WARSAW, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 12, 2006--Biomet, Inc. (NASDAQ:BMET - News) today announced that Charles E. Niemier has been appointed as President of EBI's operations following the resignation of Bart J. Doedens, M.D., former President of EBI, who has decided to pursue other interests. Mr. Niemier has been a member of senior management and the Board of Directors of Biomet for more than 25 years and has served in a variety of operational roles with Biomet during his tenure including Chief Financial Officer and, more recently, Chief Operating Officer - International Operations. Additionally, Robert Phelps has been promoted to Vice President-Sales at EBI. Mr. Phelps has over 25 years of experience in the orthopedic industry with Johnson & Johnson and most recently with Biomet as its Area Vice President, Northeast/Mid-Atlantic Sales. Joe Milano has joined EBI as its Vice President, Finance and Administration. Mr. Milano was most recently Executive Vice President and CFO for Aircast.
