Type Of Business:
Medical Device Manufacturing Company
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Mr. Houser's expertise is in diverse personnel management and the utilization of his interpersonal skills.
Major Product/SVS:
Cardiac Surgical Devices
Favorite Business Publication:
The Wall Street Journal
Hobbies/Sports:
Golfing, Running, Spending Time with his Family, Boating
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communications, Minor in History, The Ohio State University, Magna Cum Laude
Affiliations Awards:
Mortar Board Honor Society; Golden Key International Honour Society; The Varsity 'O' Men's Alumni Association
Children's Names:
Matthew, Sarah, Jacob
Work History:
Director of Sales, Central United States, AtriCure, Inc. (2006-2008); Regional Sales Manager, AtriCure, Inc. (2006-2008); Salesperson, AtriCure, Inc. (2005-2006); Senior Sales Professional, Elan Biopharmaceuticals (2004-2005); Territory Manager, Medtronic Heart Valves (2002-2004); Edwards Lifesciences (2001-2002); Dura Pharmaceuticals (1999-2001); Sales Representative, Janssen Pharmaceuticals (1997-1999); Sales Associate, DePuy Orthopaedics (1997)
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of his career was making seminal contributions to find a cure for atrial fibrillation.
Charity:
Life's a Snap Foundation; Boys & Girls Clubs of America; Community Related Events
Number Of Years In Profession:
14
Number Of Years In Current Position:
7
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his honesty, customer service skills, transparency and passion for his profession.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because of his experience in the medical field.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Houser is the Co-Founder of InfinIT Nutrition, LLC, a company that sells products to elite triathletes and sports gurus in eight countries with annual sales of over 500 thousand dollars worldwide. He was a Four-Year Letter Winner and Rose Bowl Champion of The Ohio State Buckeye football team. He also earned a scholarship to play football at The Ohio State University professionally.
Awards/Honors:
Regional Manager of the Year Award, AtriCure (2007); Rookie of the Year Award, AtriCure, Inc. (2005); Territory Manager of the Year Award, Elan Biopharmaceuticals (2004); Outstanding Rookie Award, Dura Pharmaceuticals (1999); Woody Hayes Scholar Athlete Award (1996)