$SGLN - COO, Richard Dutch, LinkedIn, Recommendations!
Richard Dutch
President / COO at SurgLine, Inc. healthcare / medical devices / implants / distribution
link to Richard's linkedin profile
Recommendations for Richard while he was President of Sterling Medical Products
reco #1 - “Without hesitation, Richard Dutch is one of the most amazing individuals I have had the privilege of knowing, both in my professional career and personal life. His attention to detail, creativity, compassion, and work ethic are simply the model for others to attain. His ability to maximize so much production on a daily basis is at times difficult to fathom. Richard is a positive and forward thinker with a focus of optimism always in his voice. While I respect his efforts on the professional level, his compassion and support for humanity at home and abroad, is a trait I have the utmost respect for.” March 22, 2010
Tim M., VP, Communications, Angels Baseball
was with another company when working with Richard at Sterling Medical Products
reco #2 - “Skillful pilots gain a reputation maneuvering machines through both tranquil weather conditions and raging thunder-storms. Each situation requires a different approach, but a successful landing is always the ultimate goal. People like Richard Dutch enable organizations to manage traffic patterns with professional competence.
I admire Rich for his knowledge, skills, and talents. Beyond being achievement-oriented and enthusiastic, he has the ability to get the job done. Any project he tackles in the future will defy gravity and successfully land time after time, no matter what the weather.” March 19, 2010
3rd Bob M., Board of Directors, Orangewood PALS, Orangewood Children's Foundation
worked directly with Richard at Sterling Medical Products
reco #3 - “Richards professionalism and leadership skills put him head and shoulders above the competition. He is a tireless giver to those he partners with.” September 21, 2009
Tomas P., Account Executive, Gallagher Benefit Services
was with another company when working with Richard at Sterling Medical Products
This is what Richard has to say about himself in the Summary section:
Summary
My Senior Executive healthcare experience entails managing over $100m in revenue within the acute, non-acute, surgery center, long term care and VISN's (Government) markets. My experience also extends to working with GPO's, Medicare/Medicaid, global relations/sourcing, preparing a company for public (OTC) trading, as well as, intimate knowledge and experience securing venture capital to fund two successful "start-up" companies and a merger.
As the current President / COO at SurgLine, Inc., a publicly traded global healthcare distribution company, my primary responsibility and commitment to our shareholders and business partners is to increase revenue, profits and share value. My focus is also to improve productivity, operational efficiency and financial ratios in accordance with our corporate objectives to insure long-term sustainability. My experience also includes 7 years as the President at Sterling Medical Products and 17 years with the 3M Company having responsibility for numerous Management positions leading the growth in the acute, non-acute, long-term care and government healthcare markets.
Formal Education: MBA, BS in Health & Medical Science, Six Sigma certification and graduate of the FBI Citizens Academy.
Personal and Professional Mission Statement: I am committed to growing professionally, mentally, spiritually and personally each day and make a positive contribution to the people I come in contact with. I stand by my word and always maintain the highest professional and ethical standards. I am a trusted individual who lives each day with the mantra of trust, integrity and longevity. I am responsible for achieving my goals and helping others by living life filled with passion, purpose and the intent to "pay it forward."
My wife, of 26 years, and I enjoy spending time with our son & daughter, as well as, serving on the Board of Directors at Orangewood Children's Foundation dedicated to improve the lives of abused and neglected children.
Specialties:
government liaison / medicare / intimate knowledge of complex healthcare systems / contract negotiations / start-ups / strategic partnerships / preparing a company for public trading / six sigma - operational excellence / mergers & acquisitions / global business relations and sourcing
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