Our Team
Kaveh Arabfakhry Chief Technology Officer
Why I love MedKeeper:
MedKeeper is a customer centric organization that is constantly pushing the envelope of technology to provide cutting edge software products to our customers.
Hobbies:
Snowboarding, Hiking, Computers, Cars.
Brandyn Baca Graphic Designer
Why I love MedKeeper:
I am challenged to bring out my best, and I have a great group of co-workers to help me reach that from day to day.
Hobbies:
My hobbies include fishing, hiking, sculpture, and studying fine art from the Japanese academic traditions.
Paige Bendele Project Manager
Why I love MedKeeper:
MedKeeper is team oriented and provides a fun, friendly work environment.
Hobbies:
Skiing, soccer, hiking, spending time with my family and friends, and shoes!
Brenden Bolgar Implementation Analyst
Why I love MedKeeper:
MedKeeper is a company that values their employees and pushes us to be innovative on a daily basis. Using modern technology to maintain patient safety so that our customers can focus on what they do best.
Hobbies:
My free time is spent fly fishing, tying flies, playing video games, and finding new places to explore with my girlfriend.
Julie Boring VP, Product and Admin
Why I love MedKeeper:
I love working for a flexible and innovative organization where the voice of the customer is valued.
Hobbies:
Spending time with my family, hiking, and home renovations.
Curtis Burch VP, Customer Success
Why I love MedKeeper:
I enjoy working on a team with talented and intelligent people that are driving innovation, ensuring customer success and ultimately enabling hospitals to deliver quality care.
Hobbies:
Spending time with family and friends, Cooking, Traveling, Snowboarding, Golfing.
Dave Campbell, CPhT Clinical Consultant
Why I love MedKeeper:
I love MedKeeper because we provide an easy-to-use program that is very flexible and it helps prevent med errors.
Hobbies:
Playing with my daughter, bowling, golf, playing guitar, and video games.
Chris CatalanoProject Manager
Why I love MedKeeper:
It's inspiring to come to work each day and be part of a team that strives to be better than the day before.
Hobbies:
Skiing, climbing, and more skiing!
Vince Ciganik Senior Software Engineer
Why I love MedKeeper:
It’s inspiring to work with a diverse, dedicated and smart group of people such as those that we have here at MedKeeper. I learn something new every day, I know I can count on those around me for support, and I can see the difference the products make for our customers.
Hobbies:
Golf, technology, and my family, natch.
Emily Colson Project Manager
Why I love MedKeeper:
I love Medkeeper because of the wonderful work environment that fosters not only hard work but a fun environment as well.
Hobbies:
Taking bike rides with my kids, yoga, reading, seeing live music, cooking.
Josh Cooprider Regional Sales Director, Central
Why I love MedKeeper:
A progressive company with cutting edge software and the chance to work
with great people within the industry.
Hobbies:
Golf, Golf and Golf.
Nadja Gastelum, CPhT Clinical Consultant
Why I love MedKeeper:
I appreciate being a part of a team that continues to innovate solutions to improve patient safety and increase workflow efficiency. My colleagues are very passionate about their jobs, extremely creative, and friendly which promotes a pleasant work environment.
Hobbies:
Spending time with family and friends, playing volleyball, riding motorcycles, and cooking.
Jared Gehring, CPhT Clinical Consultant
Why I love MedKeeper:
I love MedKeeper because it allows me to travel to facilities all over providing them with innovative technology that not only helps with their workflow and compliance with state and national laws but it also helps in providing patient safety and that is what matters most.
Hobbies:
I enjoy hiking, fishing, hunting, kayaking and anything outdoors. I also enojoy Nashville Predators hockey and Miami Dolphins football.
Cindi Gelman VP, Compliance
Favorite Quote:
"A woman is like a tea bag- you never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water."
-Eleanor Roosevelt
Hobbies:
Running 1/2 Marathons, Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies.
Brandon Grant Director, User Experience
Why I love MedKeeper:
I like working for a company that is customer centric, fosters creativity, and presents a challenge everday.
Favorite Quote:
"Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the ax."
- Abraham Lincoln
Kevin Henry Regional Sales Director, Southeast
Why I love MedKeeper:
Providing solutions that make a real impact for hospitals to deliver safe and quality care to patients.
