James (Jimbo) Covert

Pro Football Hall of Famer, 30+ years Healthcare Veteran & Private Equity Executive

30 years plus healthcare executive. Made successful transition from Professional Football to business world. Started career in a cubicle as a sales trainee in a fortune 500 Healthcare company Baxter International. Rose through the ranks via several promotions to Director of Sales, VP of Sales, Senior VP of Sales, Marketing & Development… culminating in a 10-year stint as President & CEO of the 3^rd largest independent Blood services business in the United States. Led the successful sale & integration of business to the largest strategic competitor in the industry. Now, Operating Partner at Cressey & Company a leading middle market private equity group specializing in healthcare partnerships. I believe I can share meaningful and relative experiences that will entertain as well as educate audiences in the areas of expertise listed above.