Expertise:
Field of water; Dehydration prevention; Dry air research
Major Product/SVS:
Researching all-natural pure water humidifying and water dehydration diseases; Hand held technology; Dry eye water technology
Favorite Business Publication:
Conference Board Business Magazine; Wall Street Journal
Hobbies/Sports:
Spending time with family members; Doing community activities; Hosting Sharon Kleyne - Power of Water (Radio Show)
Education Degrees:
High School, Grants Pass High School (1960)
Affiliations Awards:
Founder, Save a Child's Life Foundation; Womens Association of Ophthalmology; The Conference Board Associate
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlights of her career were receiving the patent award for dry eye and making, "The Dehydration of the Tear," film. The patent could potentially provide individuals a product that could reverse and prevent blindness for generations. Polluted dry air is causing a dehydrated health crisis.
Charity:
Founder, Children's Hospital Foundation; Global Water Advocate
Number Of Years In Profession:
30
Number Of Years In Current Position:
22
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her family and brother Ronald M. Cowin, who gave her the confidence to take action and think long term.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession while she was president of the American Cancer Society; she noticed patients with terminal diseases died sooner when they were dehydrated.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Director, Research - Chief architect of the business
Education Certifications:
Global Patent
Awards/Honors:
Two-Time Recipient, Ronald Reagan Medal; The Shriners Humanitarian Award
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Kleyne plans to develop hand held humidifying products branded internationally.