Supply Chain Optimization

Under the leadership of Linkpoint Medical, a pioneer in cost-saving solutions for healthcare providers, optimal supply chain management has become a powerful tool for driving financial efficiency in the U.S. healthcare system. Founded in 2022, Linkpoint builds on decades of experience in the medical device reprocessing industry, led by one of the few remaining experts with over 40 years of innovation in cost reduction. The organization’s mission is to deliver significant savings to healthcare providers—including hospitals and Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs)—by optimizing material management and supply chains, ensuring that healthcare organizations get maximum value from every dollar spent.

Linkpoint’s approach is rooted in a simple yet impactful principle: virtually every resource used in healthcare has the potential for reuse, and strategically managing these materials can lead to substantial cost savings. By focusing on the smart, efficient management of medical supplies and equipment, Linkpoint helps hospitals and ASCs reduce waste, avoid unnecessary purchasing, and enhance operational efficiency. In today’s competitive healthcare environment, it’s not enough to minimize waste—healthcare organizations must actively recover value from what would otherwise be discarded.

Through Linkpoint’s innovative strategy, healthcare providers can see material management not just as an environmental or ethical responsibility but as a direct and actionable opportunity to improve the bottom line. Linkpoint specializes in helping healthcare institutions reclaim, reprocess, and reintegrate materials back into the system—reducing reliance on costly new purchases, minimizing supply chain disruptions, and delivering substantial short-term and long-term savings.

By empowering healthcare providers in the United States to recycle and reuse strategically, Linkpoint ensures that these organizations can operate more cost-effectively while also contributing to a more sustainable future. The result is a dual benefit: immediate savings and long-term financial sustainability, all without compromising the quality of care or operational efficiency.

Linkpoint’s strategic recycling goes beyond conventional recycling efforts; it’s about taking a proactive stance to optimize material use, reduce unnecessary waste, and drive down operational costs. Whether through medical device reprocessing or broader industrial applications, Linkpoint helps clients streamline processes, cut expenses, and enhance resource utilization.

One hundred percent of Linkpoint Medical’s products and services originate in the United States of America.

Management Team

Carl Rodia

Chief Executive Officer

Carl M Rodia is a 21-year veteran of the 24-year-old Medical Device remanufacturing/reprocessing industry. As President of Northeast Scientific, Inc. for 15 years Carl focused on business development, medical device design and engineering, manufacturing process engineering, logistics, 510(k) design, development and fulfillment through several FDA clearances, startup business dynamics and financial modeling. Prior to that Carl made significant contributions in the fields of high-level micro and nano scale manufacturing for med tech and other industries. He founded his first company at age 26 and sold it a few years later to Motorola, Inc. for a substantial capital gain. He then held C-level and Senior VP-level executive management positions at Motorola, CBS Inc. (Columbia Records Div.), Audiomatic Corporation, Polyform, Inc., Carl M Rodia & Associates, Inc. Media Chemical Corporation, EuropaDisk Ltd., Northeast Scientific, Inc., Linkpoint Medical and affiliates, and Device Science Inc. Carl Rodia was the inventor in 1985 of the ‘in-line’ method of compact disc and Blue Ray DVD manufacturing that opened up the media manufacturing industry to entrepreneurial participation and that is still in wide use today.

Anne Evans

Senior Strategic Advisor for Government Relations and International Business

Anne has been a special consultant to Linkpoint Medical and Linkpoint strategic partner, Device Science Inc., since 2021. She is a visionary leader with over 45 years of experience in international business, government relations, trade, and environmental solutions. She founded Universal Strategies LLC in 1999, bringing strategic insight to clients across the globe. Returning to her company in 2021 after a distinguished 13-year tenure with the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, Anne combines her deep expertise in government, private sector, and global trade to deliver impactful results for businesses of all sizes.

A seasoned problem solver, Anne is known for her ability to navigate complex challenges with clarity and precision. Her multifaceted expertise spans international trade, business development, waste recovery, government procurement, and environmental sustainability. Anne’s work is underpinned by a vast network of influential contacts in government, business, and industry worldwide. She has led numerous high-level trade missions and orchestrated key events at the White House, U.S. and foreign embassies, further solidifying her reputation as a global connector.

One of Anne’s signature achievements was her leadership in the UK’s groundbreaking solution to the national waste tire crisis. In 1989, she was called upon by the UK government to spearhead an $86 million tire-to-energy power station in Wolverhampton. She united the UK tire industry to create a nationally supported program for eco-friendly tire recovery, securing $86 million in financing and attracting a major $25 million equity investment. For this, she was honored with the Tire Industry Pioneer Award for her innovation and leadership.

Anne’s business acumen and trailblazing efforts have been celebrated internationally, with her work featured in The Financial Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, The Telegraph, and more. A two-time Congressional honoree for her contributions to U.S. businesses and veterans, she was also named the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award winner by the Hartford Business Journal. Today, at the helm of Universal Strategies, Anne continues to drive transformative business development with a particular focus on the AUKUS region and Australia’s dynamic opportunities.

Laura Rich

Vice President, Business Administration

Laura is responsible for Business Administration and System Operations at Linkpoint Medical. She has years of experience in the development and implementation of software and cloud-based platforms. Laura is leading Linkpoint’s work to implement cutting-edge business and processing solutions to support its innovative supply chain, operations, sales and R&D programs. She has extensive experience in developing business operation tools and support systems critical to a business’ long-term success through comprehensive, end-to-end business solutions. Her experience includes executive support positions within the electrical manufacturing industry where she managed agency contracts and commissions, national sales reporting and customer support for elite customers. Laura has planned and managed National Association of Electrical Distributors conferences (NAED) and marketing development initiatives in the electrical manufacturing industry.

Laura‘s love of animals and community guides her life and she enjoys volunteering at the Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation, and Habitat for Humanity, which she has supported for over two decades.

Austin Parker

CFO and General Counsel

Austin Parker is CFO and general counsel for Linkpoint Medical. Austin has previously served as President/CEO of Spectra Healthcare Management, LLC, a 2600-person business process outsourcing solutions provider with operations in India, the Caribbean, the Philippines, Mexico and the United States. Austin remains relational with Spectra, and his current role is focused on the assembly and deployment of teams to implement new projects, focused on staffing healthcare workforce solutions. Mr. Parker holds four law degrees (a) Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) degree from the University of Kansas School of Law; (b) Master of Law (L.L.M.) in Taxation – University of Missouri – Kansas City (“UMKC”) School of Law, focused on complex business structuring, domestic and international mergers, acquisitions, and finance/securities instruments. (c) L.L.M in Urban Affairs from UMKC School of Law and (d) Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Washburn University School of Law.

Ashley Bartholomew

Director of OR Nursing

Ashley began her healthcare career while serving on active duty in the United States Air Force. After military service, she completed nursing school (ADN) in 2011 and earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the University of Wyoming in 2016. Ashley is an experienced Operating Room RN, earning a national certification as a Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR). Specializing in orthopedic surgery, she also holds a national Orthopaedic Certified Nurse (ONC) certification. As a clinical coordinator for Operating Room training programs, she has a considerable nursing leadership and education background.

She is the recipient of the Association of Perioperative Nursing 2024 Emerging Perioperative Leader under 40 award, which recognizes leaders in the field who have made a professional impact in mentorship, volunteerism, innovation, and more. Ashley’s hands-on experience and commitment to patient care and operational efficiency are evident in her talent in operating room coordination, team communication, and process improvement.