Staar Surgical Adds to Board

Monrovia, Calif.-based Staar Surgical Company, which makes implantable lenses and delivery systems for the eye, has appointed J. Steven Roush, CPA to its board of directors. This appointment brings the total number of members on Staar’s board to seven.  

Roush brings a combination of financial regulatory and reporting agencies expertise, largely gained over a 39-year tenure as a Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, prior to his retirement in 2007. He is currently a member of the board and chairman of the audit committee for Summit Healthcare REIT, an organization with a portfolio of 17 healthcare facilities.

“Steven Roush has a significant background in and is knowledgeable about the ophthalmic, diagnostics and medical device industry through his work as a partner and SEC reviewing partner for PWC for clients such as Advanced Medical Optics and Edwards Lifesciences.  His combination of financial accounting, SEC regulatory and industry knowledge will be invaluable. We look forward to welcoming Steve to the board,” said Mark Logan, chairman of Staar’s board.

During his lengthy career at PricewaterhouseCoopers, Roush served as an office managing partner; a Securities and Exchange Commission partner for more than 20 years; and as a risk management partner for five years in addition to his direct client responsibilities. He was also chairman of the budget review committee, member of the corporate operations coordinating committee and member for six years of the audit committee for the National American Heart Association. Currently, Roush is a board member of Air Touch Communications and WE Hall Company. He received his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Drake University, and holds an advanced Professional Directors Certification from the American College of Corporate Directors.