President

Thomas Hopson

Thomas Hopson is an accomplished business executive with over 30 years of experience in the medical device industry. Thomas has provided leadership to multi-million-dollar business enterprises in Europe, Asia, and the United States, and he has successfully transformed multiple struggling organizations into healthy and thriving businesses. He joined Bioplate as President in 2018, bringing an extensive background in sales, business development, organizational learning, and product commercialization. Before joining Bioplate, Thomas served as the Director of Global Talent Management & Learning at Edwards Life Sciences. Before Edwards, Thomas held various leadership positions at St. Jude Medical.

Thomas is passionate about giving back to the youth in underserved communities. He has been an avid supporter of several organizations dedicated to serving our youth, including the Boys and Girls Club, Mentor Up, Ambassador of Compassion, Boys Town USA, Fathers and Sons Speak, and other community organizations.

Business Operations

Erin Hickey

Erin Hickey is a veteran medical device executive with more than a decade of multidisciplinary experience. He has held positions of increasing responsibility, beginning his career in research and development, where he focused primarily on novel polymer devices and biologics. After guiding the successful launch of a synthetic bone graft substitute, Erin joined Bioplate and transitioned into manufacturing, leading production efforts across a diverse portfolio of medical devices. In 2013, he pivoted to sales and business development, directing a significant expansion of Bioplate’s global distribution network.

In 2018, Erin joined Bioplate’s leadership team as Vice President of Business Operations, where he plays a critical role in setting and driving strategic initiatives across all departments. He enjoys his current role as VP of Business Operations because it allows him to wear many different hats.

Outside of Bioplate, Erin loves spending time outdoors. He’s an avid hiker, camper, and mountain climber. He’s also an NBA superfan! Fun fact, his favorite team is the Denver Nuggets.

Human Resources

Jamie Press

Jamie brings 7 years of experience in human resources and recruiting to the team. With her diverse background in industries such as engineering, biotechnology, and recruitment firms, she offers a unique perspective of knowledge to Bioplate. Throughout her career, Jamie has worn many hats, including payroll, safety, quality control, account management, and administration responsibilities. Her well-rounded experience ensures that she understands the intricacies of different aspects of an organization’s operations, contributing to a holistic approach to human resources.

But Jamie’s passions extend beyond the workplace. She began volunteering at the early age of 13 and has since been involved with diverse organizations such as local sports programs, Special Olympics, Philippine heritage groups, and her local church, she believes in giving back to her community and making a positive impact in people’s lives.

Outside of work, Jamie cherishes her time with her husband, family, friends, and her adorable Goldendoodle, Maui. She shares a passion for woodworking, design, and landscaping projects with her husband, using their creative skills to transform spaces and bring ideas to life!

Global Sales

Alan Zhu

Alan Zhu is the VP of Global Sales at Bioplate. He is responsible for sales and business development. Previously, Alan worked for Johnson & Johnson in China from 2002 to 2008 and was leading the neurosurgery franchise. This included the Bioplate business in China. Alan was responsible for making the Bioplate business in China grow with a CAGR of 40% from 2003-2008. He is proud that he never missed the franchise sales target in any single month during this period. In 2011, he joined Kontour as a General Manager. Alan developed the Kontour business from the infantile stage to a leading cranial fixation supplier and led Kontour to get listed in Shanghai in 2021. He brought the company up to more than 150 employees and expanded Kontour’s business from China worldwide. Alan joined Bioplate in August of 2021.

Alan enjoys watching and playing soccer in his spare time.

Quality & Regulatory

Yoon Choi

Yoon Choi holds the position of Quality and Regulatory Manager at Bioplate, Inc., bringing over a decade of expertise in Quality Assurance and Quality Engineering within the medical device industry.

Prior to joining Bioplate, Yoon served as the Quality and Regulatory Manager at A&M Biomedical, Inc., a provider of contract manufacturing services for medical devices. Before that, he held the position of Quality Assurance Manager at Keystone Dental, Inc., an established manufacturer of dental implant systems and biomaterials.

Yoon’s career also includes various key positions overseeing the implementation of quality management systems in compliance with FDA regulations and international standards, making significant contributions to manufacturers of transplantable biologics and pharmaceuticals.