Hobbies:
Golf, Surfing and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Todd Hillyard Regional Sales Director, Mid Atlantic
Why I love MedKeeper:
MedKeeper allows me to provide state-of-the-art solutions to customers which help with their operational and regulatory challenges. By leveraging proven technology and rapid development, MedKeeper has been able to gain a unique position in the market resulting in an innovative, customer-focused approach that is unmatched in the industry.
Hobbies:
Outdoor activities, travel, family trips to the beach, skiing, golf.
Karen Hundley Senior Software Engineer
Why I love MedKeeper:
It’s satisfying to create software that makes a difference.
Favorite Quote:
"Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower", Steve Jobs
Jason Kilgour Chief Executive Officer
Why I love MedKeeper:
Working with an intelligent and empowered team that is passionate about creating great new products and supporting our customers.
Hobbies:
Spending time with my family, coaching youth sports and rooting for the Red Sox.
Nicole Knop Office Manager
Why I love MedKeeper:
Exciting innovative work environment which allows for employees to keep a healthy balance of work and home.
Hobbies:
Photography, Golf.
Russ Kraus VP, Legacy Products
Why I love MedKeeper:
Great group of people to work with. We treat each other with respect. Every day brings new opportunities and challenges.
Hobbies:
Ping pong and Yoga.
Roy Kuhn VP, Interface and Information Security
Why I love MedKeeper:
MedKeeper provides innovative solutions that allow our customers to maintain and monitor regulated healthcare processes. Being part of an organization that helps healthcare facilities provide better, safer care for their patients is very rewarding. It is very satisfying knowing the products and service we provide affect so many people.
Hobbies:
Golf, camping, fishing and spending time with family.
Jennifer Kuipers, CPhTDirector, Clinical Consulting
Favorite Quote:
"Strength is the product of struggle, you must do what others don't to achieve what others won't" -Henry Rollins
Hobbies:
Spending time with my kids, the gym, shopping, traveling.
Justin Marlowe Clinical Consultant
Why I love MedKeeper:
As a pharmacy technician, I have always enjoyed the operational side of pharmacy. Working at MedKeeper gives me the opportunity to help pharmacies modernize and consolidate their operational needs.
Hobbies:
I enjoy bass fishing, playing softball/baseball, and playing
guitar.
Ed Mulhern Quality Assurance Engineer
Why I love MedKeeper:
Medkeeper is a company highly invested in the success of both their customers and employees. Everyone here cares deeply about getting the job done and striving for excellence.
Hobbies:
Fly fishing, running, mountaineering.
Sara McMurry, CPhT Project Manager
Favorite Quote:
"The moment a child is born, a mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new" -Osho
Hobbies:
Camping, spending time with my family, playing Legos, building forts, reading books about superheroes, riding bikes and watching my boys play sports.
Alexis Muench Implementation Analyst
Why I love MedKeeper:
Being with a company that continues to adapt and evolve to best serve the customer.
Hobbies:
Soccer, racquetball, hanging out with friends, concerts.
Sage Nelson Regional Sales Director, Northeast
Why I love MedKeeper:
Awesome people working together to provide top notch solutions that have a true impact on overall patient safety in the hospital environment.
Hobbies:
Golf, hanging with friends and family, playing with our dogs.
Derek Niehus Chief Sales Officer
Why I love MedKeeper:
Being part of an organization that genuinely listens to, seeks feedback from, and strives to continuously improve the ways in which we support our customers.
Hobbies:
Tennis and golf.
Josh Naranjo Business Analyst
Why I love MedKeeper:
The relaxing work environment where everyone works together and does their part to get the job done and done right.
Hobbies:
I spend a lot of my time playing FIFA or watching a sports game. I cheer for Arsenal and the Dallas Cowboys but will watch any event that is on. I also like going on hikes and playing pick-up basketball and hockey, along with trying new bars and restaurants.
James Nguyen, CPhT Implementation Analyst
Why I love MedKeeper:
I love working with people who value teamwork and constantly strive to improve patient safety by developing new solutions for pharmacy workflows.
Hobbies:
Camping, Hiking, Canoeing, Swimming, and New England Patriots Football.
Katherine Northrup Implementation Analyst
Why I love MedKeeper:
I like working for a company that is focused on customer satisfaction and ensuring patient safety.
Hobbies:
Skiing, traveling, cooking, playing with puppies, and spending time with friends.
