Kent Vilendrer, co-founder of Medical Device Testing Services, has been involved in materials testing applications since 1978.  He started out as an Applications Engineer in the material test division of MTS Systems Corporation where he worked closely with customers to determine their test needs. In 1983, he joined Intelledex and became responsible for designing robotic manufacturing lines for their Central Region.  In 1986 Kent became the Business Development Manager of Interlaken Technology, where he played a key role in redirecting the company’s focus from consulting to material test equipment manufacturing.  Kent left Interlaken in 1990 to co-found EnduraTEC Systems Corporation. In 2004, the equipment manufacturing part of the business was acquired by another entity and the contract testing business was renamed Medical Device Testing Services. 

Dr. Evans brings a wealth of experience in materials engineering and testing to the team.  In the past, he has focused on bio-artificial materials, product development, and finite element stimulations.  Prior to his graduate work, Dr. Evans was a mechanical engineer on the R&D team at Micro Industries, where he was responsible for delivering new products and providing mechanical design support for existing product lines. Dr. Evans is responsible for all lab services and personnel, network administration and data integrity and backup.

Dr. Evans holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Minnesota, and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Ohio Northern University.  He has authored several articles and presented further scientific work.

Calvin Chao, Operations Manager for Medical Device Testing, joined MDT in 2001, and plays an instrumental role in the hands on performance of the company's Test Services.  Calvin's broad experience base encompasses test system design and specification.  He oversees custom fixture design, testing protocol and the many nuances of day to day test performance. 

Calvin holds both MS and BS degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the South China University of Technology and an MS in Engineering from the University of Wisconsin at Platteville.

Anna Wynn, Business Manager, has responsibilities with Medical Device Testing in customer service, laboratory operations, and technical support.  Anna brings a wealth of related experience to the position having worked in international and prestigious biologists’ laboratories, including the Bermuda Biological Research Station and the Jane Goodall Institute.  Ms. Wynn has previously had roles in research, teaching, instrumentation setup and design, and marketing.  She has authored and presented several scientific works.

Anna holds an MS in Marine Biology and Molecular Biology from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, and a BS from the University of Minnesota.

Jacob Thibodeau (Lead Technician) is responsible for test set-up and performance as well as test fixture design.  Jacob has a design background having worked on medical device and bio-imaging development.  Jacob’s proficiency in several CAD packaging including Solidworks, Pro/E and AutoCAD enables MDTS to accommodate a variety of customized testing needs.  Jacob previously worked at Boston Scientific and Novartis before joining MDTS in August 2007.  

Jacob holds a BS in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Minnesota.  

Kathy Vilendrer, co-founder and Executive Vice-President of Medical Device Testing Services, has played a key role in developing all areas of the corporation since the company’s inception.  Responsibilities have included the management of Operations, Sales/Marketing, Customer Service and Human Resources.  Her current focus at MDTS is on long-term strategic planning, staff development, and sales and marketing strategies.

Kathy holds an MBA from the University of St. Thomas, an MA from Minnesota State University, and a BA from the University of Minnesota.