A.U. Bankaitis, Ph.D.
St. Louis, MO. November 16, 2009 - Oaktree Products, Inc. a leading multi-line distributor of audiology and hearing aid supplies, accessories and equipment, is pleased to announce the promotion of A.U. Bankaitis, Ph.D., to Vice President. "Dr. Bankaitis' comprehensive knowledge, clinical expertise, and research experience make her a unique resource for Oaktree Products and the hearing care professionals we serve", stated Bob Kemp, CEO and Founder of Oaktree. "Throughout her tenure at Oaktree, she's played a significant role in growing the business to better meet our customers' needs. Her promotion to Vice President expands her scope of responsibility with Oaktree, and is key for our continued success and the success of the professionals who rely on us for products and education."
Prior to her promotion, Bankaitis served as the company's General Manager, focusing on daily operations and ensuring that the company's processes were optimized for maximum quality and efficiency. Bankaitis earned her doctorate from the University of Cincinnati where her funded research investigated the effects of varying degrees of HIV on the auditory system. This research led to a niche expertise in infection control as it relates to the hearing industry. She is the leading expert in this area as it pertains to audiology and has authored numerous infection control publications including the popular textbook Infection Control in the Audiology Clinic. Dr. Bankaitis is a frequent lecturer at national, state and local meetings on the topics of infection control, hearing assistance technology and cerumen management.
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About Oaktree Products, Inc.
Founded in 1992, Oaktree Products, Inc. is a global multi-line distributor of hearing health care products intended for use in the clinical environment or for resale to patients, currently providing over 3100 items to professionals worldwide. In addition, Oaktree Products serves as a resource to the hearing industry and to hearing health care professionals, providing education, training, and general information in the areas of infection control, assistive listening devices (ALDs), cerumen management, auditory test recording administration, and business development. For more information, visit www.oaktreeproducts.com
