A Medical Device Daily Staff Report

Charles Evans, 99, former CEO and chairman of the board of at Welch Allyn (Skaneateles Falls, New York) died in Naples, Florida, on Sept. 1, 2009.

On assignment with the Surgeon General's Office during WWII, Evans came to Welch Allyn as an Army officer charged with ensuring that the company could continue to supply the military with the necessary medical devices needed to support the troops. After the war ended, company President WG Allyn hired Evans to help move Welch Allyn into the post-WWII era.

While Evans' contributions to the company were numerous, some of the most notable were his efforts to significantly increase Welch Allyn's share of the medical school market and the establishment of a sales training program that proved to be a gold standard both within the company and among its competitors.

Welch Allyn board member Eric Allyn said, "from the first time they met, my grandfather, WG Allyn, saw in Chuck the talent, determination, discipline and ingenuity he knew could help move this company forward. Chuck remains a vital part of the Welch Allyn success story, and he will be sorely missed."

Welch Allyn makes medical diagnostic equipment and a range of digital and connected solutions.