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The Degenhart Family

MIDSCI MISSION

Large Enough to Deliver, Small Enough to Care.

We understand the importance of your research and maximizing the effectiveness of your funding dollars. Therefore, we are constantly listening to our customers and working with manufacturers to deliver products that bring not only value, but also process improvement and optimization. These product advantages are realized in:

  • Sample maximization
  • Reduced waste
  • Time savings
  • Reduced labor costs

Or simply easier use by the researcher. In our unwavering commitment to fulfill our mission, we are constantly refining and expanding our list of vendors and suppliers to offer the newest innovative products. Check out our list brands and suppliers that can provide you with the right products to meet YOUR needs and supercharge your research.

ABOUT US

MIDSCI was founded in 1983 by my father, Larry Degenhart. He started Midwest Scientific (since changed to MIDSCI) out of the basement of our home…by himself. He was off to the races with his original intention to be a manufacturer’s representative for scientific equipment. But, as the tides changed and new opportunities arrived, he quickly changed the plan and became a distributor of scientific equipment and supplies. He found a new office space that would allow him to warehouse the products and meet the needs of his customers.

Our success has come, by treating our customers and employees with the highest regard. When a company can take care of their team, they will, in turn, take care of their customers the same way. Our customers are our lifeline, and we will do our very best to bring only quality products to our scientists. In doing so, we will answer our phones with real people who have real answers for you.

  • We ship stocked products in 24 hours.
  • We have exclusive agreements with vendors from all over the world.
  • We will get back to you in 24 hours.
  • We will do all the little things that many have forgotten.

At MIDSCI, we have created our own culture, and we only ask three things of our employees; work hard, have fun and take care of each other.

We aren’t your average scientific company, and we like what we can do for you!

OUR TEAM

We go the extra mile for you to ensure you get the right product for your research on time every time. We bring innovation and expertise to each customer relationship, leading the company with over 100 years of collective experience. We look forward to working with you!

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Our Leadership

Mike Degenhart

President

Elise Ambrose

Director of Marketing and Product Management

Steve Mindrum

Executive Vice President

Robyn Schmit

Vice President of Digital Marketing and IT

Scott Leigh

Vice President of Sales

Elliot Tieman

Vice President of Sales

Linda Culp

Customer Service Manager

Alicia Townsend

Controller

Mike McCormack

Warehouse Manager

Amanda Swann

Director of Data and Employee Development

In Memory Of

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Larry Roy Degenhart

March 23, 1942 – July 2, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of our founder, Larry Degenhart. He passed away peacefully surrounded by family and will be greatly missed. Larry was so passionate about the scientific industry that he donated his body to Washington University for medical education and biomedical research.

Mike Degenhart will continue as owner and president and ensure his father’s legacy and dedicationto the MIDSCI team and the scientific community remains strong.