OUR TEAM

Meet Tracy Eberly, President and CEO of Fang Consulting. Tracy is an esteemed alumnus of the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, where he majored in mechanical engineering and was a Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity member. With a history of three decades in the medical device sector, Tracy has experience ranging from a laboratory technician to a compliance engineer and quality manager with some of the industry’s leading manufacturers. Over two decades ago, he laid the foundation for Fang Consulting, driven by the profound belief that “Every device we work on either helps people or saves their lives.” Complementing Tracy’s journey is his 22-pound business partner, a lively Cockapoo named Madeline.

Meet Laura Lind, Principal Regulatory Affairs Consultant. Laura is a seasoned professional with 16 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs. Before joining Fang 7 years ago, she developed her regulatory chops at both large and small Medical Device companies. She thrives in the dynamic environments of product development and sustaining engineering environments providing regulatory guidance. Prior to joining the Medical Device industry, she took a few years off to raise her daughters. Her first field was energy, where she harnessed her expertise in Nuclear Engineering, earned from Iowa State, while working at the local Minnesota power company.

Laura thrives in aiding companies of all sizes to devise effective strategies and guiding projects toward successful submissions. Her passion lies in assisting businesses to navigate the complex regulatory landscape.

One of the aspects Laura values most about her time at Fang is the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse and eclectic group of professionals. Individuals from various backgrounds, including power, legal, pharma, R&D, and chemical engineering, enrich the office atmosphere. This diversity of knowledge fosters a stimulating and innovative environment.

Beyond her professional achievements, Laura loves spending time with her expanding family, has fun gardening, and indulges in her love for music across all genres. Additionally, she showcases her musical talent by playing the English handbells.

Meet Sarah Ware, Principal Regulatory Affairs Consultant. Sarah attended Iowa State University, earning a degree in chemical engineering and minoring in statistics. Her professional career began in product stewardship, where she demonstrated her aptitude for ensuring products’ safety and compliance.

As she continued into her career, Sarah drew to consumer product safety, eventually leading her to medical devices. Recognizing the importance these devices have on people’s lives, she focused her efforts exclusively on the medical device industry when she relocated to Minnesota.

Throughout her journey in the regulatory landscape, Sarah has excelled in spearheading corporate programs such as the Medical Device Regulation (MDR), exhibiting her exceptional ability to manage large-scale regulatory initiatives. One of Sarah’s areas of specialization lies in risk management, where she aids in ensuring the safety and compliance of medical devices. Her dedication to maintaining the highest quality and safety standards has garnered her a reputation for excellence among her peers and clients.

Beyond her professional achievements, Sarah finds fulfillment in her personal pursuits. She is a passionate landscaper who devotes time to transforming her backyard into a serene oasis. When not tending to her garden, she finds joy in spending quality time with her beloved puppy, Bernie.

Meet Isaac Erickson, Senior Regulatory Affairs Consultant. Isaac received his master’s degree from the University of Minnesota in biology with a concentration on robotics. He began his career designing biotech equipment and medical devices, some of which have been featured on TV shows like CSI Miami and Robert Patterson’s Zoo.

Isaac has over 15 years of medical device regulatory experience. He has personally authored multiple 510(k)s for a vast array of medical devices through the hard copy, eCopy, and eSTAR submission processes.

Outside of work, Isaac spends time with his wife and 4 kids and has a passion for do-it-yourself basement robotics.

Meet Heather Kurtz, Senior Regulatory Affairs Consultant. Heather started working in regulated industry as a chemist at a pharmaceutical company. She took a break to pursue work as a musician but ultimately returned to the chemistry lab. Her interest in regulatory grew as time passed and she entered the Regulatory Affairs and Services master’s program at St. Cloud State University. With her education and solid foundation as a chemist, Heather transitioned into the dynamic world of regulatory consulting and has never looked back. Her expertise lies in EU MDR work, where she navigates complex regulatory frameworks to help clients achieve regulatory compliance and market access.

Beyond her professional achievements, Heather leads an equally fascinating life outside of work. She resides on a sheep farm where she and her family care for about 50 sheep. Additionally, Heather showcases her musical talent as a bassoonist in an orchestra and occasionally graces the stage of musical theatre.”

Meet Asia Enger, Inside Sales & Marketing Representative. She is a Senior at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, studying Biology, Society, and Environment.

Asia’s professional career began in the medical field, where she worked as an Emergency Medical Technician in the ER of a major hospital in the Minneapolis metropolitan area. Her dedication and commitment to service extended beyond the hospital walls, as she also joined the Minnesota National Guard, serving as a Combat Medic.

