A senior corporate executive focused on medical technology business leadership and growth by innovation over the past three decades and specializing in leading companies through the commercialization of new technologies. As a mechanical engineer trained for business management; with over 40 U.S. and foreign patents, Mr. Schweizer has led integrated design, marketing, and manufacturing teams in creating over $1 Billion of sustainable revenue for companies in the healthcare, and consumer product fields.

 

He sits on the Advisory Board for the Dean of the College of Business at Northern Illinois University, and currently assumes a management role and serves on the Board of AmnioChor, Inc., a Regenerative Medicine biotech company. He also performs as Executive Director of EXIM8, Inc., a global contract product development & manufacturing group enlisting U.S. and Foreign capabilities.

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Russ is a decorated Army Veteran with 2 Bronze Stars while serving as an infantry squad leader in Vietnam, and was recently a Founding Partner in Olive Drab Green, LLC, a business created to Honor our military through video storytelling, Champion the causes of Veterans and Active Duty service members and families, and Inspire American Patriotism. Watch for their new Galvanized Iron brand.