James W. Wiltz

Biography

 Mr. James W. Wiltz, also known as Jim, has been Interim Chief Executive Officer and Interim President of Patterson Companies, Inc. (formerly, Patterson Dental Co.) since June 1, 2017. Mr. Wiltz served as Chief Executive Officer of Patterson Companies Inc. from May 31, 2005 to April 24, 2010 and served as its President from April 2003 to April 24, 2010. He has been employed by Patterson since September 1969 and served as a Territory Sales Representative, then an Equipment Specialist and Branch Manager. He served as Chief Operating Officer of Patterson Companies, Inc. from April 2003 to May 2005. Since 1980, he served as Vice President of the Midwestern Division and served as Vice President of Sales and Distribution since 1986. He served as Vice President of Patterson Dental Co. from 1986 to April 2003. He served as Vice President of Patterson Dental Supply Inc., a subsidiary of Patterson Companies, Inc. until April, 2003. From 1996 to 2003, he served as President of Patterson Dental Supply, Inc. Mr. Wiltz has been a Director of Patterson Companies, Inc. since March 2001. He serves as a Director of HealthEast Care System.

Research Interest

 Business