From humble beginnings in 1977, biomet has grown into one of the most respected names in the orthopedics and medical device industries, delivering consistent yearin and yearout doubledigit growth. Dan miller is the author of the new york times bestselling book 48 days to the work you love, no more dreaded mondays and wisdom meets passion get answers to your mostasked questions about finding or creating work you love on his weekly podcast, which consistently ranks in the top three under careers on itunes. Dan millers most popular book is 48 days to the work you love. What is the woman saying lessons learnt from biblical women. Hann, 17year company veteran, named interim successor 04. Miller was one of the four original founders of the company and served as its chief executive officer between the years of 1977 and 2006. Last week, danes dad recorded him singing his favorite song in the car complete with hand gestures. Dane miller was a true pioneer both in regard to the development of new technologies and in the management and development of biomet s unique work.
Kettering graduate, board of trustees member was known for. While working on his doctoral thesis, any time he could spend on his sailboat was considered his antithesis time and the name antithesis stuck for that boat, and all the boats that followed. Contact us about the company profile for biomet real estate. Dane miller was a true pioneer both in regard to the development of new technologies and in the management and development. Dane was one of biomets four founders and was our ceo from 1977 to 2 in remembrance of dane a. Feb 11, 2015 dane miller was a true pioneer both in regard to the development of new technologies and in the management and development of biomets unique work environment and culture. Today, at a memorial service held at the manahan orthopaedic capital center friends, read more. Dane miller and the story of biomet, miller was known to share his personal contact information with customers, dine with employees in the company cafeteria and personally answer his own office phone. The desire to be the center of attention was not a necessary feature. Miller was cofounder of the orthopedic company biomet and was its president and chief executive from 1978 to 2006 miller was brought up in springfield, ohio, and obtained a bachelor of science degree in mechanical materials science engineering in 1969 from the general motors institute now kettering. In the end, miller was producing highly engineered products artificial hips and knees. Gordon moore, ceo of intel for about a decade was the keeper of a very low profile.
Both his parents were educators, and dane was one of four children. Miller, 2 ray harroff, niles noblitt, and jerry ferguson. A womans voice is one of the most powerful voices that anyone can listen to. The chapter concludes by looking for characteristics of the ceos of 10x companies. I am not sure of the exact number for their company valuations, but i can tell you that on publication day the number one name on the list was dane miller. He valued the entire community and knew that to attract the best and brightest employees.
The registered agent on file for this company is niles l noblitt and is. Biomedical engineering headship to be named for orthopedics. Miller has participated with a group of private equity sponsors taking biomet private in september of 2007 and serves on the biomet. As the owner and master coach behind garage strength, dane miller is one of the united states most wellknown. Dane miller profiles in az, ca, fl, ga, hi, ia, in, ma.
I considered him a friend, as did so many who have had the opportunity to get to know him over the years. Dane miller was one of the greatest engineers and jobcreators our nation. Dane miller, who helped found the warsawbased company biomet, died today at the age of. Dane miller, a founder of indianabased biomet, has died. May 31, 20 the dane miller story is a testimonial to having a dream, believing in it, relentlessly pursuing it and never giving up. The biomet family is profoundly saddened by the passing of dane a.
Spine surgery today biomet recently announced the passing of cofounder dane a. Hann, 17year company veteran, named interim successor warsaw, inbiomet, inc. Dane, ferguson, niles noblitt and ray harroff founded biomet, inc. Miller wont manage biomet after buyout indianapolis.
Daneek miller is the city council member from district 27. As one of the four founders of biomet, and as ceo from 1977. Miller received a bs in mechanical materials science engineering from general motors institute in 1969. Biomet and miller are cornerstones of artificial joint replac ment.
The registered agent on file for this company is niles l noblitt and is located at po box 587, warsaw, in 465800000. Large pay is not a feature, some such as dane miller off biomet were almost underpaid. In 2017 this fantastic book what is the woman saying lessons learnt from biblical women simultaneously reached the top 3 in 3 categories of amazons best sellers ranking. Following dane millers retirement at the end of march, the company began the process of implementing numerous management and infrastructural changes designed to enhance biomets operational execution in the coming years. I recently devoured the new book on miller, who founded one of the worlds. Dane miller how they did it book life changing conversations. Books by dan miller author of 48 days to the work you love. This week, schneider released a book, the invention of surgery. Miller, a cofounder of biomet and selfless philanthropist, made many great contributions to kosciusko county. Miller is president and chief executive officer of biomet, inc. Miller was one of four founders of biomet, whose global headquarters are in warsaw. Sources at biomet said miller had been battling leukemia. Biomet founder will keynote fourth annual entrepreneurial. Biomet international inc in warsaw, in company info.
