WATERLOO, Iowa (April 12, 2022)—VGM & Associates is excited to welcome Boone Lockard, CRT, as the new director of VGM Respiratory. Lockard began his career as a respiratory therapist at Lehan Drugs and has more than 12 years of experience in the durable medical equipment (DME) industry. Lockard also worked on the manufacturer side with Philips Respironics for three years as a key account manager.

“I am looking forward to working with the VGM membership on building additional value and navigating challenges in the industry,” said Lockard. “VGM has been an invaluable resource for me throughout my career. I'm excited to work with this team and meet our members.”

Lockard’s experience as a respiratory therapist coupled with his knowledge of clinical, operations, billing, management and sales in the DME industry has been instrumental in navigating challenges throughout the industry.

“We are beyond excited to have Boone join our team at VGM,” said Dave Lyman, RRT, SVP of sales for VGM & Associates. “His expertise not only as a respiratory therapist, but in billing and reimbursement, will be invaluable for our VGM members. Boone will bring a new perspective to the respiratory program, and we look forward to seeing how he continues to move the program forward.” 

Lockard started with VGM Respiratory April 11.

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