John R. Treace

Medtronic Xomed, Inc. manufactured and distributed surgical products. It offered powered tissue-removal systems, microendoscopy instruments, implantable devices, nerve monitoring systems, disposable fluid-control metal, and image-guided surgery system products. The company was headquartered in Jacksonville, FL.

Wright Medical Group, Inc. designs, manufactures and distributes biologic products. It provides surgical solutions for the foot and ankle markets. The company was founded by Frank O. Wright and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

Smith & Nephew, Inc. develops and markets medical devices. Its products include television cameras and monitors, endoscopes, arthroscopes, orthopedic hand owered instruments, fiber optic illumination systems, laparoscopes, and surgical instruments. The company was founded on November 27, 1975 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN.

The National Speakers Association is a network of over 3,000 members who are recognized as thought leaders in the industry. The NSA is based in Tempe, AZ. Members include experts in various industries and disciplines who reach audiences as speakers, trainers, educators, humorists, motivators, consultants, and authors. The organization established the Council of Peers Award for Excellence Speaker Hall of Fame in 1977 to honor professional speakers who have reached the top echelon of platform distinction. Founded in 1973, the organization provides resources, tools, education, and events to help speakers develop their brands and grow their businesses.