Dear EEC attendees,
From all of us at VGM, welcome to San Antonio and the Texas Hill Country for the VGM Platinum/212˚ Executive Education Conference (EEC). We understand how difficult it can be to take time away from your business, and we sincerely appreciate you joining us.
The EEC schedule was designed to deliver the best of both worlds: industry-leading education and a relaxing environment. Over the next two days, you will learn from industry experts and network with your peers to discover the opportunities that await our industry and your business. You’ll also have a chance to kick back and recharge, so you’re ready to put what you’ve learned into action.
The HME landscape continues to become increasingly sophisticated year after year. VGM is here to help. We look forward to strengthening our relationship with you, and connecting you to the opportunities that will further shape and grow your business into the future.
If you have additional questions, please refer to the Important Numbers Card provided in your welcome bag, or contact a member of our Platinum/212˚ team: Kelly Wolf—319-290-5390 Greg Packer—319-610-7648
Thank you for being a part of the 2022 Platinum/212˚ Executive Education Conference. Sincerely,
Jeremy Stolz President, VGM & AssociatesMONDAY, NOV. 7: ARRIVAL DAY
Welcome to San Antonio!
Noon–5 p.m. Registration
6–9 p.m. Welcome Reception and Dinner
Before we dive into the education-filled days to follow, we would like to gather to reconnect and catch up with colleagues at La Cantera. We’ll have cocktail hour in the Plaza San Saba with dinner to follow at the Esparza lawn—no travel necessary, they’re right next to each other! And if wine is your thing, you can attend a wine tasting featuring Texas’s finest wines.
9–11 p.m.
Hospitality Suite Open for Socializing
Destination Information
What to Wear
In November, San Antonio averages daytime highs of 72° F and lows in the 50s. In addition to packing for your preferred networking events, we recommend bringing some pieces you can layer. But have fun with your wardrobe. San Antonio is such a culturally vibrant city with eclectic style, so EEC is an opportunity for you to show off your own unique style.
About San Antonio
Located in South-Central Texas, San Antonio is the second largest city in Texas. While San Antonio might be one of the tech capitals of the United States, they also have a deep connection to many pivotal moments in history.
Wander out to the Texas Hill Country, one of the most-visited wine regions in the U.S. Explore the San Antonio River Walk along five miles of the downtown area, with plenty of restaurants and shops, or tour the Alamo and learn about one of the greatest battles in U.S. history.
About the Venue
La Cantera Resort & Spa, nestled high up in the Hill Country, offers a fresh perspective on a destination resort through five sparkling new pools, luxurious cabanas, an adultsonly floor, a world-class golf course, a destination spa, and more. But the resort is also just a stone’s throw from the best things to do in San Antonio – only 20 minutes from the San Antonio International Airport and with a complimentary shuttle to the city’s finest shopping and theme parks. This resort is sure to make your time in San Antonio memorable.
What’s Nearby
SAN ANTONIO RIVER WALK: 19.00 MILES AWAY
www.thesanantonioriverwalk.com
The downtown loop of the famed San Antonio Riverwalk, or Paseo del Rio, is a 2.5-mile stretch of beautifully landscaped waterfront that features many of San Antonio’s most spectacular hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, bars, shopping centers and businesses.
THE ALAMO: 15.00 MILES AWAY
www.thealamo.org
The Alamo is the jewel of Texas heritage and a historic destination. Go discover the place that has captured the world’s attention for generations.
TOWER OF THE AMERICAS: 20.00 MILES AWAY
www.visitsanantonio.com/location/tower-of-the-americas
Spectacular sights, award-winning dining, and sky-high views. Visit the Tower of the Americas in the heart of downtown San Antonio for a family friendly attraction that boasts a panoramic view from the revolving Chart House Restaurant or from the observation deck.
HOPSCOTCH: 17.00 MILES AWAY
www.visitsanantonio.com/location/hopscotch
Hopscotch is a uniquely curated, permanent, 20,000-square-foot art gallery which features 14 distinctive immersive and interactive installations from over 40 local, national, and international artists.
La Cantera Resort and Spa
TRANSPORTATION
La
San Antonio, TX 78256
210.558.6500
78256
Resort and Spa is 20 minutes away from the San Antonio International Airport. Taxis, shuttles, and ride-sharing services are available at all airport
curbsides for service to the hotel.
hotel or transportation questions, email
Events at events@vgm.com or call us at 319-249-6964.
