Healthcare >> CEO Interviews >> June 18, 2001

David Mercer – Interpore Cross Int’l (bonz)

DAVID C. MERCER is Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Interpore Cross International, located in Irvine, California. Mr. Mercer joined the company in March of 1992. Prior to joining Interpore Cross, Mr. Mercer was president of US operations for Kirschner Medical Corp., a manufacturer of orthopedic implants and softgoods. Before that he held several senior management positions with Zimmer Inc., the largest manufacturer of orthopedic products in the US. Mr. Mercer is a graduate of The Ohio State University with a BS in Business Administration/Economics. A former Naval Flight Officer with numerous combat awards, he retired from the US Naval Reserves with the rank of Commander. Profile
TWST: Could we start out with a description of what Interpore is today,

a short history of the company, and an introduction to yourself?

Mr. Mercer: Interpore Cross is a publicly held company