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A graduate of the Health Services Management Executive Certificate Program at Northwestern University, Thomas Spetter has been employed by Bristol-Myers Squibb Company since 2006. Mr. Spetter serves as Manager of Public Health in its Virology Division. Responsible for selling the Bristol Myers Squibb line of virology pharmaceutical products to federal prisons, state prisons and county jails in California and Arizona, he has received multiple awards. In 2012, Thomas Spetter won the Best Performer/Pinnacle Award as the company's top Manager of Public Health. To prepare for his career, Mr. Spetter obtained a bachelor of arts in psychology from the University of Washington. After completing his degree, he performed as a sales representative in the Copier Division of Pitney Bowes, Inc., and as a sales representative in the Business Services Division of Xerox Corporation. Subsequently, Thomas Spetter entered medical sales through Abbott Laboratories. His achievements with the company earned him two All Star Awards and an Achievers Award. Additionally, he acquired a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Colorado School of Business during this period. After leaving Abbott, Thomas Spetter joined Bristol-Myers Squibb as Senior Territory Business Manager for neuroscience residential care accounts before his promotion into the Virology division of Bristol Myers Squibb.

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The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Light the Night Walk in San Diego

Longtime San Diego resident Thomas (Tom) Spetter has over 20 years of experience working in the medical technology industry. In his professional life, Thomas Spetter has overseen the development of treatments for a variety of diseases. He continues this work in his support for various medical charities. Among the charities he supports is the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society was founded in 1949. Its mission is to support research with the goal of curing leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma. To this end, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society supports research by giving out grants, advocates for policies to increase funding and access to care, and provides educational resources for those affected by blood cancers. As a charitable organization, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society funds itself through donations and fundraising campaigns, including its flagship Light the Night Walks. The Light the Night Walks occur in nearly 200 communities across America. Participants raise money to fund research into cures for blood cancers. The Light the Night Walks aim to honor survivors and remember community members lost to cancer. This year’s Light the Night Walk in San Diego will be held Saturday, November 5, 2016, at Petco Park.                            

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Minor League Shortstop Anticipates Advancement

After long periods of service at major pharmaceutical companies, Thomas Spetter has taken on a new position as a key account manager. Tom Spetter earned his MBA from the University of Colorado. When not involved in work projects, Thomas Spetter is a big fan of the Seattle Mariners baseball team. Among the Mariners' new-season prospects, shortstop Drew Jackson stood out. He was named most valuable player in the Northwest Short-Season Class A League for his contributions to the Everett AquaSox. Jackson led the league with a .358 batting average, a .432 on-base percentage, 64 runs, and 47 stolen bases out of 51 tries. He attributed his success partly to good mental discipline. Although it was tempting to dwell on making a .400 batting average, Jackson remained focused on individual games, rather than the entire season. The Everett manager stated that Jackson fulfilled all his expectations. He did well every game atop the playing order, displayed an excellent knowledge of baseball, and added excitement to the team.

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The Pacific Coast Sprint Triathlon

Thomas “Tom” Spetter works as a key account manager in the San Diego area for Turing Pharmaceuticals AG. He earned his BA in psychology from the University of Washington in 1991, and his MBA from the University of Colorado’s Graduate School of Business in 2002. Thomas Spetter keeps fit by golfing, skiing, and other forms of exercise, and has competed in several events, including the Honolulu Marathon and the Pacific Coast Sprint Triathlon. A triathlon is a competition in which participants compete in three events, usually swimming, bicycling, and running, and usually in that order. Upon finishing one event, competitors move as quickly to the next. The Olympic distances for a triathlon are 1.5 kilometers (0.932 miles) for the swim, 40 kilometers (24.8548 miles) for the bicycling portion, and 10 kilometers (6.21371 miles) for the running portion. The sprint distance for the Pacific Coast Triathlon is exactly half of the Olympic distances, or 750 meters swimming, 20 kilometers bicycling, and 5 kilometers running. The Pacific Coast Sprint Triathlon is held each September in Laguna Beach, California. The swim course starts and ends on Crystal Cove State Beach, after which competitors walk or run a short distance to the transition area at Reef Point. The bicycling course consists of two laps on a section of the Pacific Coast Highway, roughly between Abalone Point and the Newport Beach city limit. The running portion takes place over paved bike paths and the beach itself. It begins near the end of the bicycling leg at Reef Point and heads northwest roughly 1.5 miles before reversing onto the beach for the southward portion, which leads to the finish line at Reef Point. An alternate route is available in the event tides are high and the beach is submerged. The 2016 Pacific Coast Sprint Triathlon will start at 7 a.m. on Sunday, September 11. The awards ceremony is scheduled for 9:30. Registration information are available on the race’s website at www.octriseries.com/.

