Bill Link
Chairman at LENSAR, INC.
Net worth: 8 M $ as of 30/03/2024
Network origin in Bill Link first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
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| Public Company | Medical Specialties | 36 | |
Advanced Medical Optics, Inc.
 Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. manufactures intraocular lens and optical medical devices for eye disorders. Its products includes intraocular lenses, laser vision correction systems, phacoemulsification systems, viscoelastics, microkeratomes and related products used in cataract and refractive surgery. It develops sovereign system, which is equipped with WhiteStar software that uses ultrasound power to dissolve dense cataracts that can develop in the eye, Amadeus microkeratome, a device used during LASIK procedures and Verisyse phakic IOL for treatment of moderate to severe myopia. It was founded in 1976 Santa Ana, CA.
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| Extinct | Medical Specialties | 30 |
| Public Company | Medical Specialties | 29 | |
American Hospital Supply Corp.
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| Extinct | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 25 |
| Public Company | Electronic Components | 24 | |
| Public Company | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 24 | |
| Extinct | Medical Specialties | 20 | |
Braille Institute of America, Inc.
 Braille Institute of America, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Braille Institute of America, Inc. offers different services to people with vision loss. The company was founded by Robert J. Atkinson in 1919 and is headquartered in Los Angles, CA.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 17 |
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| Subsidiary | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 15 |
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| Public Company | Medical Specialties | 12 |
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| Public Company | Medical Specialties | 11 |
Neurolens, Inc.
 Neurolens, Inc. Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology Neurolens, Inc. is a company that commercializes breakthrough technology to improve vision care. The company's patented contoured prism technology provides visual comfort for the nearly 65% of US adults who complain of headaches, neck/shoulder pain, and eyestrain when using digital devices, reading, or doing detail work. The company is based in Coppell, TX. Inspired by a breakthrough discovery linking optometry and neurology, Neurolens is unlocking a new dimension of vision care. The Neurolens contoured prism design helps the eyes work together comfortably, bringing the eyes into alignment to relieve painful symptoms. The technology is only available to independent eye care providers. The company was founded in 2012 by Davis Corley, and Pierre Bertrand has been the CEO of the company since 2019.
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| Holding Company | Electronic Components | 9 |
Chiron Vision Corp.
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| Subsidiary | 8 | |
Equinox Ophthalmic, Inc.
 Equinox Ophthalmic, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Equinox Ophthalmic, Inc. operates as a biotechnology company. It specializes in cataract, corneal and glaucoma surgery. The company was founded by John Berdahl and is headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD.
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| Holding Company | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 8 |
Allegro Ophthalmics LLC
 Allegro Ophthalmics LLC BiotechnologyHealth Technology Allegro Ophthalmics LLC operates as a biopharmaceutical company. It focuses on the development of novel integrin-regulating therapies for the treatment of ocular diseases. The company was founded by Hampar Karageozian and John Park and is headquartered in San Juan Capistrano, CA.
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| Private Company | Biotechnology | 7 |
Aurion Biotech, Inc.
 Aurion Biotech, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Aurion Biotech, Inc. is a clinical-stage biotech company with offices in multiple locations. Aurion Biotech has initiated clinical trials in the US in 2023. The company is based in Seattle, WA. The company's mission is to restore vision to millions of patients with life-changing regenerative therapies. Aurion Biotech has received the prestigious Prix Galien award for best start-up in biotech. The company's first candidate is an off-the-shelf, clinically validated cell therapy for corneal care, which has received regulatory approval. The company is privately held and backed by leading investors, including Deerfield, Alcon, Petrichor, Flying L Partners, Falcon Vision/KKR, and Visionary Ventures. Greg Kunst has been the CEO of the company since 2021.
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| Holding Company | Medical/Nursing Services | 7 |
Vialase, Inc.
 Vialase, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Vialase, Inc. provides healthcare services. The company is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, CA.
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| Holding Company | Medical/Nursing Services | 6 |
AcuFocus, Inc.
 AcuFocus, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology AcuFocus, Inc. develops KAMRA inlay for the treatment of presbyopia. Its KAMRA inlay is an intra-corneal inlay designed to create a small aperture effect, allowing the eye to see near and intermediate objects more clearly. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA.
