Meet Our Leadership
People. Process. Technology.
Executive Leadership Team
Jennifer Maxwell
CEO & Co-founder
Jennifer Maxwell
CEO & Co-founder
As co-founder and CEO of MHA and strategic advisor to Medalogix, Jennifer not only works hand in hand with clients to help them achieve new heights of operational, technological, regulatory and financial efficiency, but also guides MHA’s long-range goals, strategies, plans and policies. Before dedicating herself full-time to MHA, Jennifer held positions as CEO and executive director of the Minnesota Homecare Association and as an executive account manager at a top home health and hospice consulting firm. There, she designed and coordinated multiple client service engagements focused on staff augmentation, acquisition, due diligence, compliance reviews as well as billing/collections, and revenue cycle management.Jennifer has also worked with the aging population from a different lens, running adult community services programs at the Mesa County Department of Human Services. Jennifer holds a master’s degree in counseling and a bachelor’s degree in psychology and was an adjunct professor of psychology and sociology at Colorado Christian University.
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Tom Maxwell
Chairman & Co-founder
Tom Maxwell
Chairman & Co-founder
Tom brings nearly 30 years of healthcare experience to his position as co-founder and chairman of Maxwell Healthcare Associates (MHA). Along with his day-to-day duties at MHA, Tom also serves as a strategic advisor and board member for Mission Homecare and Hospice, HomefreeRX, and Netalytics. Tom was the co-founder of Muse Healthcare which was acquired by Medalogix and the Vistria Group; Tom still serves as non-Executive Chair of the Board.Previously, he served as chief strategy officer and chief operating officer at Homecare Homebase, home health’s largest EMR. Tom was responsible for developing the organization’s interoperability strategy, sales, and marketing teams, as well as the product strategy--all with the goal of helping thousands of home health and hospice users eliminate redundant processes and streamline their workflows, resulting in greater clinical and financial outcomes. Prior to his time at HCHB, Tom held leadership positions in customer service and implementations at GE Healthcare part of the Millbrook Corporation acquisition. Additionally, Tom began his healthcare career as a Navy Hospital Corpsman, serving with the Fleet Marine Force (FMF). Tom is a proud supporter of all veteran programs and continues to volunteer his time and resources to serve those that have protected this country for years. Tom and Jennifer Maxwell are also the founders of a family foundation called BKND2ALL.
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Scott Beard
Chief Strategy Officer
Scott Beard
Chief Strategy Officer
Scott Beard is a seasoned professional in the healthcare industry with a wealth of experience in strategy and leadership. Scott comes to Maxwell Healthcare Associates (MHA) from Enhabit Home Health and Hospice where he served as Vice President of Information Technology. Scott gained his post-acute knowledge when he served as Vice President of Implementation at Homecare Homebase, home health’s largest EMR vendor. As the Chief Strategy Officer at MHA, he is responsible for defining and executing the company’s strategic vision and growth initiatives. With his deep understanding of the healthcare landscape and proven track record of driving successful business outcomes, Scott is a valuable asset to the team at MHA. His focus on innovation and collaboration makes him an effective leader, and his commitment to excellence sets a high standard for the entire organization.
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Vivek Mathew
VP of Marketing
Vivek Mathew
VP of Marketing
Vivek's experience is extensive and eclectic. As a former teacher, journalist, and founder of a business, his skills to effectively communicate a strategy and manage a team have helped MHA win three consecutive Aging Media Awards in Marketing. His expertise in digital marketing, demand generation, and content marketing has helped both large and small organizations tell distinctive stories to their prospects and clients.
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Jason Cravens
VP of Sales
Jason Cravens
VP of Sales
Jason is an experienced sales leader with a documented history of building winning sales teams. He works directly with home health and hospice agencies to find the best solutions for their organizations.
Contact:
(847) 436-9759
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Matt Adam
VP of Finance
Matt Adam
VP of Finance
Matt is an accomplished financial services executive with extensive experience overseeing and leading strategic planning, designing and implementing cost management programs, and managing business operations, technology, finance, accounting, and talent management for a leading healthcare organization. Expertise in operations, change management, and process improvement. Proven financial acumen reflected through P&L ownership, budgeting, and forecasting. Enterprise-wide focus on leveraging strong relationships to drive value creation.
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Directors
Kevin Jones
Dir. of Consulting Services
Kevin Jones
Dir. of Consulting Services
Kevin has over 17 years in business development, sales, marketing, operations, management, and leadership experience within the hospice industry. Before joining Maxwell Healthcare Associates (MHA), he served as the Executive Director of Hospice Compassus of Memphis. Kevin received his Bachelor of Science in Psychology and an MBA from Belhaven University. He also serves on various charitable boards and committees, providing education and support to local communities on end-of-life care issues. His focus at MHA is on training, education, and providing tools necessary for staff professionals to provide exceptional patient care. He recently became certified as a CHAP consultant.
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Alice Shumate
Dir. of Centralization
Alice Shumate
Dir. of Centralization
Alice has 30+ years of experience in the acute and post-acute spaces. She maintains 20+ years in Home Health and Hospice clinical operations, strategy, and leadership. Alice is also an expert in clinical informatics, SDLC and process improvement, and has a decade of experience as a system administrator and BA for HCHB clients.
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Kody Johnston
Dir. of Business Analytics
Kody Johnston
Dir. of Business Analytics
As a nurse informaticist and RN by skill, Kody has over eight years of experience as a nurse and six-plus years within the post-acute realm focused on innovation and clinical technologies. Prior to healthcare, Kody helped start a low-code delivery partner which focused on no/low-code implementation in large enterprises (Amazon, Facebook, Husqvarna, Google) for rapid digital transformation. Kody has lead interdisciplinary healthcare professionals through citizen development strategies and helped liaison between IT infrastructure and clinical departments as it pertains to enterprise application development and clinical technology implementation. Kody is passionate about innovating the way home health and hospice companies advance care and thrive in a volatile environment. It is a commitment he is continuing with MHA.
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Eddie Vetter
Dir. of Finance & RCM Consulting
Eddie Vetter
Dir. of Finance & RCM Consulting
Eddie is responsible for driving client relationships and supporting MHA's exceptional finance consultants as they provide insight into RCM operations and EMR setup, best practices, and actionable advice. Please reach out for a discussion on how we might help you adapt to evolving revenue and billing challenges, or to make sense of RCM processes that need an update. We can also perform a quick assessment to identify specific challenges and offer a path forward.
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Kimberly Mulquin-Shumway
Dir. of Quality & Regulatory Compliance
Kimberly Mulquin-Shumway
Dir. of Quality & Regulatory Compliance
Kim brings 30+ years of professional healthcare experience, specializing in quality improvement, patient safety, risk management, and infection control. Her development of leadership programs, patient-centered care awareness compliance accountability, and reimbursement maximization strategies, has enabled organizations to achieve Joint Commission, NCQA, and AAAHC accreditations without deficiencies as well as State and Federal surveys including an Operational Site Visit with no citations. Kim is also a dedicated healthcare education specialist with 10+ years of experience as a Lead Nurse Planner, encompassing a wide variety of professional development programs including continuing medical and nursing education. We appreciate all of her hard work and dedication to the healthcare profession.
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