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Corporate Management
Lee Anglea
Vice President, Purchasing
Mr. Anglea has worked in the healthcare purchasing arena since 1989. He has hospital, pharmacy and healthcare commodities experience. He manages the procurement of all supplies for CareHere clinics nationwide as well as contract negotiations and vendor selections.
Michelle Anglea, RNC, OHN, CMC, LC, ICEMA
Senior Vice President & Chief Clinical Officer
Mrs. Anglea has over 16 years of experience in managing and implementing onsite
healthcare operations including primary care clinics, occupational clinics, physical
therapy, and pharmacy operations . Most recently, she worked with several Fortune
50 Companies overseeing medical sites in several states.
Mrs. Anglea holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, with a minor in Psychology,
from Belmont University. She is an Occupational Nurse Specialist, Certified Case
Manager and holds other various specialty certificates and licensures. Michelle
manages our corporate wide quality improvement and assurance, audit, and annual
training programs.
Mrs. Anglea has deep experience with HIPAA, OSHA, CDC guidelines and NRC regulations
and holds memberships in: American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, American
Health Information Management Association Member, Associate Member of MGMA, American
Academy of Professional Coders, CMSA (Case Management Society of America) Member,
Tennessee Association of Occupational Health Nurses, and Red Cross CPR instructor.
Ben Baker, MBA
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Baker brings 18 years of experience in customer service, information technology,
quality management, and business process improvement from General Electric and IBM
to CareHere.
Mr. Baker is the former President of Precision Data Management Systems providing
Information Technology consulting services. He is a certified Master Blackbelt in
Six Sigma Quality pioneered by GE.
Mr. Baker is a graduate of David Lipscomb University and received his MBA from the
Owen Graduate School of Management of Vanderbilt University.
Mr. Baker and Ernie Clevenger co-founded CareHere in January 2004.
Leigh Anne Baker, CLS
Director of Clinic Operations
Mrs. Baker oversees daily clinic operations for CareHere clinics nationwide. She
brings healthcare experience from primary care, pediatric, specialist, and hospital
healthcare environments. Leigh Anne has worked with St. Thomas and Baptist hospitals
in Nashville, TN, as well as in a variety of private practice healthcare settings.
Mrs. Baker holds a B.S. from David Lipscomb University. She is a certified Clinical
Laboratory Scientist by the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel
and the Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board.
John Boyd
Director of Software Development
Mr. Boyd has been a software developer for over 8 years and his experience has spanned
over several industries including manufacturing, footwear, and healthcare. His software
development has included web, client-server, and database applications, as well
as database administration. Several of his past projects have been conversions of
legacy applications to newer technologies, such as AS/400 applications to ASP.NET
applications.
Mr. Boyd graduated from Tennessee Technological University in 1998 with a Bachelors
of Science in Business Administration-Management Information Systems.
Ernie Clevenger, MBA, FLMI
President
Since 1983, Mr. Clevenger has worked in the self-funded community in various capacities
including:
- Chairman and President of the Self-Insurance Institute of America.
- Chairman of the Workforce for Electronic Data Interface (WEDI) advising United States
Department of Health & Human Services.
- President, American Progressive Benefits and Executive Vice President of Alliance
Underwriters, two of the nation's leading providers of stop loss insurance for self-insured
employers.
Mr. Clevenger is a graduate of David Lipscomb University and received his MBA from
the Owen Graduate School of Management of Vanderbilt University. He received his
FLMI from the Life Management Institute.
Mr. Clevenger and Ben Baker co-founded CareHere in January 2004.
Joc Collignon, MBA
Director of Sales
Mr. Collignon has a background in sales and operations in a variety of industries
including marine, manufacturing, and healthcare. He was recently an employee of
an electronic medical record (EMR) vendor. There, he designed internal and external
marketing materials for the sales force in addition to building pipelines and developing
a mapping tool to help sales representatives with territory management.
