The VGM Group has promoted Chris Wendland, formerly the organization’s legal counsel, to the new position of Chief Legal Officer. In a March 31 announcement, VGM said Wendland, who graduated from Harvard University and the University of Iowa College of Law, “will oversee all legal matters for VGM Group, ensuring compliance and providing strategic legal…
VGM Names Chris Wendland Its New Chief Legal Officer
VGM Opens Registration for June’s Heartland Conference
The educational event will include an expo hall and plenty of networking opportunities.
Registration is now open for the VGM Heartland Conference, taking place June 9-11 in the organization’s hometown of Waterloo, Iowa. In a March 5 announcement, VGM said early-bird pricing will be in effect until April 18. The 2025 conference will feature more than 60 educational sessions on topics such as Complex Rehab Technology, billing and…
Briefly: NCART, U.S. Rehab Partner on Webinar; AIM Adds EVP
Featuring the National Coalition for Assistive & Rehab Technology, VGM & Associates, and Abilities in Motion.
NCART, U.S. Rehab to Present Strategies for Growth Webinar The National Coalition for Assistive & Rehab Technology (NCART) and U.S. Rehab are cohosting a March 6 webinar entitled Future-Proofing Complex Rehab Technology: Strategies for Growth and Protection in 2025. The webinar’s speakers are Wayne Grau, executive director, NCART; Julie Piriano, PT, ATP/SMS, senior director of…
HME, Accessibility Veteran Jim Greatorex Announces Retirement from VGM
Greatorex has devoted more than 30 years to the home medical equipment industry.
Jim Greatorex, a veteran of the home medical equipment (HME) and accessibility industries who has been vice president of VGM & Associates’ Live at Home business since 2015, has announced his retirement. In a Jan. 30 announcement, VGM noted that Greatorex has more than 30 years of experience in HME and accessibility. “He has been…
VGM Adds VP of Vendor Contract Management
The new member of the organization’s leadership team has extensive health-care experience.
VGM & Associates has a new VP of vendor contract management. In a Jan. 20 announcement, the member services organization said health-care veteran Randy Piper has been brought aboard to drive new vendor business development, optimize contracts, and ensure compliance across vendor agreements. “Randy is a welcome addition to VGM & Associates to lead initiatives…
VGM Calls for 2025 Heartland Conference Papers
VGM Heartland is scheduled for June 9-11 in Waterloo, Iowa.
VGM & Associates is now accepting proposals from industry members for educational presentations at the VGM Heartland Conference in 2025. In an Oct. 17 announcement, VGM said it’s seeking expert presenters on a range of topics of importance to home medical equipment (HME) and Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) providers. “New this year are revamped education…
Briefly: RESNA to Host Oct. 31 ATP Certification Webinar; VGM to Announce 2025 HME Woman of the Year at Heartland
Featuring the Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America and the VGM Group.
RESNA to Hold Free ATP Certification Program on Oct. 31 The Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA) is holding a free ATP Eligibility Pop-Up webinar for industry professionals interested in learning more about becoming Assistive Technology Professionals (ATPs). The hour-long event — starting at 12 noon Eastern on Oct. 31 —…
VGM Announces New VP of Government Relations
The new executive served previously in the orthotics and prosthetics industry.
VGM & Associates has appointed Adam Miller to be its new vice president of government affairs. In a Sept. 4 news announcement, VGM noted that Miller previously served as president of VGM’s Orthotic and Prosthetic Group of America. In his new role, Miller “will spearhead strategic engagement with VGM communities, aligning policy and practice with…
VGM Updates Member Success Team
The member services organization announced a promotion and a new hire.
VGM & Associates has announced an addition and a promotion to its member success team. In an April 10 press release, VGM said Chris Rose had been promoted to become director of member key accounts, effective April 8. Rose, who previously served as a regional account manager, will now “focus on strengthening business relationships between…
VGM Announces Two Leadership Promotions
Both promotions come from the organization’s marketing division.
VGM & Associates has promoted two of its marketing leaders. In a March 22 news announcement, the member service organization said it has promoted Krista McNurlen to SVP, business operations. McNurlen previously served as SVP, marketing, starting in April 2021. Also, Mandi Rogers has been promoted to VP, marketing. Rogers previously served as VGM’s senior…