Our Leadership

David has over 25 years of experience in the testing and evaluation of surgical implants and instruments. Prior to founding BoneSim Laboratories and SteriLogix, he managed the Biomechanical Testing Laboratory as well as the Anatomical Testing Laboratory at Zimmer in Warsaw, Indiana.

David holds a number of U.S. patents and has published several scientific papers ranging from Analysis of Contact Area in UHMWPE to Biomechanical Analysis of the Human Shoulder.

He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN). Prior to his career at Zimmer, he spent six years as Lead Orbiter Test Engineer reporting to the United States Astronaut office for the Space Shuttle Program.

Dr. Pitts graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University in 1982 with a BS in science education. He married his collage sweetheart, Beverly that same year. For 4 years he taught chemistry, physics, and biology at a small rural high school, gaining the ability to communicate complex ideas effectively. During this time his first 2 children were born.

He left education for the business world, managing the eastern quadrant of United Telephone of Indiana. He received a thorough grounding in customer service, supervision, and innovation. He then attended Indiana University School of Medicine, graduating in 1993. During this time his 3rd child was born.

Fort Wayne Medical Education, an excellent stand-alone primary care residency (1993 to 1996), thoroughly grounded him in his chosen field of Family Practice. His twins were born during his intern year.

Moving back to his home town of Warsaw, IN, he spent 25 years developing a very large family practice. His last 2 children were born and 5 of his grandchildren as well.

In 2017 he discovered the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and by 2019 he was board certified. In 2021 he moved to Florida to help the Advent system develop a Lifestyle department and then retired in September of 2023 from full time practice. He joined his good friend, David Blakemore, at SteriLogix that same year as their medical director, allowing him to combine his education, business, and medical backgrounds.

Jack has over 30 years of experience in medical devices with 15 of those years in testing and evaluation of surgical implants and instruments.

Prior to joining BoneSim Laboratories and SteriLogix, he directed activities in the areas of research, development, academic relations, clinical affairs, and medical education at Zimmer Biomet in Warsaw, Indiana.

He designed and facilitated numerous cadaveric courses for surgeon training gaining extensive experience with medical instruments and the effects of repeated reprocessing.

Jack managed the production of clinical evaluation reports (CERs) to support EU MDR compliance activities gaining extensive experience in the collection and documentation of device performance data.

Jack received his Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Science Engineering from Purdue University located in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Ashley Abbott brings a client-centered, relationship-driven approach to her work at Bonesim and SteriLogix, with over a decade of experience supporting partners through complex, high-stakes work. She specializes in building trust, translating technical information into clear next steps, and ensuring clients feel supported from initial conversations through successful outcomes.

Ashley is a graduate of Tulane University in New Orleans where she excelled as an Education and Sociology major. She was selected part of the Teachers of America and teachNola organizations while all the time increasing America’s goals in education.

Known for proactive communication and attention to detail, Ashley partners closely with cross-functional teams to align goals, manage expectations, and anticipate client needs. Her collaborative, service-oriented approach fosters strong, long-term partnerships and delivers a seamless, professional client experience.