Rachael Jarrells

Executive Assistant

”The past cannot be changed. The future is yet in your power.”

Personality: Hardworking, Passionate, Full of Smiles.

Professional Experience: Rachael comes to Medworks with a background in customer service, training, and business operations, and is currently a student of Liberty University, working toward her BA in Business & Human Resources.

Passions: Rachael loves getting to know people, and enjoys Bible study, hiking, and any outdoor activities. Clients enjoy working with her because of her energetic nature.

Rachael Jarrells

Executive Assistant

”The past cannot be changed. The future is yet in your power.”

Personality: Hardworking, Passionate, Full of Smiles.

Professional Experience: Rachael comes to Medworks with a background in customer service, training, and business operations, and is currently a student of Liberty University, working toward her BA in Business & Human Resources.

Passions: Rachael loves getting to know people, and enjoys Bible study, hiking, and any outdoor activities. Clients enjoy working with her because of her energetic nature.

Amy Lane

Office Assistant

“GRIT means never giving up, and continually working to be the best version of yourself.”

Personality: Easy going, upbeat, and kind

Professional Experience: Amy comes to Medworks having earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, with a minor in Communications and Sociology from the College of Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina. She continues to pursue her education through New York University studying copyediting, proofreading, and fact-checking. Her professional experience in Office Management was gained through her work as an Administrative Assistant and Travel Coordinator. With keen attention to detail, Amy brings her key strengths of organization and prioritization to the Medworks team.

Passions: Amy loves baking and takes great pleasure in sharing what she makes with others. She is also passionate about helping businesses increase their productivity with innovative strategies. She values businesses that help make the world a better place. Amy makes it a practice to live by these words from Maya Angelou…”People will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

Amy Lane

Office Assistant

“GRIT means never giving up, and continually working to be the best version of yourself.”

Personality: Easy going, upbeat, and kind

Professional Experience: Amy comes to Medworks having earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, with a minor in Communications and Sociology from the College of Charleston, Charleston, South Carolina. She continues to pursue her education through New York University studying copyediting, proofreading, and fact-checking. Her professional experience in Office Management was gained through her work as an Administrative Assistant and Travel Coordinator. With keen attention to detail, Amy brings her key strengths of organization and prioritization to the Medworks team.

Passions: Amy loves baking and takes great pleasure in sharing what she makes with others. She is also passionate about helping businesses increase their productivity with innovative strategies. She values businesses that help make the world a better place. Amy makes it a practice to live by these words from Maya Angelou…”People will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

Nathan Blackham

Sales Representative

“Integrity is always doing the right thing. Conducting yourself in an ethical manner whether someone is looking or not.”

Personality: Competitive yet easy going and caring.

Professional Experience: Nathan is a 2014 graduate of Washington State University earning a Bachelor of Business degree focusing on Business Communications. Nathan minored in Sport Management. Being an athlete, he is no stranger to teamwork as he was a 4 year starter on the WSU Cougar Baseball team. Nathan brings his sales and team experience to Medworks’ Western Territory of Montana, Northern Idaho, and Eastern Washington State.

Passions: Nathan is passionate about spending time with his family and especially loves coaching his little brother in baseball. Skiing and camping are also pastimes he enjoys.

Nathan Blackham

Sales Representative

“Integrity is always doing the right thing. Conducting yourself in an ethical manner whether someone is looking or not.”

Personality: Competitive yet easy going and caring.

Professional Experience: Nathan is a 2014 graduate of Washington State University earning a Bachelor of Business degree focusing on Business Communications. Nathan minored in Sport Management. Being an athlete, he is no stranger to teamwork as he was a 4 year starter on the WSU Cougar Baseball team. Nathan brings his sales and team experience to Medworks’ Western Territory of Montana, Northern Idaho, and Eastern Washington State.

Passions: Nathan is passionate about spending time with his family and especially loves coaching his little brother in baseball. Skiing and camping are also pastimes he enjoys.

Aaron Kaye

Service Representative

“Grit is the ability to keep working at something until it becomes second nature, then keep working.”