Her passion for exploring diverse aspects of the healthcare industry led her to Fang Consulting, where she began as a Regulatory Affairs Intern. During this time, Asia gained valuable insights into the complex regulatory landscape and actively contributed to client submissions.

After discovering an aptitude for the sales and marketing domain, Asia embraced this passion, leading her to transition into her current role as an Inside Sales & Marketing Representative at Fang Consulting.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Asia indulges in various recreational activities such as fishing, exploring farmer’s markets, and immersing herself in the vibrant city atmosphere.

Meet Matt Griesbach, Regulatory Affairs Associate. Matt’s academic journey began at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, where he studied genetics and cell development.

Having been a valuable member of the Fang Consulting team for a year, Matt is committed to continuous growth and development in his field. Fang proved to be the ideal fit for Matt, as his role allows him to apply all the skills he has cultivated and channel them into Regulatory Consulting.

Beyond the professional sphere, Matt finds joy in creative expression during his free time. He engages in activities such as playing board games, making digital art, drawing, and painting with watercolors.

Meet Cheri Salokar, Executive Assistant. Cheri’s educational journey began at Rasmussen Business College, where she studied Business Management.

Cheri spent many years working in the Life Insurance industry, then transitioned to being the CFO and administrator for a builder/developer.  Most recently, she worked as an Aflac Regional Administrator prior to joining the Fang Consulting team in 2022. As an administrative assistant, Cheri thrives in the dynamic nature of her work, embracing the diverse range of tasks and responsibilities that come her way. Her exceptional efficiency and organizational abilities make her an invaluable asset to the team at Fang Consulting.

Beyond her professional achievements, Cheri shares her passion for dance by teaching classes and loves spending time with her three dogs. She also embraces an active lifestyle, finding joy in hiking, biking, gardening, and kayaking.

Meet Tania Vogel, Senior Quality Assurance Consultant. Tania pursued her education at the South Dakota School of Mines, studying the interdisciplinary fields of biology and chemistry. Initially, she embarked on her career as a chemist in Colorado, but soon discovered it wasn’t her true passion.

Tania transitioned to working in Microbiology in a third party regulated testing laboratory exposing her to various regulatory aspects of the industry, which motivated her to seek new opportunities in regulatory work. She eventually joined the FDA, gaining valuable insights into the regulatory landscape from the other side.

Following her move to Minnesota, Tania joined a smaller medical device and CDMO company where she expanded her expertise in the medical device sector. She then found her way to Fang Consulting, where she thrives in handling quality systems and aiding companies in adapting to external regulations. Additionally, Tania contributes significantly to Fang’s international endeavors.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Tania enjoys spending quality time with her kids. She also finds joy in reading, cooking, and exploring the great outdoors through hiking adventures.”

Meet Ryan Severson, Senior Regulatory Affairs Consultant. Ryan’s academic pursuit began at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, where he earned a degree in biology and minored in mathematics.

Kicking off his professional career in the laboratory, Ryan manufactured bulk reagents, performed protein conjugation and purification activities, as well as many other essential manufacturing processes. He then assumed more of a technical role within the organization, working on process, equipment, and design validation, change management, and troubleshooting as he progressed up the ladder.

A friend’s persuasive advice led Ryan to embark on a new path in regulatory affairs. For the past 15 years, he has thrived as a regulatory expert, leveraging his knowledge and expertise of the manufacturing and product development processes to provide insights and solutions to clients and colleagues in both the IVD and Medical Device space. Ryan’s areas of specialization encompass various regulatory aspects, including risk management, product labeling compliance, change management, design validation, and audit execution.

Outside of his professional endeavors, Ryan enjoys spending time outdoors. Whether motorcycling, hunting, fishing, boating, or golfing, Ryan takes every opportunity to be in nature. His creativity extends beyond his work, as he finds satisfaction in metalworking and woodworking.

Ann Slavec is a business development director,  a customer-centric innovator driving new business through creative partnerships and market development strategy.  She holds a BsME and a MsMOT  with QA/RA coursework from Temple University and is successful in introducing new business organizations, models, (client and supplier) partnerships and apps for revenue growth.

After 15 years at Honeywell, her background in the lifesciences began with a 5 yr stint with Invitrogen at Grand Island NY in corporate business development, licensing in technologies to bolster cell, viral and protein bioproduction services. Related to medical devices, she led licensing deals for emerging technologies at the University of Minnesota, strategic planning for DDL introducing new combination product test services, and at Swiss-based Evalueserve, consulted utilizing AI-assisted bespoke IP and R&D SaaS services for multi-national companies’ market positioning around the world.

Ann has 10+ years in the lifesciences industry and 30+ years in corporate business development, program management, equipment, product, manufacturing and process engineering.