new hires

FRISCO, Texas (April 22, 2022)—Addus HomeCare Corporation, a provider of homecare services, announced that Cliff Blessing has been named the company’s new executive vice president and chief development officer, effective April 20, 2022.

SAN FRANCISCO (April 19, 2022)—Better Health, the nationwide medical supply and care provider, announced that Robert Mirsky, MD, MMM, FAAFP, has joined the company’s board of advisors. Mirsky is a seasoned physician executive with extensive health plan experience across Medicare, Medicaid and commercial lines of business. Mirsky most recently served as Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Medical Operations for Aetna Medicare.

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.

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (April 6, 2022)—Nonin Medical announced the appointment of five new members to the company’s board of directors. The new directors bring a diverse and unique set of experiences, along with a passion for growth and innovation in the medical device and health care sectors. Together, they will provide Nonin with strategic guidance and support the company’s continued growth.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (April 6, 2022)—Forcura, a health care technology company that enables safer patient care transitions and coordination, announced it has appointed David Kerr as its new chief technology officer (CTO). Kerr, who previously served as Forcura’s vice president of engineering, will be responsible for leading Forcura’s technology vision, enhancing existing offerings and bringing new digital capabilities to life. 
 

ELYRIA, Ohio (March 24, 2022)—Invacare Corporation announced the appointment of Aron I. Schwartz, age 51, to its board of directors, effective March 21, 2022. Schwartz currently serves as managing partner of ACON Investments, a private equity firm based in Washington, D.C. Schwartz has a wide range of financial experience in managing and overseeing companies across multiple industries, including companies undergoing strategic transformation.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 11, 2022)—The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) is pleased to formally announce that Kristen Wheeler has assumed the role of Executive Director of Private Duty Home Care at NAHC, effective Monday, March 7, 2022. Wheeler comes aboard following the departure of Emilie Bartolucci, who departed in November of 2021.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (March 8, 2022)—IntellaTriage, a provider of after-hours nurse-first triage services, announced the addition of Bernadette Smith as vice president of marketing. The first to hold this role at the company, Smith will be responsible for marketing strategies and coordination of marketing operations.

MINNETONKA, Minn. (February 24, 2022)—Accra, a Minnesota-based provider of homecare services, has promoted Mary Ngunu to be its first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lead. In her new role, Ngunu will be responsible for implementing and executing all efforts regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion at Accra.
 

OLD FORGE, Penn. (February 18, 2022)—Golden Technologies is proud to announce the addition of two third-generation Golden family members to the team. Richard Golden, Jr., and Alyssa Golden joined the company, a family-owned and operated business in the home medical equipment (HME) industry that has been at the forefront of innovation and technology producing power lift recliners, scooters and power wheelchairs for over 35 years. 

FORT WORTH, Texas (February 16, 2022)—VERTESS, a health care mergers and acquisitions (M+A) advisory firm, announced that seasoned M+A professional Anna Elliott, who specializes in high-growth health care technologies such as deep tech, SAAS, artificial intelligence, machine learning and ambient solutions, has joined the company as a managing director and partner.

FRESNO, Calif. (February 15, 2022)—Sunrise Medical, a manufacturer of advanced assistive mobility solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Presperin Pedersen as the director of clinical education for North America. 

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (February 10, 2022)—IMAC Holdings, Inc., a provider of innovative medical advancements and care specializing in regenerative and rehabilitative orthopedic treatments without the use of surgery or opioids, announces the addition of health care veteran Dr. Ben Lerner to the position of chief operating officer. Dr. Matt Wallis, a founder of IMAC and current COO, will continue as president and executive director of the company upon Lerner’s addition Feb. 21, 2022.

HARTFORD, Conn. (February 10, 2022)—CareCentrix, a home-centered care company, announced the addition of Dr. Jonathan Gavras as a senior strategic clinical advisor.
 

SAN FRANCISCO (February 10, 2022)—Better Health, the end-to-end medical care and supply solution, announced that Alisha Mecier has been appointed to vice president strategic partnerships. With 20 years in the health and Medicare insurance field focused on business development, sales and marketing, Mecier has built game-changing partnerships with insurance carriers, health systems, provider groups and pharmacies.

FORT WORTH, Texas (February 3, 2022)—VERTESS, a health care mergers and acquisitions (M+A) advisory firm, announced that Gene Quigley, an experienced executive with several health care organizations, has joined the company as a managing director. Quigley most recently helped lead a recapitalization process and successfully transitioned ownership to a private equity (PE) firm at Home Care Delivered.

FRESNO, Calif. (January 18, 2022)—Sunrise Medical, a provider of advanced assistive mobility solutions, announced the appointment of Jim Black as RGK’s Business Development Manager for North America. 

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (January 5, 2022)—Compassus, a national provider of home-based care services, announced that its board of directors has appointed David Grams as CEO. He succeeds Jim Deal, who will continue as the company’s chairman of the board.
 

FORT WORTH, Texas (December 10, 2021)—VERTESS, a health care mergers and acquisitions (M+A) advisory firm, announced that J. Blake Peart, a former hospital and ambulatory surgery center CEO, has joined the company as a managing director. Peart began his career as a clinician/registered respiratory therapist before moving into several administrative and executive positions with numerous high-profile healthcare organizations.

CLEARWATER & SARASOTA, Fla. (December 7, 2021)—Empath Health is pleased to announce Rhonda Sanders as its Chief Mission Access Officer, a senior-level position charged with helping Empath grow as a customer-driven organization and sparking growth in consumers, payers and referral sources for each service line.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. (December 7, 2021)—IMAC Holdings, Inc. announced a promotion and multiple new hires to accommodate the company’s rapid growth in both IMAC Regeneration Centers and The Back Space subsidiary.

Sandy Miller, founding partner of IMAC’s Ozzie Smith IMAC Regeneration Center in 2015, has been promoted to the position of chief of staff for IMAC. Miller has served as vice president of clinical development for IMAC over the past three years.