Nichole Perry, CPhT Clinical Consultant
Why I love MedKeeper:
I love my job because of the challenge. I'm able to solve problems and put clinical skills to good use. No two days are the same: my job provides variety, and I learn something new every day. I feel part of a team here and believe that everyone is marching towards the same goal.
Hobbies:
Outside of work my creative outlet is photography and being outdoors. I love to travel the world, see new things and meet new people.
Stephanie Phillips, CPhT Product Manager
Why I love MedKeeper:
One of my career goals was to work for a company where I feel I am making a difference in people’s lives in some way. I love that we do that here at MedKeeper with products that help improve patient health and safety. On top of that, I get to work with a wonderful group of people.
Hobbies:
Hiking, Running, Quilting and Scrapbooking.
Jon Pigg Director, Technical Support
Why I love MedKeeper:
MedKeeper is full of wonderfully talented and passionate people who respect each other, and care about the customer.
The work environment provides for great teamwork and brainstorming, while maintaining a friendly atmosphere.
Hobbies:
Video gaming, baking, taking things apart, and attempting to put them back together.
Samantha Polzin Implementation Analyst
Why I love MedKeeper:
A great team environment that is always innovative and fun.
Hobbies:
Traveling, spending time with family and friends, camping, and reading.
Miles Redmon Senior Software Engineer
Why I love MedKeeper:
My coworkers are easy to get along with and are very competent. You can trust them to do what they say and deliver an exceptional performance. Management is also easy to work with and get a quick response. Management expects you to get your task done, but also lends a hand when needed. I also really like being able to quickly respond to customer requests and issues.
Hobbies:
Biking, skiing, martial arts and video games. I also volunteer at the Museum of Nature and Science’s special exhibits with my son.
Dave Runck Chief Financial Officer
Why I love MedKeeper:
Being part of a talented team that is focused on developing innovative technology which helps improve our customer's efficiency and the safety of their patients.
Hobbies:
Snowboarding, Mountain Biking, Golf, Scuba Diving, Cheering on the Broncos and Avalanche.
Jason Santilli Software Engineer
Why I love MedKeeper:
I love working in a fun, relaxed office that gives me the room to exercise my creativity and take initiative, even as a new developer.
Hobbies:
Running, cooking, skateboarding, video games, yoga, and Netflix marathons.
Brian Sherman Regional Sales Director, South Central
Why I love MedKeeper:
It is inspiring to be part of a team that not only cares for and supports each other, but truly partners with, listens to, and cares for it's customers. This results in market driven solutions that bring real value to our customer's operations.
Hobbies:
Tennis, music, reading, movies, laughing, being outdoors, hanging with my daughters.
Ray Stierer VP, DoseResponse
Why I love MedKeeper:
I love being a part of a company that focuses their time and effort on improving pharmacy operations and services which ultimately leads to better patient care.
Hobbies:
Watching my children grow up, Pittsburgh Pirate baseball, and playing golf.
Graeme Smith Integration Engineer
Why I love MedKeeper:
I enjoy working on a new challenge every day with a great group of people and being able to make a difference for our customers.
Hobbies:
Cycling, climbing, and baking pizzas with unusual toppings.
Charles Tandy Software Engineer
Why I love MedKeeper:
I enjoy getting the chance to contribute to the development of innovative new software in a fun team oriented environment.
Hobbies:
Mixed Martial Arts, Muay thai, Jiu-jitsu, Hiking, and Traveling.
Quenten VanEgeren Director, Software Engineering
Why I love MedKeeper:
I like working for an innovative and fast moving company that pushes the pursuit of new technology along with a great working environment that promotes teamwork and the creation of quality software.
Favorite Quote:
"Be the change that you wish to see in the world."
― Mahatma Gandhi
Christiana Vonu Project Manager
Why I love MedKeeper:
MedKeeper has a great team environment where everyone strives to provide the best quality support for our customers. There are always new challenges and opportunities to learn.
Hobbies:
Skiing, running, hiking, traveling, spending time with my family and friends.
Michael Weingarten Manager, Account Management
Why I love MedKeeper:
I love MedKeeper because of the intelligent, supportive and diligent people I've had the opportunity to work with.
Favorite Quote:
"You miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take."
― Wayne Gretzky
Roger Wilson Accounting Manager
Why I love MedKeeper:
Working with a team of intelligent, highly motivated professionals to develop world class products
Hobbies:
Nationally ranked cribbage player. Traveling the world. Exploring new restaurants.
