RTI Surgical is naming Curtis M. Selquist as chairman of the board and Peter F. Gearen, MD, as vice chairman.
Here are six things to know:
1. Dean H. Bergy is stepping down as chairman, which went into effect on Feb. 24.
2. Mr. Bergy will continue as a board member through the end of his term.
3. Joining RTI’s board in July 2013, Mr. Selquist currently is the chairman of RTI's nominating and governance committee and serves as a member of the compensation committee.
4. He previously was the president of Johnson & Johnson Latin America, and had a career at Johnson & Johnson for 35 years.
5. Dr. Gearen has been a board of directors member since February 1998, and is currently the chairman of the science and technology committee.
6. A former orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Gearen is also a member of the nominating and governance committee.
"On behalf of RTI and the entire board of directors, we thank Dean for his leadership and many contributions to our board," said Brian K. Hutchison, president and CEO of RTI. "His experience in finance, accounting and tax processes has been a great asset to the RTI board and we will miss his wise counsel."
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