Fred P. Lampropoulos
Fred P. Lampropoulos has served as Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President of Merit Medical Systems, Inc. since its formation in 1987. He has managed Merit’s growth from a start-up company to a publicly-traded company forecasting revenues of approximately $290 million in 2010. From 1983 to June 1987, Mr. Lampropoulos was Chairman of the Board and President of Utah Medical Products, Inc. He has invented and holds approximately 200 patents on devices used for the diagnostic and therapeutic treatment of cardiovascular disease. He serves on several community and advisory boards and has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the 2003 Governor’s Medal for Science and Technology.