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Top Attractions in Aruba

Thomas Spetter, a former regional key account manager for Bristol Myers Squibb, has built a successful career in the field of medical sales. When he’s not busy with work, Thomas “Tom” Spetter enjoys traveling the world, and he has visited such places as Aruba. Famous for its excellent diving spots and beaches, Aruba is home to a variety of attractions for all types of visitors. A few of the Caribbean island’s most popular attractions are included below: - Oranjestad: The capital and cruise port of Aruba, Oranjestad is full of pastel-colored buildings that feature Dutch colonial architecture. The capital is full of restaurants, museums, and galleries, and it is the best place to fully experience the unique atmosphere and culture of the island. - Arikok National Park: For those travelers who prefer spending time in nature, Arikok National Park offers a variety of sites, including caves and unique rock formations. The park takes up close to 20 percent of the entire island and is home to such rare animals as the Aruban burrowing owl and Aruban parakeet. - Alto Vista Chapel: One of Aruba’s most beloved landmarks, the Alto Vista Chapel was built in 1750 and was the first Roman Catholic church on the island. It is often referred to as the Pilgrim’s Church, and it rests at the top of a hill overlooking the north shore. Although it is small in size, the church is famous for its hand-carved wood altar.                            

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UW Alumni Association Offers Polar Bear Trip and More

Thomas (Tom) Spetter, a recent regional key account manager at Bristol-Myers Squibb is a graduate of the University of Washington (UW). Thomas Spetter is also a member of the university’s alumni association. The UW Alumni Association offers members a wide variety of travel opportunities, such as the Polar Bears of Churchill tour in November 2015. The tour allows participants to witness one of the largest congregations of polar bears worldwide and partake in the celebrations held within the seaport town of Churchill, Manitoba. Consisting of a six-day journey that begins in Winnipeg, the tour enables participants to observe the animals in their natural environment under the guidance of an experienced Orbridge Expedition leader. In addition, the tour includes educational presentations from several local organizations, such as the Churchill Northern Studies Centre, the Manitoba Museum, and Polar Bears International. Additional forthcoming alumni association trips include a three-week Mystical India tour in November, a 12-day Holiday Markets excursion to European winter towns in December, and a two-week trip to Egypt in January 2016.                            

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Skiing Safety Tips

A previous manager of public health at Bristol-Myers Squibb, Thomas “Tom” Spetter worked with the virology and neuroscience product lines. Making time to enjoy his personal interests away from work, Thomas Spetter likes to golf and ski. The National Ski Areas Association reported 52 catastrophic injuries and 32 fatalities related to skiing and snowboarding during the 2013-2014 season. To reduce risk while skiing, you should consider the following tips. 1. Always uphold the responsibility code. Consisting of personal awareness and common sense advice, the code requires you to stay in complete control to avoid collision, use proper devices to lessen the possibility of equipment getting away from you, and maintain awareness of signs and warnings. 2. Educate yourself on snow immersion suffocation, a hazard that occurs when a person skis off groomed paths and falls into deep, unpacked snow. Once stuck, he or she becomes unable to move and to breathe. If choosing to go off-path in deep powder snow, you should make sure to ski with a partner who can see you. 3. Don’t attempt to ski down a slope you decide is beyond your abilities. Instead, side step down the mountain with your equipment still attached.                            

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Tips for Beginning Skiers

Pharmaceutical manager Thomas Spetter currently has responsibility for the Bristol-Myers Squibb pharmaceutical product lines. He previously held multiple positions with Abbott Laboratories. In his free time, Thomas Spetter enjoys staying active by skiing and golfing.  Skiing may seem intimidating to the unacquainted. Below are some tips for beginners to tackle the hills for the first time.  1. Keep an even balance: Wearing skies feels foreign at first, and many people lean too far back or too far forward. Try to maintain an even balance directly over the skies.  2. Avoid looking at the tips: It is natural to want to look down at the tips of the skies, but this can ultimately be disorienting and may cause an accident. Instead, skiers should practice looking at the snow approximately 10 feet in the distance.  3. Choose the right terrain: Resist the urge to tackle an advanced hill such as a black diamond on your first ski outing. Instead, start slow on a green run, which is flatter, shorter, and much more manageable.

