Richard D. Shirk

Mr. Shirk has been a Director of Regenesis since April 2012. Richard D. Shirk has more than 30 years of experience in insurance, employee benefits, and healthcare, and over 20 years of experience in investment management. Mr. Shirk was President, CEO and Chairman of Cerulean Companies, the holding company of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia, and was President and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia from 1992 to 2001. Mr. Shirk also held senior officer positions with The Equitable Life Assurance Society, Equicor, and Cigna. He has served on the Board and as Lead Director of Amerigroup, as well as several privately held companies. He currently serves on the SSGA/SSIIT and Elfun mutual funds. His community service includes the Boards of the Metro Atlanta YMCA, the Woodruff Arts Center and its investment committee, and the Healthcare Georgia Foundation and its investment committee. He has served on the Board of the Southeastern Region American Red Cross Blood Services and as Chair of the American Red Cross Metro Atlanta Chapter Board. He is a Trustee Emeritus and graduate of Gettysburg College.