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Russ Gaffney

Chief Operations Officer & Chief Information Officer joined First Medica in 1995 and has moved through the ranks of the daily operations from Distributor Sales, to Customer Service, Warehouse, Purchasing, Marketing, Computers, Network Administration and Web Development. Russ has over 24 years experience in manufacturing and distribution.

A native of Spartanburg, SC, Russ has a Masters Degree in Trumpet Performance and has backed up many artists including Percy Sledge, Dizzy Gillespie and others. He can also be heard on various recordings of other artists local to the Southeast. Other hobbies include free-lance web design and flying. Russ lives in Greensboro with his wife and 2 teenage children.

Eric Cornelison

VP of Sales & Marketing is a native of Jamestown, NC and brings over 10 years of Sales & Management experience to First Medica. Eric has proven himself in sales and has uncovered several new dealers as well as grown and strengthened many existing relationships. Eric has been moving at lightning speed since joining First Medica in the fall of 2010.

Eric still lives in Jamestown and has many local connections to our industry. Eric and his wife have two children. Eric's interests outside of work include coaching and playing different sports, not the least of which is golf.

Since 1991, First Medica has been providing high-quality superior latex powdered and powder-free examination gloves under the brand name of Medflex™ Premium. In response to valuable customer feedback, First Medica began a total redesign process on the exterior packaging of the Medflex™ Premium glove line.

At this time, First Medica is proud to introduce the newly packaged Medflex™ Premium, Powdered and Powder-Free Gloves, with easy-to-identify sizing clearly labeled on the front and sides of the box. This product enhancement eliminates dispensing error by allowing for correct size selection every time.

The graphic design of the box has been improved to deliver a more aesthetic appeal making it strikingly neat and trim in appearance. This new presence permits the gloves to easily streamline it into any desired field or industry. The size of the box has also been condensed allowing for a more compact carry while also reducing storage capacity needs. Medflex™ gloves have consistently provided proper sizing, effective performance and superior quality at a value driven price.

First Medica launched their latest LED powered light, The Ultra Blast in June 2011. The Ultra Blast shares many of the same characteristics of the Blast Lite and Mini Blast but comes standard with an 11mm tip. This tip increases the curing area by 89%. The tip is also compatible with all Hilux and Demetron tips making the Ultra Blast the best choice for all your curing needs.

First Medica, a rapidly growing privately held manufacturer of small dental equipment and supplier of disposables to the dental and health care markets, announced its second year of double digit compounded growth despite difficult economic conditions. “First Medica has continued to focus on superior customer service and delivering the most superior value proposition available in the US dental market. Our focus has yielded a rapid growth rate that is accelerating and on track to exceed 50% for 2011. We are expanding our outside sales team and key internal marketing and sales personnel to support our accelerating growth rate. We thank our distribution partners, First Medica team members and most importantly our end user customers who have trusted in us to provide a superior product.

First Medica, a privately held manufacturer of small dental equipment and supplier of infection control products to the dental and health care markets, announced Dental Product Shopper Magazine has recently voted it’s popular Blast™-Lite curing light a “Best Product 2010”. The Blast™-Lite curing light was evaluated independently in the field by various Dentists throughout the country. Highlights include rankings of 4.8 out of 5 for curing time, patient comfort and output power. Full details can be viewed in the September 2010 issue of Dental Product Shopper Magazine. For more information www.FirstMedica.com

First Medica, a privately held manufacturer of small dental equipment and supplier of infection control products to the dental and health care markets, announced it’s Medica 28 Glutaraldehyde and MedFlex Premium Jackets were recently featured and recommended in the CR Foundation publication, “State-Of-The-Art Infection Control Products” 2010-2011. First Medica’s MedFlex Premium Jackets were the only recommendation in the “Disposable Clothing” category. For more information www.FirstMedica.com

First Medica, a privately held manufacturer of small dental equipment and supplier of infection control products to the dental and health care markets recently launched the next generation of it’s popular Blast™-Lite LED curing light. In addition to providing 1,600 mw/cm2 of power, a five second or less deep cure, 2 year warranty and assembled in USA quality, the Blast-Lite now offers programmable audible beeps and continuous cycle run time. By providing continuous cycle run time this will eliminate the time out feature, which is common on LED wand style curing lights, therefore increasing productivity and offering a higher return on investment. For more info please visit www.FirstMedica.com or contact information@firstmedica.com.

First Medica, a privately held manufacturer of small dental equipment and
supplier of infection control products to the dental and health care
markets recently partnered with Dr. Ken Finn and Dr. Vanesa Nalasco
Capellan of Students International to provide free dental care to over 50
residents of the Dominican Republic. Students International ( www.Stint.org ) is dedicated to providing dental care, among other ministries, to those that need it most. For more information please visit www.FirstMedica.com or information@FirstMedica.com.

First Medica announces the launch of their new Blast™ Lite and Mini-Blast™ LED Curing lights. Our new curing lights offer light weight, strong performance (700 mw/cm2 – 1600 mw/cm2 ), assembled in USA craftsmanship, long lasting Lithium-Ion battery, removable glass tip and up to a two year warranty. The Blast™ Lite and Mini-Blast™ offer timer settings of 5/10/20 seconds and automatic shut off after three minutes of inactivity. With superior customer service, strong performance and value pricing, Blast™ Lite and Mini-Blast™ are the clear choice. For more information: www.FirstMedica.com

First Medica™ (Greensboro, NC), a privately held manufacturer and supplier of disposables to the healthcare and dental markets, announces the launch of ValueFlex and MedFlex premium garments. Our full line of lab coats and jackets offer fluid resistance, superior comfort and superior quality and are available in pink, purple, teal, blue and white. First Medica lab coats and jackets are disposable or reusable if autoclaved. For more info www.FirstMedica.com