Corporate Board Profile
Tech Score: 50/100
6 mention(s) identify WILLIAM J. FARRELL III as having software/technology expertise.
| Company | Filing Date | Evidence | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRO DEX INC | 2016-10-17 | William J. Farrell III (43), current director and nominee, is co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, since January 2013, of FreshRealm, LLC, a developer of new technologies to streamline fresh food distribution. In addition, from January 2011 until the present, he has served as Chief Executive Officer of Viszy Inc., a start-up company developing software and services for the consumer market. Mr. Farrell has a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota (1996). | He is CEO of Viszy Inc., a start-up developing software and services, and has an engineering background with experience in product development and management. |
| PRO DEX INC | 2018-10-05 | William J. Farrell III (45), current director and nominee, effective October 2, 2017 serves as SVP of Business Services at Gundersen Health System, an integrated healthcare organization serving counties in Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota. Mr. Farrell is co-founder of FreshRealm, LLC, a developer of new technologies to streamline fresh food distribution and served as its Chief Operating Officer from January 2013 through September 2017. In addition, from January 2011 until the present, he has served as Chief Executive Officer of Viszy Inc., a start-up company developing software and services for the consumer market. Mr. Farrell is also Chief Executive Officer of Bōbiam, LLC, a company that turns youth art into apparel and other products, which it merchandises through its retail store and wholesale channels. From April 1998 to January 2011, Mr. Farrell held various senior management roles at Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT), a multi-national medical technology company. His engineering career began with eight years in production support, process development and operations. He then worked 10 years in product development for Medtronic, during which time he led management teams in program, product and process development. At the end of his tenure with Medtronic, he was Senior Director of Product Development and led corporate-wide initiatives to improve design, reliability and manufacturability practices. Mr. Farrell has a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota (1996). | Has experience as CEO of Viszy Inc., a start-up developing software and services, and has engineering and product development experience including leading management teams in program, product and process development. |
| PRO DEX INC | 2020-10-06 | Mr. Farrell is co-founder of FreshRealm, LLC, a developer of new technologies to streamline fresh food distribution, and served as its Chief Operating Officer from January 2013 through September 2017. In addition, from January 2011 until the present, he has served as Chief Executive Officer of Viszy Inc., a start-up company developing software and services for the consumer market. His engineering career began with eight years in production support, process development and operations. He then worked 10 years in product development for Medtronic. | Has experience as CEO of a start-up company developing software and services, and engineering career including product development and operations. |
| PRO DEX INC | 2021-10-05 | Mr. Farrell is co-founder of FreshRealm, LLC, a developer of new technologies to streamline fresh food distribution, and served as its Chief Operating Officer. He has served as Chief Executive Officer of Viszy Inc., a company developing software and services for the consumer market. He has a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering. | Has experience as CEO of Viszy Inc., a company developing software and services for the consumer market, and an engineering background including product development and operations. |
| PRO DEX INC | 2022-10-03 | From January 2011 until the present, he has served as Chief Executive Officer of Viszy Inc., a company developing software and services for the consumer market. Mr. Farrell has a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. | Has experience as CEO of a software company (Viszy Inc.) developing software and services, and engineering experience in product development; holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. |
| PRO DEX INC | 2023-10-27 | Bill has a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota (1996). Bill is also Chief Executive Officer of Viszy Inc., a company developing software and services for the consumer market. | William J. Farrell III has a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering and has been involved in product development and software development for consumer markets, indicating software-related skills. |
| Filing Date | Source Excerpt |
|---|---|
| 2013-10-24 | Mr. Farrell has a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota (1996). His engineering career began with eight years in production support, process development and operations. |
| 2014-10-22 | Mr. Farrell has a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota (1996). |
| 2015-10-22 | Mr. Farrell has a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. He has held senior management roles and led product development teams but no direct software or programming experience is mentioned. |
| 2016-10-17 | William J. Farrell III (43), current director and nominee, is co-founder and Chief Operating Officer, since January 2013, of FreshRealm, LLC, a developer of new technologies to streamline fresh food distribution. In addition, from January 2011 until the present, he has served as Chief Executive Officer of Viszy Inc., a start-up company developing software and services for the consumer market. Mr. Farrell has a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota (1996). |
| 2017-10-19 | Mr. Farrell has a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. He has experience in engineering and management roles in the medical device industry, but no mention of software or programming skills. |
| 2018-10-05 | William J. Farrell III (45), current director and nominee, effective October 2, 2017 serves as SVP of Business Services at Gundersen Health System, an integrated healthcare organization serving counties in Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota. Mr. Farrell is co-founder of FreshRealm, LLC, a developer of new technologies to streamline fresh food distribution and served as its Chief Operating Officer from January 2013 through September 2017. In addition, from January 2011 until the present, he has served as Chief Executive Officer of Viszy Inc., a start-up company developing software and services for the consumer market. Mr. Farrell is also Chief Executive Officer of Bōbiam, LLC, a company that turns youth art into apparel and other products, which it merchandises through its retail store and wholesale channels. From April 1998 to January 2011, Mr. Farrell held various senior management roles at Medtronic, Inc. (NYSE: MDT), a multi-national medical technology company. His engineering career began with eight years in production support, process development and operations. He then worked 10 years in product development for Medtronic, during which time he led management teams in program, product and process development. At the end of his tenure with Medtronic, he was Senior Director of Product Development and led corporate-wide initiatives to improve design, reliability and manufacturability practices. Mr. Farrell has a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota (1996). |
| 2019-10-07 | Mr. Farrell has a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota (1996). |
| 2020-10-06 | Mr. Farrell is co-founder of FreshRealm, LLC, a developer of new technologies to streamline fresh food distribution, and served as its Chief Operating Officer from January 2013 through September 2017. In addition, from January 2011 until the present, he has served as Chief Executive Officer of Viszy Inc., a start-up company developing software and services for the consumer market. His engineering career began with eight years in production support, process development and operations. He then worked 10 years in product development for Medtronic. |
| 2021-10-05 | Mr. Farrell is co-founder of FreshRealm, LLC, a developer of new technologies to streamline fresh food distribution, and served as its Chief Operating Officer. He has served as Chief Executive Officer of Viszy Inc., a company developing software and services for the consumer market. He has a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering. |
| 2022-10-03 | From January 2011 until the present, he has served as Chief Executive Officer of Viszy Inc., a company developing software and services for the consumer market. Mr. Farrell has a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. |
| 2023-10-27 | Bill has a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota (1996). Bill is also Chief Executive Officer of Viszy Inc., a company developing software and services for the consumer market. |
| 2024-10-08 | Bill has a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota and a master’s degree in science and technology management from the University of St. Thomas. |
Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-07-01