LIBERTY CHAMBER MEMBER OF THE MONTH
July 2009

St. Jude Medical develops medical technology and services that focus on putting more control into the hands of those who treat cardiac, neurological and chronic pain patients worldwide.  The company is dedicated to advancing the practice of medicine by reducing risk wherever possible and contributing to successful outcomes for every patient.  Headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, St. Jude Medical employs approximately 14,000 people worldwide and has four major focus areas that include: cardiac rhythm management, atrial fibrillation, cardiovascular and neuromodulation.  The Liberty operation, consisting of two facilities, employs over 330 people and produces high voltage aluminum electrolytic capacitors for St. Jude Medical implantable defibrillators and hybrid microelectronic circuits for St. Jude Medical implantable pacemakers.  The new hybrid manufacturing facility was formally dedicated on April 9th of this year.

Pictured:   Mayor Brian Deese, Hattie Rhone, Karen Martin (St. Jude Medical), David Ewing (St. Jude Medical), Lisa Hunter  (Chamber Vice President), Jessica Baker (Chamber Secretary/Treasurer), and Nicole Krempel (Chamber President