Christopher A. Tholstrom16204 Belsay Court, Parker, CO. 80134

(360) 870-9778cthm@novonordisk.com

SUMMARY:Aggressive, enthusiastic, self motivated problem solver with proven leadership and collaborative abilities. Recognized by peers as a strong leader and team member with excellent communication, interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, manage and coach others. Key NNI Accomplishments:

1. Area Achievement Award: DBM 2013- Park City, Utah2. DCS territory qualified for Circle of Excellence-ranked 2nd in Area3. Region Vision Award winner: 2008 DCS-Team Commitment4. Regional Vision Award winner: 2010 HSDCS-Team Commitment5. Area Vision Award winner: 2011 RSM-Leadership6. Regional Vision Award winner: 2013 DBM-Leadership7. Regional Vision Award winner: 2015 DBM-Leadership8. Rocky Mountain Region Director’s Award: 2014- Living the Novo Nordisk Way9. Northwest Region Director’s Award: 2008“Outstanding teamwork and collaboration”10. Received “Exceeds Expectation” performance ratings on 6 of 8 year-end ACE reviews11. Successful completion of Management Acceleration Center with “Strong” performance

INTERNAL EXPERIENCE:Regional Health System Director 2016-Present Denver, Colorado

Recently Promoted to Regional Health Systems Director- July 2016 Responsible for managing, coaching and training six Health Systems managers in Colorado and Nevada Position entails IDN coverage, C Suites, negotiation, hospital sales, formulary pull-through, Endocrinology Finished the first half of 2016 ranked 21st nationally and 5th in the West Area

District Business Manager 2012-2016 Denver, Colorado• 2014 “Comeback Kid Award” recipient and eventually won Area Achievement Award Selected past two years to represent Rocky Mountain Region on the West Area DBM Solutions Team Recently promoted to DBM II- Spring 2015 Invited to attend the Leadership Engagement: Customer Focused Model as a proxy for RBD Selected to lead and facilitate Rocky Mountain Region Directors Council Responsible for training Directors Council on Learning Library and IDP to be rolled out to region Recognized for having an “eye” for recruiting and was asked to assist in the 2014 DCA hiring blitz Have consistently helped to create excitement and enthusiasm and culture within the region Organize monthly Colorado collaborative meetings with state wide leadership team Consistently lead region in field coaching days and other key priorities and metrics Recognize others “in the moment” and celebrate accomplishments and successes Recognized as product expert with purposeful practiced incorporated into each field ride Selected as Tresiba FACEtime make-up trainer/assessor for 7 representatives

INTERNAL EXPERIENCE:Regional Field Trainer 2012 West Area

Responsible for leading and facilitating the training classes for the company at the training facility in Princeton for new hires, Specialty reps, and DCS phase trainings.

Aligned to district, regional and area strategies and goals Successful completion of Phase 3 RFT training, facilitation and 4S coaching Created training plan for Northwest region as well as overlay districts Assisted in the creation of the West Area “Core District” Selected as 2012 member of the RFT Advisory Team to represent West Area Selected as My Mentor by several representatives seeking advancement within NNI Involvement in Bydureon training, Elite training, Phase training and Advanced Questioning

Regional Support Manager 2011-2012 Northwest Region Identified critical business success metrics, provided analytical, strategic and planning support for the region Prepared strategic plans for implementation and coordinated and managed the business planning process

and followed-up to analyze performance of the region Region qualified for Circle of Excellence-ranked 1st in West Area Selected to collaborate with home office to organize and staff national conventions Organized “ACE it Forward” event for entire region to assemble 350 food bags for Lead DCS Leadership Council and provided direction and focus Responsible for creating first MVP, Rookie and Product awards for Northwest region Streamlined business processes and reporting Improved trust and cohesiveness within the Northwest region

Health System Diabetes Care Specialist 2010-2011 Tacoma, Washington Selected to train and onboard HSDCS team on hospital selling, GPO contracting and LTC navigation Multiple hospital conversions during HS tenure Collaborated with HSM to pull-through Providence FlexPen conversion Cultivated and trained two opinion leaders to speak on behalf of product portfolio

Institutional Diabetes Care Specialist 2008-2010 Seattle, Washington Key collaborator in government, long term care, institutional and specialty sales Cultivated and trained three opinion leaders to speak on behalf of insulin portfolio Implemented full therapeutic interchanges in multiple institutional accounts Therapeutic interchange at Bremerton Navel Hospital

Diabetes Care Specialist 2007-2008 Olympia, Washington DCS territory qualified for Circle of Excellence-ranked 2nd in region Finished number one in 2008 Regional FlexPen competition within region Organized first annual Western Washington Native American World Diabetes Day Event Selected to organize Strength Finders team building activity for Washington districts RAP Team member

RELATED EXPERIENCE:Pfizer Inc. June 2002-March 2007 Olympia, Washington

2003-2006 District Representative of the Year Six time recipient of “Representative of the Quarter” award Received highest marks for technical knowledge and successful completion of sales training Cultivated and trained four opinion leaders to speak on behalf of product portfolio Successfully worked with local P&T committees to place multiple products on hospital formulary Competitive grasp of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, system and disease processes, as well as

managed care formulary systems, and the cost issues facing practitioners

Management Intern, April 2002-June 2002 Sales Representative May 2001-August 2001Alaska Outfitters Skagway, Alaska

Managed and motivated 16 employees; activities included resolving conflicts and assisting in creating sales-incentive programs

Implemented new products, increasing earnings for company Developed and presented monthly training clinics for employees and management Received company’s highest sales award two years consecutively

Volunteer Representative, May 1998-May 2000The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Malaga, Spain

Compiled and evaluated monthly productivity reports Assisted in developing training programs for the Regional President Supervised the activities of over 200 representatives as Assistant to the President Conducted large conferences, and delivered motivational speeches quarterly Trained representatives in leadership and communication skills

EDUCATION:Bachelor of Science, Business Management, April 2002Associate’s Degree, Arts and Letters, April 1998Brigham Young University Rexburg, Idaho

Course emphasis in Sales, Marketing, Accounting, Business Communications, Biology, and Computer Science Involved in Business and Investment Club Maintained a 3.5 GPA

UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS

Special strengths in communication and leadership skills Flexible and adaptable under constantly changing conditions Ability to work successfully in a team or matrix environment Creative, energetic, driven, enthusiastic, and hard working Fluent in Spanish, both verbal and written Eagle Scout Award recipient