EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM

Our MedBridge Executive Management Team is a group of highly experienced professionals dedicated to providing consulting and expertise to surgeons and specialists.

Dave W. Odell, CPA*

Dave W. Odell, CPA*  President & CEO

Mr. Odell leads finance and partnership management for MedBridge. In addition, he is the Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of TynanGroup, Inc. He has successfully managed TynanGroup’s double-digit growth, leading to the firm’s recognition by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest-growing companies in America. Prior to TynanGroup, Mr. Odell was with a private accounting firm serving a broad spectrum of planning, audit and tax clients. Mr. Odell holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Westmont College and is a Certified Public Accountant.
*CPA license is currently inactive.

Ashley Nagaoka

Ashley Nagaoka  Vice President of Revenue Cycle Management

Ms. Nagaoka oversees the daily operations of MedBridge’s revenue cycle, namely the Patient Services, Billing, & Accounts Receivable departments. She provides support to the managers of these departments, assisting them to deliver excellent customer service to both our patients and clients. She ensures that the revenue cycle runs smoothly by bringing her extensive understanding of insurance collections and contracts to the team. Ms. Nagaoka holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a Master of Business Administration degree from California Lutheran University.

Audrey Dunlop

Audrey Dunlop  Vice President of Client Services

Ms. Dunlop serves as the main contact for MedBridge’s ambulatory surgery center (ASC) and physician practice clients. She ensures that all clients are well taken care of and administratively compliant for accreditation and certification. A 13-year MedBridge veteran, Ms. Dunlop has served as the company’s General Manager and Director of Client Services. She has also worked in a variety of other roles, including accounting, patient care, ASC development and licensure/accreditation, nursing staff supervision, partner relations, HR and surgery scheduler coordination. With years of revenue cycle operational oversight and on-the-ground experience at ASCs, she is able to speak into current processes at the facility level and provide solutions and training in the currently changing health care atmosphere. Ms. Dunlop holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Business from Westmont College.

Caleb Rhoads

Caleb Rhoads  Vice President of Finance & Operations

Mr. Rhoads has over 10 years of experience in the financial and operational sector of MedBridge, serving as Director of Financial Services and Controller for the majority of his tenure. After a year of independent consulting work, he has returned to MedBridge to be our Vice President of Finance & Operations. In addition to using his depth of MedBridge and financial industry to oversee our accounting department, Mr. Rhoads will lead in the implementation of MedBridge’s Strategic Plan for the coming years. He will help our teams across the company increase efficiency, as well as ensure that all departments have what they need to achieve their goals and Key Performance Indicators each month. Mr. Rhoads holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Business from Westmont College.

Taylor Baker

Taylor Baker  Director of Clinical Services

Ms. Baker oversees clinical operations for MedBridge’s Southern California ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). She is responsible for achieving and maintaining all accreditation and certification standards for each ASC. She guides each of our ASCs to achieve excellence in health care standards and quality patient care. She has record of successfully managing and operating medical outpatient and surgical centers through a collaborative approach among surgeons and staff. Ms. Baker holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona.

Megan Nebozuk

Megan Nebozuk  Director of Clinical Services

Ms. Nebozuk oversees clinical operations for MedBridge’s Northern California ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs).  She is responsible for achieving and maintaining all the accreditation and certification standards for each ASC.  She leads with a progressive leadership style and utilizes best practices to accomplish excellent patient outcomes.  She has a record of successfully managing and operating medical outpatient and surgical centers and 12 years of administrative leadership.  Ms. Nebozuk holds a Master of Leadership degree from William Jessup University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from San Jose State University.

Steve B. Schott

Steve B. Schott  Principal

Mr. Schott brings strong experience with physician relations, partnership management and legal affairs to the MedBridge executive team. With over 40 years of management experience across a variety of industries, he is a valuable resource to MedBridge’s Bay Area directors. In addition, he is the Founder & Managing Member of West Beach Investments, LLC—an investment, development, management and consulting company. Mr. Schott holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Iowa and a Juris Doctorate degree from Drake University.

SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM

Our MedBridge Senior Management Team is focused on being the bridge between our company's executive leadership and our mid-level managers and committed staff members, who drive our business forward.

