BNET Industries
Market Cap:$101.9M
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$123.5M
- Public
- US
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Home Diagnostics is an industry leader, providing high-value, cost-effective diabetes monitoring solutions for people with diabetes. Our innovative business model helps us make blood glucose testing more affordable to more people. We believe the customer comes first, and we demonstrate our commitment by listening to their needs and creating solutions that result in long-term customer loyalty and committed relationships with our business partners. We create a stimulating work environment that places a premium on associate contributions and provides opportunities for professional growth and development. Our goal is to exceed the expectations of our customers, associates, shareholders, and community resulting in profitable growth. At Home Diagnostics, Inc. we are committed to recruiting the best people and helping them become outstanding contributors. As a leading global company, we offer a multitude of opportunities at various levels worldwide. To pursue a career at Home Diagnostics, Inc. please send your resume to resume@hdidiabetes.com resume@hdidiabetes.com .
President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Director
J. Richard DamronNumber of Employees 571
Contact Information
2400 NW 55th Ct
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
(954) 677-9201
Peer Companies
NAICS Code Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing: 334516
Recent Events
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Home Diagnostics Q3 income down 36%
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Home Diagnostics to Report Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results
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Home Diagnostics Launches TRUE2go in Colors
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Home Diagnostics Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results
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Home Diagnostics Rolls Out 'TRUEmanager' Diabetes Management Software
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Home Diagnostics, Inc. Q3 2009 Earnings Call Transcript
Question-and-Answer SessionOperator Operator Instructions Our first question is coming from Derek Leckow with Barrington Research. Please state your question. Derek Leckow – Barrington Research Thank you, good morning. Joe Capper Good morning. Derek Leckow – Barrington Research Joe, a question for you. You have some time now to kind...
Home Diagnostics, Inc., Q2 2009 Earnings Call Transcript
Question-and-Answer Session Operator Operator Instructions. Our first question comes from the line of Derek W. Leckow - Barrington Research Associates. Derek W. Leckow - Barrington Research Associates Listening to your comments and your prepared remarks, there is tremendous amount of opportunity in your comments and looking at the...
Home Diagnostics Q1 2009 Earnings Call Transcript
Question-and-Answer SessionOperator Thank you. Operator Instructions. Our first question is from the line of Derek Leckow with Barrington Research. Please state your question. Derek Leckow - Barrington Research Thank you, good morning. Just had a question on the ramp up of production here, can you give us an update...
Home Diagnostics Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Financial Results
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Fourth Quarter and Recent Highlights Board appointed Joseph H....
Home Diagnostics to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2008 Financial Results on March 3, 2009
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Home Diagnostics, Inc. (NASDAQ:HDIX), a leading manufacturer and marketer of diabetes testing supplies, today announced details relating to its fourth quarter and full year earnings announcement, which will take place before the market opens on Tuesday, March 3, 2009. Home Diagnostics will hold a conference...
Home Diagnostics, Inc. Board Appoints Joseph H. Capper as President and CEO
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Home Diagnostics, Inc. (NASDAQ:HDIX), a leading manufacturer and marketer of diabetes testing supplies, today announced that it has appointed Joseph H. Capper, 45, as President, CEO and Director. The appointment concludes the executive search undertaken by the Board of Directors in November 2008 to identify a...
Home Diagnostics Announces New $5 Million Share Repurchase Program
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Home Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq:HDIX), leading manufacturer and marketer of diabetes testing supplies, today announced that its Board of Directors authorized the company to repurchase up to $5 million of its common stock to be funded with available cash. This program follows two stock repurchase programs of...
Home Diagnostics to Present at the 9th Annual CJS Securities "New Ideas for the New Year" Investor Conference
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Home Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq:HDIX), a leading manufacturer and marketer of diabetes testing supplies, announced today that J. Richard Damron, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, and Ronald Rubin, Chief Financial Officer, of Home Diagnostics are scheduled to present at the 9th Annual CJS Securities "New Ideas...
Home Diagnostics to Present at the 27th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Home Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq:HDIX), a leading manufacturer and marketer of diabetes testing supplies, announced today that J. Richard Damron, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, and Ronald Rubin, Chief Financial Officer, of Home Diagnostics are scheduled to present at the 27th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference...
Home Diagnostics is Named One of Forbes Magazine's "200 Best Small Companies"
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Home Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq:HDIX), a leading manufacturer and marketer of diabetes testing supplies, today announced that it was named one of Forbes magazine's "200 Best Small Companies" in the October 27 issue of the publication. Home Diagnostics is one of 37 companies appearing on the...
Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| J. Richard Damron | President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Director |
| Joseph Capper | President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Director |
| Ronald L. Rubin | CFO, Secretary & Senior Vice President |
| Jon M. Schneider | Senior Vice President, Operations |
| Scott I. Verner | Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing |
| Stuart M. Paul | Senior Vice President, Global Sales & Marketing |
| Daniel Falter | Vice President, Marketing |
| Gary Neel Thomas | Vice President, Research and Development |
| George Godfrey | Vice President, Operations |
| Gregg Alan Johnson | Vice President, Consumer Healthcare |
| T. Gary Neel | Vice President, R & D |
| T. Gary Neel | Vice President, R & D |
| Christopher J. Avery | Managing Director, Diagnosys Medical Limited |
| Robert Tsao | Managing Director, Applied Sciences Corporation |
| George H. Holley | Co-Founder |
| Kim Zeltwanger | Director, HR |
| Lynne M. Brown | Director, US Sales |
| Sabrina Rios | Manager, Corp Comm |
| Donald P. Parson | Corporate Counsel |
| Debbie Childers | member |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| G. Douglas Lindgren | Chairman |
| Rich Upton | Board of Directors |
| Tom Watlington | Board of Directors |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Home Diagnostics, Inc. | President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Director | Current |
| Chiron Vision | Chief Financial Officer | Former |
| Chiron Vision | Senior Vice President | Former |
| Home Diagnostics, Inc. | Board of Directors | Former |
| Marshall University | Bachelor of Business Administration In Accounting | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Home Diagnostics, Inc. | President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Director | Current |
| Home Diagnostics, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Express-Med, Inc. | President, Chief Executive Officer and Director | Former |
| The George Washington University | MBA In International Finance | Former |
| The George Washington University | Bachelor of Science In Accounting | Former |
| West Chester University | BS In Accounting | Former |
Ronald L. Rubin has served as Chief Financial Officer and Secretary since November 2005. Prior to joining Home Diagnostics, Mr. Rubin was Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Waste Services, Inc., a solid waste services company operating in the United States and Canada, from September 2003 to May 2005. Prior to that, Mr. Rubin served as Chief Accounting Officer and Controller for Paxson Communications Corporation, from February 2001 to August 2003, and in various capacities for AutoNation Inc., a Fortune 100 company, from March 1996 to February 2001, most recently as Vice President, Controller. Mr. Rubin a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from American University and a Master of Science in Taxation from Florida International University. Mr. Rubin is a Certified Public Accountant.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Home Diagnostics, Inc. | CFO, Secretary & Senior Vice President | Current |
| Paxson Communications Corporation | Chief Accounting Officer | Former |
| Capital Environmental Resource, Inc. | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | Former |
| Paxson Communications Corporation | Vice President, Controller | Former |
| Florida International University | Master of Science In Taxation | Former |
| American University | Bachelor of Science In Accounting | Former |
Jon M. Schneider has served as Senior Vice President, Operations since 1998. He began his career at Home Diagnostics in 1992. Mr. Schneider has been active in the medical products industry since 1973, holding management positions at Baxter International and American Hospital Supply Corporation. Mr. Schneider has worked in various fields within the industry, including manufacturing, distribution, customer service, and materials management. Mr. Schneider holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance/Political Science from the University of Miami and has done postgraduate work at the University of Pennsylvania.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Home Diagnostics, Inc. | Senior Vice President, Operations | Current |
| American Hospital Supply Corporation | Management | Former |
| University of Pennsylvania | Post - Graduate | Former |
| University of Miami | Business Administration In Finance, Political Science | Former |
Scott I. Verner joined Home Diagnostics, Inc. as Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing in July 2007. An industry veteran with over 20 years of sales and marketing experience, Scott was previously corporate vice president and vice president of sales for EyeTel Imaging, a joint venture of Radius Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures, Johns Hopkins and Eli Lilly which focused on developing technologies to treat diabetes and micro-vascular disease. Prior to EyeTel Imaging, Scott worked for Allergan, Inc. where he was instrumental in leading the spin-off of Advanced Medical Optics, a leading developer of medical technologies designed to treat conditions of the eyes. Before Allergan, Scott spent 12 years at Novartis where he held several sales and marketing positions within the company's medical device, OTC and vision businesses. Mr. Verner holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and Economics from the University of Tampa.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Home Diagnostics, Inc. | Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing | Current |
