Tag: HME Woman of The Year
HME Woman of the Year on leadership, adaptability and innovation
June 12, 2026Liz Beaulieu, Editor
WATERLOO, Iowa – After being named the 2026 HME Woman of the Year, Lisa Wells says her focus in the year ahead is simple: pay it forward.
“I came (to Med-South) knowing nothing, and now I’m a senior vice president,” she said after receiving the award at VGM’s Heartland Conference on June 9.
When asked what advice she shares with aspiring leaders, Wells pointed to a mindset she reinforces daily, including a ritual of listening to “Unstoppable” by Sia...
Lisa Wells named WOY
June 9, 2026HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa — Lisa Wells has been named 2026 HME Woman of the Year.
Wells, senior vice president of Med-South, was honored during a special ceremony at the VGM Heartland Conference.
“Lisa represents the very best of our industry,” said Jeremy Stolz, CEO of VGM Group, Inc. “Her commitment to patient care, her influence in advancing policy and best practices, and the way she invests in developing others make her an outstanding leader and a truly deserving recipient...
VGM to name 2026 HME Woman of the Year at Heartland Conference
June 4, 2026HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – VGM will name the 2026 HME Woman of the Year at its Heartland Conference in Waterloo, Iowa, on Tuesday, June 9. The finalists for the award are:
Jeaneen Cole, vice president of quality and compliance, DASCO HME
Shawna Carlson, director of rehab services, CareLinc Medical Equipment
Lisa Wells, senior vice president, Med-South, Inc.
Julie Osborn, president and CEO, Alliance Rehab and Medical Equipment
Whitney Baker, director of DME operations and integrations, Viemed
Now...
Nominations open for 2026 HME WOY
March 2, 2026HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa — VGM is pleased to announce that nominations are officially open for the 2026 HME Woman of the Year Award now through April 17. The award presentation will take place during VGM’s Heartland Conference, June 8–10, 2026, in Waterloo, Iowa. Now in its tenth year, the HME Woman of the Year Award recognizes extraordinary leaders who have made significant and lasting contributions to the home medical equipment (HME) industry. Eligible nominees represent a...
Tenacity, trailblazing & tech: Robin Menchen’s vision for future of HME
June 13, 2025Liz Beaulieu, Editor
WATERLOO, Iowa – Robin Menchen, the 2025 HME Woman of the Year, became the first female president and CEO of Rotech Healthcare in 2019. Her advice to other aspiring leaders in the HME industry: Adopt a can-do attitude.
Menchen has worked at Rotech Healthcare for more than 30 years, starting at the company as a compliance officer and working her way up the ladder to chief administrative officer and then COO, before replacing Tim Pigg as president and CEO.
“We spend a...
Rotech’s Menchen named HME Woman Of The Year
June 11, 2025HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa –Robin Menchen, CEO of Rotech Healthcare, has been named the 2025 HME Woman of the Year.
Menchen started at Rotech more than 30 years ago, where she first started as compliance officer. In 2024, she became the first female CEO and president of Rotech.
“Robin has literally given her life career to this industry,” said Joni Moss, chief administration officer for Rotech. “She is a transformational leader, creates a common vision...
Women of the Year: VGM announces finalists, OPGA calls for noms
June 2, 2025HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – The VGM Group has announced the finalists of the 2025 HME Woman of the Year:
Ginger Walls, director of clinical and technical education, Permobil Americas
Jennifer Jordan, vice president, baby and mom division, Aeroflow Health
Robin Menchen, CEO, Rotech Healthcare
Autumn Kline, director of sales and marketing, NuCara Home Medical
“These outstanding women exemplify significant contributions to their company, community...
In brief: Sign-on letter goes live, Medline partners with Microsoft, WOY award moves to Heartland
October 18, 2024HME News Staff
WASHINGTON – Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, Paul Tonko, D-N.Y., and Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa have released a sign-on letter in support of re-establishing the 75/25 Medicare blended reimbursement rate for DME in non-rural, non-competitive bid areas for 2025, AAHomecare has reported.
The association is asking stakeholders to reach out to their representative in the House of Representatives to ask them to join the sign-on letter. Stakeholders should direct Republican reps to contact...
VGM to celebrate Woman of the Year at Heartland
October 17, 2024HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – VGM Group has announced that the ninth HME Woman of the Year Award celebration will be held during its Heartland Conference, June 9-11, 2025, in Waterloo, Iowa. “The HME Woman of the Year Award honors the incredible dedication and impact women have on this industry,” said VGM Group CEO Jeremy Stolz. “And Heartland is the perfect occasion to honor their achievements and contributions. I cannot wait to shine a light on these deserving leaders, and to celebrate...
WOY Dana McLaughlin celebrates HME’s impact
December 21, 2023Theresa Flaherty, Managing Editor
WATERLOO, Iowa – Dana McLaughlin of Medical Service Company was named the 2023 HME Woman of the Year in a virtual ceremony on Dec. 21.
McLaughlin, who became president of Medical Services Company in July 2022, has worked in the HME industry for 28 years.
“It’s not a glamorous industry, but the impact we have, it’s allowed patients to stay at home with their family and loved ones,” she said during the ceremony. “They'll have the products and...