Richard D. Shirk
Chairman at Regenesis Biomedical, Inc.
Profile
Mr. Shirk has more than 30 years of experience in insurance, employee benefits, and healthcare and over 20 years experience in investment management.
He served as President, CEO and Chairman between 1996 and 2002 of Cerulean Companies, the holding company of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia, and as President & CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia from 1992 to 2001.
Previously, Mr. Shirk held senior officer positions with The Equitable Life Assurance Society, Equicor and Cigna.
Active in a broad range of business and community affairs, Mr. Shirk serves on the Boards of AMERIGROUP Corp., the SSgA Funds and several private companies.
He also serves on the Board of the Metro Atlanta YMCA, the Woodruff Arts Center and its investment committee and is a member of the Society of International Business Fellows.
He recently completed service on the Board of Trustees of Gettysburg College, the Board of the Southeastern Region American Red Cross Blood Services and as Chair of the Metro Atlanta American Red Cross Board.
Mr. Shirk was also instrumental while at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia in the formation and funding of the Healthcare Georgia Foundation, was a founding board member and served as Board Chair and continues to serve on the investment committee.
Richard D. Shirk active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg College | Director/Board Member | - |
| Healthcare Georgia Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
Regenesis Biomedical, Inc.
 Regenesis Biomedical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Regenesis Biomedical, Inc. operates as a medical technology company which designs, manufactures, and markets energy-based medical products and services. The firm offers Provant therapy system for the palliative treatment of post-operative pain and edema in superficial soft tissue. The company was founded by Frank R. George and Mary C. Ritz in 1997 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ. | Chairman | 23/10/2014 |
Bluearc Capital Partners LLC
 Bluearc Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Bluearc Capital Partners LLC (Bluearc Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by Ronald Jr Zazworsky. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Former positions of Richard D. Shirk
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Oncology Therapeutics Network Corp.
 Oncology Therapeutics Network Corp. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Oncology Therapeutics Network Corp. distributes pharmaceuticals to oncologists. It also provides support services. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA. | Director/Board Member | 03/05/2011 |
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Georgia, Inc.
 Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Georgia, Inc. Managed Health CareHealth Services Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Georgia, Inc. provides health insurance and related services for members in Georgia. It offers insurance plans, including HMO, PPO, indemnity and point-of-service products and also provides disease management services and supplemental insurance products such as dental and vision coverage. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | President | 02/01/2001 |
| Cigna Health Corp. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Equitable Financial Life Insurance Co.
 Equitable Financial Life Insurance Co. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Equitable Life Insurance Co. provides investment advice. Its products include life insurance, retirement, retirement plans for employers and investments. The company was founded by Henry Hyde in 1859 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| American Red Cross, Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter | Chairman | - |
Training of Richard D. Shirk
| Gettysburg College | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 14 |
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Cerulean Cos., Inc.
 Cerulean Cos., Inc. Managed Health CareHealth Services Cerulean Companies, Inc. operates as a health insurance company. It offers health products and administrative services. The company was founded on February 2, 1996 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Health Services |
Amerigroup Corp.
 Amerigroup Corp. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Amerigroup Corp. provides health care coverage to people eligible for medicaid and children insurance program benefits. The company was founded by Jeffrey L. McWaters on December 9,1994 and is headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA. | Finance |
Regenesis Biomedical, Inc.
Regenesis Biomedical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Regenesis Biomedical, Inc. operates as a medical technology company which designs, manufactures, and markets energy-based medical products and services. The firm offers Provant therapy system for the palliative treatment of post-operative pain and edema in superficial soft tissue. The company was founded by Frank R. George and Mary C. Ritz in 1997 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ. | Health Technology |
Oncology Therapeutics Network Corp.
Oncology Therapeutics Network Corp. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Oncology Therapeutics Network Corp. distributes pharmaceuticals to oncologists. It also provides support services. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA. | Distribution Services |
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Georgia, Inc.
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Georgia, Inc. Managed Health CareHealth Services Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Georgia, Inc. provides health insurance and related services for members in Georgia. It offers insurance plans, including HMO, PPO, indemnity and point-of-service products and also provides disease management services and supplemental insurance products such as dental and vision coverage. The company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Health Services |
Equitable Financial Life Insurance Co.
Equitable Financial Life Insurance Co. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Equitable Life Insurance Co. provides investment advice. Its products include life insurance, retirement, retirement plans for employers and investments. The company was founded by Henry Hyde in 1859 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous |
The Woodruff Arts Center
 The Woodruff Arts Center Specialty StoresRetail Trade The Woodruff Arts Center offers discount parking, plus the added bonus of free or discounted tickets for most Center events for employees. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Retail Trade |
| American Red Cross, Metropolitan Atlanta Chapter | |
| Healthcare Georgia Foundation | |
| Society of International Business Fellows | |
YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.
 YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc. is a non profit organization that offers programs serving the needs of the community and individuals. It is an association of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility. The company was founded in 1858 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. | Commercial Services |
Bluearc Capital Partners LLC
Bluearc Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Bluearc Capital Partners LLC (Bluearc Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2005 by Ronald Jr Zazworsky. The firm is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. | Finance |
| Cigna Health Corp. | |
| American Red Cross Blood Services of Connecticut |
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