[Effingham, Illinois October 15, 2024] — Vantage Surgical Solutions is pleased to announce the addition of two new Operations Managers, Matt Fogg and Justus Donaldson, who will oversee logistics and service deployment across the Central and Midwest regions, respectively. Both will report to Jason Carpenter, Senior Vice President of Operations, and play a key role in ensuring optimal service delivery to hospitals and surgery centers.

Matt Fogg, who will oversee the Central Region, brings more than 15 years of experience managing high-volume plasma centers in Indiana. Known for building and inspiring high-performance teams, Matt thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. His leadership style focuses on collaboration, bringing departments together to meet shared objectives, making him a perfect fit for the dynamic demands of the healthcare industry.

Justus Donaldson will be responsible for the Midwest Region. A former track star at the University of Evansville, Justus developed a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences as a planner and buyer for a rural retail chain in Illinois. He has an extensive background in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (LSCM) and LEAN Operations. His analytical approach and drive for operational efficiency will be key in maintaining and enhancing service quality in the Midwest.

Jason Carpenter, Senior Vice President of Operations, commented, “We are thrilled to welcome Matt and Justus to our leadership team. Their diverse experience and operational expertise will strengthen our ability to deploy services effectively and maintain our high standards of excellence. Their leadership will help us better serve our clients as we continue to grow.”

The addition of Matt Fogg and Justus Donaldson reinforces Vantage Surgical Solutions’ commitment to operational excellence and ensures that healthcare providers across the Central and Midwest regions receive best-in-class surgical services.

About Vantage
Vantage Surgical Solutions has been equipping facilities for specialty surgical services since 1991, with customers in 23 states. The company began delivering state-of-the-art cataract surgery equipment, IOLs, instrumentation, disposables, expert staff, and supplies, to enable hospitals, surgery centers, and physicians to provide local communities with the highest quality cataract surgery experience. The recent addition of surgical services within the gastroenterology space expands the company’s ability to broaden its reach. A portfolio company within Pharos Capital Group, Vantage Surgical Solutions is focused on client success which has resulted in a customer retention rate of 99.8%. Its focus is expanding the business to offer reliable, expert surgical solutions that reduce the cost and improve access for rural healthcare.