Personality: Outgoing and caring

Professional Experience: Aaron graduated from The University of Mary Washington in 2018 earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a focus in Marketing. Having a keen interest in fitness, Aaron worked as a manager for several physical therapy offices prior to joining the Medworks team.

Passions: Aaron is passionate about golfing and spending time with his dog, Dyna.

Aaron Kaye

Service Representative

“Grit is the ability to keep working at something until it becomes second nature, then keep working.”

Personality: Outgoing and caring

Professional Experience: Aaron graduated from The University of Mary Washington in 2018 earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a focus in Marketing. Having a keen interest in fitness, Aaron worked as a manager for several physical therapy offices prior to joining the Medworks team.

Passions: Aaron is passionate about golfing and spending time with his dog, Dyna.

Susan Cochran

Inventory Specialist

”Medworks is a great place to work because the owners of the company are kind, family and community-minded people. Moreover, Medworks is a small company whose growth potential seems endless.”

Personality: Cheerful, kind, helpful, and intense.

Professional Experience: Susan studied General Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University. Her career experience includes working for non-profits, The Hermitage, and Meals on Wheels and specific roles range from personnel coordination to client services management. She enjoys seniors and much of her work has centered around that population. Susan’s accomplishments in the medical industry include 15 years working with community hospitals, doctors’ offices, social service agencies and home health agencies to ensure those with physical and mental disabilities in Central Virginia received adequate nutrition.

Passions: Susan enjoys time with family, doing what she can to help others, and scrapbooking. Within the community, she contributes her time to her local church as well as the Hunger Relief, specifically Meals on Wheels.

Susan Cochran

Inventory Specialist

”Medworks is a great place to work because the owners of the company are kind, family and community-minded people. Moreover, Medworks is a small company whose growth potential seems endless.”

Personality: Cheerful, kind, helpful, and intense.

Professional Experience: Susan studied General Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University. Her career experience includes working for non-profits, The Hermitage, and Meals on Wheels and specific roles range from personnel coordination to client services management. She enjoys seniors and much of her work has centered around that population. Susan’s accomplishments in the medical industry include 15 years working with community hospitals, doctors’ offices, social service agencies and home health agencies to ensure those with physical and mental disabilities in Central Virginia received adequate nutrition.

Passions: Susan enjoys time with family, doing what she can to help others, and scrapbooking. Within the community, she contributes her time to her local church as well as the Hunger Relief, specifically Meals on Wheels.

Mike Verhulst

Tidewater Region Logistics Coordinator

“We came for salvation, we came for family, we came to leave behind the world a better way” ~ The Avett Brothers

Personality: Outgoing & Approachable.

Professional Experience: Mike comes to us with a Bachelors of Science from JMU, as well as 3 years of experience in urology as a medical scribe.

Passions: Outside of work, Mike enjoys sports and music. While at JMU, he was involved in APO (a service fraternity), as well as a range of service projects. He volunteered with organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club, Habitat for Humanity, a homeless shelter and more.

Mike Verhulst

Tidewater Region Logistics Coordinator

“We came for salvation, we came for family, we came to leave behind the world a better way” ~ The Avett Brothers

Personality: Outgoing & Approachable.

Professional Experience: Mike comes to us with a Bachelors of Science from JMU, as well as 3 years of experience in urology as a medical scribe.

Passions: Outside of work, Mike enjoys sports and music. While at JMU, he was involved in APO (a service fraternity), as well as a range of service projects. He volunteered with organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club, Habitat for Humanity, a homeless shelter and more.

Gabriella Lutchman

DC Metro Region Logistics Coordinator

“Whatever happens, always be thankful! This is how God wants you to live in Christ Jesus.” ~ Thessalonians 5:18

Personality: Giggly, bubbly, sweet, happy, caring.

Professional Experience: Gabby has past experience working in a veterinary hospital, with knowledge of phlebotomy & x-rays.

Passions: Outside of work, Gabby enjoys singing at her church and working out. She enjoys working for a company that is driven to success.

