Bill Bratt, Equipment Development Engineering
Employee of the Year 1997
Charles Russell Bard Award for Excellence 1999
"My job responsibility is the main reason I'm at Bard Peripheral Vascular. I transitioned from a very consistent, mundane type of work environment to Bard Peripheral Vascular's diverse environment; one that evolves and changes in order to grow with developments in the medical field. I like something that is new, challenging, and provides learning experiences daily.

Before Bard Peripheral Vascular I was much more specialized; but here I interface with many more people, from finance to purchasing, to the regulatory group. Really, the whole team - definitely not the same thing day in and day out.

Bard Peripheral Vascular hires good people and trusts them to do their job well. There is a tremendous opportunity to be an entrepreneur within the company."

Oscar Perez, Manufacturing

"Since I took the job at Bard Peripheral Vascular, my lifestyle has improved tremendously, not only for myself, but for my family as well. I started as an operator, and I moved up continuously until I became supervisor of the entire department. I am proud of what I do because I am making a medical device that is going to save somebody's life. Every day the operators feel proud of what they do. You never know, maybe some day somebody that they know will need this device. Bard Peripheral Vascular has given me opportunities to grow as an individual; they believe in me and that, in turn, has helped me to believe in myself. I have made a better life for me and my children."

Corey Stapleton, Senior R&D Engineer for PTA Products

“It’s nice working for a company that has a clear understanding of its goals and is willing to fund the R&D projects necessary to achieve such goals. Management knows where the company is headed and does a good job of sharing that vision with employees.”

Melinda Duensing, General Accounting Manager

“After working at Bard for 11 years and Bard Peripheral Vascular for about one year, I can tell you that it is a fantastic place to work. I enjoy the people I work with and the opportunities the company gives us to try new things. It also makes a difference knowing that patients are enjoying a better quality of life because of our products.”

Peter Fox, Marketing Manager

“Here at BPV marketing department, we are committed to identifying markets and developing products where we can improve clinical outcomes. Our surgeon and clinician training courses have helped us be recognized as the leader in vascular surgical innovation. We are committed to innovation for optimal outcomes. Through these commitments and our success, I derive a great deal of satisfaction knowing that the plans and products we develop now will significantly improve patients’ lives in the future. “