Bill Pratt has worked in the medical device industry for over thirty years in a variety of manufacturing, operations, and design roles. He holds several U.S. and International patents related to surgical implants and instruments, many of which have been successfully commercialized. His design activities range from direct product development and collaboration, to manufacturing process and equipment development. His board memberships include the Southern California Biomedical Council and Ventura County Workforce Development Board. He advises biotechnology programs at Ventura and Moorpark Colleges, and he is an industry advisor to the Community College Consortium for Bioscience Credentials and the Bioengineering Department of UC Riverside.