Background
Masterson, Linda Histen was born on May 21, 1951 in New York City. Daughter of George and Dorothy (Postler) Riddell.
Masterson, Linda Histen was born on May 21, 1951 in New York City. Daughter of George and Dorothy (Postler) Riddell.
Bachelor of Science in medical technical, U. Rhode Island, 1973; Master of Science in microbiology, U. Maryland., 1977; student, Wharton University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1988.
Medical technologist, various hospitals, 1972-1978; microbiology specialist, General Diagnostics, Warner-Lambert, Morris Plains, New Jersey, 1978-1980; from technical sales representative to director international marketing, Micro-Scan, Baxter International, Sacramento, 1980-1987; director marketing, Ortho Diagnostics, Johnson & Johnson, Raritan, New Jersey, 1987-1989; senior vice president mktg/sales, GenProbe, San Diego, 1989-1992; vice president marketing/sales, Bio Star, Boulder, Colorado, 1992-1993; executive vice president, Cholestech Inc., Hayward, California, since 1994. Board directors United States Alcohol Testing of America, Inc., Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Member Biomedical Marketing Association, Medical Marketing Association Kappa Phi.
Married Robert P. Masterson, March 6, 1982. Married William J. Histen, May 24, 1971 (divorced 1979).