Stephen Paidosh

Myocor, Inc. develops products for the treatment of mitral regurgitation and congestive heart failure. It has two products in clinical trials that are designed to improve the pumping efficiency of the heart and thus improve the quality of life of patients. The company was founded in 1996 by Cyril J. Schweich and Todd Mortier and is headquartered in Maple Grove, MN.

Entellus Medical, Inc. is a medical technology company, which engages in the design, development, and commercialization of treatment of chronic and recurrent sinusitis in both adult and pediatric patients. The company was founded by Thomas V. Ressemann and Peter Keith in April 2006 and is headquartered in Saint Paul, MN.

Founded in 1994 by Charles Tiar, Washington Asset Management Ltd. is a hedge fund manager located in New York City. Their clients include institutions and high net-worth individuals. The firm manages the Washington U.S. Fund Ltd.

St. Jude Medical LLC develops, manufactures and distributes cardiovascular medical devices for the global cardiac rhythm management, cardiovascular and atrial fibrillation therapy areas and neurostimulation medical devices for the management of chronic pain. The company was founded by Manuel A. Villafana in 1976 and is headquartered in St. Paul, MN.

Part of Boston Scientific Corp., SCIMED Life Systems, Inc. is a company that specializes in artery cleaning angioplasty catheters. The company is based in Osseo, MN. The company was founded by Lawrence L. Horsch. SCIMED Life Systems, Inc. (Minnesota) was acquired by Boston Scientific Corp. on February 27, 1995 for $865 million.