Our Mission
Bezalel Innovations is a faith based company whose mission is to bring inspired innovation to medical communities around the world for a better future. We are dedicated to creating legacy by raising up leaders and generously serving our local community.
Our Vision
To create medical devices empowered through faith, that release healing in operating rooms and hospitals around the world. To see revival in healthcare communities around the world that ushers in a tangible manifestation of peace, joy and hope.
Bezalel Innovations is at the forefront of medical technology, dedicated to revolutionizing healthcare solutions through cutting-edge device innovation. Our mission is to enhance patient care and safety by developing advanced medical devices that address critical needs in the medical field. With a focus on precision and reliability. We strive to empower healthcare professionals with tools that elevate their practice and contribute to better health outcomes worldwide.
Advisory Board
David Pudwill, M.S.
Regulatory Advisor
David Pudwill, Chief Regulatory Officer at Bezalel Innovations, brings nearly 20 years of expertise in medical device and combination product regulations. His career includes roles at the U.S. FDA and leadership positions in regulatory strategy at major companies. Passionate about innovation, he advises startups, teaches at universities, and co-founded Dreams For Our Children, a nonprofit equipping youth with skills and moral character to serve in public agencies.
Nathan Ehmer, D.O.
Medical Advisor
Board of Directors
Pieter Lagaay, D.P.M., J.D.
Chairman
Pieter Lagaay serves as Chairman of the Board at Bezalel Innovations, bringing over 15 years of combined medical and legal expertise as the company's CEO. With experience as an AO fellow, a former board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and an instructor for the American Academy of Foot and Ankle Osteosynthesis, Pieter’s extensive background includes numerous clinical publications and a commitment to healthcare innovation. His Juris Doctorate further strengthens his ability to guide the company through healthcare law and intellectual property considerations. Through Bezalel, Pieter’s vision is to advance pioneering medical technologies that enhance patient care and inspire future purpose-driven leaders.
Dustin Thornton
Engineering / Product Development
Dustin brings over two decades of engineering leadership experience to Bezalel Innovations. His extensive career has spanned engineering, operations, business development, and strategy across aerospace, medical device, and manufacturing industries. Dustin's technical expertise is matched by his commitment to mentorship and fostering excellence in those he leads. Guided by strong ethics, he aims to develop innovative solutions that create lasting value while honoring Bezalel's mission of community impact.
Steve Backlund
Corporate Leadership & Ethics
Steve Backlund, the founder of Igniting Hope Ministries, is an inspiring leader with over forty years of experience as a pastor, author, leader developer, and transformational speaker. Passionate about empowering individuals and organizations, Steve has authored eighteen books that inspire joy, faith, favor, and personal growth. His journey is marked by a commitment to fostering healthy leadership and cultivating workplace cultures where hope, vision, and resilience thrive. Through Igniting Hope Ministries, Steve continues to share his message of empowerment, believing that with a renewed mindset, every person can rise to fulfill their God-given potential and influence the world with contagious hope.
Board of Directors & Advisors
Pieter Lagaay, D.P.M., J.D. - Chairman
Dustin Thornton - Engineering/Product Development
Steve Backlund - Corporate Leadership Development/Culture/Ethics
David Pudwill, M.S. - Advisory Board
David Pudwill, Chief Regulatory Officer at Bezalel Innovations, brings nearly 20 years of expertise in medical device and combination product regulations. His career includes roles at the U.S. FDA and leadership positions in regulatory strategy at major companies. Passionate about innovation, he advises startups, teaches at universities, and co-founded Dreams For Our Children, a nonprofit equipping youth with skills and moral character to serve in public agencies.