Meet the Osteogenics Team

Leadership

Shane Shuttlesworth

President

Liz Bastian

Director of Regulatory Affairs

Blake Baucum

Director of Sales

Courtney Riggan

Director of Engineering

Russ Rowan

Director of Marketing

Salem O'steen

Director of Quality Assurance

Evan Cain

Director of Research & Development

Anibal Manzo

Director of Channel Sales

About Osteogenics

Headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, Osteogenics Biomedical is a leader in the development of innovative dental bone grafting products serving periodontists, oral & maxillofacial surgeons, and clinicians involved in regenerative and implant dentistry throughout the world. Osteogenics offers a complete line of bone grafting products including: enCore® combination and mineralized allografts, Zcore™ porcine xenograft, Cytoplast™ PTFE membranes, Cytoplast™ RTM collagen membranes, Vitala™ porcine pericardium collagen membranes, Zmatrix™ porcine peritoneum collagen membranes, Cytoplast™ PTFE suture, NovaBone® synthetic putty, the Pro-fix™ Precision Fixation System, and Resorba® dental sutures.

Committed to Quality & Customer Service

We pride ourselves in having the best customer service in the industry. Whether it’s placing an order or inquiring about a technical issue, you will always be greeted by a friendly voice who will work to quickly address your needs. Please note that online orders are for U.S. and Canadian customers only. For international orders, please contact us directly or visit our Global Network page to find a distributor.

25 Years of Innovation and Refinement

Current Employment Opportunities

We are looking for the best and brightest minds to join our team. Browse our list of current job and internship opportunities, and electronically submit your resume using the form provided.

Osteogenics Global Distribution Network

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Shane Shuttlesworth

Shane Shuttlesworth was named president in October 2007. Prior to this position, Shane was the director of marketing & operations. Prior to assuming that position, he served several management positions in regulatory affairs, quality assurance and production. His current responsibilities include overseeing operations, marketing/sales, international business development, quality assurance and regulatory affairs. He originally joined Osteogenics Biomedical in 2001 as production manager.
A native of Lubbock, TX, Shane graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in biology from Lubbock Christian University in 2001, received an MBA in general business and an advanced certificate in health organization management from Texas Tech University in 2003, and received a masters of science in regulatory affairs and services from St. Cloud State University in 2015.
Shane currently serves on Lubbock Christian University’s Young Alumni Advisory Board. Outside interests include basketball, football, fly fishing, and spending time with his daughter.

Liz Bastian

Liz Bastian joined Osteogenics in May 2021 as Director of Regulatory Affairs. In this role, she oversees all aspects and operations of the regulatory department.
Liz was born and raised in India. She moved to United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2009 and then to Toronto, Canada in 2011. Several years later, she moved to Chicago, IL for her previous job, and she just recently moved to Lubbock, TX, where Osteogenics’ headquarters is located.
Prior to joining Osteogenics, Liz has worked for several medical device manufacturers and pharmaceutical companies as a regulatory affairs professional. She holds a bachelors and a masters degree in biotechnology and obtained her PMP certification in 2016.
Liz enjoys cooking, spending time with her husband and son, and traveling.

Blake Baucum

Blake Baucum was named director of sales in February 2022 after serving as the associate director of sales for five years and a regenerative product specialist for five years prior to that. His current responsibilities include overseeing sales activities, training the sales and marketing staff on the technical aspects of Osteogenics’ products, and supporting the marketing and regulatory teams in various projects.
Blake was born and raised in Lubbock, TX, and graduated from Texas Tech University in 2009 with a bachelor of science degree in biology. While attending Texas Tech, and for a short time after graduating, Blake worked at a local orthodontist’s office, filling various roles within the practice. He then took a position selling capital equipment for a larger dental supply company.
Blake cherishes spending time with his wife, two sons, and his extended family. He is an avid golfer, enjoys traveling, and loves spending time in the outdoors fly fishing or camping.

Courtney Riggan

Courtney Riggan was named director of engineering in July 2016 after serving as senior engineering manager for two and a half years and quality engineer for three years prior to that. Her current responsibilities include overseeing design & development, risk management, complaint management, and some regulatory submissions.
Born and raised in Lubbock, TX, Courtney graduated from Texas A&M University in 2008 with a bachelor of science degree in biomedical engineering and received an M.S. in mechanical engineering from Texas Tech University in 2010.
Courtney enjoys traveling, playing Frisbee golf, and spending time with her husband and two children.

Russ Rowan

Russ Rowan returned to Osteogenics as director of marketing in January 2024. He previously served as Ostoegenics’ director of marketing from 2012 – 2022 and spent a short time working in another industry during most of 2023. Throughout his career at Osteogenics, Russ has been an integral part of the company’s sales and marketing activities. Russ has had the opportunity to work on projects with various teams across different departments inside and outside the commercial part of the business.
Russ was born and raised in Lubbock, TX, and graduated from Texas Tech University in 2002 with an undergraduate degree in finance. He also received an executive MBA from Texas Tech in 2016.
Russ enjoys spending time with his family and getting a round of golf in whenever time allows.

Salem O'steen

Salem O’Steen was named Director of Quality Assurance in December 2023 after serving as the Associate Director of Quality Assurance for seven years and as a quality manager for nine years prior to that. His current responsibilities include overseeing all quality management system processes such as CAPA, document control, internal and external audits, management review, finished product release, and continuous quality system improvements. He originally joined Osteogenics Biomedical in 2005 as a production associate.
Salem is native to Lubbock, TX, and graduated with a bachelor of science degree in biology from Lubbock Christian University in 2005. Salem obtained a certification from American Association of Tissue Banks as a Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS) in 2009; he has a Six Sigma Green Belt certification; and he received a masters of science in medical technology in quality from St. Cloud State University in 2017.
Salem’s outside interests include cooking, exercising, camping, and spending time with his wife and two kids.

Evan Cain

Evan Cain was named Director of Research and Development in 2023. Prior to this position, Evan was the Associate Director of Research and Development since 2018. Evan originally began his career with Osteogenics in 2012 as a quality manager. His current responsibilities include overseeing the research and development of new products and product line improvement. Evan works closely with quality, regulatory, and operations teams to bring new products to market.
A native of Plains, TX, Evan graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in chemistry from Texas Tech University in 2010. He then went on to receive a masters of science degree in biotechnology from Texas Tech University in 2013.
In his free time, Evan enjoys bass fishing, golfing, and spending time with his wife and two kids.

Anibal Manzo

Anibal Manzo joined Osteogenics in November 2023 as Director of Chanel Sales, where he is responsible for overseeing, supporting, and developing Osteogenics channel partners and global distribution network. Before joining Osteogenics, Anibal held several sales and marketing leadership roles at various U.S.-based dental companies. Most recently, he served as the VP of Sales and Marketing for the dental division at NovaBone Products, a position he held for three years.
Anibal was born in Caracas, Venezuela, and graduated from the Universidad Simon Bolivar in 1996 with a degree in International Business. He also earned a B.S. in Business from the Universidad Simon Rodriguez in 2000. Anibal moved to the United States in 2001, continuing his career in marketing and internal business within the dental implant industry.