AAHomecare names Mellott, Pontzius to board

WASHINGTON - AAHomecare this week added two experienced HME leaders to its board of directors: Matt Mellott of Brightree and Tom Pontzius of 3B Medical Products. “AAHomecare’s effectiveness as an advocate for our industry is dependent on the savvy and highly accomplished HME professionals who make up our board of directors,” said Tom Ryan, AAHomecare president and CEO. “Proven leaders like Matt Mellott and Tom Pontzius make this group even stronger and will help us win on the legislative, regulatory, and payer relations challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.” Mellott, president and CEO of Brightree, brings 30-plus years of experience in the health care industry to the board. Prior to joining Brightree, he was president of MedBridge Healthcare, a sleep disorder diagnostic testing and respiratory therapy provider he co-founded in 2004. Pontzius, who was recently named president at 3B, also has more than 30 years of experience in health care. Prior to 3B, he was the leader of industry advocacy and business development for Philips and has served in other leadership roles in the company since 2008.