Trans1 Leadership

John Miller
Chief Executive Officer
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Walker Wells
Executive Vice President
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Michael Ferrario
Chief Operating Officer
As the Chief Operating Officer of Trans1, Michael is responsible for the global operations of the company and the accurate reporting of business financials. He brings more than 15 years of experience and leadership growing new businesses, optimizing supply chain, and maximizing margin returns on investment in multiple industries. His passion for business excellence is rooted in data-driven analysis and dedication to customer satisfaction. As a leader, he brings the dynamics necessary to drive positive results out of growing teams and is diligently focused on the achievement of corporate goals.
Before joining Trans1, Michael spent over a decade in corporate retail where he was recognized as an expert in Planning and Allocation and drove substantial profit margin increases at each of the companies where he worked. He drove a five-fold increase in operating income as the Director of Inventory Management at Bebe and engineered a six-year streak of best ever results for the company’s key holiday sales periods.
Michael received his bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University and lives in California with his wife and three children.

Brandon B. Arthurs, PE
Vice President of Research & Development
Mr. Arthurs is responsible for all engineering and development activities. He works closely with surgeons to improve existing devices and bring new innovations to market.
Mr. Arthurs has been involved with TranS1 and the AxiaLIF technology since 2002. Prior to joining TranS1, Mr. Arthurs was in private practice as a consulting engineer. He has over 15 years of experience in machine design, manufacturing and project management prior to joining the medical device industry.
Mr. Arthurs holds a Batchelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University and he is a licensed Professional Engineer.

Leighton LaPierre
Vice President of Marketing & Strategic Development
Mr. LaPierre is responsible for upstream and downstream marketing as well as strategic product development activities.
Mr. LaPierre has a long history with the AxiaLIF technology and other novel MIS technologies – previously, responsible for leading the product development and commercial launch of the current generation of AxiaLIF+ System. Prior to joining the new TranS1, he was a marketing manager at Zimmer Biomet Spine.
Mr. LaPierre earned his bachelors and masters degrees in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Kansas. His research focused on product development and spine biomechanics.
We believe that TranS1 is a perfect fit for the greater Wilmington region.
It’s an exciting company with exciting technology.
– Scott Satterfield
Wilmington Business Development CEO