Mr. William R. Jellison joined DENTSPLY in April of 1998 as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. During his tenure in that position, he was instrumental in transforming the financial organization into a true strategic partner within the Company. To broaden his operational experience, in November of 2002, he was appointed Senior Vice President responsible for the DENTSPLY Professional Division, the Company's Asian operations and worldwide endodontic franchise comprising the Tulsa Dental, Maillefer and VDW Divisions. Under his leadership, those businesses have made many contributions to the Company's success. This operational experience will be a great asset in meeting the expanded role of a Chief Financial Officer in today's environment.
Mr. Jellison joined DENTSPLY after a successful 18-year career with the Donnelly Corporation of Holland, MI, where he most recently served as vice president of finance.
A Certified Management Accountant, Mr. Jellison earned his Bachelor's degree in business administration from Hope College in Holland, MI. He is a member of the Institute of Management Accountants and is also affiliated with the Financial Executive Institute. |