K. James Ehlen, MD
Director
K. James Ehlen, M.D. has served as Chief Executive Officer of Respirtech, Inc., a manufacturer of high-frequency chest compression (HFCC) medical equipment since 2008. Prior to joining Respirtech, Dr. Ehlen was Chief Executive Officer of Minnesota-based EPIEN Medical, a privately held medical device company whose primary mission is to develop innovative topical products that enhance the repair of damaged epithelial tissue. Dr. Ehlen has also served as Chair of Halleland Health Consulting Group, a Minneapolis-based health consulting firm focusing on health and wellness, improving governance in health-care organizations, and assisting early stage organizations to move forward successfully. From February 2001 to February 2003, Dr. Ehlen served as Chief, Clinical Leadership for Humana Inc., a national managed care organization. He was Executive Leader of the Health Care Practice for Halleland Health Consulting Group from May 2000 to February 2001 and was a self-employed health care consultant from June 1999 to May 2000. Beginning in 1988, Dr. Ehlen served in a series of executive roles beginning with CEO of Medica Health Plans through March of 1994. He then became founder and co-CEO of Allina Health System in 1994 and served through June 1999. He is currently serving on the board of several organizations including Transoma Medical and Health Fitness Corporation. He is a long-standing member of the American College of Physician Executives.