DAY ONE Attendee Agenda
TUESDAY,
Day One of EEC Officially Begins!
MORNING
7:30–8:15 a.m. Breakfast
8:15–8:45 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
9–10 a.m. Session 1: Major Healthcare Trends and Market Outlook
Dan Storer, Group Head & Senior Managing Director of Corporate Healthcare Banking, Huntington National Bank
10–10:15 a.m. Break
10:15–11:30 a.m. Session 1 Roundtables
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Lunch
AFTERNOON/EVENING
12:30–1:30 p.m. Session 2: Contracts and Breaking Into New Payer Networks Jonathan Enriquez, Chief Operating Officer, PayrHealth
1:30 – 1:45 p.m. Break
1:45–3 p.m. Session 2 Roundtables
4 p.m. Leave La Cantera for the Alamo
5–6:30 p.m. Immersive art at Hopscotch
6:30–7 p.m. Cocktails at LDR & Grotto
7–9:30 p.m. Dinner at LDR & Grotto
The LDR & Grotto offers an amazing event space right on the banks of the River Walk. The San Antonio River actually runs through the convention center, spanning the entire width of the Bridge Hall. Featuring numerous trees, foliage, a waterfall that signifies the end or the beginning (depending on which way you are walking), and even a few ducks that have taken up residence, the LDR & Grotto is unique to San Antonio. And its fine Western art and rich furnishings evoke the maverick history and rustic elegance of the landscape that inspired it.
9 p.m.–Midnight Hospitality suite open for socializing
SESSION 1: 9–10 a.m.
Major Healthcare Trends and Market Outlook
Over the past several years, the healthcare industry, including HME/DME, has undergone significant shifts. In this session, we’ll examine the major trends and market outlook. This will provide you with the information you need to help prepare your business to capitalize on upcoming opportunities.
Topics discussed will include technology adoption among providers; financial technology; inflation and rate hikes; updates on the DME, hospital, and post-acute markets; and more.
SPEAKER
DANIEL R. STORER, CTP
Group Head & Senior Managing Director of Corporate Healthcare Banking, Huntington National Bank
Since 2011, Dan Storer has been the group head of the corporate healthcare banking team for Huntington National Bank’s commercial segment. He is responsible for leading the strategy, revenue growth initiatives, underwriting, and risk management while overseeing the client integration of healthcare treasury revenue cycle, commercial insurance, corporate finance, and capital markets. His span of control covers over $6 billion in assets for clients across the U.S., over 70 employees, and offices in 20 cities.
Prior to joining Huntington, Dan served in COO and CFO roles for private and investorowned companies in the commercial insurance brokerage, senior living, specialty pharmacy, surgical, and post-acute care sectors. From 1991 to 2003 he served in various positions including the managing director of Key Healthcare Finance, a $3 billion specialty finance business. Dan has served on various healthcare industry boards including Kendal at Oberlin, National Investment Center for Long Term Care, American Senior Housing Association, and MetroHealth Foundation.
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Contracts and Breaking Into New Payer Networks
Health insurance companies are progressively challenged to be competitive by reducing costs, increasing member benefits, and increasing access to care while maintaining compliance in a highly regulated market. We’ll provide an overview of insights covering the dynamics between large payers and new payer entrants; the decision making by payers when building and managing a provider network; and how healthcare providers can be better prepared to navigate the payer landscape, with resources and tools to consider when executing their payer contracting strategy.
SPEAKER
JONATHAN ENRIQUEZ
Chief Operating Officer, PayrHealth
Jonathan Enriquez has 20 years of healthcare experience, with the majority of his career spent in the managed care space. He has held leadership positions in plan operations, network contacting and management, value-based contracting, and market growth strategy for Blue Cross Blue Shield plans, Aetna, WellCare, startup Angle Health, and D.C. plan Health Services for Children with Special Needs.
Jonathan supports PayrHealth’s services in offering managed care expertise and bandwidth to educate and build managed care strategies, negotiate provider contracts, support credentialing, and perform claims billing for a complete menu of managing their payer relationships, as well as building solutions for all healthcare entities. Jonathan earned his MBA from the University of Tampa and B.A. from University of South Florida, and resides in Austin, Texas, with his wife and daughter.
