Tag: National Seating & Mobility (NSM)

FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Elaine Stewart, an ATP, CRTS, for National Seating & Mobility, has been involved in a leadership capacity at NRRTS for about 15 years, working her way up from chair review to past president, so when she says it’s important to be involved, she walks the talk.   Stewart, who, along with Carey Britton, was recently named a Simon Margolis Fellow, talked with HME News about why NRRTS is instrumental to the complex rehab industry and why she thinks the organization’s...

CARLSBAD, Calif. - Advanced Diabetes Supply has appointed Bill Mixon, who previously led National Seating & Mobility, as its CEO.  The announcement follows the transition of the company’s co-founders and co-CEOs, Mark Howard and Tim Cady, to strategic advisory roles as members of the board of directors.  “Bill has provided valuable insight and support to the ADS leadership team as a board member for the last two years,” said Jeffrey Abramoff, a partner at Court Square,...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - National Seating & Mobility has announced that its CFO, Chuck Bodner, has been appointed interim CEO effective immediately.  The announcement comes just months after NSM announced on April 10 that Tony Ueber, who most recently served as CEO of 24 Hour Fitness, was CEO effective immediately, replacing Bill Mixon.  “NSM is well positioned as a leader in the CRT industry, and I look forward to working alongside the rest of our deeply talented and seasoned leadership...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - National Seating & Mobility has announced that its CFO, Chuck Bodner, has been appointed interim CEO effective immediately.  The announcement comes just months after NSM announced on April 10 that Tony Ueber, who most recently served as CEO of 24 Hour Fitness, was CEO effective immediately, replacing Bill Mixon.  “NSM is well positioned as a leader in the CRT industry, and I look forward to working alongside the rest of our deeply talented and seasoned...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Just how big of a deal is Medicare’s new coverage for seat elevation systems for complex power wheelchairs? National Seating & Mobility’s Isaac Rodriguez estimates Medicare is about one-third of the company’s payer volume and about one-third of its clients use power wheelchairs, so a significant number of its clients will most likely qualify for the technology.  “Seat elevation is already a big deal for power wheelchair users – many of...

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,”...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – National Seating & Mobility has promoted Matt Nelis to division vice president for the West region, replacing John Bertone, who is retiring. “Matt’s reputation for building culture and his dedication to serving our clients has made him an impactful leader at NSM,” said Tony Ueber, NSM CEO. “His commitment to our mission and his prior experience within the company make him the best candidate for this position. We are pleased to be able to promote someone...

ELYRIA, Ohio – Invacare will close its production and distribution facility in Sanford, Fla., at the end of September 2023, in a move that will impact about 90 associates, according to a Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.  The company will move the manufacturing and distribution activities that take place at the Sanford facility to other locations or have them conducted by third parties.   “This decision is supportive of the company’s...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - National Seating & Mobility has a new CEO effective today: Tony Ueber, who most recently served as CEO of 24 Hour Fitness.  Ueber, who replaces Bill Mixon, has a longstanding passion for mission-driven organizations, the company says, leading multi-unit businesses in the health care, retail and consumer product industries.  “I’m excited to be a part of a company that at its core is centered on serving others,” Ueber said. “NSM is founded...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Bill Mixon and Stephanie Buckley spoke with HME News about “reimagining” National Seating & Mobility, a significant theme at the company’s recent annual conference, which was held in-person for the first time since 2020, as well as livestreamed.  “We’ve been more reactive throughout the pandemic and global supply chain issues these past few years, and in the current environment, we feel it’s important to be more proactive,”...