Tom Foster

Biography

Mr. Foster, age 76, previously served on the Company's Board of Directors from October 2010 to June 2013, and from July 2014 to April 2015. Mr. Foster also served as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer from February 2011 through March 2013. Mr. Foster practiced federal and cross-border taxation (international, state New Director and local) for 30 years (through 1997) at Exxon, where he presented numerous tax presentations and meetings with various foreign governments (including China) on local and U.S. tax issues of concern to U.S. oil companies. He managed state income tax litigation (including various major Alaska tax cases). He coordinated industry efforts to challenge states' positions on various tax issues in state and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Foster currently has a private law practice specializing in tax and restructuring. Mr. Foster received his LLM in taxation from New York University School of Law, his JD from Baylor University School of Law and his BBA from Baylor University School of Business. Mr. Foster is a CPA and admitted to practice law in the State of Texas. Mr. Foster's previous experience on the Board and senior management team of our company, together with his extensive experience in law, tax and finance provide the Board with important and useful perspectives and bolster the Board's overall skillset.

Research Interest

Medical Devices