Gabriella Lutchman

DC Metro Region Logistics Coordinator

“Whatever happens, always be thankful! This is how God wants you to live in Christ Jesus.” ~ Thessalonians 5:18

Personality: Giggly, bubbly, sweet, happy, caring.

Professional Experience: Gabby has past experience working in a veterinary hospital, with knowledge of phlebotomy & x-rays.

Passions: Outside of work, Gabby enjoys singing at her church and working out. She enjoys working for a company that is driven to success.

David Rawls

Service & Specialty Sales Rep

”The positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the impossible.“
– Winston Churchill

Personality: Outgoing, Extrovert, Good Sense of Humor.

Professional Experience: David comes to us with a bachelors degree in communication studies, with a concentration on public relations.

Passions: David plays the guitar and enjoys working out and running. He recently went on missions trips in Nicaragua and Kenya, and interned in Kenya for Tree of Lives non-profit while building their website and social media platforms.

David Rawls

Service & Specialty Sales Rep

”The positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible, and achieves the impossible.“
– Winston Churchill

Personality: Outgoing, Extrovert, Good Sense of Humor.

Professional Experience: David comes to us with a bachelors degree in communication studies, with a concentration on public relations.

Passions: David plays the guitar and enjoys working out and running. He recently went on missions trips in Nicaragua and Kenya, and interned in Kenya for Tree of Lives non-profit while building their website and social media platforms.

Samantha Conigliaro

Service & Specialty Sales Rep

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” ~ Gandhi

Personality: Outgoing, Inclusive, and Smiley.

Professional Experience: Samantha earned Bachelors in Health Sciences with a Medical Spanish minor, and has experience as an EMT working in the ER and volunteering with Goochland County Rescue.

Passions: Samantha is very passionate volunteering to help people with disabilities. In her free time, she volunteers with PALS, an organization that provides a place for young adults with Down Syndrome and their peers to have fun, grow as individuals, and build transformative friendships.

Samantha Conigliaro

Service & Specialty Sales Rep

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” ~ Gandhi

Personality: Outgoing, Inclusive, and Smiley.

Professional Experience: Samantha earned Bachelors in Health Sciences with a Medical Spanish minor, and has experience as an EMT working in the ER and volunteering with Goochland County Rescue.

Passions: Samantha is very passionate volunteering to help people with disabilities. In her free time, she volunteers with PALS, an organization that provides a place for young adults with Down Syndrome and their peers to have fun, grow as individuals, and build transformative friendships.

Tori Traynham

Service Representative

“I desired to be a part of a dynamic team that was able to make a positive impact on both their co-workers and clients, while helping others. Everyone at Medworks is incredibly welcoming, warm-hearted, and motivating. The company itself demonstrates a wonderful support system each and every day.”

Personality: Personable, Outgoing, and Confident.

Professional Experience: Tori graduated with a Bachelor’s in Health Sciences at James Madison University. Following graduation, she worked as a Health and Nutrition Coach. In this role, she created meal plans and guided those in the community towards successful lifestyle changes.

Passions: Tori enjoys cooking, yoga, and spending time with family and friends. Her desire for outreach was recently demonstrated when she helped restore a school in the Nawaka Village outside of Nadi, Fiji. While there, she taught basic English and Health classes, and contributed to a sea turtle conservation project in the Fiji Islands.

Tori Traynham

Service Representative

“I desired to be a part of a dynamic team that was able to make a positive impact on both their co-workers and clients, while helping others. Everyone at Medworks is incredibly welcoming, warm-hearted, and motivating. The company itself demonstrates a wonderful support system each and every day.”

Personality: Personable, Outgoing, and Confident.

Professional Experience: Tori graduated with a Bachelor’s in Health Sciences at James Madison University. Following graduation, she worked as a Health and Nutrition Coach. In this role, she created meal plans and guided those in the community towards successful lifestyle changes.

Passions: Tori enjoys cooking, yoga, and spending time with family and friends. Her desire for outreach was recently demonstrated when she helped restore a school in the Nawaka Village outside of Nadi, Fiji. While there, she taught basic English and Health classes, and contributed to a sea turtle conservation project in the Fiji Islands.