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| Subsidiary | Medical Specialties | 6 |
Aviana Molecular Technologies LLC
 Aviana Molecular Technologies LLC Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Aviana Molecular Technologies LLC develops technologies for point of care diagnostic of infections. It develops a miniaturized biosensor capable of attaching to a smartphone or smart device through Bluetooth or other wireless connections. The company's diagnostic system is a diagnostic platform that can accurately, detect a target infectious disease, biomarkers or proteins in both clinical and scientific research settings. Its platform uses the latest developments in cellular communications, semiconductor electronics, micro-fluidics and manufacturing methods to create a unique point-of-care diagnostic platform to detect biomarkers or infections. The company was founded by Vanaja Ragavan in 2008 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.
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| Holding Company | Medical Specialties | 5 |
TearClear Corp.
 TearClear Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology TearClear Corp. operates as an early-stage medical science company. It develops a hydrogel filter to remove potentially harmful preservatives from multi dose topical ophthalmic products used to treat chronic diseases such as glaucoma, dry-eye and allergic conjunctivitis. The company was founded by Anuj Chauhan in 2015 and is headquartered in Copley, OH.
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| Holding Company | Medical Specialties | 5 |
Flying L Management LLC
 Flying L Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Flying L Management LLC (Flying L Management) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016. The firm is headquartered in Newport beach, California.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 4 |
ForSight VISION5, Inc.
 ForSight VISION5, Inc. Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology ForSight VISION5, Inc. develops ocular drug delivery technologies and device solutions for ophthalmic diseases. It engages in the development of non-invasive products to replace eye drops and provide sustained therapy for major anterior segment eye diseases including glaucoma, dry eye, and allergy. Its lead product candidate is the Helios insert, a novel, non-invasive delivery system designed to allow glaucoma and ocular hypertensive patients to continually receive their medication. The company was founded by Eugene de Juan Jr., J. Andrew Corley and K. Angela Macfarlane in 2010 and is headquartered in Madison, NJ.
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| Subsidiary | Electronic Equipment/Instruments | 4 |
TrueVision Systems, Inc.
 TrueVision Systems, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology TrueVision Systems, Inc. provides 3D vision systems for microscopes. It offers pre-operative image registration, intra-operative eye tracking, incision location calculator, surgeon incision preferences and default settings, Phaco SIA compensator, and 3D overlay depth control. The company was founded by Michael A. Weissman on October 14, 2003 and is headquartered in Goleta, CA.
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| Subsidiary | Medical Specialties | 4 |
Brentwood Venture Capital
 Brentwood Venture Capital Investment ManagersFinance Brentwood Venture Capital (brentwood) is a venture capital firm located in the US. The firm is the venture capital investment arm of Brentwood Associates, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm. it was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in Los Angeles,California.
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| Holding Company | Investment Managers | 4 |
ForSight VISION4, Inc.
 ForSight VISION4, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology ForSight VISION4, Inc. develops novel drug delivery therapies for treatment of retinal diseases. The company was founded on June 26, 009 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.
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| Subsidiary | Pharmaceuticals: Major | 3 |
LenSx Lasers, Inc.
 LenSx Lasers, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology LenSx Lasers, Inc. develops computer-controlled and image-guided laser system. The company was founded by Juhasz Tibor, Weinberg Eric and Kurtz M. Ronald in 2008 and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, CA.
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| Subsidiary | Medical Specialties | 2 |
Qlt Plug Delivery, Inc.
 Qlt Plug Delivery, Inc. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Qlt Plug Delivery, Inc. provides ocular punctual plug drug delivery system. Its product is used in the treatment of glaucoma. The company was founded by Henry A. Plain Jr. and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA.
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| Subsidiary | Medical Distributors | 2 |
The Indiana University School of Medicine
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 2 |
DOSE Medical Corp.
 DOSE Medical Corp. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services DOSE Medical Corp. engages in the provision of investment services. The company is headquartered in San Clemente, CA.
