PALMETTO BIOTECH IS...
ABOUT PEOPLE
Palmetto Biotech is committed to putting patients before profit, every day in every way. Amputations can be life altering and scary, you can count on us to be your guide. Our goal is to restore hope along with mobility.
AMPUTEE OWNED
Palmetto Biotech is owned by a Prosthetist with a prosthesis.
"Treat others as you want to be treated has a literal meaning in my practice. Let us show you the hope that we've found." - Drew Murrell, Owner, Prosthetist/Orthotist, Amputee
HERE FOR YOU
Palmetto Biotech was founded with the vision of creating a clinic where patient's needs come first. You'll be treated as a friend from the moment you walk in our front door and we schedule patients one at a time so you'll never have to wait.
WHO WE ARE
ANDREW WALKER MURRELL, OWNER, BOCPO
ELIZABETH ALLEN, CP, BOARD ELIGIBLE ORTHOTIST
ELIZABETH ALLEN, CP, BOARD ELIGIBLE ORTHOTIST
EMAIL: drew@palmettobiotech.com
Drew is a Board Certified Prosthetist Orthotist who grew up in Columbia, SC. After gaining years of experience managing a practice for a larger multi site prosthetics & orthotics company, Drew started Palmetto Biotech with the goal of making patient care about patients - NOT monthly sales reports and profit.
EMAIL: drew@palmettobiotech.com
Drew is a Board Certified Prosthetist Orthotist who grew up in Columbia, SC. After gaining years of experience managing a practice for a larger multi site prosthetics & orthotics company, Drew started Palmetto Biotech with the goal of making patient care about patients - NOT monthly sales reports and profit. Drew resides in Melrose Heights with the woman of his dreams, Allison, and is the proud father of Walker, Ella, Lainey and a black labrador retriever named Goober. Drew and Allison are active members of Christ Covanent Presbyterian Church and serve on the Committee for YoungLives, a local ministry to teen moms.
Drew also happens to be an above knee amputee.
ELIZABETH ALLEN, CP, BOARD ELIGIBLE ORTHOTIST
ELIZABETH ALLEN, CP, BOARD ELIGIBLE ORTHOTIST
ELIZABETH ALLEN, CP, BOARD ELIGIBLE ORTHOTIST
EMAIL: elizabeth@palmettobiotech.com
Elizabeth is a Certified Prosthetist and Board-Eligible Orthotist from North Augusta, South Carolina, who is passionate about helping people reach their full potential and achieve their goals. Her interest in the field began after a personal experience—she sustained a PCL injury while playing high schoo
EMAIL: elizabeth@palmettobiotech.com
Elizabeth is a Certified Prosthetist and Board-Eligible Orthotist from North Augusta, South Carolina, who is passionate about helping people reach their full potential and achieve their goals. Her interest in the field began after a personal experience—she sustained a PCL injury while playing high school softball and needed a knee brace. This inspired her to pursue a career where she could help others overcome physical challenges. Elizabeth earned her bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sports Science from USC Aiken, where she worked at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center and taught a weightlifting class.
After earning her master's degree in Orthotics and Prosthetics in Tampa, Florida, she completed
an Orthotics and Prosthetics residency in Savannah, Georgia. In her free time, you can find her at the gym, on the pickleball courts, or playing with her dog, Willow.
DAVID VITALI CROSSLAND, COF, PROSTHETIC ASSISTANT
NICK HILL, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
NICK HILL, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
EMAIL: dave@palmettobiotech.com
Dave is a Board Certified Orthotic Fitter, Prosthetic Assistant, and a Columbia native. Dave may be newer to the field of Prosthetics & Orthotics; however his years of technical experience working for his father at Crossland Dental Labs allowed him to quickly learn the ropes. Dave achieved his COF certificat
EMAIL: dave@palmettobiotech.com
Dave is a Board Certified Orthotic Fitter, Prosthetic Assistant, and a Columbia native. Dave may be newer to the field of Prosthetics & Orthotics; however his years of technical experience working for his father at Crossland Dental Labs allowed him to quickly learn the ropes. Dave achieved his COF certification in November 2017.
A team member since September 2017 and a close friend of Drew's since preschool, Dave brings a joyful work ethic to Palmetto Biotech.
Dave is happily married to Madison and proud father of Claudia and Waffles the corgi. Dave is a member of the board of directors for Africa Freedom Mission, a Christian missions ministry.
NICK HILL, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
NICK HILL, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
NICK HILL, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
EMAIL: nick@palmettobiotech.com
Nick is brand new to the prosthetics and orthotics field, but thoroughly loves working with people. He is a native of Cleveland, Ohio, and made his way south to attend USC, where he met Drew in their freshman dorm. Nick then made his way west to Colorado after college to work for in full-time ministry for Yo
EMAIL: nick@palmettobiotech.com
Nick is brand new to the prosthetics and orthotics field, but thoroughly loves working with people. He is a native of Cleveland, Ohio, and made his way south to attend USC, where he met Drew in their freshman dorm. Nick then made his way west to Colorado after college to work for in full-time ministry for Young Life, but realized it was time to return to the great state of South Carolina in the fall of 2020. Nick joined the team in January 2021 and his type A personality and work ethic have brought order to Drew and Dave's artistic messiness. Nick is happily married to Maddie and the proud father of a labradoodle named Murphey.
GOOBER MURRELL, LAB SUPERVISOR
EMAIL: no need for such formailities, just drop a treat off at your visit and we'll pass the message along!
Goober's primary responsibilities at Palmetto Biotech include office sniffing and licking during off hours and weekends. Goober also enjoys long walks on the beach, food of any kind, playing fetch, swimming, and being a good boy most of the time.