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John DeFord
AddedMar 31, 2024
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John DeFord

John DeFord

Board Member, Nuvasive

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John DeFord's Career

Nuvasive
Nuvasive

San Diego, CA, US

Board Member· Board
Nordson
Nordson

Amherst, OH, US

Board Member· Board
Blue Spark Technologies
Blue Spark Technologies

Westlake, OH, US

Board Member· Board

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John DeFord's Career

Nuvasive
Nuvasive
Acquired$65.3M01997San Diego, CA, US
Board Member· Board

Leadership at Nuvasive

Scott HuennekensScott HuennekensBoard Member
James MarinoJames MarinoCo-Founder
Chris BarryChris BarryCEO
Jim McKinleyJim McKinleyCo-Founder
Vickie CappsVickie CappsBoard Member
Greg LucierGreg LucierBoard Member

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