"We salute the spirit of exploration and innovation we see in healthcare. Our most important constituency is caregivers and their patients."

E. Steven Ward graduated from North Carolina State University in 1977. In May 1994, Steve joined DeRoyal as vice president of DeRoyal Textiles. In 1996, he was named president of DeRoyal Textiles. In late 1998, he moved to Powell and began a new assignment as vice president of the new OEM Services Group business unit. In 1999, he was appointed chief operating officer and president, where he oversees responsibilities for finance, manufacturing and operations. Steve brings his proven ability to succeed and his tenacity to produce quality results into his role as chief operating officer.