Autry O.V. “Pete” DeBusk

 
Pete DeBusk currently serves as owner and chairman of DeRoyal Industries located in Knoxville, Tennessee. DeBusk began his career in 1965 as a pharmaceutical salesman for Hoechst Laboratories. In 1969, he joined Solar Laboratories as a regional sales manager. His education and experience led him to the development of his first company, Pete DeBusk and Associates in 1970. In 1973, DeBusk patented his first orthopedic product and founded STAT Medical.

In 1976, DeRoyal Industries, Inc. was incorporated. Since that time, DeRoyal has grown to manufacture more than 30,000 different medical and surgical supplies with 2,000 employees. DeRoyal is a global supplier of medical products and services. Their four business units include: Acute Care, Patient Care, Wound Care and OEM (original equipment manufacturer). DeBusk participates in many community organizations and serves on several boards including: Genera Energy, LLC, UT-Batelle Board of Governors, Lincoln Memorial University, Chairman, Board of Trustees, Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, Boys and Girls Club of Greater Knoxville, and Halls/Powell Boys & Girls Club Founder.

DeBusk received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee and attended graduate school at the University of Georgia.