ST. PAUL, MN / ACCESS Newswire / June 17, 2026 / Grand Avenue Software, a leading provider of electronic quality management software (eQMS) for medical device companies, today announced the appointment of Jessica Castillo as Chief Executive Officer. The transition is part of a deliberate, planned succession, with founder Ron Schmitz moving into a senior strategic advisory role and remaining actively involved in product direction, strategy, and key company decisions.
Jessica brings more than 20 years of experience that includes helping SaaS businesses grow in ways that deliver more value to existing customers and attract new ones. She has a proven ability to translate customer needs into measurable product and operational improvements – ensuring that organizations relying on Grand Avenue Software benefit from faster time to value, more efficient implementations, and a platform that continues to evolve with the demands of a complex regulatory environment.
“This is a planned transition I’m proud of, and one I’m confident sets Grand Avenue Software up to serve its customers even better,” said Ron Schmitz, founder. “Jessica’s background helping SaaS companies strengthen their customer experience and deepen product value is exactly what our customers and partners will feel. I’ll remain closely involved in strategy and product, and together we’re focused on making sure the people who rely on us every day see the difference.”
As CEO, Jessica will focus on expanding Grand Avenue Software’s market presence, accelerating product innovation, deepening partnerships across the life sciences ecosystem, and ensuring an exceptional customer experience at every stage of the journey.
“Grand Avenue Software has spent more than two decades helping medical device companies streamline compliance, reduce documentation burden, and strengthen audit readiness – freeing them to focus on bringing life-changing products to market faster,” said Jessica Castillo. “I’m here to build on that foundation.”
Grand Avenue Software has been serving the medical device industry for over 20 years, providing a scalable, modular eQMS platform that helps organizations streamline quality processes, improve visibility, and maintain compliance with global regulatory standards including FDA 21 CFR Part 820, EU MDR, and ISO 13485. With a growing customer base and expanding partner ecosystem, the company is well-positioned to support medical device manufacturers from early-stage development through commercialization and beyond.
About Grand Avenue Software
Grand Avenue Software provides modular quality management solutions for life sciences companies, helping teams streamline compliance, reduce documentation burden, and strengthen audit readiness. With two decades of industry experience, the company supports medical device, diagnostics, and biotech organizations seeking to modernize quality systems and accelerate innovation. For more information, visit www.grandavenue.com.
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Grand Avenue Software
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SOURCE: Grand Avenue Software
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