Shaun Bush

Equipment Specialist

“You miss 100% of shots you don’t take.”

Personality: Upbeat.

Professional Experience: Shaun spent 10 years in the Marines as an Aircraft Avionics Tech.

Passions: Outside of work, Shaun enjoys competing in video game tournaments.

Shaun Bush

Equipment Specialist

“You miss 100% of shots you don’t take.”

Personality: Upbeat.

Professional Experience: Shaun spent 10 years in the Marines as an Aircraft Avionics Tech.

Passions: Outside of work, Shaun enjoys competing in video game tournaments.

Will Reynolds

Director of Sales

”It has been fun to be part of the Medworks growth. I feel I make a positive difference at Medworks.”

Personality: Outgoing and funny.

Professional Experience: Will has been part of the Medworks team for over 11 years. He has a Bachelors of Business from St. Bonaventure University. As a Medworks sales representative, Will is committed to making a positive difference for our customers and serves as a reliable resource to achieve their goals.

Passions: Will most enjoys spending time with his family, church and traveling. Within their means, Will and his family financially contribute to charitable organizations with great causes (Restavek Freedom, The Mercy House, Seeds of Hope, Compassion International, and Save the Children). In his spare time, Will prefers to physically help and spend time building and contributing to medical missions.

Will Reynolds

Director of Sales

”It has been fun to be part of the Medworks growth. I feel I make a positive difference at Medworks.”

Personality: Outgoing and funny.

Professional Experience: Will has been part of the Medworks team for over 11 years. He has a Bachelors of Business from St. Bonaventure University. Will is committed to making a positive difference for our customers and serves as a reliable resource to achieve their goals.

Passions: Will most enjoys spending time with his family, church and traveling. Will and his family contribute to charitable organizations with great causes (Restavek Freedom, The Mercy House, Seeds of Hope, Compassion International, and Save the Children). In his spare time, Will prefers to physically help and spend time building and contributing to medical missions.

Adrianne Shelton

Director of Operations

”Medworks is unlike any other medical company in the industry. It emphasizes providing the best service to our customers and their patients, no matter what. I enjoy working for a company that puts the people themselves above getting the sale.”

Personality: Bubbly and calm.

Professional Experience: Adrianne has been a part of Medworks since 2010, and in 2014 was the top national sales rep for HydroMARK Breast Biopsy Site Markers.

Passions: Adrianne loves photography and singing. Within the community, she serves on the committee for YoungLives in Culpeper, which is a Christian organization that mentors teen moms and children in the community to provide them with the knowledge and skills needed to be the best parents to their children. She is also very involved in her church, St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Culpeper, where her husband serves as rector.

Adrianne Shelton

Director of Operations

”Medworks is unlike any other medical company in the industry. It emphasizes providing the best service to our customers and their patients, no matter what. I enjoy working for a company that puts the people themselves above getting the sale.”

Personality: Bubbly and calm.

Professional Experience: Adrianne has been a part of Medworks since 2010, and in 2014 was the top national sales rep for HydroMARK Breast Biopsy Site Markers.

Passions: Adrianne loves photography and singing. Within the community, she serves on the committee for YoungLives in Culpeper, which is a Christian organization that mentors teen moms and children in the community to provide them with the knowledge and skills needed to be the best parents to their children. She is also very involved in her church, St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Culpeper, where her husband serves as rector.

Josh Murrell

Service Team Leader

”Each day brings something different. There will always be new challenges and obstacles to overcome.”

Personality: Calm and attentive.

Professional Experience: Josh earned his bachelors degree in music at VCU, and has worked in the healthcare field as a service technician for a long-term care facility.

Passions: Josh enjoys playing trumpet with a few different groups in the Richmond area and is actively involved in the media department of his church. He volunteers his time performing for assisted living facilities, as well as working with a local high school arts department.

Josh Murrell

Service Team Leader

”Each day brings something different. There will always be new challenges and obstacles to overcome.”

Personality: Calm and attentive.

Professional Experience: Josh earned his bachelors degree in music at VCU, and has worked in the healthcare field as a service technician for a long-term care facility.

