About Us

Based in Bettendorf, Iowa, Orthopedic Solutions, inc. (OSI) was founded in 2004 by the current owner, Mike Wardlow. Mike has been associated with Arthrex, Inc. for over 25 years.

OSI’s years of success in the volatile healthcare industry can be directly attributed to the strong relationships forged with our customer base of orthopedic surgeons, hospital administrators and staff.

Awards

In 2016, OSI received a Statement of Support for the Guard and Reserve for its dedicated accommodation of an employee in the National Guard.

OSI received the Midwest Regions President’s Award Nomination for the Agency of the Year in 2005, 2009, 2011, 2013 and 2022.

In 2011 and 2022, OSI was awarded the Midwest Region President’s Award Nomination for Distal Extremities Agency of the Year.

In 2022, OSI was awarded the Midwest Region President’s Award Nomination for Imaging & Resection Agency of the Year.

OSI has had the largest % increase over previous year sales in the Midwest Region in 2005, 2007 and 2009.

Meet the Owner

Mike Wardlow

Mike Wardlow is the owner and President of OSI a sales agency that distributes exclusively for Arthrex. Originally from Davenport, Iowa he completed undergraduate studies in Ames at Iowa State University. In 2002, he was the Midwest Region Sales Associate of the Year. OSI began with only 4 sales representatives and now has over 50; a true entrepreneur success story. Mike is a “hands on” owner who cares deeply about the success of each employee. He has created an environment at OSI that mirrors Arthrex. He strongly believes in reinvesting back into the company and its employees since he knows that what is put in will only produce returns far greater. Furthermore, he has created an atmosphere at OSI in which management provides a resource for success, years of product expertise and mentorship.

Meet the Vice President of Sales

Curt Reekers

Curt Reekers has 16 years of product knowledge and sales experience with OSI. He began with the company in 2001 after graduating from the University of Iowa with his degree in exercise science. After starting as an orthopedic consultant, the majority of his career was spent as territory manager in eastern Iowa. In 2009, he was named Arthrex Sales Representative of the Year for the Midwest region. He has been the director of sales since 2017.

Meet the Chief Financial Officer

Greg Germann

Greg Germann is the Chief Financial Officer for OSI. Originally from Storm Lake, Iowa, he completed undergraduate studies in Iowa City at the University of Iowa where he obtained a bachelors of business administration in accounting and finance. Shortly after graduation, he passed the certified public accounting exam and became a certified public accountant (CPA). He has been with OSI since 2021. Prior to his employment with OSI, he worked for a national public accounting firm for four years. While in public accounting, he performed audits for health care, manufacturing, construction, non-profit and governmental entities. The experience gained from his career in public accounting has proved to be invaluable for his role at OSI.