VGM Names Hassman COO

WATERLOO, Iowa–On Friday, VGM Group announced it has named Jeff
D. Hassman as COO, responsible for the day-to-day activities of the
company’s operating divisions. He will report directly to Van
Miller, CEO, board chairman and founder.

Hassman, 37, has been working with VGM for more than two years
on a variety of projects, according to the member services group.
Prior to joining VGM, he worked for A.T. Kearney, an international
business consulting firm.

“I am very pleased to announce Jeff’s appointment as COO,” said
Miller. “VGM has grown and now comprises 15 different companies.
Jeff brings to VGM a tremendous amount of experience and expertise
in a broad variety of service businesses, in addition to his
experience in the health care sector. The future is very bright for
VGM, and I look forward to working closely with Jeff as we continue
to improve and expand our businesses.”

Since its beginning in 1986 when HME was its primary focus, the
company said, VGM now has more than 400 employees in four different
locations with members comprising 6,000 independent businesses in
the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. Its VGM Club/Resort Division
offers programs for golf, casino, resort and private club
operations. The company also offers insurance and managed health
care services and provides finance products.

Hassman will assume his new duties Oct. 1. All other
executive-level positions will remain as they were, the company
said.