Executive news: HRS, ONI

Ann-Marie White has been named director of communications and public relations for the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS). White is responsible for internal and external communications, including all public relations activities for the Society, the primary information resource on heart rhythm disorders.

Prior to joining HRS, White served as a senior director of marketing and communications for the American Heart Association where she oversaw all marketing, advertising and public relations activities for the Association in the state of Georgia.


Extremity MRI system ONI Medical Systems named Yuri Wedmid as vice president of marketing and D. Bryce Fehr as vice president of corporate accounts.

Wedmid’s aim will be expanding the reach of ONI marketing and sales efforts into new market segments within the US and International arenas. He will also lead teams responsible for applications and customer support, strategic business development, and traditional areas of marketing and sales support.

Fehr will focus on extending the company’s reach to a wider customer base of hospitals, radiologists and imaging centers.

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