Tag: Board of Directors
VGM welcomes two new board members
April 8, 2024HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – VGM Group has two new board members: Steve Ryan, senior vice president of client services at GreatBanc in Chicago; and Dr. Rebecca Ehretsman, president of Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. They replace VGM co-founders John Deery, Jr., who resigned from his position on the board at the end of 2023, and the late Jim Walsh, who passed away in 2023. “We are fortunate to add two exceptional leaders to our board of directors,” said Mike Mallaro, who serves as the VGM...
BOC names committee, board members
December 4, 2023HME News Staff
OWINGS MILLS, Md. – The board of directors of the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) has announced its 2024 Executive Committee and two new board members. The Executive Committee members are:
Chairman: Cameron Stewart, BOCO, BOCP, co-founder of Alcam Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics in Riverside, Calif.
Vice-Chairman: Abel Guevara III, DHA, MHIM, FACHDM, RHIA, mMBA, CPhT-Adv, CDME, vice president of DME for MedicusRx in Houston, Texas
Secretary: Angela Presley,...
NCART elects new members, seeks pricing data
July 31, 2023HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – NCART has elected new members to its board of directors for the 2023-35 term. They are Bruce Bayes, president of Custom Mobility; John Goetz, consultant to Permobil; Larry Jackson, president of Sunrise Medical; Johnny Miller, president of Miller’s; Kyle Walker, regional vice president of Reliable Medical Supply; and Brett Zaer, president of Superior Mobility. “We’re very thankful to the strong and committed group of industry leaders who give their time, expertise...
F&P Healthcare changes up board
July 24, 2023HME News Staff
AUCKLAND, New Zealand – Fisher & Paykel Healthcare has announced that Donal O’Dwyer will retire as director of the company effective Dec. 31, 2023. The company has also announced that it has appointed Graham McLean to the board as a non-executive director effective Oct. 1, 2023. “With Donal preparing to step away, we are very pleased to have secured Graham as a director,” said Scott St John, board chair. “Similar to Donal, Graham has carved out a successful global career...
AAH installs new leadership
June 15, 2023HME News Staff
ARLINGTON, Va. - AAHomecare’s membership has approved new leadership for the association, including Josh Marx, CEO of Medical Service Company, as chairman of the board. Other officers elected include Ryan Bullock, COO of Aeroflow, as vice chairman, and Bill Guidetti, president, East Region at Apria Healthcare, as treasurer. “It’s an honor and privilege to be voted to serve as Chairman for the industry’s national association, AAHomecare,” said Marx. “The HME industry...
AAH welcomes new board members
June 5, 2023HME News Staff
ARLINGTON, Va. – AAHomecare’s board of directors has voted in two new members: Jim Nygren, president of VGM Insurance and acquisition and investment manager for VGM Group; and Diane Racicot, vice president of payer relations East Region for National Seating & Mobility. “We are fortunate to add these accomplished professionals to the AAHomecare leadership team and look forward to working with them to strengthen the association and advocate for HME legislative and regulatory priorities,”...
Numotion adds former congressman to board
March 27, 2023HME News Staff
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. – Numotion has announced that Jim Langevin, the former Rhode Island congressman, has joined its board of directors. Numotion says as part of the board, Langevin will leverage his vast experience in shaping strategic change, driving technology innovation and cybersecurity, and advocating for people living with disabilities to strengthen Numotion. “We are excited to welcome Congressman Langevin to our board of directors,” said Mike Swinford, CEO. “He brings...
Inogen adds Tom West to board
March 27, 2023HME News Staff
GOLETA, Calif. – Inogen has named Tom West to its board of directors effective April 1. “We are pleased to welcome Tom West to the Inogen board,” said Elizabeth Mora, who chairs the board. “Tom brings additional general management and operational experience to the Inogen board with his history of leadership and business success in medical technology and life sciences health care spaces.” West serves as president and CEO, as well as executive director of the...
BOC announces new board
November 22, 2022HME News Staff
OWINGS MILLS, Md. – The board of directors at the Board of Certification/Accreditation (BOC) has announced the 2023 Executive Committee. The recently elected officers are:
Chair (incumbent): Wayne R. Rosen, BOCP, BOCO, LPO, CDME, FAAOP, clinical consultant
Vice-chair: Cameron Stewart, BOCO, BOCP, co-founder, Alcam Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics in Riverside, Calif.
Secretary: Abel Guevara III, DHA(c), MHIM, RHIA, CPHT, CDME, vice president of revenue cycle &...
Invacare enters cooperation agreement
August 23, 2022HME News Staff
ELYRIA, Ohio – Invacare has entered into a cooperation agreement with its largest shareholder, Azurite Management LLC, which currently owns about 10.3% of the company’s outstanding shares as of June 30, 2022.
As part of the agreement, Invacare appointed two new independent directors, Steven Rosen and Ambassador Edward Crawford effective immediately.
“Following constructive dialogue and collaboration with Azurite, we are pleased to strengthen our board with the addition of...