Healthcare >> CEO Interviews >> February 2, 2002

Peter Frechette – Patterson Dental Company (pdco)

PETER L. FRECHETTE has been President and Chief Executive Officer of Patterson Dental Company since September 1982 and has been a Director of Patterson since March 1983. Prior to joining Patterson, Mr. Frechette was employed by American Hospital Supply Corporation for 18 years, the last seven of which he served as President of its Scientific Products Division. Mr. Frechette holds an MBA degree from Northwestern University and a BS degree in Economics from the University of Wisconsin. Profile
TWST: What's gone on at Patterson Dental Company over the past year that

investors should focus on?

Mr. Frechette: In July of this past year, we acquired the assets of J.A.

Webster, Inc.,