Rich Villacres

Rich Villacres has a extensive work experience in the medical device sales field. Rich started their career in 1988 as a Sales Representative at St. Jude Medical, where they sold heart pacemakers and defibrillators and became a growth leader. In 1998, they joined Medtronic as a Sales Representative. From 2007 to 2013, Rich worked at Sorin Group as a Medical Device Sales Representative and Territory Manager, overseeing the sales of heart pacemakers and defibrillators for South Carolina and North Carolina. During this time, they consistently led the country in sales and was a multiple-time President's Club Winner. From 2013 to 2021, Rich joined BIOTRONIK as a Medical Device Sales professional, specializing in heart pacemakers, defibrillators, and ILR's. Rich was recognized as a President's Club Winner and achieved notable success, including being the top sales representative. Currently, Rich is working as a Key Account Manager at VitalConnect, responsible for sales and marketing of Cardiac Event Monitors in the US, where they are driving sales and growth.

Rich Villacres attended The Citadel from 1984 to 1988, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology. During the same period, they also obtained a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree in Biology/Biological Sciences, General.