Notes and My Next Steps
Quotes to Remember
Guest Agenda
MORNING
7:30–8 a.m. Breakfast with attendees
8:15–8:45 a.m. Welcome and introduction with attendees
10 a.m. The Taste of San Antonio
In this tasty challenge, teams have 75 minutes to whip up their best margaritas and guacamole. Win trivia rounds to gain secret ingredients to use in your dish or sabotage your opponents. Winners are crowned based on taste, creativity, and presentation. If you did not pre-register for this activity and would like to participate, please see Mandi Joyner or Taylor Pinero.
Time varies
Choice of spa appointment will be scheduled for Tuesday or Wednesday morning. Spouse/ guest can select one of these complimentary services:
• Loma de Vida Swedish Massage Healing Swedish techniques are used with light to medium pressure to loosen stiff joints, reduce muscle tension, and help clear sinus pressure. 50 minutes.
• Loma de Vida Facial Customizable European-style facial. 50 minutes.
• Loma de Vida Body Treatment Experience the healing benefits of thermogenic mud. This treatment can assist with detoxifying and hydrating the skin. The mud causes sweating, and may release water retention, firm the skin, and relax the muscles. 50 minutes.
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Lunch
AFTERNOON/EVENING
4 p.m. Leave La Cantera for the Alamo
5–6:30 pm. Immersive art at Hopscotch
6:30–7 p.m. Cocktails at LDR & Grotto
7–9:30 p.m. Dinner at LDR & Grotto
Dinner at LDR & Grotto The LDR & Grotto offers an amazing event space right on the banks of the River Walk. The San Antonio River actually runs through the convention center, spanning the entire width of the Bridge Hall. Featuring numerous trees, foliage, a waterfall that signifies the end or the beginning (depending on which way you are walking), and even a few ducks that have taken up residence, the LDR & Grotto is unique to San Antonio. And its fine Western art and rich furnishings evoke the maverick history and rustic elegance of the landscape that inspired it.
9–Midnight Hospitality suite open for socializing
Agenda
DAY TWO Attendee Agenda
MORNING
8–9 a.m. Breakfast
9–10 a.m. Session 3: (Panel Discussion) Challenges Continuing to Impact HME – Supply Chain, Labor Shortages, Pricing, and More Moderator: Jeremy Stolz, VGM & Associates and VGM Fulfillment Panelists: Todd Walling and Chuck Witkowski, Permobil Americas; Paul Miller, Medline; John Kemp, InfoTech
10–10:15 a.m.
10:15–11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
AFTERNOON/EVENING
3 Roundtables
and Go
Golf – 12:30 p.m. Play the 7,001-yard, par-72 golf course designed by noted golf course architect Jay Morrish and PGA professional Tom Weiskopf. The Resort Course at La Cantera winds through the Texas Hill Country, offering breathtaking views.
Mission Trail – Kayaking – 1 p.m. Come paddle down the San Antonio River through the San Antonio Missions National Park. Explore nature and history at the same time as you navigate the eight-mile river that gave life to San Antonio. You will almost forget that you’re paddling a kayak on the San Antonio River just a few miles from bustling downtown San Antonio.
Mission Trail – Hiking or Biking – 1 p.m. Discover San Antonio history, architecture, and culture. Hike or ride along the San Antonio River on the Mission Hike & Bike Trail and tour all five missions in San Antonio: The Alamo, Mission Concepcion, Mission San Jose, Mission San Juan, and Mission Espada.
Natural Bridge Caverns Tour – 1 p.m. Come on down (way down) to the largest underground attraction in Texas! Explore the Natural Bridge Caverns, where you’ll find adventure and fun around every bend. Walk 180 feet below the ground, and see massive, otherworldly formations created by single drops of water and the slow passage of time. Take pictures along the way because this is one walk through time that you will never want to forget.
6–6:30 p.m.
7 p.m. Farewell dinner on Esparza Lawn
9 p.m.–Midnight Hospitality suite open for socializing
3:
Panel Discussion: Challenges Continuing to Impact HME – Supply Chain, Labor Shortages, Pricing, and More
Moderated by Jeremy Stolz, VGM & Associates and VGM Fulfillment
This panel discussion will cover challenges facing providers and vendor partners in today’s ever-changing landscape. Panelists will discuss how they are managing supply chain issues, labor shortages, rising costs, and technology advancements. Attendees will have the opportunitiy to ask questions and engage in meaningful conversation.