Passions: Josh enjoys playing trumpet with a few different groups in the Richmond area and is actively involved in the media department of his church. He volunteers his time performing for assisted living facilities, as well as working with a local high school arts department.

Scout Simes

Sales Representative

“My mission in life is not merely to survive but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor and some style.”

Personality: Fun-loving, outgoing, optimistic.

Professional Experience: Scout is a VCU graduate with a bachelors in kinesiology. She has two years of successful sales experience in the tech space.

Passions: Outside of work, Scout enjoys the outdoors and being by the water, hiking with her dog, exercising and cooking. Her parents were active in the foster care system and she now works to help older foster children who have aged out of the system, by offering her time as a friend and mentor.

Scout Simes

Sales Representative

“My mission in life is not merely to survive but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor and some style.”

Personality: Fun-loving, outgoing, optimistic.

Professional Experience: Scout is a VCU graduate with a bachelors in kinesiology. She has two years of successful sales experience in the tech space.

Passions: Outside of work, Scout enjoys the outdoors and being by the water, hiking with her dog, exercising and cooking. Her parents were active in the foster care system and she now works to help older foster children who have aged out of the system, by offering her time as a friend and mentor.

Eve Paul

Service Representative

“Life begins where fear ends.”
~ Osho

Personality: Funny, collected, dependable.

Professional Experience: Eve comes to Medworks with a background in both medical assisting and licensed phlebotomy.

Passions: Outside of work, Eve enjoys podcasts and even had one of her own that made it all the way to Germany. She enjoys communicating to solve. She likes to give her time during the holidays volunteering at Falls Run Nursing and Rehab.

Eve Paul

Service Representative

“Life begins where fear ends.” ~ Osho

Personality: Funny, collected, dependable.

Professional Experience: Eve comes to Medworks with a background in both medical assisting and licensed phlebotomy.

Passions: Outside of work, Eve enjoys podcasts and even had one of her own that made it all the way to Germany. She enjoys communicating to solve. She likes to give her time during the holidays volunteering at Falls Run Nursing and Rehab.

Jason M Holley

Corporate Training Leader

”Every day at Medworks brings new challenges. Whether working out how to accomplish a goal or simply learning something new, it’s stimulating and pushes me to be better.”

Personality: High energy but laid back and calming.

Professional Experience: With over 18 years of sales, management, and customer service experience, Jason contributes a hard-working and enthusiastic work ethic to the team.

Passions: Jason enjoys learning and getting better at being able to do anything. He strives to do things in life that are rewarding and fulfilling.

Jason M Holley

Corporate Training Leader

”Every day at Medworks brings new challenges. Whether working out how to accomplish a goal or simply learning something new, it’s stimulating and pushes me to be better.”

Personality: High energy but laid back and calming.

Professional Experience: With over 18 years of sales, management, and customer service experience, Jason contributes a hard-working and enthusiastic work ethic to the team.

Passions: Jason enjoys learning and getting better at being able to do anything. He strives to do things in life that are rewarding and fulfilling.

Nick McDaniel

Service Representative

“Growth often comes from a difficult place but it reminds you of why it is important to keep going.”

Personality: Relaxed & Adventurous.

Professional Experience: Nick graduated from Virginia Tech with a double major in PR and Religion & Culture. He has also spent a year in ministry with Hope church in Richmond, VA.

Passions: Outside of work, Nick enjoys VT football, hanging with friends, amusement parks, and ministry. He has served as a Young Life leader and worked at Hope Church, Richmond.

Nick McDaniel

Service Representative

“Growth often comes from a difficult place but it reminds you of why it is important to keep going.”

Personality: Relaxed & Adventurous.

Professional Experience: Nick graduated from Virginia Tech with a double major in PR and Religion & Culture. He has also spent a year in ministry with Hope church in Richmond, VA.

Passions: Outside of work, Nick enjoys VT football, hanging with friends, amusement parks, and ministry. He has served as a Young Life leader and worked at Hope Church, Richmond.

Jonaye Barnum

Service Representative

“I am optimistic, yet realistic in every task, goal, and situation.”