| Eyetel Imaging, Inc. | Corporate Vice President | Former |
| Allergan, Inc. | Former | |
| University of Tampa | Bachelor of Arts In History and Economics | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Home Diagnostics, Inc. | Senior Vice President, Global Sales & Marketing | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Home Diagnostics, Inc. | Vice President, Marketing | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Home Diagnostics, Inc. | Vice President, Research and Development | Current |
George Godfrey has served as Vice President, Operations since September 2007. He previously held the position of Vice President, Supply Chain Management. Since joining Home Diagnostics in 1999, Mr. Godfrey has been instrumental in advancing the design and implementation of the company's co-branded strategy and its flexible supply chain process. Prior to Home Diagnostics, Mr. Godfrey spent twelve years at Dade Behring, Inc, a diagnostic manufacturer of clinical laboratory reagents and instrument systems. During his tenure Mr. Godfrey held managerial positions in the company's purchasing and planning, inventory control and manufacturing divisions before being elevated to Director of Operations in 1995. Mr. Godfrey holds a Bachelor of Science degree with a specialization in Purchasing and Materials Management from Florida State University.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Home Diagnostics, Inc. | Vice President, Operations | Current |
| Florida State University | Bachelor of Science Degree | Former |
Gregg A. Johnson has served as Vice President, Consumer Healthcare since 2001. Mr. Johnson joined Home Diagnostics in October 1999. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Johnson held the positions of Manager of National Accounts at Becton Dickinson Corporation, Consumer Healthcare and Regional Sales Manager at Roche Diagnostics Corporation, Patient Care Systems Division. Mr. Johnson holds a Master's of Management from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and a Bachelor of Science from Illinois State University.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Home Diagnostics, Inc. | Vice President, Consumer Healthcare | Current |
| Becton, Dickinson & Company | Regional Sales Manager | Former |
| Roche Diagnostics Corporation | Regional Sales Manager | Former |
| Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University | Master's of Management | Former |
| Illinois State University | Bachelor of Science | Former |
T. Gary Neel has served as our Vice President, Research and Development since June 2006. From September 2000 to June 2006, he served as the Director, Engineering--Research and Development. Mr. Neel came to Home Diagnostics from Boehringer Mannheim Diagnostics Corporation, which was acquired by Roche Diagnostics, where he worked for 14 years. Mr. Neel has studied Laser Electro-Optics and Electrical Engineering at Purdue University, University of Houston and Texas State Technical College.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Home Diagnostics, Inc. | Vice President, R & D | Current |
| Home Diagnostics, Inc. | Director, Engineering | Former |
| Purdue University | Former | |
| The University of Houston | Former | |
| Texas State Technical College | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Home Diagnostics, Inc. | Vice President, R & D | Current |
Christopher J. Avery has served as Managing Director of DiagnoSys Medical Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Home Diagnostics, since its acquisition in May 2005, and prior to that served as its General Manager from January 2000 to May 2005. Prior to joining DiagnoSys, Mr. Avery worked for LifeScan UK, a Johnson & Johnson Company, in sales and sales management, and as the Government and Professional Relations Manager. He also held multiple positions at Hypoguard, including Project Manager, where he led the test strip team and developed multiple products and manufacturing processes. Mr. Avery holds a Certificate in Business Administration from Southampton University Management School and a High National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Suffolk College of Higher and Further Education.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Home Diagnostics, Inc. | Managing Director, Diagnosys Medical Limited | Current |
| Southampton University | Certificate In Business Administration | Former |
Robert Tsao has served as Managing Director of Applied Sciences Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Home Diagnostics, since 1990. Mr. Tsao has extensive experience in the manufacturing industry and is recognized by the American Production Inventory Control Society, the world's largest management association in the manufacturing domain, as a Certified Production Inventory Manager. Mr. Tsao holds a BSIE degree from Chung Yuan College, an MSIE degree from National Ching Hwa University, and an EMBA degree from National Taiwan University.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Home Diagnostics, Inc. | Managing Director, Applied Sciences Corporation | Current |
| United Microelectronics Corporation | Chairman | Former |
| National Chiao Tung University | master's degree in Management Science | Former |
| National Taiwan University | bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering | Former |
| National Taiwan University | Degree | Former |
