VirtualScopics, LLC Promotes Ronald Way To Chief Operating Officer
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Dec. 17, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- VirtualScopics, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSCP), a leading provider of clinical trial imaging solutions, today announced that Ronald Way, 60, has been promoted to chief operating officer (COO). Mr. Way joined VirtualScopics in January 2011 as director of operations and was promoted to vice president of operations in August 2014. Mr. Way will be responsible for leading all functions required to deliver superb clinical trial imaging solutions to the company's customers using regulatory compliant processes. Mr. Way has contributed to the increased customer loyalty retention rate over the past few years.
"Ron's ascension to a top leadership position in this company should come as no surprise internally or to our shareholders," said President and Chief Executive Officer, Eric T. Converse. "His new role is a direct reflection of how he has been successful in our continuing efforts to deliver top-quality work. This has been central to achieving our accomplishments thus far, and will help us grow our business further and return the company to profitability." Mr. Converse continued, "I look at 2016 with a lot of optimism and Ron is a key component to the company's future. VirtualScopics has spent much of the last year expanding its Phase III operational capabilities and strengthening our reputation of operational excellence. Ron has been an important part of this cultural shift and both the company and our customers are benefiting tremendously."
Mr. Way has stated in the past that his main focus has always been on meeting the customer's needs. "With the evolution of our team, it has been possible to focus on the operational capabilities of the company as a whole." Mr. Way continued, "The key to our success is the dedication and quality of all our employees at VirtualScopics. I am proud to lead this team."
Prior to working at VirtualScopics, Mr. Way spent 25 years as the director of manufacturing operations for Ultralife, Inc., a manufacturer of lithium battery systems for the military, medical and consumer markets. Mr. Way was responsible for the integration of all of the company's manufacturing operations in Texas, Mississippi and England, as well as the operational knowledge transfer to the company's facility in China.
Mr. Way has a B.S. degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. He received his Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification in 2009. Mr. Way is a recipient of the New York State Volunteer Service Award for his involvement in numerous youth activities over the years.
About VirtualScopics, Inc.
VirtualScopics, Inc. (NASDAQ:VSCP) is a leading imaging CRO/Central reader, providing clinical trial imaging solutions to accelerate drug development. Medical and scientific expertise, operational flexibility and responsiveness are hallmarks of our daily work and collaborative approach. We understand the risks and time constraints that clinical trial study teams, medical directors, radiologists, and imaging scientists face. We focus on addressing these challenges by consistently delivering quality imaging data and imaging services on time and within budget. It's these exceptional performance advantages that truly set our clinical trial imaging services apart. For more information about VirtualScopics, Inc., please visit www.virtualscopics.com.
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