Drive’s Schwartz to retire
By HME News Staff
Updated 10:34 AM CDT, Tue October 19, 2021
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. – Jeff Schwartz, co-founder of Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare, has announced he is retiring March 31, 2022. Schwartz co-founded Medical Depot, which eventually became Drive Medical and then Drive DeVilbiss, in 2000. During his 22-year tenure, he has helped to grow the company to more than $1 billion in revenues. “I’m very proud to have had the privilege to guide Drive DeVilbiss from start up to its current leadership position in the industry,” Schwartz said. “I’ve been fortunate to have developed many great relationships with co-workers, customers and industry leaders. I appreciate the leadership and mentorship that I’ve received and have been able to pass along to others over the years. While it’s always hard to pick your exit, I feel the time is right, and I have full confidence in the strong management team that we have developed at Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare.” Drive has developed a detail leadership transition plan, with Tony Crisitello, a 30-year industry veteran, assuming Schwartz’s responsibilities as chief customer officer, North America. Additionally, Steve Wakser, a 13-year veteran of the company, will become senior vice president of homecare for both North America and South America.
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