Draft:David Navazio

David A. Navazio (born November 22, 1960) is an American businessman and philanthropist best known as the founder, President, and CEO of Gentell Inc.

Early life and education
David Navazio was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Navazio grew up in the city’s Bustleton neighborhood and attended George Washington High School. Navazio went on to attend LaSalle University (then LaSalle College) but left without completing his degree. Subsequently, Navazio founded M.K.M. Healthcare Corp, a home medical equipment business. , in 1990.

Gentell
In 1994, Navazio’s work with the National Association for the Support of Long Term Care would lead to the United States Department of Health and Human Services issuing a report concerning Medicare payments for the purchase of wound care supplies. That same year, Navazio would incorporate his wound care supply business as Gentell. As of 2024, Gentell employs over 200 people and operates in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Brazil, and China.

Gentell’s product line includes hydrogel, collagen, calcium alginates, and various wound care dressings. Gentell also operates Gentell Direct, a wound care manufacturer-to-delivery pipeline. Additionally, Gentell also offers Gentell FastCare, a wound care documentation software program.

Personal Life
Navazio has been married to his wife, April, since 1991. They have one daughter, Emily.

Navazio owns an Italian restaurant in Bordentown, New Jersey

Navazio is currently President of the Rotary Club of Trenton, New Jersey. He also serves as the Vice Chairman of the Advisory Board of The Salvation Army of Trenton. Furthermore, he also is an Honorary Commander of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and serves as Board Member of the Mercer County Military Action Council.