Compression Works
About Us

Compression Works is the developer and manufacturer of the AAJT-S, the abdominal aortic and junctional tourniquet – stabilized. We offer the world’s only multi-functional life saving tourniquet for application in the axilla, on the abdomen, in the inguinal region and for control of junctional and pelvic bleeding as well as pelvic fracture stabilization and aortic compression proven to be equivalent to Zone 3 REBOA. Featured in over 70 scientific publications, the AAJT-S is the most studied device in its class and the only device proven to have saved life in both upper and lower junctional bleeding.

President | CEO

Scott’s 30 years leading blue chip, mid cap and venture backed companies in global markets provides the experience necessary to propel Compression Works to commercial success. Always attracted to technology that made a difference in the lives of patients, Scott spent his early career at Boston Scientific and helped grow the company from a $40M privately held organization to a $2B publicly traded medical powerhouse during his tenure. To broaden his base, he spent the next several years leading the Global Orthopedic Unit of Orthofix International with operations in the United States and Europe where he helped accelerate the growth and profitability of the division. For the last 12 years Scott has led three venture backed medical companies and has raised over $200M in private and public funding while taking one of his company’s public. Scaling and building organizations are his trademark and make him well suited for his role here at Compression Works.

Vice President of Global Sales

Nicole serves as the Vice President of Global Sales for Compression Works.  She has aligned her career with best-in-class medical companies whose products have changed the standard of care in the pre-hospital and hospital setting. Prior to joining Compression Works, she led high-performing sales teams for Teleflex, a multi-billion-dollar global provider of medical technologies. Her experience also includes sales leadership roles at Z-Medica, acquired by Teleflex for its industry-leading product, QuikClot®, as well as ADS, who has been awarded some of the largest contracts to the US Military and across the defense industry. With her business acumen, strategic vision, and ability to navigate the complex obstacles of our customer base, she has gained a reputation as a leader in the medical device market, bringing lifesaving devices to those on the front lines of medicine.

Global Marketing Director

As the Global Marketing Director for Compression Works, Kristen Gracin-Shrimpton passionately promotes the life-saving technologies of the AAJT-S in emergency medical care. With extensive experience in marketing, business development, and strategic partnerships, Kristen has driven significant business growth and established strong industry connections throughout her career. She founded and led Vexpo, a SaaS-enabled marketplace for events, showcasing her entrepreneurial spirit and innovative approach. Kristen's strategic focus on building impactful relationships and fostering mutual growth ensures that Compression Works continues to lead in life-saving medical technologies.

Regional Sales Manager

Jonathan is a Nationally Registered Paramedic and the Regional Sales Manager for the Central United States at Compression Works. Since entering pre-hospital healthcare in 2017, he has worked with a wide range of agencies across the country, gaining invaluable experience in patient care and provider education. Jonathan brings a strong clinical background and unwavering motivation to his role, where he is dedicated to making the AAJT-S the standard of care for hemorrhage control throughout the Central U.S. His deep involvement in training and education ensures that departments implementing the AAJT-S receive the support and expertise they need to maximize patient outcomes. Driven by a passion for delivering the highest quality of care, Jonathan is committed to equipping frontline providers with lifesaving tools—empowering them to make a meaningful difference when it matters most.

Co-Founder | Chief Medical Officer

Dr. John Croushorn is a residency-trained, board certified emergency medicine physician and Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians. He is the founder and Chief Medical Officer of Compression Works, LLC. Dr. Croushorn is the inventor of the Abdominal Aortic and Junctional Tourniquet. He has served as the President of the Alabama Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians and also holds a faculty appointment with the Emergency Medicine Residency Program at Georgia Health Sciences University. He has served as command surgeon of Task Force 185, Army Combat Aviation, in Iraq in 2004. He served as a lead military physician in Mississippi during Hurricane Katrina in 2005. He has served with US Army special operations as well as Department of Justice Operational Medicine.

VP, Corporate Development

David is a seasoned executive and board director building teams, business units and companies that provides Compression Works with the experience and knowledge to scale the company. David has been a technology executive, and an entrepreneur/operator for more than 40 years launching companies, raising equity & debt capital and achieving successful exits. He has served as the CEO, COO, CFO or CIO for 5 startups he launched since 1999. For the last two decades he has been an Angel investor and a LP in three Venture Funds. David has served on 17 for-profit and non-profit boards over the last 30 years. David has extensive knowledge and experience in: Technology, Healthcare, Financial Services, Fintech, Manufacturing, Energy, Technology and Outsourcing Industries.

Co-Founder Clinical Advisor

Dr. Richard Schwartz is currently Professor and Chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University. A 1989 graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine. He was the recipient of a scholarship from the US Army Health Profession Scholarship program and attended Army Airborne training as a 3rd year medical student. He completed a transitional internship at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. Upon internship graduation he trained as an Army Flight Surgeon and immediately deployed to Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm with the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne). During this deployment he developed innovative methods to provide blood products to far forward deployed forces. He is also a medical device innovator and has developed a novel junctional tourniquet and a unique video airway management system, and he currently holds fourteen patents.