Personality: Calm, Reliable, Funny, Artistic.

Professional Experience: Jonaye graduated from VCU in 2016 with a bachelors in Creative Advertising.

Passions: Outside of work, Jonaye enjoys her plants. She likes to support her community by purchasing from local shops and services.

Jonaye Barnum

Service Representative

“I am optimistic, yet realistic in every task, goal, and situation.”

Personality: Calm, Reliable, Funny, Artistic.

Professional Experience: Jonaye graduated from VCU in 2016 with a bachelors in Creative Advertising.

Passions: Outside of work, Jonaye enjoys her plants. She likes to support her community by purchasing from local shops and services.

Courtney Fallon

Sales Representative

“What is done in the dark will come to the light.”

Personality: Outgoing.

Professional Experience: Courtney is a graduate of Clemson University with a bachelors in Pre-Professional Health Science and comes to us with 3 years of successful sales experience.

Passions: Courtney enjoys working out and living a healthy lifestyle, as well as spending time with family. She is involved with her church and Ronald McDonald house and likes giving back to the community.

Courtney Fallon

Sales Representative

“What is done in the dark will come to the light.”

Personality: Outgoing.

Professional Experience: Courtney is a graduate of Clemson University with a bachelors in Pre-Professional Health Science and comes to us with 3 years of successful sales experience.

Passions: Courtney enjoys working out and living a healthy lifestyle, as well as spending time with family. She is involved with her church and Ronald McDonald house and likes giving back to the community.

Staciea Watkins

Service Representative

“Never say ‘I can’t’ in life, it won’t get you anywhere.”

Personality: Outgoing, very goofy, fun, down to earth.

Passions: Staciea enjoys spending time with family and her pets, playing video games, hiking, trying different foods, and working out. She also finds time to help her church with events throughout the season.

Staciea Watkins

Service Representative

“Never say ‘I can’t’ in life, it won’t get you anywhere.”

Personality: Outgoing, very goofy, fun, down to earth.

Passions: Staciea enjoys spending time with family and her pets, playing video games, hiking, trying different foods, and working out. She also finds time to help her church with events throughout the season.

Dashawn Wise

Office Assistant

Personality: Funny, enjoyable, smart.

Professional Experience: Dashawn has past experience in packing, stocking, and organizing.

Passions: Dashawn considers himself a team player and is always willing to help others. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking and volunteering at a dog shelter.

Dashawn Wise

Office Assistant

Personality: Funny, enjoyable, smart.

Professional Experience: Dashawn has past experience in packing, stocking, and organizing.

Passions: Dashawn considers himself a team player and is always willing to help others. Outside of work, he enjoys cooking and volunteering at a dog shelter.

Essence Daley

Service Representative

“I love being in an environment that promotes professional growth and works to make sure I have all the knowledge and resources to succeed.”

Personality: Giggly & enthusiastic.

Professional Experience: Essence comes to us with a B.A. in psychology with a concentration in pre-med from the University of South Carolina. She also has experience as a medical scribe and as an ambulance driver.

Passions: Essence likes working with underserved children in the community. She would love to someday start a non-profit to pair high schoolers in the foster care system with college students.

Essence Daley

Service Representative

“I love being in an environment that promotes professional growth and works to make sure I have all the knowledge and resources to succeed.”

Personality: Giggly & enthusiastic.

Professional Experience: Essence comes to us with a B.A. in psychology with a concentration in pre-med from the University of South Carolina. She also has experience as a medical scribe and as an ambulance driver.

Passions: Essence likes working with underserved children in the community. She would love to someday start a non-profit to pair high schoolers in the foster care system with college students.

Johanna Thorkelsdottir

Scheduling Coordinator

“Let your smile change the world but don’t let the world change your smile.”

Personality: Bubbly, positive, kind hearted, independent.

Professional Experience: Johanna has past experience in the dental field and is currently studying Mass Communications.

Passions: Outside of work, Johanna enjoys traveling, photography, and living a healthy lifestyle. In her free time she also loves spending time volunteering and making care packages for the homeless community.

