[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 98 (Tuesday, July 5, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1225]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING MR. LES CROSS ON HIS NEARLY TWO DECADES OF SUCCESS AT 
   THE HELM OF DJO AND HIS CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE SAN DIEGO 
                               COMMUNITY

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                         HON. BRIAN P. BILBRAY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 5, 2011

  Mr. BILBRAY. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor Les Cross, the CEO 
and President of DJO Global, Inc., one of the leading global providers 
of high-quality, orthopedic devices with a broad range of products used 
for rehabilitation, pain management, and physical therapy. Under his 
leadership, DJO's impact on the San Diego region has grown 
tremendously. He is a true testament to the American entrepreneurial 
spirit.
  During his time at DJO, Mr. Cross has implemented a business model 
that demonstrates creativity and innovation in product development and 
services. DJO is unique in that it offers healthcare professionals and 
patients a diverse range of orthopedic rehabilitation solutions to 
address the entire spectrum of preventative, pre-operative, post-
operative, clinical and home rehabilitation care.
  Most impressive are his philanthropic efforts. Les Cross has made the 
Community Outreach Program a priority at DJO. This program has provided 
exceptional support to communities in and around the San Diego Area. 
Some of DJO's largest multi-year contributions to date have been to 
support the Vista Community Clinic, and the U.S.S. Midway Educational 
Programs, with employees raising thousands of dollars for Boys and 
Girls Clubs of America, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, and many other 
charitable organizations. Les Cross and DJO have also done extensive 
work to end the homeless cycle including recognizing North County 
Solutions for Change with a multi-year sponsorship, and The Monarch 
School, which provides accredited education to homeless and at-risk 
kids while caring for basic daily needs. Furthermore, since September 
2001, DJO has provided multiple scholarships each year to San Diego 
children through the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation.
  Les Cross has received many honors from the San Diego community 
including Ernst & Young Master Entrepreneur of the Year, and Boys & 
Girls Clubs Man of the Year. Most recently in 2010, the Boy Scouts of 
America and the City of Vista, CA named him Distinguished Citizen of 
the Year.
  Not only has Les Cross played a significant role in the benefit of 
our community, but he has professionally developed a culture of 
urgency, accountability, high performance, continuous improvement and 
teamwork to drive growth and profits through DJO's people. I wish Mr. 
Cross well in his retirement and thank him for his many years of 
service to the San Diego area.

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