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| Subsidiary | Medical Distributors | 2 |
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Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Bill Link via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBOTT LABORATORIES | Medical Specialties | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| ALLERGAN, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal General Counsel Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Sales & Marketing Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Bausch & Lomb, Inc.
 Bausch & Lomb, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Bausch & Lomb, Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets eye health products. It offers over-the-counter supplements, eye care products, ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, contact lenses, lens care, ophthalmic surgical devices, and instruments. The company was founded by John Jacob Bausch and Henry Lomb in 1853 and is headquartered in Rochester, NY. | Medical Specialties | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Sales & Marketing Human Resources Officer | |
| JOHNSON & JOHNSON | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| ELI LILLY AND COMPANY | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Medtronic, Inc.
 Medtronic, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Medtronic, Inc. operates as a medical technology company. It offers implantable cardiac pacemakers, eternal defibrillators, inferior turbinate surgery products, and continuous glucose monitoring device. The company was founded by Earl E. Bakken and Palmer J. Hermundslie on April 29, 1949 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Medical Specialties | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| STAAR SURGICAL COMPANY | Medical Specialties | Sales & Marketing Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| MASIMO CORPORATION | Medical Specialties | Investor Relations Contact Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| MANNKIND CORPORATION | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer | |
AMO Development LLC
 AMO Development LLC Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology AMO Development LLC designs, develops and manufactures femtosecond laser technology for use in ophthalmology. It offers Keratoplasty a blade-free laser approach used to incise corneal tissue. The firm's products include metal cone and glass lens for disposable patient interface. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Medical Specialties | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Founder Director of Finance/CFO Sales & Marketing Chief Executive Officer | |
| AVEDRO, INC. | Medical Specialties | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| OCULAR THERAPEUTIX, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | |
WaveTec Vision Systems, Inc.
 WaveTec Vision Systems, Inc. Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology WaveTec Vision Systems, Inc. develops and provides wavefront measurement technologies. It focuses on research, development, manufacturing, and distribution of the Optiwave Refractive Analysis (ORA) system with VerifEye used during cataract surgery. The firm offers ophthalmic medical devices. The company was founded by Kenneth C. Aldrich, William B. Adams, Thomas J. Berryman, and Tony Van Heugten in 1997 and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, CA. | Electronic Components | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| SI-BONE, INC. | Medical Specialties | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
Allergan Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Inc.
 Allergan Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Allergan Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Inc. develops and distributes pharmaceuticals, biologics and medical devices. It imports and exports pharmaceutical products. The company is located in Irvine, CA | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Director/Board Member Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Oxford | College/University | Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree | |
University of Southern California
 University of Southern California Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | College/University | Chairman Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
O'Melveny & Myers LLP
 O'Melveny & Myers LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services O'Melveny & Myers LLP provides legal services. Its practice areas include labor and employment, litigation, tax, and transactions. The firm serves high-tech companies in the areas of legal advice related to software licensing, intellectual property, and venture capital investments. The company was founded by Henry William O'Melveny in 1885 and is headquartered in Los Angeles. CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of California, Los Angeles | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| Brigham Young University | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| The California State University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Wisconsin | College/University | Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| University of California, Berkeley | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of California, Irvine | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin | |
| University of San Diego | College/University | Director/Board Member Graduate Degree | |
eyeonics, Inc.
 eyeonics, Inc. Electronic ComponentsElectronic Technology eyeonics, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and sells premium intraocular lenses. Its lenses are implantable devices that replace the natural lens in the human eye, typically after the natural lens has developed cataracts that can significantly impair vision. The firm's products are designed to both replace a cataractous lens and correct a refractive error. The company was founded by Andrew J. Corley and Stuart J. Cumming in 1998 and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, CA. | Electronic Components | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
| INSULET CORPORATION | Medical Specialties | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Advanced Medical Technology Association
 Advanced Medical Technology Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Advanced Medical Technology Association is a trade association which provides medical technology solutions. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
The Medical Device Manufacturers Association
 The Medical Device Manufacturers Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Medical Device Manufacturers Association operates as a trade association. The private company is based in Washington. The American company was founded by Thomas C. Thompson. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Abbott Medical Optics, Inc.