Mr. Collignon is a graduate of the University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a Bachelor
of Science degree in Industrial and Information Engineering. He received his MBA
from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University with a specialization
in Healthcare.
Anthony V. Dallas, Jr, MD
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Dallas also practices as a CareHere physician providing onsite care for clients
and overseeing nurse practitioners.
Dr. Dallas attended the University of Kentucky Medical School (Graduated with Honors)
and performed his residency at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Evansville, Indiana.
He is the founder of the Family Healthcare of Hendersonville (Hendersonville, TN)
and is Board Certified by the American Board of Family Practice.
Dr. Dallas holds memberships in: the American Academy of Family Practice (1975),
the American Academy of Medicine (1980), the Sumner County Medical Society (1986),
and the Tennessee Medical Association (1986).
Zach Evans, MBA
Vice President, Strategic Development
Mr. Evans brings over 10 years of experience managing large-scale e-business and
information technology projects to CareHere. In his role he manages CareHere's technology
operations while also participating in the company's strategic planning, sales and
marketing initiatives.
He is a frequent guest lecturer at area colleges and universities on topics such
as marketing, e-business, and online strategies and is an Adjunct Professor in the
College of Business at Lipscomb University. Mr. Evans is a graduate of Lipscomb
University and received his MBA degree with honors from Middle Tennessee State University.
JeNelle Gouvas
Director of Recruitment & Provider Relations
Mrs. Gouvas comes to CareHere from a major pharmaceutical company where she served
as Executive Sales Director. She was instrumental in the development of training
protocols for new sales representatives, sales, marketing and physician relations.
Mrs. Gouvas will serve in a variety of roles with CareHere, with emphasis on sales,
marketing, physician relations and account management.
Born and raised in Owensboro, Kentucky, Mrs. Gouvas graduated from Western Kentucky
University with a degree in Corporate and Organizational Communication in 1994.
Sarah Houser, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
Mrs. Houser is responsible for all financial reporting for CareHere. Additionally,
she handles client billing and payroll. Mrs. Houser joined CareHere in 2004 after
providing accounting services to area start-up companies for five years. Prior to
that she was a senior auditor with Ernst & Young, where she worked primarily with
healthcare companies.
Mrs. Houser is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Tennessee. She holds
a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from Auburn University.
Megan Jakes
Operations & Recruitment Coordinator
Ms. Jakes graduated from the University of West Florida in May 2007 with a Bachelors of Arts and Science specializing in Public Relations and a minor in Hospitality, Recreation and Resort Management. Upon graduation, she moved back to her hometown area of Nashville and entered into the corporate world as a Newspaper Liaison with Webster & Associates, an entertainment Public Relations firm. She then moved to HMG Nashville, a radio promotion company. Starting out, Ms. Jakes handled radio promotions for all artists, as well as press releases on specific artists. She was then promoted to Artist Representative in the Sales department and dealt directly with artists and created a development plan for success. Ms. Jakes made the move to CareHere in February 2009 and brings with her organizational, public relations, crisis management and marketing skills.
Brendie Keane, RN
Vice President, Health and Wellness
Ms. Keane oversees daily operation of the disease and case management for the patients
of CareHere. She also develops relationships with local health and wellness facilities
to support telephonic disease management of CareHere patients in their own community.
Her most recent work was leading a multi-site health initiative with the YMCA of
Middle Tennessee and Saint Thomas Health Services. She has over a decade of experience
in managing Vanderbilt Allergy and Asthma Research Center where she lead clinical
research initiatives and developed disease management programs for a variety of
respiratory disorders.
Ms. Keane holds a B.S. in Nursing from East Tennessee State University.
Deborah King
HR Director
Mrs. King was named the Director of Human Resources for CareHere, LLC on May 24,
2010. She will be responsible for employee relations, benefits, recruitment,
compensation, and risk management, EEO Compliance and Training and Organizational
Development.
Prior to joining CareHere, Mrs. King was Human Resources Manager for Skanska USA
Inc, where she supported their Tennessee and Texas operations and First Medical
Management, in Nashville.