SPEAKER
TODD WALLING
Senior VP of Sales, Permobil Americas
Todd Walling is currently senior vice president of sales for Permobil Americas. Todd has been with Permobil for over 14 years and has held numerous positions including regional sales manager and key accounts manager. Todd has been working in the rehab and assistive technology industry for 22 years and has been dedicated to improving the lives of people living with disabilities. Prior to Permobil, Todd served as rehab product manager and director of contract administration for The MED Group in Lubbock, Texas.
Todd sits on the board for the American Association for Homecare (AAH) and was a previous board member of the National Coalition for Assistive & Rehab Technology (NCART). He was also a founding board member for the Permobil Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Permobil. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in biology from Texas Tech University. Todd lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife, Lisha, and their son Ashton (14) and daughter Kennedy (22).
DAY TWO Session/Speaker
CHUCK
President, Permobil Americas
Chuck Witkowski, president of Permobil Americas and chairman of the Permobil Foundation, is an executive with unique experience building and leading dynamic, high-growth businesses across multiple life sciences verticals. Prior to Permobil, Chuck was corporate vice president and general manager responsible for the global diagnostic cardiology and vision care businesses at Hillrom, a medical device company with over 10,000 employees and $3 billion in annual revenues (NYSE: HRC, now part of Baxter). He was also the founding CEO and chairman of Hubble Telemedical (acquired by Hillrom in 2015), which developed the first nationwide telemedicine platform for ophthalmology.
Before Hubble, Chuck served as an executive-in-residence at MB Venture Partners. He was also founder and CEO of Protein Discovery, Inc., and following its merger with Expedeon, served as a board director. He received his MBA from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and his B.A. in economics from the University of Montana, Missoula.
PAUL MILLER
Director of Business Development, Medline
Paul Miller has been with Medline Industries, Inc. for over 16 years and currently serves as the director of business development. His day-to-day responsibilities include development and execution of the sales strategy and business partner relationships within the HME and pharmacy provider markets. Paul believes the key to working with customers and partners relies on three focuses: reduce cost, drive quality, and increase revenue. Paul earned his degree from the University of Illinois, where he received a scholarship to play Division 1 college football and walked on to the baseball team his freshman year.
When Paul is not working, you will likely find him putting his leadership skills to use coaching youth sports, or spending time with his family. He has two children from his previous marriage, Kenzie (14) and Chase (11); a fiancée, Kim; as well as her two daughters, Madi (25) and Erin (24).
JOHN KEMP
Senior Director, Executive Services, Info-Tech Research Group
As an executive counselor, John helps unlock client potential and supports ongoing incremental improvement. During his 40-year career in technology, John has developed experience across a broad range of industries, addressing challenges to technology improvement and delivery in both government and private sectors. John offers his insight and direction on a variety of topics, including migrating to digital solutions, averting cost, enriching vendor management and budgetary functions, and building business-integrated technology strategies.
Prior to Info-Tech Research Group, John was the CIO at Grant Thornton in Canada and a vice president of service delivery for infrastructure and operations company CIBC Mellon. He also served in the military, and has worked in telecommunications with AT&T Canada, entertainment with Alliance Atlantis, and as an entrepreneur in his own consultancy. Throughout his professional career, John has lent his expertise to numerous global CIO and service quality councils and advisory boards, managing distributed organizations and global concerns.
JEREMY STOLZ
President, VGM & Associates and VGM Fulfillment
Jeremy Stolz is the president of VGM & Associates and president of VGM Fulfillment. An influential leader in the HME industry, Jeremy understands both the challenges and opportunities that await providers. In his current role, he focuses on further evolving VGM’s offerings to meet the needs of the HME industry members and partners it serves.
Jeremy began his VGM career in 2003 at VGM & Associates. In 2009, he was tapped to lead VGM’s venture, now known as VGM Fulfillment, to help HME companies enhance their CPAP resupply business. His ability to build an outstanding team and provide innovative and collaborative solutions, and his penchant for finding win-win outcomes, have made VGM one of the nation’s fastest-growing distributors of healthcare products direct to the home. Jeremy was promoted to president of VGM Fulfillment in 2017, and since then, the company’s order volume has increased by an estimated 450%.
Session/Speaker
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Guest Agenda
MORNING
8–9 a.m. Breakfast
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Grab and Go Lunch
AFTERNOON/EVENING
12:30 p.m. Various Activities
Golf – 12:30 p.m.