Todd Tressler

Todd Tressler  Director of Human Resources

Mr. Tressler oversees human resources for MedBridge and its managed clients. He is responsible for HR departmental functions including staffing, employee relations, benefits, policy and procedure, and payroll. Mr. Tressler guides and shapes MedBridge’s company culture and people, creating a team atmosphere and productive work environment. He also provides management and employee engagement training, ensuring all staff members are set up for success. Mr. Tressler holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Villanova University and a Master of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Arkansas.

Marshall Flinn, Esq.

Marshall Flinn, Esq.  In-House Counsel

Mr. Flinn provides legal guidance and support to MedBridge, ensuring legal compliance in our company’s corporate and contractual obligations. Since joining MedBridge in 2013, Mr. Flinn has advanced through our accounting team, most recently serving as MedBridge’s Controller for over three and a half years before transitioning to his role as In-House Counsel. His experience provides a helpful finance background and historical context to his legal role and responsibilities. Marshall holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics & Business and Religious Studies from Westmont College and a Juris Doctor degree from the Santa Barbara College of Law.

Derek Troya

Derek Troya  Director of Development

Mr. Troya oversees the development of MedBridge projects. With over 10 years of experience in the construction industry, he has extensive knowledge of managing the development process from design to build-out. In addition to medical facilities, he has completed financial, hospitality and restaurant projects. Mr. Troya holds Bachelor’s degree’s from Westmont College, a Master of Construction Management degree from Purdue University and is a California licensed General Contractor

MANAGEMENT TEAM

We are privileged to have such a great team of managers. Their passion, talents, drive and focus are what help make MedBridge successful.

Accounting Manager

Eduardo Hernandez

Accounting Manager

Mr. Hernandez is responsible for the supervision of all staff accountants and assistants in the accounting department. He is responsible for the supervision of bookkeeping and clerical services. With a detailed understanding of financial operations, he oversees the creation and maintenance of all financial documents, budgets, banking, and data processing. Mr. Hernandez holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics & Business from Westmont College.

 

Accounts Receivable Manager

Becky Abbott

Accounts Receivable Manager

Ms. Abbott oversees MedBridge’s Accounts Receivable Department, ensuring that claims are followed up on according to best practices.  She is committed to continually increasing insurance collections for clients by providing expert account management while ensuring industry guidelines are followed.  Her department demonstrates its experience and expertise by proactively seeking more efficient collection methods to ensure returns are more profitable, while providing clients with accurate and timely account settlement.

Billing Manager

Cora Thorne

Billing Manager

Ms. Thorne is responsible for the daily operations of MedBridge’s Billing Department. She oversees the daily billing for each client and ensures that accounts are followed up on according to best practices. She also ensures that our clients receive maximized reimbursements with the highest-quality documentation and medical records. Our Billing Department is committed to continually increasing insurance collections for our clients, and Ms. Thorne upholds this commitment by bringing her understanding of insurance collections and insurance contracts to our team. Ms. Thorne holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Human Resources Manager

Elizabeth Curtis, PHR

Human Resources Manager

Ms. Curtis and Mr. Champion are responsible for the oversight of human resources and staffing for MedBridge and its managed clients. In collaboration with MedBridge management and ambulatory surgery center (ASC) administrators, they and the human resources team develop and manage staffing plans, full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, payroll, employee benefits, compliance, and employee-employer relationships. Ms. Curtis holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social work and a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification from the HR Certification Institute (HRCI).

Patient Services Manager

Lisa Schmitz

Patient Services Manager

Ms. Schmitz oversees the MedBridge Patient Services Department which is responsible for ensuring the financial viability of surgical cases at centers and collecting patient balances. Her team verifies insurance benefits and communicates financial responsibilities to patients for their surgeries, evaluates overhead costs against insurance contract rates and expected reimbursement, and completes patient requests, disputes, and questions. Lisa holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from UC Santa Barbara and is a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach.

CPCS, Credentialing Manager

Rochelle Garcia

CPCS, Credentialing Manager

Ms. Garcia oversees the Credentialing Department which is responsible for all aspects of the medical staff credentialing and privileging operations at MedBridge’s managed ambulatory surgery centers (ASC). Her team processes all applications for medical staff and allied health professionals who provide patient care along with channeling applications and requests through appropriate medical staff leadership and committees. Her department is committed to maintaining Bylaws, Polices, Rules and Regulations, and other regulatory requirements in compliance with State, federal, and accreditation body standards in order to further patient safety, and maintain Facility accreditation. Ms. Garcia holds a Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist (CPCS) Certification from the National Association of Medical Staff Services (NAMSS).

