Chris has over 19 years of experience in diverse health care sectors, with a focus in medical devices. His responsibilities have included positions in sales management, marketing, business development, strategy, and finance. Chris recently joined Evalve after serving as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at St. Francis Medical Technologies, Inc., which develops non-fusion implants for spinal applications. From 1996 to 2002, Chris led the marketing effort at Fusion Medical Technologies, Inc., ultimately as Vice President of Marketing. Fusion, a developer and marketer surgical sealants, was acquired by Baxter Healthcare in May 2002. From 1990 to 1996, Chris served in a variety of functions at Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc., which in 1995 became part of Guidant Corporation. Among other responsibilities, Chris launched the ACS Multi-Link� coronary stent in Europe. Chris earned a Bachelor of Arts degree magna cum laude from Brown University and an MBA from Stanford University. |