Mrs. King holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Business Administration,
from Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). She holds her Professional in Human
Resources (PHR) designation. Mrs. King is a member of the National Society of Human
Resource Management (SHRM). She is also a member of the local Middle Tennessee chapter
of SHRM where she serves on the Continuing Education Committee.
Phil Lander
Technology Coordinator
Mr. Lander brings over 15 years experience in Information Technology to CareHere.
His experience has spanned several industries including legal, manufacturing, and
the last 9 years in healthcare. He has supported telecommunication systems, client-server
networks, end user systems, as well as managing support teams. In his current role,
Mr. Lander supports the daily infrastructure needs of CareHere, as well as participating
in strategic planning for its growth.
Mr. Lander graduated from the University of Montevallo with a Bachelor’s degree
in Speech-Language Pathology, as well as a Master’s in Audiology.
Lauren Oliver, RD, LDN
Registered Dietitian, Director of Health and Wellness
Ms. Oliver is a registered dietitian and health coach for CareHere patients. She
has expertise in the areas of weight management, diabetes nutrition counseling,
and dietary modification for a variety of medical diagnoses. Prior to working for
CareHere, Ms. Oliver worked with patients at a local outpatient diabetes education
program. As part of the CareHere team, she leads educational group classes on nutrition
related topics and also meets one on one with patients to develop individualized
nutrition plans. Ms. Oliver has also worked to develop and implement protocols for
diabetes education, weight management, and cholesterol management.
Ms. Oliver holds a B.S. in Nutrition with a minor in Business Administration from
the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. She completed her dietetic internship
at Lipscomb University. Ms. Oliver is a certified Adolescent Weight Management Counselor
with the American Dietetic Association, and a Certified Wellness Coach with Wellcoaches
Corporation. She is a member of both the Nashville District Dietetic Association
as well as the American Dietetic Association.
Jason Pack
Purchasing Coordinator
Mr. Pack brings deep experience purchasing for occupational, primary care, pharmacy,
and corporate health facilities. Most recently, he worked for a organization that
managed hundreds of clinics in 35 different states. For CareHere, Mr. Pack's responsibilities
include: processing supply orders, product research, and order tracking for all
of the CareHere clinics. Furthermore, he oversees formulary pricing for the Director
of Pharmacy Operations.
Mr. Pack holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Exercise Science and Wellness from
Jacksonville State University.
Brooks Smith, PharmD
Director of Pharmacy Services
Dr. Smith brings 12 years of pharmacy experience to his role as pharmacy operations manager. Recently he has been a director of pharmacy services for a hospital pharmacy and has previously been a manager of a retail pharmacy. Dr. Smith will assist on pharmacy issues including formulary management and providing drug information to providers, patients, and clients. Dr. Smith was a cum laude graduate of Mercer University Southern School of Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia and is a member of several professional organizations.
Laura Weaver, MBA
Director of Client Operations
Mrs. Weaver joins CareHere after working over a decade with the Tennessee Department
of Health. She has an expansive background in public health service and wellness
initiatives. Mrs. Weaver counseled patients, ranging in age from infant to adult,
on the importance of proper nutrition and wellness.
Most recently, Mrs. Weaver’s primary role was as the Public Health Educator for
several surrounding counties. During this time, she was instrumental in developing
and implementing health and wellness presentations, policies and curriculums for
various organizations such as schools, churches, civic and community groups.
Mrs. Weaver graduated from the University of North Alabama with a B.S. in Food and
Nutrition and Business Management. She received her MBA from Union University in
Jackson, TN.
