Toshiba taps Heaton for ultrasound post

Toshiba America Medical Systems has hired Ross Heaton as director of ultrasound marketing. Heaton replaces Suzanne Certain, who has left Tustin, CA-based Toshiba. Heaton most recently served with PC-based ultrasound manufacturer Perception Ultrasound, where he held the post of senior vice president of marketing and sales. Prior to his tenure with Perception Ultrasound, Heaton worked for 20 years at Philips Ultrasound, where he held a variety of marketing positions.