TEMECULA, CA--(Marketwire - January 18, 2011) - FFF Enterprises, Inc., the nation's largest and most trusted distributor of plasma products, vaccines and critical-care biopharmaceuticals, has just announced the promotion of Chris Ground, thirty-year healthcare veteran and more than twelve-year company executive, to the new position of Chief Operating Officer. Chris steps into the role after serving as the company's Senior Vice President of National Accounts where he managed FFF's major corporate business partnerships and played a key role in guiding its sales operation. In his new position, Ground will be more involved in the oversight of various divisions within FFF.
"I am honored by this show of confidence, proud to be a part of this team that is so committed to making a difference, and excited about the opportunities ahead," said Ground. "Our company is poised for expansion and growth, and I'm thrilled to be playing a major role in our future success."
Ground joined FFF Enterprises in 1998 as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. In the past decade, he has helped expand FFF's distribution of biopharmaceuticals from $178 million in annual revenue to more than one billion dollars today. Additionally, Ground was instrumental in launching FFF's flu program in 2001. A decade later, the company is the largest distributor of flu vaccine in the country. Ground was also influential in helping FFF become the nation's leading distributor of plasma products, while serving the Immune Globulin and Hemophilia communities with a patient-centered, responsible distribution channel and a portfolio of patient resources.
"Chris has a passion for patient safety that has helped define the character of FFF and its unyielding commitment to channel integrity," said Patrick M. Schmidt, president and chief executive officer, FFF Enterprises, Inc. "His work ethic, dedication to our customers, and passion for this industry are exemplary. He is extremely deserving of this new role within FFF."
Ground began his career in the medical industry in 1980 as a sales representative for Bristol Laboratories. In 1986, Ground joined Cutter Biological as a Sales Representative, and continued with the company when it became Bayer Biologicals. He helped launch Bayer's Gamimune N, intravenous immune globulin; Prolastin, alpha protease inhibitor; and Kogenate, recombinant DNA Factor VIII concentrate. Ground received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration in 1980, and an MBA from Claremont Graduate University in 1998.
About FFF Enterprises, Inc.
Temecula-based FFF Enterprises is the largest and most trusted distributor of plasma products, vaccines and other biopharmaceuticals in the U.S. Founded in 1988, FFF is now in its 23rd year with more than a billion dollars in annual sales and a flawless safety track record. FFF has taken a leadership position in regards to supply chain safety and innovation, setting new standards and pioneering industry firsts. FFF's commitment to Guaranteed Channel Integrity™ ensures that products are purchased only from the manufacturer and shipped only to healthcare providers, with additional steps taken to safely store, handle and ship products to ensure patient safety is never compromised. FFF's proprietary systems, Verified Electronic Pedigree™ and Lot-Track™, provide verification of this secure channel, and FFF's MyFluVaccine (www.MyFluVaccine.com) and VaxAmerica (www.VaxAmerica.com) are revolutionary vaccination programs that have added a new level of safety, convenience and reliability to both healthcare providers and consumers.
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