SSI Surgical Services Announces New Leadership

ORLANDO, Fla. -- SSI Surgical Services, Inc. (SSI) announces that Todd Riddell has been named as president and CEO of SSI. Riddell is a co-founder of Endoscopy Specialists, Inc. (ESI), now SSI. Riddell has more than 15 years of medical industry experience. During his 10-year tenure with the company, he served in sales and operations management roles, and was president and CEO from 2000 to 2003.

Riddell replaces Christopher Tihansky, who left the company to pursue other personal interests and resigned his seat on the board of directors.

The company has also named Craig Little to the position of senior vice president. He will be responsible for the company’s sales, marketing, and new business development efforts. Little has more than 12 years of medical industry experience including more than 10 years with SSI in various management roles.

SSI Surgical Services provides surgical support services to hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers throughout the United States. With comprehensive services that are focused primarily on the operating room, tailored services include: endoscopy management services, SPD staffing and surgical instrument sterilization. The company’s headquarters is in Orlando, Fla., with employees based in hospitals, medical centers, and sterilization centers nationally.

Source: SSI Surgical Services