Dane miller was a true pioneer both in regard to the development of new technologies and in the management and development of biomets unique work environment and culture. Thousands are familiar with biomet, one of the most successful orthopedic companies in the world today. How do we explain the importance and love of dane miller. Dane s business success is laid on the foundation of a loving family, loyalty, honesty and the belief in the goodness of all people. And for anyone else, he listed the number in the warsaw, indiana, phone book. Manufacturer reconstructive surgery equipment, trauma devices and electrical bone growth stimulators. Dane miller and the story of biomet by patrick kavanaugh, miller was born feb. Discipline head, construction and assistant professor of construction. His aunt, jeanne miller, posted the nearly twominute long video on facebook. Biomet announces retirement of president and chief executive officer, dane a. Premieres thursday, september 22 at 8pm can also been seen septebmer 25 at 6pm on wnit 34. Dane miller, the cofounder and former chief executive of biomet inc. Patrick kavanaugh thousands are familiar with biomet, one of the most successful orthopedic companies in the world today. I recently devoured the new book on miller, who founded one of the worlds most successful orthopedic companies biomet, which is in warsaw, in.
Dane miller in new york 19 people named dane miller found in new yorknorthern new jerseylong island, syracuse and 3 other cities. This book is more than simply an analysis of a prosperous business. Yet few have a clear idea about the man behind the orthopedic giant, dr. Level 3, building 3, sustainable development, bond university. Thats a model miller followed himself according to a 2008 biography of miller entitled the maverick ceo. In 1970 as a graduate student in polymer process engi. Dane was a wellrespected leader in our industry and in our community. Dane and mary louise are two of the founders of biomet, one of the largest, most successful and most innovative orthopedic companies in the world. Change is the best word that describes biomet this past fiscal year. The companys filing status is listed as admin dissolved and its file number is 198108357.
The company designs and manufactures products used primarily by musculoskeletal medical specialists in both surgical and nonsurgical therapy. In a september 2007 club deal, the company was acquired by a consortium of private equity firms consisting of the blackstone group, goldman sachs, kohlberg kravis roberts l. This book was definitely a journey and it awakened my appetite for expressing gods word. Dane miller set out to do things differently from very early on in his career. The dane miller story is a testimonial to having a dream, believing in it, relentlessly pursuing it and never giving up. Coupled with this, every writer must transition from author to book marketeradvertiser.
Miller, cofounder and former ceo, president and director of biomet in warsaw, indiana, will address the marshall county audience at 11. Dane miller brilliant mind, humble man, friend airs on thursday, september 22nd at 8pm and, again, sunday, september 25th at 6pm on wnit channel 34. On the 14th of june, 2017 god allowed me to publish my first book called. Mar 06, 2020 dane miller, who helped found the warsawbased company biomet, died today at the age of 69. Danes business success is laid on the foundation of a loving family, loyalty, honesty and the belief in the goodness of all people. After resigning as ceo, miller pulled together a group of wall street private equity firms to launch a takeover.
Biomet acquired by private equity consortium biomet september 25, 2007 eu regulators open extensive probe into zimmer, biomet deal press. Dane miller, one of the cofounders of the orthopaedic manufacturing giant. On usa todays 25 th anniversary they ranked the 25 best performing companies over the past 25 years. Miller was cofounder of the orthopedic company biomet and was its president and chief executive from 1978 to 2006.
Following his retirement, miller shared his experiences for a book, the maverick ceo. For years some societies and even in the christian realm their. Biomet international inc is an indiana domestic forprofit corporation filed on august 14, 1981. Miller, ray harroff, niles noblitt, and jerry ferguson. Dan miller has 108 books on goodreads with 18882 ratings. Miller was cofounder of the orthopedic company biomet and was its. But in the beginning, he was selling slings, as in arm. Biomets dane miller to speak wednesday at united way kick. Dane founded his company in tiny warsaw, in, where biomet still continues to produce things like artificial hips and knees sold worldwide. Coaches dane miller two olympians, six olympic trial qualifiers, 25 national champions, 17 state champions, and 21 ncaa allamericans, all covering 7 sports. Dane miller was a true pioneer both in regard to the development of new technologies and in the management and development of biomets unique work environment and culture, wrote. It demonstrates the fruits of having courage, integrity, compassion and commitment. Visitors to biomet are sometimes shocked to learn that the bus driver ferrying them from one building to another on biomets campus could in fact be dane miller himself, taking a. Dane miller biomet inc bmet the wall street transcript.
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