Clinic Management
Michelle Anglea, RNC, OHN, CMC, LC, ICEMA
Senior Vice President & Chief Clinical Officer
Mrs. Anglea has over 16 years of experience in managing and implementing onsite
healthcare operations including primary care clinics, occupational clinics, physical
therapy, and pharmacy operations . Most recently, she worked with several Fortune
50 Companies overseeing medical sites in several states.
Mrs. Anglea holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, with a minor in Psychology,
from Belmont University. She is an Occupational Nurse Specialist, Certified Case
Manager and holds other various specialty certificates and licensures. Michelle
manages our corporate wide quality improvement and assurance, audit, and annual
training programs.
Mrs. Anglea has deep experience with HIPAA, OSHA, CDC guidelines and NRC regulations
and holds memberships in: American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, American
Health Information Management Association Member, Associate Member of MGMA, American
Academy of Professional Coders, CMSA (Case Management Society of America) Member,
Tennessee Association of Occupational Health Nurses, and Red Cross CPR instructor.
Leigh Anne Baker, CLS
Director of Clinic Operations
Mrs. Baker oversees daily clinic operations for CareHere clinics nationwide. She
brings healthcare experience from primary care, pediatric, specialist, and hospital
healthcare environments. Leigh Anne has worked with St. Thomas and Baptist hospitals
in Nashville, TN, as well as in a variety of private practice healthcare settings.
Mrs. Baker holds a B.S. from David Lipscomb University. She is a certified Clinical
Laboratory Scientist by the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel
and the Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board.
Betsy D'Acierno
Director of Client Operations
Ms. D'Acierno has worked for CareHere since February 2007 and currently responsible
for all clinic operations in Texas. She brings more than 17 years combined health
care and medical management experience to serve Texas clients.
As a market development manager for Ethicon Endo-Surgery, a Johnson & Johnson company,
Ms. D'Acierno worked for more than 8 years with Surgeons to advance their surgical
skill set, in both open and laparoscopic surgery. In addition, she served as a consultant
to Surgeons to provide them counsel on marketing initiatives and patient education
to expand their practices.
Prior to her tenure at Johnson & Johnson, Ms. D'Acierno worked as Director of Texas
Communications for United HealthCare, managing member benefits' education and communications.
She is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin.
Anthony V. Dallas, Jr, MD
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Dallas also practices as a CareHere physician providing onsite care for clients
and overseeing nurse practitioners.
Dr. Dallas attended the University of Kentucky Medical School (Graduated with Honors)
and performed his residency at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Evansville, Indiana.
He is the founder of the Family Healthcare of Hendersonville (Hendersonville, TN)
and is Board Certified by the American Board of Family Practice.
Dr. Dallas holds memberships in: the American Academy of Family Practice (1975),
the American Academy of Medicine (1980), the Sumner County Medical Society (1986),
and the Tennessee Medical Association (1986).
Brooks Smith, PharmD
Director of Pharmacy Services
Dr. Smith brings 12 years of pharmacy experience to his role as pharmacy operations manager. Recently he has been a director of pharmacy services for a hospital pharmacy and has previously been a manager of a retail pharmacy. Dr. Smith will assist on pharmacy issues including formulary management and providing drug information to providers, patients, and clients. Dr. Smith was a cum laude graduate of Mercer University Southern School of Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia and is a member of several professional organizations.
Ray Tomlinson
Vice President, Florida Operations
Mr. Tomlinson provides executive oversight and direction for CareHere’s Florida
operations from the initial presentation stage through implementation. He works
with CareHere’s medical clinic team in providing counsel, recommendations and reporting
metrics for public and private employer-sponsored medical clinics. Mr. Tomlinson
brings research and developmental experience from the management consulting, healthcare
insurance, human resource settings.
Mr. Tomlinson holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from Rollins College. He
has more than twenty-four years experience in the areas of management, healthcare
insurance, human resource fields and nearly twelve years experience as an investigator
for governmental agencies.
Laura Weaver, MBA
Director of Client Operations
Mrs. Weaver joins CareHere after working over a decade with the Tennessee Department
of Health. She has an expansive background in public health service and wellness
initiatives. Mrs. Weaver counseled patients, ranging in age from infant to adult,
on the importance of proper nutrition and wellness.
