Rick Russell Email & Phone Number

South Jordan, Utah, Us

As the President of Merit Sensor Systems, Inc., I have been leading the company's vision, strategy, and execution for over 11 years, with a focus on delivering high-quality and customized MEMS sensors for various applications and industries. With my engineering background and marketing management skills, I have been able to drive innovation, lean manufacturing, customer satisfaction, and revenue growth for Merit Sensor, while fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration among our team.In addition to my role as President, I also serve as a Council Member for Merit Medical's corporate sustainability program, Advisory Board Member for the University of Utah's Department of Chemical Engineering, and Advisory Board Member for Salt Lake Community College's Nanofabrication and Nanocharacterization Occupational Technician Training program. Through these positions, I aim to share my expertise and insights with the environmental and academic community, support the development of the next generation of engineers and technicians, and strengthen the connections between industry and education. I am passionate about advancing the field of MEMS sensors and creating value for our customers, partners, and stakeholders.

South Jordan, Utah, Us

South Jordan, Utah, Us

Our Corporate Sustainability Council is comprised of senior representatives from Merit Medical’s global divisions and key functions. Members direct the development of the Corporate Sustainability program and cultivate a common framework for it, ensuring strategic alignment among the divisions, functions, and executive team.

Salt Lake City, Ut, Us

Department of Chemical Engineering - Industrial Advisory Board

Taylorsville, Utah, Us

Nanofabrication And Nanocharacterization Occupational Technician Training (NANOTech)

Nagaokakyo-Shi, Kyoto, Jp

• Established and operated sales office with P&L responsibility• Negotiated multi-million dollar contracts to develop and deliver MEMS accelerometers, gyros and pressure Sensors• Established and managed distribution sales channel• Coordinated North American marketing activities, which included sales campaigns, exhibitions, new product introductions and panel discussions for various industries (i.e., Automotive, Consumer, Industrial and Medical)

• Managed sales for new and existing automotive accounts - specializing in smart power drivers and interior lighting (Key Manufactures: Epcos, Infineon, JKL and OSRAM)• Worked with Manufacturers to develop and implement preliminary product specifications for future product sales• Developed key alliances with strategic partners to drive new designs• Solicited manufactures in order to attract new product lines (Businees Developpement)

Nagaokakyo-Shi, Kyoto, Jp

• Managed sales for Automotive, Industrial and Medical business segements throughout North America• Team member responsible for launching VTI’s first integrated component (accelerometer in an over-molded package)• Assisted with the preparations of validation plan (DV and PV), EMC requirements/test procedures, PPAP, and QS9000

Bsee, Electrical Engineering

Design, Mathamatics