About Us
Your Trusted Quality Compliance Partner
for Medical Device Companies
At Grand Avenue Software, we empower medical product companies with the most affordable, scalable, and efficient electronic Quality Management System (eQMS) in the industry. Our software simplifies compliance with FDA, ISO 13485, and MDR regulations—without the complexity or cost of legacy systems.
For 20+ years, we’ve helped over 300 startups, emerging growth companies, and established med-tech leaders automate their quality processes, accelerate time to market, and ensure regulatory compliance with ease.
Our Journey
From Vision to Industry Leader
Before founding Grand Avenue Software, our team worked on Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions for global leaders in aerospace, automotive, and med-tech. While integrating PLM into quality systems, we saw a major gap—small and mid-sized medical device companies lacked an eQMS tailored to their needs.
Determined to change this, we launched Grand Avenue Software on February 17, 2002, with a clear mission:
✔ Build an eQMS specifically for SMB medical device companies
✔ Ensure rapid deployment and easy validation
✔ Provide outstanding technical and product support
✔ Keep pricing transparent and accessible
Grand Avenue is now the industry-leading quality management software solution for medical product companies. We have grown the business each and every quarter over the past 20+ years and today, Grand Avenue is the most affordable, scalable, and efficient quality compliant eQMS solution in the marketplace.
We support over 300 medical products companies around the world. We are proud to help our customers simplify, streamline, and automate their quality systems processes as they define and bring innovative medical products, treatments, and therapies to market.
Looking Ahead
As we continue to grow, our commitment remains the same—delivering best-in-class compliance solutions that evolve with your needs. Whether you’re launching your first product or scaling globally, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Our Leadership Team
Ron Schmitz
President & CEO
Ron is President and CEO of Grand Avenue Software. He has been with the company since its founding in 2002. He has over 35 years of experience in management and executive positions in sales, technical sales support, marketing, business development, product management, and strategic planning for several software companies.
Ron has helped define, sell, and implement software solutions in the CAD/CAM/CAE, engineering data management, product data management, product lifecycle management, and quality management and compliance market segments.
Ron studied mechanical engineering and business management at the University of Minnesota.
Outside of the office, Ron is involved in his faith community and participates on non-profit boards. He enjoys family activities including biking, walking, cooking, gardening, playing bridge, and being at the lake.
Steve Cohen
Vice President of Business Operations
Steve is Vice President of Business Operations for Grand Avenue Software and helps lead the organization at the management level. He has over 25 years of experience in software with specific expertise in med tech, healthcare and SaaS. He has worked significantly with emerging growth companies and startups in the medical device field to apply compliance software solutions to the regulatory and quality management process.
Steve holds an MBA in Management and Finance from the University of St. Thomas, a BA in Philosophy from Macalester College, and was a Reader in Philosophy at St. Edmund Hall, Oxford University.
Outside of the office, Steve is an avid bike rider and bike commuter, engaged in his local faith community, and enjoys beating his adult children and friends at board games and bar trivia.
Jim Ivey
Vice President of Product Management
Jim is Vice President of Product Management for Grand Avenue Software and works with the software development and support teams to bring customer feedback and requirements into the development process. He has 37 years of experience in software development, with 20+ years focused specifically on software solutions to help medical device companies navigate the regulatory compliance process and deliver their products to market.
Jim holds a BS in Computer Science from Purdue University.
Outside of the office you can find Jim curling, biking, playing softball, or reading (depending on the season).