Most recently, Mrs. Weaver’s primary role was as the Public Health Educator for
several surrounding counties. During this time, she was instrumental in developing
and implementing health and wellness presentations, policies and curriculums for
various organizations such as schools, churches, civic and community groups.
Mrs. Weaver graduated from the University of North Alabama with a B.S. in Food and
Nutrition and Business Management. She received her MBA from Union University in
Jackson, TN.
Health Coaches
Christie Cornell, MPH
Exercise Physiologist, Health Coach
Ms. Cornell is an exercise physiologist and health coach for CareHere. She has expertise
in areas such as weight management, rehabilitation, and corrective exercise training.
Prior to joining CareHere, Ms. Cornell worked as a fitness director for a corporate
wellness center. She has also worked as a group exercise instructor at a major university.
She also served several years in the medical field of the U.S. Army. As part of
the CareHere team, Ms. Cornell leads educational classes on various exercise related
and stress reduction topics. She also works individually with patients helping to
begin or expand their exercise program and assists patients interested in weight
management as they complete the requirements to participate a program.
Ms. Cornell holds a Masters in Public Health from American Public University, and
her BS in Health and Exercise Science from Syracuse University.
Liza Derbalian, RD, LD
Registered Dietitian, Health Coach, Team Leader
Ms. Derbalian is a registered dietitian and health coach for CareHere. She has expertise
in areas such as weight management, home care and long-term care nutrition, diabetes
and cardiac nutrition counseling. Prior to joining CareHere, Ms. Derbalian worked
as a clinical dietitian for a Florida hospital and as a consultant dietitian at
a long-term care facility. She has also held several other positions in the past
including: bariatric nutrition and weight management counseling at a major teaching
hospital and outpatient nutrition management at a fitness center in California.
As part of the CareHere team, Ms. Derbalian leads group classes on nutrition related
topics and also meets one on one with patients to develop individualized nutrition
plans.
Ms. Derbalian holds a BS in Nutrition from Rutgers University in NJ, and she completed
her dietetic internship at Montclair State University in NJ. Ms. Derbalian is a
Licensed Dietitian in the state of Florida.
Elizabeth Di Biase, RD
Registered Dietitian, Health Coach
Ms. Di Biase is a registered dietitian and health coach for CareHere patients. She
has expertise in many areas of weight management counseling, trauma and burns medical
nutrition therapy, life cycle nutrition and management. Prior to joining CareHere,
Ms Di Biase worked overseas managing several food supplemental nutrition clinics
for the US Military. She has written and presented several articles on celiac disease
and a gluten free diet. As part of the CareHere team, Ms. Di Biase leads group classes
on nutrition related topics and also visits one on one with patients to develop
individualized nutrition plans. She has also created an extensive library of recorded
presentations on various health topics for CareHere patients and clinic providers
to view.
Ms. Di Biase holds both a B.S. in Nutrition and a B.S. in Psychology from the University
of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She completed her dietetic internship in Tucson, Arizona
at University Medical Center. Ms. Di Biase is a certified Weight Management Counselor
with the American Dietetic Association, and a Certified Wellness Coach with Wellcoaches
Corporation. She is a member of the Denver District Dietetic Association, the American
Dietetic Association and the Nutrition in Complementary Care Dietetic Practice Group.
Missy Hagy
Care Management Coordinator
Mrs. Hagy is a care management coordinator providing assistance to patients who
are struggling to begin the steps to making necessary health changes. She will guide
patients in the process of choosing services to help move them along the path of
change while preparing them to work with the appropriate health coach. She will
assist patients from across the country to register for programs best suited for
their needs. She will assist in coordination of special programs such as flu shots,
webinars, and health risk assessment events. Mrs. Hagy will also develop patient
friendly marketing materials for CareHere programs.
Mrs. Hagy has been working in the health and fitness industry for the past 20 years.
