George E. DeMuth, M.S.

Mr. DeMuth first founded Stat-Tech Services, LLC, in 1996 in response to local industries' growing demand for independent biostatistics analysis and evaluation. For the past 22 years, he has worked as a statistician in a number of therapeutic areas and most specifically in support of pharmaceutical, biologic and medical device clinical research trials. His areas of expertise include, but are not limited to:

• Pre-market and post-surveillance clinical development plan and trial design
• CRF evaluation
• Sample size estimation
• Statistical analysis plan creation and review
• Development of figures, tables and listings for report writing
• Report writing
• FDA panel presentations
• Medical device submissions

Mr. DeMuth provides direct entrepreneurial leadership for the company and expert statistical consulting to his clients. He has proven experience in Bayesian analyses and adaptive designs and in tailoring SAS programming solutions to specific clients' needs. Mr. DeMuth has authored the Web Management System, co-authored the Macro Reporting System ("Building Systems of Macros: The Print System and The Macro Reporting System") and developed the shareware program, "The Stat-Companion".
 
Prior to founding Stat-Tech Services, Mr. DeMuth managed the biostatistics group at BRI International (acquired by Quintiles in 1996) and was a statistician with Burroughs-Wellcome Company, where he was awarded the Burroughs Wellcome Achievement Award in 1989 and the Burroughs Wellcome Excellence Award in 1994.
 
He earned his B.S. degree in Mathematics from the University of Michigan and his M.S. degree in Statistics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Martha R. Fuquay, M.S.

Ms. Fuquay co-founded Stat-Tech Services, LLC, in 1996 with George DeMuth. She has over 20 years of combined experience in healthcare and in business and operational management. She works closely with clients to anticipate and meet their needs in the areas of project strategy, data management, SAS programming and statistical packages. Her experience developing service agreements with existing clients' legal and contract departments has proven invaluable to new clients seeking to initiate a relationship with this specialty CRO.
 
Ms. Fuquay is responsible for overseeing the company's operational advancement and business expansion. In addition to being one of the company co-founders, she works closely with other members of the management team to identify growth opportunities and to ensure client expectations are being met. She ensures that each member of the company is responsible for owning and meeting both internal and external quality requirements.
 
Prior to co-founding Stat-Tech Services, Ms. Fuquay actively worked within the healthcare industry. She is trained in public health, specifically focused on the areas of physical and mental disabilities, rehabilitation, medical terminology and case management.
 
Ms. Fuquay earned her undergraduate degree in Psychology from Elon College and an M.S. in Rehabilitation Psychology and Counseling from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Jeff Welch, B.A.

Mr. Welch has more than 20 years experience as an entrepreneur and senior executive in the healthcare and technology sectors. He has worked with and assisted numerous start ups and Fortune 500 companies in developing and executing strategic plans to foster stable and continuous growth.
 
Mr. Welch is responsible for new business development, client retention, creating strategic partnerships, brand building and corporate communication activities.
 
Prior to joining Stat-Tech Services, Mr. Welch was co-founder and managing partner to ActiveInsights, a marketing information services provider and an industry focused marketing consultant to the Biotech and Medical device sectors for the Triangle Business Journal.
 
He received a B.A. in Psychology from Boston University.

Tracy L. Hofmann, B.S.

Ms. Hofmann has 10 years of combined experience in the clinical trials industry. She works directly with clients and the project team to oversee all project activities including developing timelines and coordinating resources for all statistical projects. Her experience within the industry provides her with a broad knowledge base of what it takes to get a product to market.

 
Ms. Hofmann is currently responsible for overseeing project and data operations including EDC Study Management.  She works closely with the company Vice President to identify ineffiencies, develop standard operating procedures, and ensure quality standards are being met.

 
Prior to joining Stat-Tech Services, Ms. Hofmann worked as a Site Study Start Up Team Lead and Manager for a large international CRO. She is experienced in study start-up, managing multiple projects and coordinating competing timelines.

 
Ms. Hofmann earned her undergraduate degree in Health Education from Central Michigan University in Michigan.