Smith, 44, will be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of Med-Fit’s finance, IT, purchasing, manufacturing, logistics, certification and compliance as well as facilities and legal.  Smith will report directly to Dean Sbragia, CEO of Med-Fit Systems, Inc.

Smith most recently served as Senior Director at 24 Hour Fitness, a fitness club chain with over $1 billion in annual revenue.  While at 24 Hour Fitness, Smith delivered $335 million in savings due to operational improvements over a 10-year period, while implementing a procurement process that produced annual savings in excess of $33 million.

Before that, Smith spent 5 years as the Systems and Operations Planning Manager for Toyota Motor Sales, USA. He spent significant time training in Japan and then implementing and teaching their continuous improvement process (Kaizen) and JIT (Just in Time) methods to North American operations.  He achieved the highest level of Certified Kaizen Master.

“I am extremely excited to have Sean join Med-Fit’s executive leadership team, where we will benefit immensely from his experience, proven track record of success  and running a best-of-class operation, while implementing quality controls and value to customers. Sean is ideally suited to assist us in maximizing the facilities and personnel in our Virginia manufacturing facility,” said Dean Sbragia, CEO of Med-Fit Systems, Inc.

“More than ever, Med-Fit’s growth opportunities abound as a result of our strong product innovation pipeline. Sean’s leadership will help ensure we harness this potential and fully realize the growth opportunities before us. He will be a vital attribute to our team and our success moving forward, added Sbragia.”

“I appreciate all of the opportunities that 24 Hour Fitness has provided to me during my 12-year career and I’m thrilled to bring that experience to Med-Fit Systems. As one of the global commercial fitness equipment leaders, Med-Fit Systems offers limitless opportunities, said Smith.

I’ve worked with Med-Fit Systems for years as a customer and when you look at the incredible lineup of innovative products and technologies Med-Fit Systems is poised to deliver over the next couple of years, it is a very exciting place in which to contribute and work to change the fitness world, added Smith.”

Med-Fit Systems, Inc. is a twenty-three year old physical therapy and senior care products provider located in Southern California.  On February 19, 2010, the company purchased the assets of the commercial fitness equipment division from Nautilus, Inc.

 “With last years introduction of the Nautilus® Nova dual and single station strength line, the aggressively-priced vertical market cardio line allows us to provide complete room solutions for all facilities in the non-club environment,” states Dean Sbragia, CEO of Med-Fit Systems, Inc. “This new product offering is already generating customer excitement and is an ideal fit with our existing equipment lines.”

 The Nautilus® VM Series cardio models are available now and will carry an aggressive 3-years parts and one-year labor warranty.

 Med-Fit Systems, Inc. is a twenty-three year old physical therapy and senior care products provider located in Southern California.  On February 19, 2010, they announced the purchase of Nautilus’ commercial company assets.

  “The partnership with FNCP will facilitate our aggressive growth plans and allow us to fully utilize our Virginia manufacturing facilities,” said Dean Sbragia, CEO of Med-Fit Systems, Inc. Our goal is to regain the leadership position once held by Nautilus® equipment by providing innovative, patented products and programming designed to enhance our rehabilitation, long-term care, and fitness customers’ business.”

During the past year, Med-Fit Systems has systematically been bringing back Nautilus® branded commercial products from China and Taiwan to manufacture in Virginia.

“Owning the factory, tooling and machinery gives us a real competitive edge, since we have design, engineering, prototype, manufacturing, quality control and logistics all under one roof, stated Sbragia. Partnering with FNCP will allow us to take full advantage of our plant and create job opportunities in the local economy.”

Med-Fit Systems, Inc. is a twenty-three year old physical therapy and senior care products provider located in Southern California.  On February 19, 2010, the company purchased the assets of the commercial fitness equipment division from Nautilus, Inc.

First Nations Capital Partners, LLC (FNCP) is the first inter-tribally controlled private equity firm in the United States and the only fund of its kind to bring together two or more sovereign Indian nations and a prestigious financial institution. They invest in profitable companies with experienced management and niche markets.