Ronald W. Dollens

Chairman at

Flowco, Inc.

79 year

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Ronald W.
Dollens currently works at Flowco, Inc., as Chairman, Butler University, as Director, Regenstrief Foundation, as Director, Indiana Health Industry Forum, as Director, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art, as Director, Indiana State Symphony Society, Inc., as Director, and St. Vincent Hospital Foundation, as Director.
Mr. Dollens also formerly worked at Guidant Corp., as President & Chief Executive Officer from 1994 to 2005, Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc., as President & Chief Executive Officer, Kinetic Concepts, Inc., as Chairman in 2011, Avanos Medical, Inc., as Chairman from 2017 to 2020, Healthcare Leadership Council, as Chairman, Advanced Medical Technology Association, as Chairman, ABIOMED, Inc., as Director from 2006 to 2010, Beckman Coulter, Inc., as Director from 1999 to 2005, Synecor LLC, as Director, FlowCom Ltd., as Director, Alliance for Aging Research, as Director, Eli Lilly & Co., as President-Medical Devices & Diagnostics Division from 1991 to 1994, and Arboretum Ventures LLC, as Advisory Board Member.
Mr. Dollens received his Masters Business Admin degree from Indiana University and undergraduate degree from Purdue University.

Ronald W. Dollens active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates arts museum	Director/Board Member	-
Indiana Health Industry Forum Indiana Health Industry Forum Indiana Health Industry Forum is the sole statewide trade association dedicated to advancing the life sciences sector in Indiana. Established in 1994, the association represents organizations across medical technology, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, digital health, research institutions, and educational entities. The association collaborates with national organizations to influence legislation and promote investment in health technologies. The non-profit company is based in Indianapolis, IN. It serves as a central hub for networking, advocacy, workforce development, and industry promotion, connecting local companies with national and international partners. Key initiatives include workforce development programs such as Heartland BioWorks BioTrain and partnerships with Ivy Tech Community College to provide industry-aligned training and credentials. The association offers tiered corporate memberships with benefits like advocacy updates, event discounts, networking opportunities, and leadership roles. Advocacy efforts focus on fostering innovation, securing supportive public policies, protecting intellectual property, expanding telemedicine, and enhancing public health infrastructure. It also provides resources such as a member directory, industry reports, advocacy toolkits, and workforce data to support the growth and competitiveness of Indiana’s life sciences community.	Director/Board Member	-
Butler University Butler University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Director/Board Member	-
Regenstrief Foundation	Director/Board Member	-
Indiana State Symphony Society, Inc.	Director/Board Member	-
St. Vincent Hospital Foundation	Director/Board Member	-
Flowco, Inc. Flowco, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops biomedical devices for diagnostics	Chairman	16/08/2010

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Former positions of Ronald W. Dollens

Companies	Position	End
AVANOS MEDICAL, INC.	Chairman	30/04/2020
Kinetic Concepts, Inc. Kinetic Concepts, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops advanced wound care solutions and therapies	Chairman	01/01/2011
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ABIOMED, Inc. ABIOMED, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Manufactures cardiac support, recovery and replacement devices	Health Technology
Guidant Corp. Guidant Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops cardiovascular medical products	Health Technology
Kinetic Concepts, Inc. Kinetic Concepts, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops advanced wound care solutions and therapies	Health Technology
Eli Lilly & Co. Eli Lilly & Co. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures, wholesales and markets pharmaceutical products	Health Technology
Beckman Coulter, Inc. Beckman Coulter, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Manufactures and distributes biomedical testing instrument systems and general biomedical research products	Health Technology
Synecor LLC Synecor LLC Investment ManagersFinance Synecor invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors. It participates in early-stage transactions.	Finance
Flowco, Inc. Flowco, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops biomedical devices for diagnostics	Health Technology
Avanos Medical, Inc. Avanos Medical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Manufactures and markets pain management and chronic care products	Health Technology
FlowCom Ltd. FlowCom Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides DSL, broadband, dial-up Internet services, and Web hosting	Technology Services
Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Manufactures medical devices and diagnostics	Health Technology
Butler University Butler University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Indiana University Indiana University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Purdue University Purdue University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Healthcare Leadership Council Healthcare Leadership Council Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides healthcare services	Health Services
Regenstrief Foundation
Advanced Medical Technology Association Advanced Medical Technology Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a trade association that offers information on philanthropy, blood products, diagnostics, orthopedics, ophthalmic, wound care and disaster preparedness	Commercial Services
Indiana Health Industry Forum Indiana Health Industry Forum Indiana Health Industry Forum is the sole statewide trade association dedicated to advancing the life sciences sector in Indiana. Established in 1994, the association represents organizations across medical technology, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, digital health, research institutions, and educational entities. The association collaborates with national organizations to influence legislation and promote investment in health technologies. The non-profit company is based in Indianapolis, IN. It serves as a central hub for networking, advocacy, workforce development, and industry promotion, connecting local companies with national and international partners. Key initiatives include workforce development programs such as Heartland BioWorks BioTrain and partnerships with Ivy Tech Community College to provide industry-aligned training and credentials. The association offers tiered corporate memberships with benefits like advocacy updates, event discounts, networking opportunities, and leadership roles. Advocacy efforts focus on fostering innovation, securing supportive public policies, protecting intellectual property, expanding telemedicine, and enhancing public health infrastructure. It also provides resources such as a member directory, industry reports, advocacy toolkits, and workforce data to support the growth and competitiveness of Indiana’s life sciences community.
Alliance for Aging Research Alliance for Aging Research Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a national citizen advocacy organization	Commercial Services
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians & Western Art Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates arts museum	Consumer Services
Indiana State Symphony Society, Inc.
St. Vincent Hospital Foundation
Arboretum Ventures LLC Arboretum Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Arboretum Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on medical devices, diagnostics, healthcare IT and healthcare services sectors. It participates in seed and early-stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 10 - 15 million.	Finance