Maria Zink

Maria Zink - Chief Germ-Fighting Relationship Builder

Joining MicroCare in April 2025, Maria Zink brings over two decades of infection control expertise to her current role as Key Account Manager—though some prefer the title Chief Germ-Fighting Relationship Builder. At MicroCare, she manages and supports key accounts while cultivating strong partnerships with influencers and decision-makers in the dental, university, and veterinary markets. Her mission? To connect people with the right solutions that lead to cleaner, safer, and more efficient environments.

Why MicroCare?
What drew Maria to MicroCare was the company’s focus on the steps leading to sterilization—an often overlooked but critical phase of infection prevention. With a background steeped in sterilization systems, Maria saw joining MicroCare as a natural and impactful extension of her expertise.

Career Wins (AKA: Maria’s Mic Drop Moments)
Throughout her career, Maria has held roles including Strategic Account Manager and Distributor Relations Manager. One standout moment was helping secure FDA clearance for a sterilization system that improved the safety of endoscope reprocessing. Another proud accomplishment? Implementing sterilization equipment across a corporate veterinary group—capturing over $1 million in business in just 18 months.

Degrees, Diplomas & a Dash of Music
Maria holds degrees and certifications from Brigham Young University Hawaii (Music) and NC State University’s Biomanufacturing Training & Education Center (Equipment Validation). Her educational path reflects both creativity and precision, two qualities she brings to every customer interaction.

Her Work Style: Less Suits, More Boots on the Ground
Maria describes her work style as hands-on, in-the-trenches, and deeply inquisitive. She listens more than she speaks because she believes the best solutions come from truly understanding the problem first. Her approach is guided by honesty, integrity, and a strong commitment to doing what’s right—even if it means pointing a customer to a different solution.

Green Goals and Clean Chemistry
One of Maria’s most eye-opening discoveries at MicroCare has been the company’s genuine commitment to sustainability—minimizing chemical ingredients while proactively developing solutions ahead of changing regulations. She's proud to be part of a team that combines innovation with integrity.

Off the Clock: Legos, Hiking Boots & Chihuahuas
Outside of work, Maria is a proud U.S. Army Basic Training top scorer (and meritorious award recipient), an active church youth mentor, a weekend hiker and soccer player, and an unapologetic Lego-building addict. Her home life includes two adult sons, two spirited rescue Chihuahuas, her sister, and nephews—sharing life in the best way her Polynesian roots have taught her.

Her Motto? Radical Honesty Rocks
Her motto? Tell the truth. You can never be faulted for being honest. Even when it means admitting, “I don’t know—but I’ll find out.”