Tag: Mobility City
Mobility City Holdings earns accreditation
March 25, 2025HME News Staff
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Mobility City Holdings has announced that all of its franchises have successfully earned accreditation as HME subcontractors. This enables the company to provide a wide array of quality repair, patient delivery, rental and sales services for HME equipment to federal and state providers and health care facilities. “We are thrilled to announce that all of our locations have achieved subcontractor accreditation status,” said Diane Baratta, CEO, Mobility City Holdings....
Mobility City’s Craig Kreakie: From finance to franchise lead
March 21, 2025Tracy Orzel
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Craig Kreakie, Mobility’s City’s new vice president of franchise operations, was looking to buy a franchise, not secure an executive position, but the company’s leadership and support drew him in.
Now he’s keyed in to improving the efficiency of franchises on a broad scale, so they can do what they do best – help people.
HME News: What do you bring to the table at Mobility City?
Craig Kreakie: I started my career as...
In brief: Trump turnaround, Homecare Champion finalists, TrueAire recall
February 7, 2025HME News Staff
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump on Feb. 3 suspended his plans to implement 25% tariffs on products from Mexico and Canada, agreeing to a one-month pause in exchange for concessions on border security and crime enforcement.
The DME industry is closely monitoring the situation to see what, if any, exclusions might be included for medical equipment and products, according to a bulletin from VGM Government Relations.
An increase in tariffs, VGM says, could lead to several...
Mobility City taps industry vet for VP role
February 6, 2025HME News Staff
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Mobility City has named Craig Kreakie as vice president of franchise operations. He brings more than 20 years of related experience in the home medical products business, including 15 years of operational experience at Cardinal Health and, most recently, as vice president of sales and service at SpinLife. "We are thrilled to have Craig as part of the leadership team at Mobility City Holdings," said Diane Baratta, CEO of Mobility City. "His strategic mindset...
In brief: VGM & Associates, HR HealthCare add new faces & Mobility City hosts event
October 25, 2024HME News Staff
WATERLOO, Iowa – Nikki Grace will join VGM & Associates as director of the Orthotic and Prosthetic Group of America (OPGA) and Cindi Petito will join as director of clinical networks.
Grace previously worked as the director of North American operations for Osseointegration International, where she offered support to amputees worldwide. Grace, the 2023 O&P Woman of the Year, established Central Illinois Amputees, a nonprofit organization that raises awareness and addresses the specific...
In brief: Mobility City expands, NCART taps Steelman, McKesson launches initiative
April 5, 2024HME News Staff
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Mobility City Holdings announces the grand opening of Mobility City of San Diego, serving San Diego, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Del Mar, La Jolla, Coronado, Rancho Santa Fe and Carmel Valley, Calif. This location, owned and operated by Peter Yi, an Army veteran with 28 years of health care industry experience, marks a significant milestone for the company to achieve its goal of providing top-notch products to the 68 million Americans with disabilities. "I am thrilled to open...
Mobility City opens in San Diego
April 3, 2024HME News Staff
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Mobility City Holdings announces the grand opening of Mobility City of San Diego, serving San Diego, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Del Mar, La Jolla, Coronado, Rancho Santa Fe and Carmel Valley, Calif. This location, owned and operated by Peter Yi, an Army veteran with 28 years of health care industry experience, marks a significant milestone for the company to achieve its goal of providing top-notch products to the 68 million Americans with disabilities. "I am thrilled to open...
Mobility City opens third Savannah-area location
April 3, 2024HME News Staff
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Mobility City Holdings has expanded in the Southeast with the opening of the Mobility City of Savannah showroom, the third owned by franchisee Don Guilbert. The franchise will service the counties of Chatham, Effingham, Bryan and Mcintosh, Ga., as well as the Savannah, Ga., metro area. "Expanding into Savannah is not just a business endeavor for me; it's a mission to make a meaningful impact in the lives of people who rely on mobility assistance," said Guilbert....
Mobility City Holdings opens franchise in Kentucky
January 15, 2024HME News Staff
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Mobility City Holdings has announced the grand opening of a franchise in Louisville, Ky., owned by Chris Downs. “Launching my store is a dream come true,” said Downs, who has a background in the medical products industry. “Now I’m helping people in my community with mobility options that improve their quality of life. I plan to do that for many years to come.” The new franchise offers a wide range of mobility equipment, including scooters, power...
Mobility City hosts annual conference
October 30, 2023HME News Staff
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Mobility City Holdings, a franchisor of Mobility City showrooms in almost 50 locations in the top markets in the United States, has completed its Fourth Annual Franchise Owners Conference here. Nearly all of the company’s franchise owners attended – franchises from California to New York to Idaho to Florida – as well as top suppliers and sponsors. They discussed key corporate initiatives, industry trends, certification opportunities and other business issues....