far from home. After exploring her options, she underwent brain surgery at the Mayfield Clinic where the physicians used Integra products, such as the head clamp, to help change her life.

9/11 - We Will Never Forget

The question of where you were when the planes hit the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, is still being asked 20 years later even though one fourth of the U.S. population was not yet born. For those of us old enough to remember, and certainly close enough to personalize it, WE WILL NEVER FORGET. At the time, I was just about 12 years into my career in the healthcare industry focused on regenerative medicine and was a general manager of the business. As the realization of the catastrophe began to sink in, our first priority was to account for our sales representatives near the World Trade Center. Thankfully, all were safe.

Integra Engineer Ryan Shares Formula for Environmental, Health + Safety Success

Ryan Buchanio of Integra’s Mansfield, Massachusetts manufacturing site started his career following in the footsteps of an important role model, his brother. Ryan’s brother attended Massachusetts Maritime Academy, a small college, where he specialized in engineering, met meaningful contacts, and secured his first job. Upon graduating from the academy, Ryan’s brother entered the professional world as a compliance coordinator at a hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal company. After witnessing his success, Ryan was inspired to pursue his bachelor of science in marine safety & environmental protection from the same school and later obtained a certified safety & health official credential.

Integra Sales Director Eddie Brings Family Values into His Role

Eddie Cortez, area sales director of the West Coast, took a typical sales route by working at a payroll company where he learned the foundations of the job. When he joined Integra more than 12 years ago at the young age of 24, he had the opportunity of a lifetime to advance his position while learning valuable lessons along the way. He attributes his exponential career growth to the values instilled by his father that he carried forward as a parent of three. His dad was a sales trainer who preached the ‘hard skill’ and ‘soft skill’ fundamentals of sales since he was a child.