Play the 7,001-yard, par-72 golf course designed by noted golf course architect Jay Morrish and PGA professional Tom Weiskopf. The Resort Course at La Cantera winds through the Texas Hill Country, offering breathtaking views.
Mission Trail – Kayaking – 1 p.m.
Come paddle down the San Antonio River through the San Antonio Missions National Park. Explore nature and history at the same time as you navigate the eight-mile river that gave life to San Antonio. You will almost forget that you’re paddling a kayak on the San Antonio River just a few miles from bustling downtown San Antonio.
Mission Trail – Hiking or Biking – 1 p.m.
Discover San Antonio history, architecture, and culture. Hike or ride along the San Antonio River on the Mission Hike & Bike Trail and tour all five missions in San Antonio: The Alamo, Mission Concepcion, Mission San Jose, Mission San Juan, and Mission Espada.
Natural Bridge Caverns Tour – 1 p.m.
Come on down (way down) to the largest underground attraction in Texas! Explore the Natural Bridge Caverns, where you’ll find adventure and fun around every bend. Walk 180 feet below the ground, and see massive, otherworldly formations created by single drops of water and the slow passage of time. Take pictures along the way because this is one walk through time that you will never want to forget.
6–6:30 p.m. Cocktails
7 p.m. Farewell Dinner on Esparza Lawn
9 p.m.–Midnight Hospitality Suite open for socializing
MEMBER DIRECTORY
MEMBER Directory
MEMBER Directory
ACTION SEATING & MOBILITY
Complex Rehab | HME/DME Tulsa, OK 918-622-8999
KATIE ALTHOFF Executive Assistant kalthoff@actionseating.net
MIKE HARRIS
President mharris@actionseating.net
Attending with ALISON HARRIS
RUSTY JONES
Sales and Marketing Manager rjones@actionseating.net Attending with RENEE JONES
ALLIANCE REHAB AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
Complex Rehab Ozark, MO 417-581-5747
SCOTT LOPEZ
Owner slopez@alliancerehabmed.com
Attending with BOBBI LOPEZ
MIKE OSBORN
Owner, ATP, CRTS mosborn@alliancerehabmed.com
Attending with JULIE OSBORN
ANGEL MEDICAL SUPPLY
Respiratory | HME/DME | Retail | Bracing | Wound Care Houston, TX 713-856-9930
STEPHEN HERNANDEZ
Director of Operations shernandez@angelmedicalsupply.com
BELLEVUE HEALTHCARE
Respiratory | Complex Rehab | HME/DME | Home Modifications | Retail | Bracing | Wound Care | Hospice Bellevue, WA 206-963-4317
JOEL GALLION President jgallion@bellevuehealthcare.com Attending with ERIN GALLION
BINSON’S MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
Respiratory | Complex Rehab | HME/DME | Women’s Health | Retail | O&P | Bracing | Wound Care Center Line, MI 888-246-7667
LINDSEY HOOVER VP, Retail Operations lindseyp@binsons.com
SHERRY KRUG Vice President sherryk@binsons.com
ERICK TYACK VP, IT and Distribution erickt@binsons.com
MEMBER
BLACKBURN’S MEDICAL
Respiratory
Tarentum,
724-822-1267
JEFFREY RUKAS VP
jeff.rukas@blackburnsmed.com Attending with KRISTINA RUKAS
MEMBER
BRITKARE
Respiratory
Amarillo, TX 806-351-2500
JOSH BRITTEN Owner jbritten@britkare.com Attending with KACIE BRITTEN
KELLY ELSEY Respiratory
kelsey@britkare.com Attending with CAROL GOMEZ
JOHN LOTH Manager jloth@britkare.com
BROWNING’S PHARMACY AND HEALTH CARE, INC.