George H. Holley has served as Chairman of the Board and director of Home Diagnostics since 1985. Mr. Holley is the co-founder of Home Diagnostics. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company from 1994 to 1997. Mr. Holley has served as President of U.S. Sign & Fabrication, a signage wholesaler, since 1991 and as President of Eye Level Corp., a consumer products company, since 2001. Prior to starting his own business ventures, Mr. Holley was employed with General Electric from 1967 through 1979. Mr. Holley holds a Master of Business Administration in Management/Marketing from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Notre Dame.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Home Diagnostics, Inc. | Co-Founder | Current |
| Home Diagnostics, Inc. | Chair of Board | Current |
| Home Diagnostics, Inc. | Committee Member | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Home Diagnostics, Inc. | Director, HR | Current |
| Home Diagnostics, Inc. | Director, HR | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Home Diagnostics, Inc. | Director, US Sales | Current |
| Moore Medical Corp. | National Account Manager | Former |
| Home Diagnostics, Inc. | Account Manager | Former |
| Purdue University | Ms | Former |
| Quinnipiac University | Bachelor of Science In Animal Sciences | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Home Diagnostics, Inc. | Manager, Corp Comm | Current |
Donald P. Parson has served as Vice Chairman of the Board since 2001 and has been a director of Home Diagnostics since 1996. Mr. Parson is of counsel to the New York law firm of Satterlee Stephens Burke & Burke LLP, which acts as corporate counsel to Home Diagnostics. He is a director of two publicly traded mutual funds, Philadelphia Fund and Eagle Growth Fund. Mr. Parson received a Juris Doctorate from Syracuse University College of Law, an L.L.M. from New York University School of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts from Duke University.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Satterlee Stephens Burke & Burke Llp | Counsel | Current |
| Home Diagnostics, Inc. | Corporate Counsel | Current |
| Home Diagnostics, Inc. | Vice Chairman | Current |
| Philadelphia Fund, Inc. | Director | Current |
| New York State Bar Association | Board of Directors | Current |
| Visitors | Chairman of the Board | Former |
| Home Diagnostics, Inc. | Board of Directors | Former |
| Syracuse University College of Law | Juris Doctorate | Former |
| New York University | masters degree(LL.M.) | Former |
| Duke University | Bachelor of Arts | Former |
G. Douglas Lindgren has served as a director of Home Diagnostics since March 2006. Since 1991, Mr. Lindgren has been President of Lindgren Equity Capital, Inc, a private equity firm he founded to invest in leveraged buy-outs and venture capital investments. Prior to that, Mr. Lindgren was President and CEO of Hunter-Melnor, Inc., which manufactured and marketed Hunter ceiling fans, Melnor lawn care products, and Kenroy lighting. His career has included various sales and marketing positions with General Electric Company, Texas Instruments, and The Toro Company. Mr. Lindgren holds a Bachelor of Arts from University of Washington and a Masters in Business Administration from University of Michigan.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Home Diagnostics, Inc. | Chairman | Current |
| Home Diagnostics, Inc. | Director | Current |
| Home Diagnostics, Inc. | Committee Member | Current |
| University of Michigan | Masters In Business Administration | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Upton Advisors, LLC | President | Current |
| Chartworth LLC | Advisory Principal To Chartworth. | Current |
| Salomon Brothers | Senior Healthcare Investment Banker | Current |
| Home Diagnostics, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Harbor Light Capital Partners, LLC. | Board of Directors | Current |
| North East Angels | Board of Directors | Current |
| Upton Advisors, LLC | Founder | Former |
| Pine Hill Waldorf School | Chairman | Current |
Tom Watlington was appointed as a director of Home Diagnostics in 2007. Mr. Watlington is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Triage Wireless Inc., a San Diego-based medical device company that is developing a wireless vital signs monitoring system that includes a blood pressure monitor without cuffs. Mr. Watlington brings over 25 years experience in the medical device sector to Home Diagnostics. During 2006 while at Triage Wireless, he served a dual role as President of Naviscan Pet Systems, a medical imaging company. For ten years, he served as Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Biosite Inc., a leader in the field of medical diagnostics. In addition, he spent fourteen years at Boehringer Mannheim Corporation in various sales, marketing and strategic roles including Vice President of Marketing for the Diabetes Care division. Mr. Watlington received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Home Diagnostics, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Home Diagnostics, Inc. | Committee Member | Current |
| Naviscan Pet Systems, Inc | President | Former |
| Biosite Diagnostic Inc. | Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer | Former |
| Boehringer Mannheim Corporation | Former | |
| University of Maryland | Bachelor of Science Degree | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Home Diagnostics, Inc. | member | Current |
| Diabetes Services, Inc. | Program Director | Former |
Executive News
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Home Diagnostics Rolls Out 'TRUEmanager' Diabetes Management Software
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Home Diagnostics Launches TRUEmanager Diabetes Management Software
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