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MSB™ is committed to providing industry-leading solutions to empower special educators to maximize their time with the children they serve.

	Executive Director Directing school Medicaid programs in school districts for more than 15 years Responsible for school Medicaid startups in 8 different states Developed industry-leading Medicaid claiming process Recognized as one of the foremost advocates for school districts’ access to federal Medicaid funds to offset the costs of special education Innovator in special education data management applications including IEP development and Medicaid claiming Directs product development, operations and sales and marketing efforts across MSB™
	General Counsel Contributes as an active member of Research Committee for the National Alliance for Medicaid in Education (NAME) Directs school districts in the resolution of Medicaid audits Provides Medicaid compliance consulting to client school districts Presents Medicaid compliance practice tips at school leadership conferences Recognized as a premier school-based Medicaid attorney Has testified on behalf of school districts before state Medicaid agencies and legislative committees in regards to proposed changes to State Medicaid regulations Assists school districts to provide written comment to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on proposed federal Medicaid regulations Admitted in NH and MA
	VP Educational Integration Special Educator with 18 years of experience M.S.Ed in Educational Leadership Brings the educator’s view to software development and implementation facilitating broader research and development in educational topics Implemented School Based Rehabilitative Services, Case Management and Day Treatment Medicaid Billing Programs as a Special Education Director Responsible for Purchasing and Implementing Case-e® IEP Software and Special Education Management System as a Special Education Director
	SVP Customer Relations/Director Texas Operations Four years of client implementation experience which includes learning district process, forms customizations, trainings, and on-going support to client/users Provides clients with best practice/strategies when implementing MSB™ products and services. Directs clients with strategies to maximize their reimbursements with the School Based Medicaid Program Assists in product research and development for future MSB™ products Proven dedication to client success using focused and tailored implementation strategies
	VP Client Solutions B.S. Health Science Post Graduate Degree in Education Vast experience with non-profit administration and development 15+ years experience in customer relations 15+ years experience in international and domestic k12 education industry Client representation and product development contributor to MSB’s Case-e® and Waypoynt™ products Coordinates and manages sales outreach on behalf of MSB Principle developer and promoter of MSB mission, vision and outreach strategies Key participant in various organized youth outreach programs
	VP Business Analysis Successfully directs new claim operations in all regions Develops and executes specifications for automated claims processing system, paperless documentation system and IEP software Managed process efficiencies to increase school Medicaid funding by double digit percentages over the last three years Authored Public Policy to reduce the rate of chronic disease and provide health access to families Procurement of federal and state funds to assist public hospitals B.S. in Public Health
	SVP Business Development Developed client contact, reporting and relationship development strategies Directed school Medicaid operations including process management, client relations and customer service Proposes client-focused products and services to promote MSB’s vision to provide outstanding solutions for special educators Executes strategies to implement partnerships with school districts, education service centers and vendors who provide outstanding solutions for special education
	VP Operations Over fifteen years experience in assessing client needs and exceeding expectations Evaluation of existing operating procedures to improve organizational processes Analyze district feedback to integrate desired functionality and optimize client experience Plays an integral role in development, testing and implementation of MSB™ products Comprehensive understanding and experience relating to the Special Education process Three years experience in database management, software related issue resolution and document creation Several years of experience in the Medicaid to Schools program, including internal quality assurance audits
	VP Clinical Services Eleven years of experience as a school-based speech language pathologist. Developed industry-leading Data Driven Needs Analysis (Data DNA) which quantifies needs and costs of related services for special education. Co-Founder: Life Empowerment Program, a proprietary program for identifying the most talented and passionate school based therapists, that ensures professional and personal satisfaction via appropriate job placement. Developer of the Caseload Analysis Process which identify trends of student disability and levels of severity. Provides analysis and recommendations for student identification/discharge criteria, clinical staffing patterns and methods for maximizing Medicaid reimbursement. Responsible for development of clinical programs for Provyde, nationwide
	VP Business Services Master’s Degree in Public Administration and licensed Nursing Home Administrator 17 years experience leading and managing clinical service providers in home, hospital and school settings. Co-Founder: Life Empowerment Program, a proprietary program for identifying the most talented and passionate school based therapists, that ensures professional and personal satisfaction via appropriate job placement. Developer of the Therapy Utilization Review tool which allows school districts to track and project utilization of time and money for related services. Responsible for school and therapist development for Provyde nationwide.
	VP Educational Administrator Over 37 years experience in public education in Ohio ranging from high school teacher, coach, and athletic director High School principal for 9 years and a county and local superintendent in Ohio for 13 years Former president of the Southwest Ohio County School Superintendent’s Association and 3-year participant in the National Academy of Superintendents Director of an on-line virtual charter school (Virtual Community School of Ohio) for 3 years A founder and superintendent of a charter school (Premier Academy of Ohio) for 3 years
	VP Government Relations B.A. History, B.S. Political Science Served as government affairs director and legislative and executive agency lobbyist for charter schools Specialist in charter school development, marketing, student recruitment and retention programs Served as campaign manager, consultant and fundraiser for local, state and federal election campaigns Worked as a Legislative Aide in the House of Representatives Served as an Ohio Presidential Advance Representative for the Bush Administration