Mike Semmes

Mike Semmes has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries. Mike started their career as a Territory Route Sales Representative at General Foods Corporation / Hublein, where they achieved "Presidents Club" status for exceeding sales expectations. Mike then moved on to United States Surgical Corporation as a Certified Stapling Technician, managing the Gulf Coast territory and increasing market share in surgical stapling and laparoscopic surgical technology. Following the merger with Covidien Corporation, they became a Business Manager / Product Director - CV Sutures and was retained and promoted by the company. Mike continued to excel in their role and was named "#1 Top Sutures Salesman of the Year" in 1995. Mike then joined Guidant Corporation as a Territory Manager, responsible for sales and educating surgical teams on specialized products. Mike traveled extensively to grow territory sales in the Gulf Coast region. Mike later joined Terumo Cardiovascular Systems as a Territory Manager, where they initiated direct sales operations and achieved significant growth within the first year. Mike was subsequently promoted to Regional Sales Manager and Manager of Strategic Accounts, with annual sales responsibility of over $5 million. Currently, Mike is working as a Territory Sales Manager at ACell, Inc.

Mike Semmes obtained their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in History from Loyola University New Orleans between 1976 and 1980. Additionally, they pursued Continuing Education & Executive Training Courses at Columbia Business School, focusing on the Market Analysis for Competitive Advantage Program and the Finance & Accounting Executive Program. Mike Semmes also participated in professional development programs at Terumo, Covidien, and Guudant, although the specific degrees or fields of study are unknown.