Loomis Group Continues Expansion of Medical Technology Practice.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 30, 2001 High-tech strategic communications agency Loomis Group has expanded its medical technology practice, adding Precision Vascular to its roster and naming industry veteran Terry Cater as a consultant to the agency, holding the new title of vice president of development for this sector. "Our work with Precision Vascular is transforming the way medical device companies connect with their audiences. We've developed an essential, meaningful brand, corporate identity and Web site for these innovators of advanced neurovascular devices -- and we look forward to creating additional momentum on the public relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most front," said Jeff Loomis Jeff Loomis (born in Appleton, Wisconsin, September 14 1971) is the lead guitarist for the Seattle progressive metal band, Nevermore. He has listed guitarists such as Yngwie Malmsteen, Tony MacAlpine, Jason Becker and Marty Friedman as his influences. , president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Loomis Group. Mr. Cater brings over 25 years of management experience in the medical field to his position at Loomis Group. He has previously served as vice president of managed care at McKesson Corp. and director of pharmacy at a major national chain. Mr. Cater holds an executive MBA MBA abbr. Master of Business Administration Noun 1. MBA - a master's degree in business Master in Business, Master in Business Administration from Saint Mary's College of California The college's official literature states that Saint Mary's mission is guided by three traditions: Liberal Arts, Catholic and Lasallian. History St. Mary's College began in 1863 as a diocesan college for boys established by Most Rev. and a bachelor's degree in pharmacy from the University of the Pacific. "Adding Terry to the Medical Practice Team is a major win," added Mr. Loomis. "Terry has a valuable combination of strategic insight and outstanding experience, and we're looking forward to further growth in this business sector." About Precision Vascular Based in West Valley City, Utah West Valley City is a city in Salt Lake County in the state of Utah. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 108,896. A 2006 estimate placed its population at 118,917 making it the second-largest city in Utah. , Precision Vascular is an incubative in·cu·bate v. in·cu·bat·ed, in·cu·bat·ing, in·cu·bates v.tr. 1. To sit on (eggs) to provide heat, so as to promote embryonic development and the hatching of young; brood. 2. a. start-up grown from Sarcos Incorporated, pioneers in microengineering and telerobotics. While other medical device companies offer neurovascular systems that build upon coronary platforms, Precision Vascular is focused on a singular vision -- to leverage proprietary microfabrication technology to produce the most advanced neurovascular devices on the market. About Loomis Group Founded in 1987, Loomis Group is a high-technology strategic communications agency with offices and key affiliates worldwide. The company builds integrated marketing campaigns for clients in the semiconductor materials and capital equipment, e-business, and medical technologies industries. Headquartered in San Francisco, the company maintains offices in Austin, Boston, and Paris, with key affiliates in Taipei, Tokyo and Seoul. Additional information is available at 415/882-9494 or www.loomisgroup.com. |
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