Tag: HME Woman of The Year

WATERLOO, Iowa – Nominations for the 2021 HME Woman of the Year Award are now open. The sixth annual award, presented by VGM, recognizes a woman in the industry who has made increasingly significant contributions throughout her career to her company, community, and the home medical equipment industry.  “The HME Woman of the Year Award honors exceptional leaders in our industry,” said Clint Geffert, president of VGM & Associates. “Whether through advocacy, sharing...

WATERLOO, Iowa — Patricia Mastandrea, CEO of MedCare Equipment Company, was named the 2020 HME Woman of the Year during a virtual event today.The award, sponsored by VGM and now in its fifth year, recognizes one woman in the industry who has made significant contributions throughout her career to her company, community and the HME industry."It's important for all the industry leaders to work with officials to let them know how important it is to let us service those patients," said Mastandrea....

WATERLOO, Iowa - Carol Gilligan-Chack, Patricia Mastandrea, Tamme Dustin and Terry Racciato have been named finalists for the 2020 HME Woman of the Year.The winner will be announced during a virtual ceremony on Oct. 22 hosted by the VGM Group, which sponsors the award.“These women are determined advocates and leaders - serving our industry selflessly for years,” said Clint Geffert, president of VGM & Associates. “They exemplify the dedication and innovation required to have a positive...

WATERLOO, Iowa - VGM has begun accepting nominations for the 2020 HME Woman of the Year.Now in its fifth year, the award recognizes one woman in the industry who has made increasingly significant contributions throughout her career to her company, community and the HME industry.“The HME Woman of the Year award provides recognition and visibility for exceptional leaders in our industry,” said Clint Geffert, president of VGM & Associates. “Whether through advocacy work, sharing expertise...

PLYMOUTH MEETING, Pa. - In her two decades in the HME industry, HME Woman of the Year Wendy Russalesi has held a variety of positions—from consultant to accreditation surveyor to executive director of the Jersey Association of Medical Equipment Suppliers.Those roles have served her well and contributed to her effectiveness in advocating on the behalf of the industry, she says.“I believe the roles I've held have contributed to my view into the industry,” said Russalesi, chief compliance...

ATLANTA - Industry veteran Georgie Blackburn was announced as the 2018 HME Woman of the Year at Medtrade on Tuesday morning. She was selected among four finalists to win the award, which honors a woman for implementing new business processes, participating in industry advocacy, improving the lives of patients and getting involved in her community. Blackburn is vice president of government relations and legislative affairs for Pittsburgh-based Blackburn's. She has served on the board of directors...

WATERLOO, Iowa - Barbara Smith, the 2017 HME Woman of the Year, will serve on the this year's HME Woman of the Year Honorary Selection Committee. Rounding out the committee are Douglas Coleman, CEO of Rocky Mountain Medical Equipment, DBA Major Medical; Liz Beaulieu, editor of HME News; Rita Stanley, vice president of government relations at Sunrise Medical; and Andrew Morse, assistant to the president for Board and Governmental Relations at the University of Northern Iowa. VGM will review the committee's...

WATERLOO, Iowa - The nomination period for the 2018 HME Woman of the Year is open. Now in its third year, the award, sponsored by VGM, recognizes one woman in the industry who has made increasingly significant contributions throughout her career to her company, community and the HME industry. Last year, 38 nominations were received, with nominations representing providers, manufacturers, association execs and other professionals. Barbara Smith, CEO of Healthline Medical Equipment, took home the award...

ATLANTA - Barbara Smith, CEO of Healthline Medical Equipment in Wichita Falls, Texas, was named the 2017 HME Woman of the Year at Medtrade on Tuesday morning.Smith has worked at Healthline for 25 years and has been instrumental in the company growing from three locations, to 12 locations and 196 employees, according to a press release from VGM Group, which created the award.“This is such a huge honor and is very, very overwhelming,” she said. “There are so many women out there doing...

ATLANTA - Barbara Smith, CEO of Healthline Medical Equipment in Wichita Falls, Texas, was named the 2017 HME Woman of the Year at Medtrade this morning.Smith has worked at Healthline for 25 years and has been instrumental in the company growing from three locations, to 12 locations and 196 employees, according to a press release from VGM Group, which created the award.“This is such a huge honor and is very, very overwhelming,” she said. “There are so many women out there doing great...