Our Name

The name "Sheltowee" was given to Daniel Boone by the Shawnee Indians.  Born in 1734, Daniel Boone spent nearly his entire adult life exploring the wilderness beyond Virginia and the original 13 colonies. His trailblazing journeys into the unknown frontiers of Kentucky, Missouri and Illinois were the inspiration for our name, which serves as a constant reminder of our mission as trailblazers in the medical frontiers.

Our Founder

Alex Day

CEO

Alex is the Chief Executive Officer of Sheltowee, LLC. After receiving a B.S. in physics, Alex began his career with the pharmaceutical company Audax, Inc., as a technical liaison setting up animal studies for major pharmaceutical companies. Alex moved on to VP of Business Development where he was responsible for licensing a pharmaceutical treatment for irritable bowel syndrome and was later promoted to President of the company where he significantly increased annual revenues. Alex has substantial experience with intellectual property issues, manufacturing of dietary supplements, and new drug development. He left Audax in August of 2000 to found Sheltowee. Alex is a cofounder and President of the Kentucky Life Sciences Organization, a board member of the Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation and was appointed by the Governor of Kentucky to serve on the Kentucky Tobacco Research Board.