Ronald Sparks
Director/Board Member at PAVMED INC.
Net worth: 169 682 $ as of 2024-05-30
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Ronald M.
Sparks is currently an Independent Director at PAVmed, Inc., a Director at National Aquarium, Inc., and an Independent Director at Lucid Diagnostics, Inc. He also holds positions as the Head of Legal Affairs and Safety & Training at Arkansas & Missouri Railroad Co. and as a Member of the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery & Orthopedic Sports.
Previously, Mr. Sparks served as the President & Chief Executive Officer of Lake Region Medical, Inc. He was also the President, Chief Executive Officer & Director of Accellent, Inc. from 2003 to 2007, and the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Navilyst Medical, Inc. from 2008 to 2012.
Additionally, he held various director positions at the Advanced Medical Technology Association, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Society of Interventional Radiology, and American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons.
He was an Independent Director at SANUWAVE Health, Inc. from 2011 to 2012.
Mr. Sparks also served as the President of the Wound Management Division at Smith + Nephew, Inc. from 1986 to 2003.
He was a Principal at Avista Capital Holdings LP and a Trustee at the Arthroscopy Association of North America.
Mr. Sparks obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Massachusetts.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PAVMED, INC.
0.69% | 2024-04-21 | 65,000 ( 0.69% ) | 94 250 $ | 2024-05-30 |
LUCID DIAGNOSTICS INC.
0.16% | 2024-05-28 | 84,660 ( 0.16% ) | 75 432 $ | 2024-05-30 |
Ronald Sparks active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| PAVMED INC. | Director/Board Member | 2014-12-31 |
| LUCID DIAGNOSTICS INC. | Director/Board Member | 2021-09-30 |
Arkansas & Missouri Railroad Co.
 Arkansas & Missouri Railroad Co. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Arkansas & Missouri Railroad operates passenger train services. It operates a commercial freight and rail services. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Springdale, AR. | General Counsel | - |
National Aquarium, Inc.
 National Aquarium, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries National Aquarium, Inc. develops aquatic environments. It stimulates interest, develops knowledge, and inspires stewardship of aquatic environments. It also provides cultural, recreational, and educational services. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD. | Director/Board Member | 2021-06-18 |
| Intl Soc of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery & Orthopeadic Sports | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Ronald Sparks
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Navilyst Medical, Inc.
 Navilyst Medical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Navilyst Medical, Inc. manufactures medical devices. It provides vascular access and fluid management technologies. The firm's products include peripherally inserted central and chronic dialysis catheters, ports, and vascular access accessories. Its products are used by interventional radiologists and cardiologists, oncologists, surgeons, IV nurses, and oncology nurses. The company was founded in February 2008 and is headqaurtered in Marlborough, MA. | Chief Executive Officer | 2012-04-30 |
| SANUWAVE HEALTH, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2012-04-22 |
Accellent, Inc.
 Accellent, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Accellent, Inc. provides outsourced precision manufacturing and engineering services for the medical device industry. It offers services to the cardiology, endoscopy, and orthopaedic markets. The company is headquartered in Collegeville, PA. | Chief Executive Officer | 2006-12-31 |
Smith + Nephew, Inc.
 Smith + Nephew, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Smith & Nephew, Inc. develops and markets medical devices. Its products include television cameras and monitors, endoscopes, arthroscopes, orthopedic hand owered instruments, fiber optic illumination systems, laparoscopes, and surgical instruments. The company was founded on November 27, 1975 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2002-12-31 |
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Training of Ronald Sparks
| University of Massachusetts | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 4 |
|---|---|
| SMITH & NEPHEW PLC | Health Technology |
| PAVMED INC. | Health Technology |
| SANUWAVE HEALTH, INC. | Health Technology |
| LUCID DIAGNOSTICS INC. | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 13 |
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Smith + Nephew, Inc.
Smith + Nephew, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Smith & Nephew, Inc. develops and markets medical devices. Its products include television cameras and monitors, endoscopes, arthroscopes, orthopedic hand owered instruments, fiber optic illumination systems, laparoscopes, and surgical instruments. The company was founded on November 27, 1975 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN. | Health Technology |
Lake Region Medical, Inc.
 Lake Region Medical, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Lake Region Medical, Inc. engages in the business of developing and manufacturing OEM devices; and supplying the medical device companies with minimally invasive delivery solutions. It also focuses on cardiovascular, stimulation therapy, neurovascular, and peripheral vascular applications. The company was founded on December 14, 2000 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Industrial Services |
National Aquarium, Inc.
National Aquarium, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries National Aquarium, Inc. develops aquatic environments. It stimulates interest, develops knowledge, and inspires stewardship of aquatic environments. It also provides cultural, recreational, and educational services. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Baltimore, MD. | Process Industries |
Arkansas & Missouri Railroad Co.
Arkansas & Missouri Railroad Co. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Arkansas & Missouri Railroad operates passenger train services. It operates a commercial freight and rail services. The company was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Springdale, AR. | Transportation |
Accellent, Inc.
Accellent, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Accellent, Inc. provides outsourced precision manufacturing and engineering services for the medical device industry. It offers services to the cardiology, endoscopy, and orthopaedic markets. The company is headquartered in Collegeville, PA. | Health Technology |
Avista Capital Holdings LP
 Avista Capital Holdings LP Investment ManagersFinance Avista Capital Holdings LP (Avista Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by Steven Webster and Thompson Dean. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Arthroscopy Association of North America
 Arthroscopy Association of North America Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Arthroscopy Association of North America operates as professional society of orthopaedic surgeons and other medical professionals. Its practices include surgical outcomes system, coding resources and electronic medical records. The company was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Rosemont, IL. | Health Services |
Advanced Medical Technology Association
 Advanced Medical Technology Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Advanced Medical Technology Association is a trade association which provides medical technology solutions. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons provides musculoskeletal education and practice management services to orthopaedic surgeons and allied health professionals. The firm also serves as an advocate for patient care and informs the public about the science of orthopaedics. Its continuing medical education activities includes; Annual Meeting, Continuing Medical Education (CME) courses, and medical and scientific publication and electronic media materials. The company was founded in 1933 and is headquartered in Rosemont, IL. | Commercial Services |
| Intl Soc of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery & Orthopeadic Sports | |
Navilyst Medical, Inc.
Navilyst Medical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Navilyst Medical, Inc. manufactures medical devices. It provides vascular access and fluid management technologies. The firm's products include peripherally inserted central and chronic dialysis catheters, ports, and vascular access accessories. Its products are used by interventional radiologists and cardiologists, oncologists, surgeons, IV nurses, and oncology nurses. The company was founded in February 2008 and is headqaurtered in Marlborough, MA. | Health Technology |
Society of Interventional Radiology
 Society of Interventional Radiology Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Society of Interventional Radiology is a national organization based in Fairfax, VA, consisting of physicians, scientists, and allied health professionals. The company is dedicated to improving public health through disease management and minimally invasive, image-guided therapeutic interventions. | Commercial Services |
| National Subacute Care Association |
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