8-K 1 l92031ae8-k.txt ZAXIS INTERNATIONAL, INC. FORM 8-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): December 20, 2001 Zaxis International Inc. Delaware 0-15476 68-0080601 (State or other Commission file number IRS Identification Jurisdiction of Incorporation) Number 1890 Georgetown Road, Hudson, OH 44236 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (zip code) 330-650-0444 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) ZAXIS INTERNATIONAL INC. 8K FILING Item 5. Other Events The Board of Directors of Zaxis International Inc. announced the permanent appointment of Leonard P. Tannen to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer, effective December 15, 2001. Mr. Tannen had been appointed Interim President and Chief Executive Officer on November 10, 2001 upon the resignation of John Hrobsky. The Board of Directors simultaneously appointed Mr. Tannen to the Board of Directors. Mr. Tannen has been associated with the company since May 2000 leading the sales and marketing efforts of Zaxis. Mr. Tannen has a Masters of Science Degree in Biochemical Engineering from M.I.T. and has extensive management experience operating manufacturing businesses in the biotechnology, non-prescription OTC and consumer products industries. SIGNATURES In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. Zaxis International Inc. ------------------------ (Registrant) December 20, 2001 BY: S/S Leonard Tannen ------------------------------ Leonard Tannen, President & Chief Executive Officer