Omeros Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has elected Arnold C. Hanish to serve on the Company's Board. Mr. Hanish has also been appointed to serve as Chairman of the Audit Committee. Mr. Hanish has over 40 years of experience in finance.

He currently serves as vice president, chief accounting officer, at Eli Lilly and Company, a position he has held since 1994. Prior to his appointment as chief accounting officer, he held a number of senior financial positions at Eli Lilly.