MINNEAPOLIS, July 7, 2009 - Starkey Laboratories, Inc., one of the world's leading hearing technology companies, is excited to announce the addition of Dave Fabry, Ph.D., as the Managing Director of AudioSync, Starkey's newest company.
"We are so pleased to welcome Dave to Starkey," said Brandon Sawalich, Senior Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Customer Relations for the Starkey Companies. "His accomplishments in the field of audiology and the hearing industry make him the perfect choice to lead AudioSync."
Fabry holds a Ph.D. in Audiology from the University of Minnesota. His professional experience includes positions as a Research Audiologist at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Chief of Audiology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., and Vice President of Professional Relations and Education for Phonak Hearing Systems. Most recently, he was Chief of Audiology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Fabry is also a prolific writer, having served as an Associate Editor for Ear and Hearing, Editor of American Journal of Audiology, Associate Editor for AudiologyOnline and Editor of Audiology Today. He has published over 50 articles in peer-reviewed journals. Fabry has presented widely in the U.S. and internationally and has served as a board member and president of the American Academy of Audiology, from which he received the Distinguished Service Award in 2009.
As Managing Director, Fabry will be responsible for all aspects of the AudioSync business, specifically focusing on growth and development initiatives. The company is designed to meet the needs of today's hearing healthcare practitioner with proven business, marketing and technology solutions. The AudioSync team is comprised of industry leaders dedicated to serving their customers and the unique healthcare and business challenges they face each day.
About Starkey®
Starkey Laboratories, Inc. is a privately held, global hearing technology company headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minn. The company is recognized for its innovative design, development and distribution of comprehensive digital hearing systems. Founded in 1967, Starkey employs over 3,500 people, operates 22 facilities and conducts business in more than 100 markets worldwide. The Starkey Family of Companies includes Starkey, Audibel, NuEar, Micro-Tech and AudioSync. For more information, visit starkeypro.com or the Starkey web channel on Audiology Online.
