CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA--(Marketwired - Sept. 4, 2014) - Aurora Spine Corporation (TSX VENTURE:ASG) announced today the appointment of Mike Wheelock as Vice President of Sales. Mr. Wheelock will be responsible for Aurora's United States sales efforts. Under Mr. Wheelock's management, the Aurora sales team expects to strengthen its presence in the U.S. market.
With over 20 years of sales experience, Mr. Wheelock has extensive knowledge and experience in executive sales and strategic sales development. Prior to joining Aurora Spine, Mr. Wheelock was Area Vice President of Sales - Midwest, for Spinal Elements where he was responsible for collaborating with corporate leadership on new product launches and sales strategies.
"We are totally excited to have Mike Wheelock (aka, "Wheels") join our Aurora team as our new U.S. Vice President of Sales," said Trent J. Northcutt, Aurora Spine President and Chief Executive Officer. "Mike brings a wealth of knowledge and experience. He instinctively knows how to inspire his team and drive sales. Mike will be instrumental in helping move, inspire and motivate our entire sales and distribution team to new heights, new goals and new aspirations!"
About Aurora Spine
Aurora Spine is an early stage company focused on bringing new solutions to the spinal implant market through a series of innovative, minimally invasive, regenerative spinal implant technologies.
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