BOARD OF ADVISORS

We are thankful to have such a wonderful team of esteemed advisors behind us.

Jeffrey L. Halbrecht, M.D.

Jeffrey L. Halbrecht, M.D.

Dr. Halbrecht is an orthopaedic surgeon in private practice in San Francisco. He is a graduate of Columbia University and New York University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at the Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute in New York. Dr. Halbrecht is an active member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He is also a master instructor in arthroscopic surgery at the Orthopaedic Learning Center in Rosemont, Illinois, and held a position on the Editorial Board of Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery.

Jeffrey L. Halbrecht, M.D.

Jeffrey L. Halbrecht, M.D.

Dr. Halbrecht is an orthopaedic surgeon in private practice in San Francisco. He is a graduate of Columbia University and New York University School of Medicine. He completed his residency at the Hospital for Joint Diseases Orthopaedic Institute in New York. Dr. Halbrecht is an active member of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He is also a master instructor in arthroscopic surgery at the Orthopaedic Learning Center in Rosemont, Illinois, and held a position on the Editorial Board of Arthroscopy: The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery.

Dennis B. Phelps, M.D.

Dennis B. Phelps, M.D.

Dr. Phelps is a graduate of the University of Michigan and the University of Michigan Medical School. He completed his fellowship in Surgery of the Hand at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Dr. Phelps was an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Colorado for two years before moving to Santa Barbara to enter private practice in 1978. Dr. Phelps is the former President of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.

Dennis B. Phelps, M.D.

Dennis B. Phelps, M.D.

Dr. Phelps is a graduate of the University of Michigan and the University of Michigan Medical School. He completed his fellowship in Surgery of the Hand at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. Dr. Phelps was an Assistant Professor of Surgery at the University of Colorado for two years before moving to Santa Barbara to enter private practice in 1978. Dr. Phelps is the former President of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand.

Eugene M. Wolf, M.D.

Eugene M. Wolf, M.D.

Dr. Wolf is a graduate of the University of Bordeaux School of Medicine in France and completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the National Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Hospital in Arlington, Virginia. He is internationally recognized for his pioneering work in the development of arthroscopic surgical techniques for the knee and shoulder. He is an active presenter and lecturer in the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a Master Instructor in Arthroscopic Surgery at the Orthopaedic Learning Center in Rosemont, Illinois. Dr. Wolf also serves as the Director of the California Pacific Shoulder Arthroscopy Fellowship Program at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco.

Eugene M. Wolf, M.D.

Eugene M. Wolf, M.D.

Dr. Wolf is a graduate of the University of Bordeaux School of Medicine in France and completed his orthopaedic surgery residency at the National Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Hospital in Arlington, Virginia. He is internationally recognized for his pioneering work in the development of arthroscopic surgical techniques for the knee and shoulder. He is an active presenter and lecturer in the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a Master Instructor in Arthroscopic Surgery at the Orthopaedic Learning Center in Rosemont, Illinois. Dr. Wolf also serves as the Director of the California Pacific Shoulder Arthroscopy Fellowship Program at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco.

Richard K.N. Ryu, M.D.

Richard K.N. Ryu, M.D.

Dr. Ryu is a graduate of Yale University and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. He completed his residency at UCSF and a fellowship in Sports Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery of the Knee and Shoulder at the prestigious Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles. He has been in private practice since his arrival in Santa Barbara in 1986. Dr. Ryu currently serves as a California delegate to the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and was the past President of the Arthroscopy Association of North America.

Richard K.N. Ryu, M.D.

Richard K.N. Ryu, M.D.

Dr. Ryu is a graduate of Yale University and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine. He completed his residency at UCSF and a fellowship in Sports Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery of the Knee and Shoulder at the prestigious Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles. He has been in private practice since his arrival in Santa Barbara in 1986. Dr. Ryu currently serves as a California delegate to the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine and was the past President of the Arthroscopy Association of North America.