Don Freeman Named EY 2025 Finalist

San Diego, CA – May 19, 2025 – MDC (Medical Device Components LLC), a leading global provider of high-precision, minimally invasive medical device components, today announced CEO Don Freeman has been named a finalist for the prestigious Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) Entrepreneur Of The Year 2025 Pacific Southwest Award.

Now in its 40th year, the Entrepreneur Of The Year program celebrates the bold leaders who disrupt markets through the world’s most ground-breaking companies, revolutionizing industries and making a profound impact on communities. The program honors bold entrepreneurs whose innovations shape the future and pave the way for a thriving economy and a hopeful tomorrow. An independent panel of judges selected Freeman for his entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and lasting impact in building long-term value at MDC.

Under Freeman’s leadership, MDC has become a trusted partner to global medical device manufacturers, delivering high-quality, precision micro-components that enable life-saving technologies. His strategic vision has propelled MDC to achieve consistent growth, expand its technological capabilities, and reinforce an unwavering commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

“I’m deeply honored to be a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award,” said Freeman. “When I joined MDC, I saw a company with extra ordinary technical capabilities and untapped potential. Over the past few years, we've unlocked that potential through strategic focus, operational transformation, and a relentless commitment to innovation. This recognition reflects the incredible work of our entire team —including the talented colleagues who recently joined us through our acquisition of Lighteum. At the heart of everything we do is a clear purpose: to help patients live longer, healthier lives through the technologies we help bring to market.”

As a finalist, Freeman joins an elite group of entrepreneurs from the Pacific Southwest region, representing industries ranging from technology to healthcare. Regional award winners will be announced in June 2025 during a special celebration in San Diego and will become lifetime members of an esteemed global community of Entrepreneur Of The Year alumni. The winners will then be considered by the national judges for the Entrepreneur Of The Year National Awards, presented in November 2025 at the annual Strategic Growth Forum®, one of the nation’s most prestigious gatherings of high-growth, market-leading companies.

For more information about MDC, visit MedicalDeviceComponents.com. To learn more about the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards, visit ey.com/us/eoy.

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About MDC

MDC is a global leader in the development and manufacture of precision medical components, specializing in platinum group metals, nitinol, and advanced coatings. With decades of expertise in metallurgy and micromachining, MDC serves the world’s leading medical device companies, helping them bring cutting-edge technologies to market with speed and reliability.

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