Anne Mansfield
About Anne Mansfield
Anne Mansfield serves as the Sr. Director of Engineering at Patterson Companies, Inc., where she provides strategic, financial, and operational leadership. With extensive experience in various roles at Patterson, she has a strong background in software development and compliance with medical device regulations.
Current Role at Patterson Companies
Anne Mansfield serves as the Sr. Director of Engineering at Patterson Companies, Inc. since 2022. In this role, she provides strategic, financial, and operational leadership to meet business objectives. Her responsibilities include overseeing engineering projects and ensuring alignment with company goals. Mansfield's leadership is crucial in driving innovation and efficiency within the engineering department.
Previous Experience at Patterson Companies
Mansfield has extensive experience at Patterson Companies, Inc., where she held several positions. She was the Director of Commercial Software Development from 2014 to 2022, and prior to that, she served as Director of IT for Champaign and Corporate Systems from 2011 to 2014. Her career at Patterson also includes roles as Technology Marketing Manager and Client Services Technician at Patterson Dental, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of the company's operations.
Educational Background and Certifications
Mansfield has pursued extensive education in leadership and economics. She studied at the University of Chicago, completing an Executive Education program in Building and Implementing Growth Strategies in 2010. Additionally, she attended the University of Minnesota for the Patterson Leadership Academy in 2019. She holds a certification as a SAFe® 5 Product Owner / Product Manager, enhancing her expertise in product management and agile methodologies.
Compliance and Quality Management Expertise
In her current role, Mansfield serves as the Process Owner for Patterson Software Quality Management System. She ensures compliance with FDA medical device regulations, MDSAP, and ISO 13485:2016 standards. Her focus on quality management is essential for maintaining high standards in product development and operational processes within the organization.
Early Career Experience
Mansfield began her career in the late 1990s, working as a Member Services Representative at Attorneys' Title Guaranty Fund. She then joined Patterson Dental, where she held various roles, including Client Services Manager and Technology Marketing Specialist. Her early experiences laid the foundation for her later leadership positions within Patterson Companies.