Healthcare >> CEO Interviews >> February 13, 2001
HOWARD C. ROOT has served as Chief Executive Officer and a Director
since he co-founded Vascular Solutions in February 1997. From April 1996
through February 1997, Mr. Root was the Vice President of Gateway
Alliance, LLC, a provider of management services to start up businesses.
From 1990 to 1995, Mr. Root was employed by ATS Medical, Inc., a
mechanical heart valve company, most recently as Vice President and
General Counsel. Prior to joining ATS Medical, Mr. Root practiced
corporate law, specializing in representing emerging growth companies,
at the law firm of Dorsey & Whitney for over five years. Mr. Root
received his BS in Economics and JD degree from the University of
Minnesota. Profile
Mr. Root: We're a medical company focused on the Duett sealing device,which is a novel