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Enjoying the Best of Sun Valley Ski Resort at the 2015 Film Festival

A professional business professional with more than 20 years of experience in the biopharmaceuticals sector, Thomas Spetter is a regional key account manager of California, New Mexico, and Hawaii with Bristol-Myers Squibb.  Outside of work, Thomas Spetter enjoys traveling to well-known ski locales such as the Sun Valley Ski Resort in Idaho. Nestled in the snowy slopes of the Gem State, Sun Valley has been a prime destination for several Hollywood filmmakers since its founding in 1936. Capitalizing on its reputation as one of USA Today’s Top 10 Greatest Places for a Fabulous Film Festival, Sun Valley is regaining its foothold in the cinephile community through the Sun Valley Film Festival (SVFF). Entering its fourth year, the 2015 SVFF will take place March 4-8, featuring both seasoned filmmakers and indie auteurs, Q&A sessions, coffee talks, and of course, some of the region’s best skiing. For more information about ticket pricing or lodging arrangements, visit SunValleyFilmFestival.org/.

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UW Alumni Association Aids Professional Development via Career Network

Accomplished pharmaceutical sales professional Thomas Spetter has achieved success at such noteworthy firms as Abbott Laboratories and Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS), receiving multiple BMS Top Performer Awards. An alumnus of the University of Washington and avid Huskies football fan, Thomas Spetter holds lifetime membership in the school’s alumni association. The UW Alumni Association has grown extensively since its establishment in 1889, currently comprising over 55,000 members. As one of the largest alumni associations in the United States, the organization serves both UW graduates and current students with a variety of activities and programs. The association maintains the Husky Career Network, a resource for UW alumni and friends to share professional insight and advice. The network comprises volunteers located around the world, and its members assist students and graduates in exploring career options across various sectors. To join the Husky Career Network, Alumni Association members need only create a profile displaying their region, industry, and company. This information allows directory users to locate volunteers based on career and geographic location. Alumni can then share their professional knowledge in a variety of ways, providing job-search advice, sharing general job or industry information, or offering guidance to individuals seeking a new career path. 

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An Overview of Park City Mountain Resort

Possessing more than two decades of experience in pharmaceutical sales, Thomas Spetter serves as a regional key account manager within the market access division of Bristol-Myers Squibb. Mr. Spetter has aided the efforts of the international biopharmaceutical firm for nearly a decade and has earned accolades including the firm’s Managed Markets Account Leadership Award. In his free time, Thomas Spetter enjoys competing in both long distance running and skiing, and he has traversed the slopes at ski resorts across the United States. Located 30 miles outside of Salt Lake City in Park City, Utah, the Park City Mountain Resort encompasses over 3,300 acres of skiable terrain and 50 groomed runs. Ski Magazine has named Park City as the most accessible resort in North America, and the location served as the host of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. In addition to its manicured ski runs, the resort also comprises bowls, halfpipes, and terrain parks, providing ample opportunities for both inexperienced and advanced skiers to hone their skills. Park City Mountain Resort’s Adventure Alleys facilitate a unique, family-friendly experience, while its hike-accessed Jupiter Mountainzone comprises more challenging terrain. Park City Mountain Resort is a hub of activity year-round, offering a variety of recreational experiences during the summer. Guests can experience the resort’s 3,000-foot alpine slide and 4,000-foot alpine coaster, or take part in hot air balloon rides and zip-lining.

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Opportunities to Participate in Light the Night Walk

An experienced management and sales professional in the pharmaceutical industry, Thomas Spetter also contributes to several charitable organizations. In 2010, Thomas Spetter participated in Light the Night Walk with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Whether you prefer to walk in the event or to donate financially, you can contribute to Light the Night Walk for leukemia and lymphoma in many different ways. Some walkers enjoy the challenge of creating their own walking teams made up of friends or family members, whether those teams participate in a single location or in walks across the country. Other participants elect to join an existing friends and family team, walk with a coworkers on a corporate team, or walk as an individual. Some participants choose to lend their support as a volunteer or sponsor. Volunteers help provide logistical support to the walk and may also join the planning committees that organize and prepare for the event. Business owners often choose to participate by donating product samples, raising money as a national partner, or providing sponsorship. Individual donations are also warmly welcomed.                                 

