J. Michael Egan brings to the Foundation an extensive business background with tenure primarily in the orthopedic medical device industry, developing, financing and launching start-ups for state-of-the-art medical and surgical device companies. He has extensive business acumen in research, development, training, financing and operation of some 14 companies.

A graduate of Colorado College, which he attended on an ice hockey scholarship, Egan’s background includes a number of board memberships. Past and present board and committee memberships include involvement with the Advisory Board of University of Colorado, Leeds School of Business, Venture Lending & Leasing, LLC in California and board membership on several other NASDAQ listed companies.
Companies have ranged from orthopedic, to electro and micro-surgery, to sports medicine. Many pioneered devices including collagen- based orthopedic implants, magnetic-based steering technology and high strength composite wheelchairs for active, athletic users.