Gerry "Gary" Knowles, Ccep, Chc, Cfe Email and Phone Number

Administers the company’s ethics and compliance programs for branches that operate in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Tennessee.

Contract Director of Compliance Programs reporting to the Chief Compliance Officer. Assigned to draft the Compliance Investigations procedure. Conducted complex compliance investigations as assigned. Monitored training for the 340B Drug Discount Program. Assisted in the development enterprise wide annual Corporate Compliance workplans. Assisting with complex billing audits Worked with affiliates to improve interoperability  Experience with EPIC electronic medical record and NAVEX confidential incident reporting management system Interpreted government regulations for Medicare and MedicaidReceived both Pfizer vaccinations.

Conducted 340B Drug Discount Program audits and special projects for Crowe Healthcare Risk Consulting, a division of Crowe LLP, the eighth largest public accounting firm in the United States. Laid off due to Pandemic.

Worked in Network Compliance Department in the heavily regulated health care sector. Responsible for compliance and ethics inquires and matters requiring investigation. Reads and interprets proposed rulemaking notices regarding new regulations.340B Drug Pricing Coordinator working regulatory and compliance issues relating to this important healthcare program. Assist in developing risk assessment tools and methodology in order provide a proactive framework to develop a monitor and audit work plan and respond to all HHS-OIG audit inquiries.

Management Advisor for an international risk management company. Consulting in the areas of governance and risk management in the defense, aerospace, regulatory, and transportation sectors. Interviews stakeholders and collects data to prepare industry and capability risk profiles using proprietary methodology. Develops treatment strategies based on identified risks. Prepares contract proposals for government and commercial customers to include statements of work, timelines, and pricing. Ensures compliance with applicable regulations. Key member of a team of international professionals with a client base of over 300 companies located in 16 countries.

Led, managed, and developed twelve direct report Ethics Advisors for Boeing Commercial Airplane Group, including coaching them in the evolving roles from compliance focal to facilitating managers, as the initial points of contact in an open and honest culture; served as expert and a resource. -Partnered with Human Resources in shaping an open and honest communication structure in support of a culture where managers are the first point of contact for all communications, including ethics, employment issues, and policy interpretation.

Ethics and Compliance Officer -Assisted ethics director in administering companywide ethics and compliance program. -Conducted investigations into alleged ethics and legal compliance violations to include suspected fraudulent activity involving contracts, subcontractor relations, and company rules and policies. -Administered organizational ethics training to include monitoring Foreign Corrupt Practices Act computer based training for salaried employees and face to face presentations for over 2,000 non-exempt (union) employees.-Coordinated annual ethics and compliance risk assessment process to validate prevention, detection, and corrective action controls.-Managed company’s local ethics hotline and provided case management for matters reported to the third party helpline. -Regularly briefed senior management using developed oral and written communication skills.-Worked closely with Human Resources to conduct post U. S. Government review of current and former USG employees being considered for employment. -Considered expert in the interpretation of DD 214 military discharge document.-Maintained liaison with DoD Standards of Conduct Office (SOCO) regarding such reviews.

Marine Corps officer having served overseas twice and two tours in Washington DC. Skills included operational, artillery, and support, financial management. Comptroller for a medium size organization. Led a group of recruiters in the mid Atlantic and Southwestern states recruiting for the Marine Corps Reserve. Command and Staff College graduate.