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Padres Decline Pitcher Josh Johnson's 2015 Option

Thomas Spetter, a regional key account manager for Bristol Myers Squibb's Market Access Division, follows both baseball in his free time. In particular, Thomas Spetter cheers on the San Diego Padres. On October 30, 2014, the San Diego Padres organization officially announced its decision to decline pitcher Josh Johnson's $4 million option for 2015. Included as part of the one-year, $8 million contract Johnson signed in 2014, the option stipulated that it would trigger should Johnson pitch fewer than seven games in the 2014 season. After an injury in spring training that resulted in the second “Tommy John” ligament repair surgery of his career, Johnson was unable to throw a single pitch this past regular season, and his current prognosis suggests that he may not be able to start pitching again until after the start of the 2015 season. The Padres have shown interest in negotiating a lower-value contract, an arrangement that some reports indicate the 30-year-old Johnson may consider.

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Summit at Snoqualmie Mountains

A regional account manager in the health care sector, Thomas Spetter spends his free time in the winter skiing. To date, Thomas Spetter has tackled the slopes at over 20 resorts, including Vail, Big Bear, and the Summit at Snoqualmie. Situated in Snoqualmie Pass, Washington, the Summit at Snoqualmie is comprised of four mountains – the Alpental, Summit West, Summit Central, and Summit East. A challenging terrain that is perfect for adrenaline junkies, Alpental reaches a height of 5,420 feet. It has five lifts and a vertical drop of 2,280 feet. Summit West, Central, and East peak at 3,765 feet, 3,865 feet, and 3,710 feet, respectively.  Summit West is ideal for beginners and is a great location to ski and snowboard with family. Night skiing is also accessible on this mountain. Summit Central is a compilation of beginner to expert level trails and offers opportunities for tubing down snowy slopes. For the adventurer, Summit East provides tree skiing activities as well as the Summit Nordic Center, which leads guided tours of the mountain. To learn more about the Summit at Snoqualmie, visit www.summit-at-snoqualmie.com.

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Cultural Enrichment Opportunities in Costa Rica with UW Alumni Tours

Thomas Spetter has held a number of positions in the biopharmaceutical industry for more than 20 years, resulting in his current position as a Regional Key Account Manager with Bristol Myers-Squibb. A frequent traveler and lifelong member of the University of Washington Alumni Association, Thomas Spetter enjoys experiencing exotic educational opportunities in his off time. The University Alumni Association is one of the largest and oldest organizations of its kind on the West Coast, growing to connect more than 55,000 members over the course of 125 years. In addition to funding scholarships and research initiatives, the UW Alumni Association also works to provide members with cultural insights, hosting nearly 40 tours annually. From February 7-15, 2015, UW Alumni Tours will host a cruise from Costa Rica to Panama on the 223-foot ocean yacht Variety Voyager. Travelers will arrive first at the Curu National Wildlife Refuge, catching glimpses of some of the region’s most exotic species such as white-faced monkeys, howler monkeys, spider monkeys, scarlet macaws, and countless more. Other experiences include a tour of Isla de Colba (an UNESCO World Heritage Site) and a snorkeling dive at Granito de Oro, with the trip ending at the "eighth wonder of the world," the Panama Canal. Friends and family are welcome to join UW Alumni Tours, and participants who book by December 31, 2014 can receive a $250 discount per person. For more details about the travel itinerary, program fees, or other available tours, visit www.washington.edu/alumni/tours/.

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Thomas Spetter - Manager Public Health, Virology Division - Bristol-Myers Squibb

Manager Public Health, Virology Division

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Bristol-Myers Squibb/Pfizer Alliance Donates Over $1 Million

Thomas Spetter has been with Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE: BMY) since 2006, earning numerous distinctions such as the Best Performer/Pinnacle Award for his contributions. Currently, Thomas Spetter is a regional key account manager, responsible for the territories of California, Hawaii, and New Mexico. As a major innovator in pharmaceuticals, Bristol-Myers Squibb is constantly working to develop more effective and accessible treatments for serious medical conditions. To that end, the Bristol-Myers Squibb/Pfizer Alliance was established in 2007 to advance research and distribution of the oral anticoagulant apixaban. Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to high-quality healthcare, the alliance announced in late September that it would donate more than $1M to various nonprofits supporting patients with cardiovascular disease, including the National Stroke Association, the American College of Physicians, WomenHeart, and several others. The funds will go toward supporting education about the signs, risks, potential treatments, and risk management strategies associated with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF), which affects an estimated 98 percent of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). AF is the most common type of irregular heartbeat in Americans, affecting an estimated 5.8 million individuals, and patients with NVAF have a stroke risk approximately five times higher than those without it.