Healthcare >> CEO Interviews >> February 10, 2003
FLOYD W. PICKRELL JR. is President and Chief Executive Officer of
Sybron Dental Specialties, Inc. Mr. Pickrell received his
undergraduate degree from San Diego State University and his MBA
from Pepperdine University. Upon graduation, he served in the
United States Marine Corps until 1973 and began his business
career in sales with American Hospital Supply Corporation. In
1978 he was transferred to Ormco Corporation (a division of
American Hospital Supply) as National Sales Manager and
eventually became President of Ormco. In August 1993, Sybron
International combined its dental businesses ' Kerr Manufacturing
and Ormco Corporation ' under a newly formed subsidiary, Sybron
Dental Specialties, Inc., and appointed Mr. Pickrell as President
and CEO. In December 2000 Sybron Dental Specialties was spun-off
from Sybron International to become a stand-alone company. Profile
TWST: Would you begin with a brief historical sketch of SybronDental Specialties and a picture of things as they are now?
Mr. Pickrell: Sybron Dental Specialties is a leading manufacturer
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