Tag: National Seating & Mobility

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – National Seating & Mobility is activating several initiatives to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion at the company, including appointing more women and minorities in senior leadership positions, says CEO Bill Mixon. The company is also conducting sensitivity training and involving employee resource groups in ongoing plans to enhance DE&I, he says. “The most critical of our four business pillars (people, growth, operational excellence and culture) is culture,”...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Even as the COVID-19 pandemic surged in 2020, National Seating & Mobility completed two of its biggest milestones: It signed an exclusive national partnership with The Home Depot and it closed its largest acquisition to date of Travis Medical.   At home at The Home Depot NSM currently offers “Independent Living Services” from 250 Home Depot stores and plans to offer them from 1,300 stories by the end of 2021, says Bill Mixon, CEO.   “We’re...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – National Seating & Mobility has acquired The Albany Lift Company in Albany, N.Y., expanding its services throughout upstate New York, western Massachusetts and southern Vermont. “The Albany Lift Company has a strong reputation for customer service that aligns well with NSM’s client-centric focus,” said Bill Mixon, CEO of NSM. “We are proud to welcome this group of experienced professionals on board at NSM and look forward to working with this team...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Bill Mixon, CEO of National Seating & Mobility, has been named a recipient of the U.S. Department of Defense’s Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award. “I am honored,” he said. “As a veteran, it is of the utmost importance that NSM is committed to supporting those who serve this country. The freedom and opportunities we have are possible because of the sacrifices our service members have made in the past and make every day.”...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – National Seating & Mobility has acquired Blue Moose Elevators & Stairlifts in Atlanta, broadening its mobility and accessibility options to clients in the metropolitan and surrounding areas. Blue Moose Elevators & Stairlifts, led by Dr. Jeremy Hammonds, was founded in 2005. “Blue Moose Elevators has an outstanding reputation and people-centered culture that aligns well with our own,” said Bill Mixon, NSM CEO. “We are pleased to welcome this team...

Complex rehabilitation has a reputation for being a tech-savvy market, with advancements improving power chair stability, durability, performance and appearance over the decades.  To be sure, technological growth has expanded beyond device components to include “smart” systems designed to help users achieve fuller, more independent lives, said Jay Brislin, vice president of Exeter, Pa.-based Quantum Rehab. “There have been several component innovations within the industry...

NASHVIILLE, Tenn. – National Seating & Mobility is adding full-service home access options at its Las Vegas branch. Kevin McManus will join the branch to oversee home access services throughout the region. “We are proud to provide a holistic suite of solutions supporting independence for individuals in and around Las Vegas and are pleased to welcome Kevin to the team of experts serving those clients,” said Bill Mixon, NSM CEO. McManus, who has been working in the complex rehab industry...

National Seating & Mobility has named Daniel Curling as its new CIO. Curling has more than 20 years of experience in technology related positions. He most recently served as senior vice president, CIO for Asurion, a Nashville-based provider of insurance, warranty and support services for mobile devices, consumer electronics and home appliances. “Daniel is an innovative leader with a track record of success in driving transformational technology solutions for international businesses,”...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – National Seating & Mobility has partnered with LUCI to distribute its smart technology to power wheelchair users through its 170 locations nationwide. “LUCI’s advanced technology and innovative design ensure safer navigation and greater mobility for our clients,” said Bill Mixon, NSM CEO. “We are proud to partner with the LUCI team on the national distribution of this revolutionary product.” LUCI is a hardware/software platform that fits onto...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – National Seating & Mobility has developed a new NSM University course to educate nurse case managers about complex rehab technology and mobility products. The one-hour course, “Introduction to Complex Rehab Technology & Accessibility Products for Persons with Disabilities,” outlines the differences between standard DME and CRT equipment, and introduces various types of wheelchairs, seating systems and accessories. “Broadening the scope of understanding...