2011-12 Board of Directors Election

 

 

CAMPS ballots for the 2011-2012 Board of Directors election were mailed earlier this month. All Association regular voting members are eligible to vote. In order for your vote to be counted, please have your return ballot post marked on or before May 27, 2011. Following is a list of the candidates and their bios.

 

The Candidates are as follows:

Ronald Biasca (incumbent)

John Cassar (incumbent)

Dave Fein (incumbent)

Marty Helsing (incumbent)

Matt Kneeland

Michelle L.  Knowles

Rene Moreno

Jim Yaeger (incumbent)

 

CANDIDATE BIOS (Alpha Order)

 

 

Ron Biasca, President 

Broadway Medical Service & Supply, Inc.

Eureka, CA

 

I grew up in the rental industry doing deliveries for the family equipment rental company and medical equipment company while attending college. I took over as manager of Broadway Medical in 1979 at the age of 21. I have seen many changes in the Medical Equipment Industry and enjoy the challenges that come with it. As an independent HME Business owner which provides full line DME with a retail store I have seen the importance of having a state Association and have been a member from the very beginning. CAMPS provides all HME Providers a united voice on State and Federal issues. We as HME Providers face many challenges over the next several years, but we cannot forget the importance of having a State Association to represent us. I will do my best to make sure our Association stays strong and focused on the issues that face all of us as long as I am on the CAMPS Board.

 

Dave Fein, Reimbursement Manager

Shield Healthcare

Valencia, CA

 

Dave Fein has been an active member of CAMPS for years and has served on the Board of Directors for one year. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Membership Committee and the SPD Subcommittee. CAMPS membership has grown considerably under his leadership. Mr. Fein has over 15 years of HME sales & marketing experience. His last 10 years have been with Shield Healthcare. He works as a Reimbursement Manager in the Government Affairs Department. He graduated Suma Cum Laude from California Lutheran University where he received his B.A. & Master's Degree in Public Administration & Policy.

 

Matt Kneeland, CEO

Care Medical

Visalia, CA

 

Graduated from SJVC with Respiratory Therapy Degree 1990

Apria 1990-1992 in both clinical and sales capacity, Fresno Branch

Crest Medical, 1992-1994, Visalia Branch Manager/Visalia-Merced Area Manager

Medisys, 1994-1996, Southern California Regional Manager

Open Care Medical, 1996

Currently have 12 locations throughout Central and Northern California

Primary product focus Respiratory, Sleep, Mobility, Rehab

Accredited by CHAP since 1998

Memberships: VGM Platinum, MedGroup, AAHomecare, Rotary International, Young Presidents Organization (YPO)

Wife, Dawn of 17 years

Son, Alex, 16 years old

Daughters, Emily and Sarah, 14 (identical twins)

 

Michelle L. Knowles, Esq.

In-House Counsel, V.P. of Legal and Regulatory Affairs and Director of Human Resources

A-Med Health Care

Huntington Beach, CA

 

Michelle Knowles leads the legal, regulatory compliance, and human resources efforts of A-Med Health Care, a privately owned specialty pharmacy and disposable medical supply company based in Huntington Beach, CA. Additionally, she sits on the California Bar's Business Law Section Health Care Committee. Knowles joined A-Med Health Care in 2004, after working in private practice, having spent time as an associate with Friedman Stroffe & Gerard, P.C. in Irvine, CA, and earlier as a Senior Tax Specialist at KPMG. Her private practice experience spanned general corporate work, intellectual property, and health care regulation. Knowles graduated magna cum laude and valedictorian of the Class of 2000 of Chapman University School of Law, and was the Editor-in-Chief of the Chapman Law Review.  She earned her B.A. in Business Management from California State University, Fullerton.

 

Rene Moreno, General Manager

Lifecare Solutions, Inc.

San Diego, CA

 

Rene Moreno is the General Manager of Lifecare Solutions' Pasadena location. He is a Respiratory Therapist by background and is very familiar with Medi-Cal/CCS related issues and has a good working relationship with several key players at the LA County CCS office.

 

John Cassar, CEO

Super Care, Inc.

City of Industry, CA

 

John Cassar has been a member of CAMPS since early 2004 and is a past member of the CAMPS Membership Committee and is currently a member of CAMPS Reimbursement Committee. With over 20 years of senior sales, marketing, operations, financial, and executive management experience John is the current CEO of Super Care, Inc. with 250 employees, 30 million in revenues and 7 locations. Founder; Sleep Well America, Inc. in 2005 focusing on the OSA private pay population and Golden Care Living, in 1998 which focuses on Assisted Living facilities and services. Implemented the Infusion Division in 1991 (SCP Home Services) which currently generates over 4 million in revenues. John maintains membership in the National Association of Medical Equipment of Suppliers, California Assisted Living Federation of America, CAHSAH, VGM Membership 2007 and the National Home Infusion Association, since 2003.

 

Jim Yaeger, President

Metro-Med, Inc.

Burbank, CA

 

Jim Yaeger has been active as a member of CAMPS for over 20 years and served on the Board of Directors for the past four years. He got his start in the HME business in 1976 as a delivery technician for Calox, Inc., the company founded by his grandfather. He left Calox in 1980 to help found Metro-Med, Inc. After leaving Metro-Med, he worked in sales and management for NMC Homecare, Foster Medical and VitalAire. In 1994, he returned to Metro-Med as President and co-owner. Metro-Med currently operates three branches employing approximately 45 people.