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Ronald Sparks
Director/Board Member at
PAVMED INC.
Net worth: 460 833 $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Ronald M.
Sparks currently serves as Independent Director at PAVmed, Inc. since 2015, Director at National Aquarium, Inc. since 2021, Independent Director at Lucid Diagnostics, Inc. since 2021, holds a position in Legal Affairs, Head-safety & Training at Arkansas & Missouri Railroad Co., and is a Member of the International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery & Orthopaedic Sports.
Former roles include President & Chief Executive Officer at Lake Region Medical, Inc., President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Accellent, Inc. from 2003 to 2007, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Navilyst Medical, Inc. from 2008 to 2012, Independent Director at SANUWAVE Health, Inc. from 2011 to 2012, President-Wound Management Division at Smith + Nephew, Inc. from 1986 to 2003, and Director or Member positions at Advanced Medical Technology Association, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Society of Interventional Radiology, American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons, National Subacute Care Association, Smith & Nephew plc, Avista Capital Holdings LP, and Trustee at Arthroscopy Association of North America.
Education includes undergraduate studies at the University of Massachusetts.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-26 | 320,460 ( 0.16% ) | 330 074 $ | 2026-05-30 | |
PAVMED, INC. 0.29% | 2026-04-01 | 21,097 ( 0.29% ) | 130 759 $ | 2026-05-30 |
Ronald Sparks active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| PAVMED INC. | Director/Board Member | 2014-12-31 |
| LUCID DIAGNOSTICS INC. | Director/Board Member | 2021-09-30 |
Arkansas & Missouri Railroad Co.
 Arkansas & Missouri Railroad Co. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Operates passenger train services | General Counsel | - |
National Aquarium, Inc.
 National Aquarium, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Develops aquatic environments | Director/Board Member | 2021-06-18 |
Intl Soc of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery & Orthopeadic Sports
 Intl Soc of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery & Orthopeadic Sports Intl Soc of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery & Orthopeadic Sports is a private company based in San Ramon, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Ronald Sparks
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Navilyst Medical, Inc.
 Navilyst Medical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Manufactures medical devices | Chief Executive Officer | 2012-04-30 |
| SANUWAVE HEALTH, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2012-04-22 |
Accellent, Inc.
 Accellent, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Provides outsourced precision manufacturing and engineering services for the medical device industry | Chief Executive Officer | 2006-12-31 |
Smith + Nephew, Inc.
 Smith + Nephew, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops and markets medical devices | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2002-12-31 |
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Training of Ronald Sparks
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Private companies
Connections
75
1st degree connections
19
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 19 |
|---|---|
Smith & Nephew plc
 Smith & Nephew plc Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops, manufactures and markets medical technology devices | Health Technology |
PAVmed, Inc.
 PAVmed, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops and commercializes medical devices | Health Technology |
Smith + Nephew, Inc.
Smith + Nephew, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops and markets medical devices | Health Technology |
University of Massachusetts
 University of Massachusetts Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Lake Region Medical, Inc.
 Lake Region Medical, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides outsourced precision manufacturing and engineering services for the medical device industry | Industrial Services |
National Aquarium, Inc.
National Aquarium, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Develops aquatic environments | Process Industries |
Arkansas & Missouri Railroad Co.
Arkansas & Missouri Railroad Co. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Operates passenger train services | Transportation |
Accellent, Inc.
Accellent, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Provides outsourced precision manufacturing and engineering services for the medical device industry | Health Technology |
Avista Capital Holdings LP
 Avista Capital Holdings LP Investment ManagersFinance Avista Capital Partners invests in mid-market companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on the healthcare sector. It participates in buyouts and growth stage capital transactions. | Finance |
Arthroscopy Association of North America
 Arthroscopy Association of North America Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Operates as a professional society for orthopedic surgeons and other medical professionals | Health Services |
Advanced Medical Technology Association
 Advanced Medical Technology Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a trade association that offers information on philanthropy, blood products, diagnostics, orthopedics, ophthalmic, wound care and disaster preparedness | Commercial Services |
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides medical education and practice management services | Commercial Services |
Intl Soc of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery & Orthopeadic Sports
Intl Soc of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery & Orthopeadic Sports Intl Soc of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery & Orthopeadic Sports is a private company based in San Ramon, CA. | |
Navilyst Medical, Inc.
Navilyst Medical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Manufactures medical devices | Health Technology |
Society of Interventional Radiology
 Society of Interventional Radiology Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates professional medical society | Commercial Services |
American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons
 American College of Foot & Ankle Surgeons Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
SANUWAVE Health, Inc.
 SANUWAVE Health, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Operates as a shockwave technology company using noninvasive, high energy, acoustic shockwaves for regenerative medicine and other applications | Health Technology |
National Subacute Care Association | |
Lucid Diagnostics, Inc.
 Lucid Diagnostics, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops medical testing devices | Health Technology |
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