Stephen Leshé

Stephen Leshé has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Stephen started their career as a Professional Football Player for the St. Louis Football Cardinals in 1985. Later, they worked as a Territory Manager for National Starch and Chemical Co. from 1985 to 1987.

In 1987, Leshé joined Penzoil Co. Penreco Division as a Territory Manager, where they dealt with chemical specialties for Pharmaceuticals, Industrial, and consumer applications. Stephen worked there until 1989.

From 1989 to 1995, Leshé served as a Sales Manager for C.R. Bard Inc. Their role involved overseeing the vascular division and achieving double-digit growth in the oncology market. During this time, they also contributed to the successful launch of products like the Groshong catheter and PICC lines.

In 1995, Leshé took up the position of Vice President at Medical Systems Inc, a start-up company in the infectious waste industry. Here, they played a crucial role in developing standards and best practices for implementing the CFR 1910.1030 bloodborne pathogens law in hospitals, ACS, and physicians' offices. Stephen held this position until 1996.

Following that, Leshé worked as a Territory Sales Manager at Spine Tech Inc from 1995 to 1997. Stephen trained over 70 Neurosurgeons and Orthopedic Spine Surgeons on the use of the BAK interbody fusion system, a less invasive spinal implant.

In 1997, Leshé became the CEO of Patriot Medical, a position they hold presently. Lastly, in 2020, they joined CoreLink Surgical as a Regional Vice President.

Stephen Leshé completed their Bachelor of Science (BGS) degree in Marketing/Marketing Management, General from the University of Missouri-Columbia from 1982 to 1985. Prior to that, from 1981 to 1982, they studied General Studies at Duke University. Further details regarding their educational experience, including degree programs and fields of study, are not available for the periods they attended Chaminade College Preparatory in St. Louis, MO, and Duke University.