Respiratory
321-403-0562
COLLEEN HUNTER President chunter@brownings.net Attending with JIM
BUCKEYE HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
Respiratory | HME/DME | Home Modifications | Women’s Health | Retail | O&P Jamestown, TN 931-510-0682
LYNETTE EVANS Administrator/CEO levans@buckeyedme.com Attending with PAT EVANS
LISA RAMSEY Director of Reimbursement lisa@buckeyedme.com Attending with KEITH RAMSEY
CARELINC MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY
Respiratory | Complex Rehab | HME/DME | Home Modifications | Women’s Health | Retail | O&P | Bracing | Wound Care | Hospice Grand Rapids, MI 616-249-2273
DEREK DAMSTRA President ddamstra@carelincmed.com Attending with ERIN DAMSTRA
MARC DAMSTRA VP of Operations mcdamstra@carelincmed.com Attending with JULIE DAMSTRA CAREPRO HEALTH SERVICES
Respiratory | HME/DME | Retail | Bracing | Wound Care | Hospice Cedar Rapids, IA 319-363-4554
MICHELLE JENSEN President and CEO mjensen@rayserholdings.com
DANIELLE SCHWIEBERT Executive Director dschwiebert@careprohs.com
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MEMBER Directory
CARESOURCE
Respiratory | Hospice Oklahoma City, OK 405-740-3144
LARRY PIERCE President lpierce@caresourceok.com Attending with KATHY PIERCE
MEACHAM POOL Vice President mpool@caresourceok.com Attending with AMY POOL
THE COOP HEALTH INITIATIVE LLC Retail Arlington, TX 214-850-0506
JOHN SKORO President jskoro@mxp4u.com
FRONTIER ACCESS & MOBILITY SYSTEMS, INC.
Complex Rehab |
Cheyenne, WY 800-868-7663
MICHELLE MCMAHON President michelle@frontieraccess.com
GEROULD’S PROFESSIONAL PHARMACY INC./ COMMUNITY CARES HEALTH SOLUTIONS
Respiratory | HME/DME | Home Modifications | Retail | O&P | Bracing Elmira, NY 607-317-6076
CHERYL HENNINGER
Director cherylh@cchs.life HAMPTON HOMECARE
Respiratory | HME/DME | Women’s Health | Retail | O&P | Bracing | Wound Care Ronkonkoma, NY 866-229-5418
DAVID CHASE
President dchase@hamptonhomecare.com Attending with ESTHER CHASE HEALTH SYSTEM SERVICES
Respiratory | HME/DME | Home Modifications | Retail | O&P | Wound Care | Hospice Niagara Falls, NY 716-283-2339
RICHARD MINICUCCI
Director of Finance richardm@healthsys.net Attending with MADELINE MINICUCCI
ROBERT MINICUCCI
CEO/Founder robertm@healthsys.net Attending with KRISTY MINICUCCI
MEMBER
HOWARD’S
Respiratory
509-654-9899
ERIK MICKELSON
MEMBER
Respiratory
800-480-2265
DANIEL
daniel.storer@huntington.com
Respiratory
Carol
877-426-0202
STEPHEN
JAYHAWK PHARMACY & PATIENT
Respiratory
MIKE
mike@jayhawkpharmacy.com
JONES COUNTY MEDICAL SUPPLIES, INC.
Respiratory | Complex Rehab | HME/DME | Home Modifications | Women’s Health | Retail | Bracing | Wound Care | Hospice Laurel, MS 601-426-2574
MATTHEW BOYD COO mboyd@jonescountymedical.com Attending with BONNY BOYD
LEHAN DRUGS, INC.
Respiratory | HME/DME | Women’s Health | Retail | Bracing DeKalb, IL 815-758-0911
BRYAN HOLDER Sales Director/Visionary bryan@rvcrx.com
JIM LEHAN Owner jim@lehandrugs.com
MEDICAL SERVICE COMPANY
Respiratory | HME/DME | O&P | Bracing Cleveland, OH 800-824-1400
JERRY M. EDWARDS VP of Operations slimg81172@yahoo.com
JOSH MARX CEO jmmarx@medicalserviceco.com
DANA MCLAUGHLIN
President dmclaughlin@medicalserviceco.com
MEMBER
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NATIONWIDE MEDICAL, INC.
Respiratory |
Calabasas, CA 877-307-2727
DAVID SIEGEL
|
NEW WEST MEDICAL, INC.
