Governor Asa Hutchinson appointed me to the Arkansas Suicide Prevention Council where we work to advise his office as well as all members of the General Assembly about legislation and initiatives to help prevent suicide.

Serving 5th term on the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Board of Directors As the fundraising chair, revenue has increased 506% Invited to serve on AFSP’s National Public Policy Council where I work to develop federal and state legislation regarding suicide prevention.Worked on behalf of AFSP to have two pieces of legislation pass the Arkansas General Assembly with unanimous votes in both houses.

Purchased Morris Medical after identifying an opening in the market for a adult and pediatric incontinence supplier.Introduced new concept of niche product provider in the medical equipment industry.Provided education regarding new products to physicians, APN’s, nurses, case managers, discharge planners, & long term care facilities to all of Arkansas with a strong focus on market leading referral sources.Maintained relationships with referral sources. Within 3 months, had a consistent referral base of 300-450 unique referrals per month. Monitored successful outcomes for patients.

Provided product presentations to different stakeholders related to diabetes, spinal stenosis, rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative disc disease, and movement restriction due to injury or surgery to referral sources.Grew this market in Arkansas from zero to an average of 150 referrals per month with a territory of all of Arkansas and Oklahoma.

Director of Volunteer ManagementManaged a staff of 11 Volunteer CoordinatorsPromoted to Director of Public and Media relations.Promoted to Executive Director of the Hospice Home Care FoundationLiaised with FEMA and the Arkansas Department of Emergency ManagementLed the only hospice evacuation out of New Orleans during hurricane Katrina and Houston during hurricane Rita.Managed air ambulance evacuations with over 20 round trips while coordinating with air traffic control towers in 6 airports.Evacuated over 40 hospice patients within 100 hours during hurricane KatrinaEvacuated over 35 hospice patients from Houston during hurricane Rita