Ralph Derrickson

Director/Board Member at

Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association

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Ralph C.
Derrickson is currently the Director at Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association.
He is also a Professor at the University of Washington and a Member of the Presidents Circle at the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and National Academy of Medicine (United States).
Additionally, he serves as an Advisor at Blue Heron Capital Management LLC and a Trustee at Hyla Middle School.
Formerly, Mr. Derrickson held positions such as Chief Executive Officer & Director at Metricom, Inc., President & Chief Executive Officer at BSQUARE Corp., President & Chief Executive Officer at Carena, Inc., Independent Director at Perficient, Inc., Director at Array Health Solutions, Inc., Managing Director-Venture Investments at Vulcan, Inc., Managing Director at Rcollins Group LLC, Managing Member at Bakkt Clearing LLC (Illinois), Senior Vice President-Corporate Development at Avizia, Inc., Vice President-Product Development at Starwave Corp., and Founding Partner at Watershed Capital Partners, Inc. He also served as a Trustee at The Island School.
Mr. Derrickson completed his undergraduate degree at Rochester Institute of Technology.

Ralph Derrickson active positions

Companies	Position	Start
University of Washington University of Washington Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
National Academy of Sciences National Academy of Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a private, nongovernmental institution that advises on issues related to science and technology	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
National Academy of Engineering National Academy of Engineering Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional membership organization	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
National Academy of Medicine (United States) National Academy of Medicine (United States) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional membership organization	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a nonprofit trade association that supports and promotes the life sciences industry	Director/Board Member	2014-06-30
Hyla Middle School Hyla Middle School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Hyla Middle School is an educational institution that aims to create an engaging learning environment for middle school children. The school emphasizes the importance of close relationships between teachers and students, fostering respect and value for oneself and others. Alongside a strong academic program, Hyla Middle School focuses on developing competent problem solvers and nurturing the personal growth of students with integrity. The company is based in Bainbridge Island, WA.	Director/Board Member	-
Blue Heron Capital Management LLC Blue Heron Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Blue Heron Capital invests in companies located in the United States with a revenue of USD 3 - 20 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of healthcare and enterprise technology sectors. It provides financing for early and growth stage capital requirements and also takes minority positions.	Consultant / Advisor	-

All active positions of Ralph Derrickson

Former positions of Ralph Derrickson

Companies	Position	End
PERFICIENT, INC.	Director/Board Member	2023-12-30
BSQUARE CORPORATION	Chief Executive Officer	2023-12-30
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Metricom, Inc. Metricom, Inc. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Provides wireless communication services	Electronic Technology
Perficient, Inc. Perficient, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides AI technology consulting solutions	Technology Services
BSQUARE Corp. BSQUARE Corp. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides operating system consulting, IoT licensing and device management services	Technology Services
Bakkt Clearing LLC (Illinois) Bakkt Clearing LLC (Illinois) Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides futures execution and securities brokerage services	Finance
Array Health Solutions, Inc. Array Health Solutions, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides private health insurance exchange technology solutions	Technology Services
Avizia, Inc. Avizia, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides telemedicine solutions	Technology Services
University of Washington University of Washington Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Starwave Corp. Starwave Corp. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Provides web hosting services	Technology Services
Vulcan, Inc. Vulcan, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Vulcan invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on the real estate sector. It provides financing for buyout capital requirements.	Finance
Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester Institute of Technology Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
National Academy of Sciences National Academy of Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a private, nongovernmental institution that advises on issues related to science and technology	Commercial Services
National Academy of Engineering National Academy of Engineering Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional membership organization	Commercial Services
National Academy of Medicine (United States) National Academy of Medicine (United States) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a professional membership organization	Commercial Services
Carena, Inc. Carena, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Designs and operates virtual clinics for healthcare systems	Health Services
Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a nonprofit trade association that supports and promotes the life sciences industry	Commercial Services
Watershed Capital Partners, Inc. Watershed Capital Partners, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Operates as an investment banking and corporate advisory firm	Finance
The Island School The Island School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Blue Heron Capital Management LLC Blue Heron Capital Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Blue Heron Capital invests in companies located in the United States with a revenue of USD 3 - 20 million. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of healthcare and enterprise technology sectors. It provides financing for early and growth stage capital requirements and also takes minority positions.	Finance
Hyla Middle School Hyla Middle School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Hyla Middle School is an educational institution that aims to create an engaging learning environment for middle school children. The school emphasizes the importance of close relationships between teachers and students, fostering respect and value for oneself and others. Alongside a strong academic program, Hyla Middle School focuses on developing competent problem solvers and nurturing the personal growth of students with integrity. The company is based in Bainbridge Island, WA.	Consumer Services
Rcollins Group LLC