Respiratory
Rehab | HME/DME | Retail | Hospice Redding, CA 530-221-5864
TONY LEWIS
with JULIA LEWIS
NORTH CENTRAL MEDICAL SUPPLY
Respiratory |
Rehab | HME/DME
Women’s Health | Retail | O&P | Bracing | Wound Care | Hospice Brainerd, MN 218-825-7331
CHAD HANSEN
GRETCHEN
JEFF VOGT
with DIANE VOGT
NORTH FLORIDA MEDICAL/ALLSTAR MEDICAL
Respiratory | HME/DME | Home Modifications | Retail | Wound Care | Hospice Gainesville, FL 877-372-0202
SID RUSSELL
Owner sidr@nfmedical.net Attending with AMBER CURCHY
ONE SOURCE MEDICAL
Respiratory | HME/DME | Women’s Health | Retail | O&P | Bracing | Wound Care Dallas, TX 214-421-7000
JENNIFER WILSON General Manager jwilson@onesourcemedical.com Attending with RUSSELL WILSON II
PATIENTS CHOICE LLC
Complex Rehab Rolling Meadows, IL 847-818-9088
DELBERT RINQUEST
Owner del@patientschoicemedical.com Attending with JESSICA RINQUEST
PERFORMANCE HOME MEDICAL
Respiratory Kent, WA 206-329-0403
ADAM CLEVELAND COO adam.c@performancehomemed.com Attending with ANYA CLEVELAND
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PHYSICIAN’S CHOICE MEDICAL
Respiratory | HME/DME | Retail | Wound Care | Hospice Denver, CO 303-429-7300
WADE HENDRICKSON President wadeh@hickorytech.net
MEMBER
PREMIER MEDICAL
Complex Rehab Ceres, CA 209-537-2882
ALAN BETTENCOURT General Manager/Owner abettencourt@premiermed.org Attending with THERESA BETTENCOURT
PROCARE HOME MEDICAL, INC.
Respiratory | Complex Rehab | HME/DME | Wound Care | Hospice Anchorage, AK 907-274-0770
AARON SYCKS CEO asycks@procarehm.com
AUSTIN
Director adsycks@procarehm.com
SEELEY MEDICAL
Respiratory | HME/DME | Women’s Health | O&P | Bracing | Wound Care Andover, OH 800-473-3539
ANTHONY LACUTE
President and CEO alacute@seeleymedical.com Attending with BURGUNDY LACUTE
SG HOMECARE, INC
Respiratory | Complex Rehab | HME/DME | Women’s Health | O&P | Bracing | Wound Care | Hospice Tustin, CA 949-474-2050
NANCY NITTLER
VP nancyn@sgdme.com Attending with BOB CLEMENTS
STRIDE MOBILITY
Complex Rehab Huron, OH 419-616-6017
MARK SCHNIEDERS
President mark@stridemobility.net Attending with JULIE SCHNIEDERS SUPERCARE HEALTH
Respiratory | HME/DME Downey, CA 800-206-4880
SAM MARKOVICH Senior VP smarkovic@supercare.com
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TEXAS HOME MEDICAL, INC.
HME/DME Conroe, TX 936-441-6001
JASON HALL CEO
jhall@texashomemedical.com
Attending with SHELBY HALL
URS MEDICAL
Respiratory | HME/DME | Women’s Health Waco, TX 888-877-6334
ROBBY HAGELSTEIN
President robby@ursmedical.com
Attending with MARIA HAGELSTEIN
JAMES RUSSELL
Vice President james@ursmedical.com
Attending with AMBER RUSSELL
DAVID SANDERS
Vice President david@ursmedical.com
Attending with ASHLEY SANDERS
VENDOR Partner Directory
VENDOR Partner Directory
BRIGHTREE
Business Mix: Respiratory | CR | HME/DME | Home Modifications | Women’s Health | Retail | O&P | Bracing | Wound Care | Hospice Peachtree Corners, GA 720-206-4740
JIM WALSH SVP Sales jim.walsh@brightree.com
JIMMY MINER
Senior Director of Business Development jminer@brightree.com
MEDLINE
Business Mix: HME/DEM | Wound Care | Respiratory | O&P Northfield, IL 800-633-5463
PAUL MILLER
Director of Business Development Pmiller@medline.com
ZACH POCKLINGTON Senior Vice President zpocklington@medline.com
PERMOBIL
Business Mix: Complex Rehab Lebanon, TN 800-736-0925
TODD WALLING Senior VP, Sales Todd.Walling@permobil.com
PERMOBIL
Business Mix: Complex Rehab Lebanon, TN 615-756-7333
CHUCK WITKOWSKI President, Americas Chuck.Witkowski@permobil.com
PHILIPS
