James Liken

James Liken has served as a member of our board since May 2010 and as chairman since October 2012. From 2003 to 2008, Mr. Liken served as Vice Chairman of Philips Respironics. From 1999 through 2003, Mr. Liken served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Philips Respironics. Before joining Philips Respironics, he was owner of Liken Home Medical, Inc., a regional provider of home respiratory services. Mr. Liken has been active in the home medical business since 1976, serving in management and ownership capacities for several predecessor companies. He previously served on the board of the National Association of Medical Equipment Services from 1980 to 2003, serving as chairman of the organization on two separate occasions. We believe Mr. Liken’s experience leading and managing medical technology companies, as well as his board experience, qualified him to serve on our board of directors.