She has worked as a personal trainer, group exercise instructor, wellness director
for various health and wellness facilities. Mrs. Hagy has developed and implemented
exercise programs for various clientele and special populations. Mrs. Hagy holds
a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Arkansas and is a certified
personal trainer through American Fitness Training of Athletics (AFTA).
Denise Halbert-Agee, RD, LDN
Registered Dietitian, Health Coach, Team Leader
Ms. Halbert-Agee is a registered dietitian and health coach for CareHere patients. She
has expertise in areas such as weight management, cardiac rehab, bariatric nutrition,
and diabetes nutrition counseling. Prior to working for CareHere, Ms. Halbert-Agee worked
as an outpatient dietitian at a local hospital. As part of the CareHere team, she
leads group classes on nutrition related topics and also meets one on one with patients
to develop individualized nutrition plans. Ms. Halbert-Agee has also worked to develop
protocols for diabetes education, weight management and cholesterol management.
Ms. Halbert-Agee holds a B.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences with a dietetics concentration
from Lipscomb University. She also completed the dietetic internship program from
Lipscomb University. She is a licensed dietitian/nutritionist in Tennessee, Ohio,
South Carolina and Mississippi. She is a member of both the American Dietetic Association
and Tennessee Dietetic Association.
Sarah Hankes, RD, LD, CDE
Registered Dietitian, Health Coach
Sarah Hankes is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator for CareHere.
She has expertise in weight management, cardiac care, eating disorders, and all
areas of diabetes self management. Before joining CareHere, Ms. Hankes worked as
the Education Coordinator with Diabetes and Endocrinology Associates in Decatur,
GA. She has held many positions in both inpatient and outpatient settings and in
private practice. As part of the CareHere team, Ms. Hankes meets individually with
clients and leads group classes on a variety of nutrition related topics.
Ms. Hankes holds a BS in Food and Nutrition from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa,
AL. She is currently a licensed dietitian in Alabama and Georgia.
Brendie Keane, RN
Vice President of Health and Wellness
Ms. Keane oversees daily operation of the disease and case management for the patients
of CareHere. She also develops relationships with local health and wellness facilities
to support telephonic disease management of CareHere patients in their own community.
Her most recent work was leading a multi-site health initiative with the YMCA of
Middle Tennessee and Saint Thomas Health Services. She has over a decade of experience
in managing Vanderbilt Allergy and Asthma Research Center where she lead clinical
research initiatives and developed disease management programs for a variety of
respiratory disorders.
Ms. Keane holds a B.S. in Nursing from East Tennessee State University.
Rhonda Livers
Health Coach
Rhonda Livers earned a masters degree in Christian Counseling Psychology in 1995 from Carolina University of Theology and recently a masters degree in counseling from Trevecca Nazarene University. Rhonda has 20 years of experience in the field of addiction, working in a residential rehabilitation center, private practice, and hospital settings. She has firsthand experience with addiction to nicotine as a former smoker of twenty years. Her approach to living tobacco free, "I work with my clients to learn healthier behaviors to sooth themselves and I walk with them through the whole process, they are never going through it alone."
Kathy Mead, MS
Exercise Physiologist, Health Coach
Ms. Mead is an exercise physiologist and health coach for CareHere patients. She
comes with experience in an acute care wellness center facility, having assisted
patients as they carry out exercise programs outlined by their provider. She works
individually with patients helping to begin or to expand their exercise program
as they work toward weight management goals, pre-natal and post-natal fitness, or
to prepare for bariatric surgery. Additionally as part of the CareHere team, she
serves as program coordinator for special events for clients, with particular expertise
in Health Risk Assessment and flu shot clinic events.
Ms. Mead holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Psychology and Human and Organizational
Development from Vanderbilt University and a Masters of Science in Exercise Science
from Middle Tennessee State University. She is a member of the American College
of Sports Medicine.
Elizabeth Nunley, MSW
Licensed Master Social Worker, Health Coach
Ms. Nunley is a licensed master social worker and health coach for CareHere patients.