 Abbott Medical Optics, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Abbott Medical Optics, Inc. develops and manufactures medical devices and supplies for eye care. Its products include star s4 IR excimer laser, wavescan wavefront system, intralase FS laser, catalys precision laser system, tecnis iTec preloaded delivery system, compact intuitiv system and ultrazyme enzymatic cleaner. The firm also offers customer and technical support, service agreement, practice development and intralase electronic procedure services. The company was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Santa Ana, CA. | Medical Specialties | Director/Board Member President Corporate Officer/Principal President Human Resources Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Harvard Medical School | College/University | Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
Edwards Lifesciences LLC
 Edwards Lifesciences LLC Electronic Equipment/InstrumentsElectronic Technology Part of Edwards Lifesciences Corp., Edwards Lifesciences LLC develops and manufactures heart valves and hemodynamic monitoring systems. The private company is based in Irvine, CA. The company was founded in 1958. Michael A. Mussallem has been the CEO of the company since 2000. | Electronic Equipment/Instruments | President Corporate Officer/Principal | |
AEON Biopharma Sub, Inc.
 AEON Biopharma Sub, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology AEON Biopharma Sub, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company. It focuses on developing a proprietary botulinum toxin complex, ABP-450, for debilitating medical conditions, with an initial focus on the neurology and gastroenterology markets. The company was founded by Robert E. Grant on February 24, 2012 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA. | Pharmaceuticals: Other | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
OCTANe
 OCTANe Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services OCTANe connects people and ideas with capital and resources for technology growth in Orange County. It stimulates technology job growth and wealth creation; helps entrepreneurs turn ideas into successful businesses; helps companies connect with funding and growth resources; helps senior executives access intelligence, new technologies, and talent; helps develop technology business leaders; and creates a forum for technology company leaders to have an impact on the future. The company offers LaunchPad, a pro-bono accelerator for startup companies in the technology, life science, and clean tech industries. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Aliso Viejo, CA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| Kellogg School of Management | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Iantrek Inc
 Iantrek Inc BiotechnologyHealth Technology Iantrek Inc provides biotechnology services. The company is headquartered in White Plains, NY. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Surface Ophthalmics, Inc.
 Surface Ophthalmics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Surface Ophthalmics, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company. It focuses on development and commercialization of innovative therapeutics. The firm’s current drug pipeline consists of three proprietary drug candidates. Surface topical eye drop drug candidates, SURF-100 and SURF-200, utilize a patented delivery vehicle. The company is founded by Mark L. Baum and it is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Biotechnology | Founder Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Alcon LenSx, Inc. | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.
 Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. provides health care services. It offers mental health and wellness and community health services. The company was founded by Sidney Garfield and Henry J. Kaiser on July 21, 1945 and is headquartered in Oakland, CA. | Medical/Nursing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Kaiser Permanente of Northern California
 Kaiser Permanente of Northern California Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Kaiser Permanente of Northern California provides outpatient mental health services for charity. The non-profit company is based in Oakland, CA. The CEO of the company is Gregory A. Adams. | Medical/Nursing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Sydnexis, Inc.
 Sydnexis, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Sydnexis, Inc. engages in the production of ophthalmic pharmaceutical products. The company was founded by Gregory Isaac Ostrow in 2014 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| GLOBAL BLOOD THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member |
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International
| United States | 49 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| South Korea | 2 |
Sectoral
| Health Technology | 24 |
| Consumer Services | 15 |
| Commercial Services | 5 |
| Electronic Technology | 4 |
| Finance | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 582 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 237 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 154 |
| Chairman | 116 |
| President | 97 |
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| Richard Lindstrom | 50 |
| Heath Lukatch | 43 |
| Paul LaViolette | 42 |
| Juliet Bakker | 41 |
| Ali Behbahani | 34 |
| Gilbert Kliman | 33 |
| Hanson Gifford | 32 |
| Alfred Mann | 31 |
| Tim Petersen | 30 |
| Robert Palmisano | 25 |
| Rosemary Crane | 23 |
| James V. Mazzo | 23 |
| Nicholas Valeriani | 22 |
| J. Corley | 21 |
| Mark Foley | 20 |
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