Business Mix: Sleep | Respiratory Care Park City, UT 585-315-3000
ROBERT BLAKE Business Sales Leader, SHR Robert.M.Blake@philips.com
PHILIPS
Business Mix: Sleep | Respiratory Care Stamford, CT 724-882-4821
ELINE DE GRAAF National Business Leader eline.de.graaf@philips.com
RICH SHADWICK Sales Leader, U.S. richard.shadwick@philips.com
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SPEAKERS AND COMMITTEE
MANDI JOYNER
Senior Director of Marketing, VGM & Associates 319-505-3196
mandi.joyner@vgm.com
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MIKE MALLARO
CEO, VGM Group, Inc. 319-290-5842
mike.mallaro@vgm.com
Attending with TRACI MALLARO
KRISTA MCNURLEN
SVP, Marketing, VGM & Associates 319-290-8990
krista.mcnurlen@vgm.com
GREG PACKER
President, U.S. Rehab 319-610-7648
greg.packer@usrehab.com
Attending with LAURIE PACKER
TAYLOR PINERO
Events Manager, Moxie 319-493-4027
taylor.pinero@vgm.com
JEREMY STOLZ
President, VGM & Associates and Fulfillment 319-290-3995
jeremy.stolz@vgm.com
Attending with CHRISTY STOLZ
KELLY WOLF
VP, Key Accounts and Regional Account Manager VGM & Associates 319-274-7946
kelly.wolf@vgm.com
Attending with PAM WOLF
DIVISION OR SPONSOR ATTENDEES
JENN ALPERS
Customer Success Manager, VGM Fulfillment 647-751-5106
jenn.alpers@vgm.com
BARB ANDERSON
CFO, VGM Group 319-874-4750
barbara.anderson@vgm.com
Attending with BRAD ANDERSON
SARAH CONGER
VP Customer Experience, VGM Fulfillment sarah.conger@vgm.com 319-290-5676
CINDY DIEHL YANG
VP, VGM Education 319-274-6625 cindy.diehlyang@vgm.com
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CRAIG DOUGLAS
VP, Payer and Member Relations, VGM Government Relations 319-290-3535
craig.douglas@vgm.com
Attending with SHALINI DOUGLAS
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JAMIE DOWNING
SVP Program Development, VGM & Associates 414-688-4505
jamie.downing@vgm.com
Attending with TINA DOWNING
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CHAD HAMANN
Equipment Finance Sales Executive, VGM Financial Services 319-269-8587 chamann@vgmfs.com
MIKE ISAACSON
Senior VP, Operations, VGM & Associates 319-274-8611
michael.isaacson@vgm.com
JEREMY KAUTEN
CIO and SVP of IT, VGM Group 319-404-7845
Jeremy.kauten@vgm.com
Attending with MELANIE KAUTEN
DAVE LYMAN
Senior VP, Sales, VGM & Associates 216-233-5281
dave.lyman@vgm.com
TYLER MAHNCKE VP, U.S. Rehab 319-230-2097 tyler.mahncke@vgm.com
TED METCALF
Regional Account Manager, VGM & Associates 806-441-9455
ted.metcalf@vgm.com
ALAN MORRIS
Director of Research and Strategy 319-290-6685
alan.morris@vgm.com
Attending with MOLLY MORRIS
JIM NYGREN
President, VGM Insurance 319-231-1707
jim.nygren@vgm.com
Attending with BOBBIE NYGREN
SCOTT OWEN
Senior VP, Strategic Alliances 319-236-4585 scott.owen@vgm.com
KYLE PHILLIPS
VP of Sales, VGM Insurance & Financial Solutions 319-269-7465
kyle.phillips@vgm.com
Attending with ELIZABETH PHILLIPS
CHRIS ROSE
Regional Account Manager 615-476-4742 chris.rose@vgm.com
KURT SCHMITZ
Vertical Lead, Vendor Finance, The Huntington National Bank 319-269-1054
kurt.m.schmitz@huntington.com
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LINDY TENTINGER
President, VGM Forbin 319-874-4698 lindyt@forbin.com
CHRISTINA THRONDSON
Business Manager, HME News 319-274-6594
christina.throndson@vgm.com
BARRY THWAITS
VP, Business Development, VGM & Associates 724-708-4880
barry.thwaits@vgm.com
WAYNE VAN HALEM
President, van Halem Group 404-343-1815
wayne@vanhalemgroup.com
MATT WALLER
President, VGM HOMELINK 319-215-0474 matt.waller@vgm.com
Attending with ELIZABETH WALLER