She comes with experience in the acute care setting having expertise in many areas
of the mental health field, including work with children and adolescents dealing
with severe mental health issues. She also has experience working with the patient
families or caregivers while in the inpatient setting. Most recently, her experience
has been in the non-acute care setting as a school social worker. As part of the
CareHere health coaching team, she is working with patients to educate them for
better management of stress, anxiety and depression. She will be working with the
health coaching team and patients to identify community resources for meeting emotional
health needs.
Ms. Nunley holds a Bachelors of Social Work and minor in Family Studies from Union
University in Jackson, Tennessee. She received her Masters of Social Work from The
University of Tennessee, Nashville Campus. She has continued her post graduate studies
through the Center for Self Leadership and is currently being trained as a Level
1 Internal Family Systems Therapist. She is a member of the National Association
of Social Workers.
Lauren Oliver, RD, LDN
Registered Dietitian, Director of Health and Wellness
Ms. Oliver is a registered dietitian and health coach for CareHere patients. She
has expertise in the areas of weight management, diabetes nutrition counseling,
and dietary modification for a variety of medical diagnoses. Prior to working for
CareHere, Ms. Oliver worked with patients at a local outpatient diabetes education
program. As part of the CareHere team, she leads educational group classes on nutrition
related topics and also meets one on one with patients to develop individualized
nutrition plans. Ms. Oliver has also worked to develop and implement protocols for
diabetes education, weight management, and cholesterol management.
Ms. Oliver holds a B.S. in Nutrition with a minor in Business Administration from
the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. She completed her dietetic internship
at Lipscomb University. Ms. Oliver is a certified Adolescent Weight Management Counselor
with the American Dietetic Association, and a Certified Wellness Coach with Wellcoaches
Corporation. She is a member of both the Nashville District Dietetic Association
as well as the American Dietetic Association.
Tracy Thompson, RN
Health Coach
Mrs. Thompson holds nursing licenses in Tennessee, Florida and received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of South Carolina in Spartanburg, South Carolina and Tennessee.
Rhonda Wood, RN
Registered Nurse, Health Coach, Team Leader
Mrs. Wood is a registered nurse and health coach for CareHere patients. She has
29 years experience in nursing ranging from a variety of acute care settings in
medical, surgical, neurology, urology, orthopedic nursing, spinal cord injury rehabilitation,
and pain management. While with CareHere, she has helped to develop evidenced based
protocols to assist CareHere patients as they meet health goals including diabetes
management, cholesterol reduction, and support of the depressed patient. She has
assisted in developing programs to assist families caring for the aging parent.
She has also been instrumental in creating a library of online videos to educate
patients on health care needs.
Ms. Wood holds a nursing degree from Texas Eastern School of Nursing in Tyler, TX,
and is a Certified Wellness Coach with Wellcoaches Corporation.
Sales
Joc Collignon, MBA
Director of Sales
Mr. Collignon has a background in sales and operations in a variety of industries
including marine, manufacturing, and healthcare. He was recently an employee of
an electronic medical record (EMR) vendor. There, he designed internal and external
marketing materials for the sales force in addition to building pipelines and developing
a mapping tool to help sales representatives with territory management.
Mr. Collignon is a graduate of the University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a Bachelor
of Science degree in Industrial and Information Engineering. He received his MBA
from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University with a specialization
in Healthcare.
Ray Tomlinson
Vice President, Florida Operations
Mr. Tomlinson provides executive oversight and direction for CareHere’s Florida
operations from the initial presentation stage through implementation. He works
with CareHere’s medical clinic team in providing counsel, recommendations and reporting
metrics for public and private employer-sponsored medical clinics. Mr. Tomlinson
brings research and developmental experience from the management consulting, healthcare
insurance, human resource settings.
Mr. Tomlinson holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from Rollins College. He
has more than twenty-four years experience in the areas of management, healthcare
insurance, human resource fields and nearly twelve years experience as an investigator
for governmental agencies.