Tag: General Counsel
VGM’s Walsh retires
January 4, 2022HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – VGM Group’s general counsel, Jim Walsh, who was the first investor in the company when it was founded by his friend Van G. Miller in 1986, retired on Dec. 31. He will remain involved as an adviser to the senior leadership team and as chairman of the board of directors. “Jim Walsh was integral to most everything that happened at VGM, especially in the first 30 years of the company’s existence,” said VGM Group CEO Mike Mallaro. “He was the primary...
Inogen names incoming counsel
June 22, 2021HME News Staff
GOLETA, Calif. – Inogen’s board of directors has appointed Jason Somer as executive vice president and general counsel and secretary, effective July 12. “On behalf of the board, I would like to congratulate Jason on this appointment as I believe that he will be a tremendous asset to Inogen and a great addition to our executive team,” said Nabil Shabshab, CEO. “I believe Jason’s 25 years of experience in general counsel and attorney roles will be a great enabler...
Apria replaces Smyth with Hicks
March 1, 2021HME News Staff
INDIANAPOLIS – Apria Healthcare has appointed Michael-Bryant Hicks as executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary. He joins Apria from Elanco Animal Health, where he held the same position. Hicks previously held positions at Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals and The Providence Service Corporation, where he oversaw all legal functions for both companies. Hicks replaces Raoul Smyth, who most recently served as executive vice president, general counsel and...
AAH taps Bachenheimer for general counsel
May 10, 2018HME News Staff
WASHINGTON - AAHomecare has retained Brown & Fortunato to provide a range of legal and advisory services. Long-time HME industry advocate Cara Bachenheimer, who is set to open a Washington, D.C., lobbying office for the Amarillo, Texas-based law firm in June, will take the lead role representing the association's regulatory and legislative priorities. “I have had a front-row view of Cara's work on HME public policy issues over the years, and I have always come away impressed by her depth of...