3B Medical Appoints Pontzius as President

Experienced healthcare manufacturing and distribution executive Tom Pontzius will help lead the maker of sleep, oxygen and disinfection products.

Manufacturer and distributor of sleep, oxygen and disinfection products 3B Medical Inc. has appointed Tom Pontzius as its president, effective immediately.

Most recently, coming from 12 years at Philips, where he served in a variety of leadership roles, Pontzius brings 35 years of experience in healthcare manufacturing and distribution to 3B Medical. He has held various roles supporting various customers from hospitals and skilled nursing facilities to home healthcare and HME providers.

Pontzius’s experience in sales, marketing, operations, manufacturing and distribution will be critical to 3B Medical Inc.’s efforts in healthcare and consumer health, according to Alex Lucio, founder of 3B Medical.

“Tom’s leadership, knowledge of the industry and strategic thinking will allow 3B Medical to continue to grow and achieve its objectives,” Lucio emphasized. “His patient- and customer-first approach align well with 3B Medical’s mission. Adding valuable knowledge around chronic diseases and treatment along with his proven ability to build scale allows 3B Medical to continue to build on its fast-growing businesses. We look forward to Tom’s leadership in continuing to build a world-class organization.”

“3B Medical has been a leading company in the industry and continues to innovate and offer solutions to meet the demands of patients and providers,” Pontzius said. “The proven products, the people at the company and the goals and objectives of the company align with my experience and skills. I look forward to building upon an already solid business with the executive leadership team and the dedicated associates at 3B Medical.”

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