Johanna Thorkelsdottir

Scheduling Coordinator

“Let your smile change the world but don’t let the world change your smile.”

Personality: Bubbly, positive, kind hearted, independent.

Professional Experience: Johanna has past experience in the dental field and is currently studying Mass Communications.

Passions: Outside of work, Johanna enjoys traveling, photography, and living a healthy lifestyle. In her free time she also loves spending time volunteering and making care packages for the homeless community.

Michael Bridges

Administrative Consultant

”At the end of the day, the team at Medworks has collectively done something to help human beings overcome an illness, pain, or both.”

Personality: Passionate and dedicated.

Professional Experience: Michael has over 45 years of management, administration, project management, and IT experience and contributes his knowledge to the overall growth of the company. He received an AS and BS in Business Admin / Software Engineering Certifications from the US Navy & VA ARNG.

Passions: Michael is passionate about his family, church and antique cars.

Michael Bridges

Administrative Consultant

”At the end of the day, the team at Medworks has collectively done something to help human beings overcome an illness, pain, or both.”

Personality: Passionate and dedicated.

Professional Experience: Michael has over 45 years of management, administration, project management, and IT experience and contributes his knowledge to the overall growth of the company. He received an AS and BS in Business Admin / Software Engineering Certifications from the US Navy & VA ARNG.

Passions: Michael is passionate about his family, church and antique cars.

Sheetal Lodha

Admin – Finance Assistant

“Try and try ’til you succeed.”

Personality: Dedicated, Dependable, Passionate about work.

Professional Experience: Sheetal comes to Medworks as a CPA with a Masters Degree in Accounting.

Passions: Outside of work, Sheetal is involved with the Heartfulness Meditation Center, where she leads and teaches meditation, as well as yoga for kids.

Sheetal Lodha

Admin – Finance Assistant

“Try and try ’til you succeed.”

Personality: Dedicated, Dependable, Passionate about work.

Professional Experience: Sheetal comes to Medworks as a CPA with a Masters Degree in Accounting.

Passions: Outside of work, Sheetal is involved with the Heartfulness Meditation Center, where she leads and teaches meditation, as well as yoga for kids.

Youanidou Thiaw

Service Representative

“Today is the oldest you’ve ever been, and the youngest you’ll ever be again.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

Personality: Funny, Extrovert, Empathetic, Hard Working, People Person.

Professional Experience: Youanidou comes to us with a B.A. in Biology, minor in neuroscience. She interned in various departments at Shady Grove Hospital, general dental, and oral surgery offices.

Passions: Youanidou is passionate about women’s rights and equality for everyone, and immigration. She is involved with the Food Recovery Network, which finds restaurants or organizations that make more food than they need. As a volunteer, she picks up and packs food to be distributed to local shelters.

Youanidou Thiaw

Service Representative

“Today is the oldest you’ve ever been, and the youngest you’ll ever be again.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

Personality: Funny, Extrovert, Empathetic, Hard Working, People Person.

Professional Experience: Youanidou comes to us with a B.A. in Biology, minor in neuroscience. She interned in various departments at Shady Grove Hospital, general dental, and oral surgery offices.

Passions: Youanidou is passionate about women’s rights and equality for everyone, and immigration. She is involved with the Food Recovery Network, which finds restaurants or organizations that make more food than they need. As a volunteer, she picks up and packs food to be distributed to local shelters.

Jasmyne Barbour

Service Representative

“Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” ~ Marianne Williamson

Personality: Extroverted, Fun, Bubbly, Silly.

Professional Experience: Jasmyne comes to us with a Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science.

Passions: Outside of work, Jasmyne enjoys crafting, DIY projects and being creative. She also enjoys cooking and trying new recipes. She is known for being fun and authentic, and tries to make a real connection with people she meets.

Jasmyne Barbour

Service Representative

“Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” ~ Marianne Williamson

Personality: Extroverted, Fun, Bubbly, Silly.

Professional Experience: Jasmyne comes to us with a Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science.

Passions: Outside of work, Jasmyne enjoys crafting, DIY projects and being creative. She also enjoys cooking and trying new recipes. She is known for being fun and authentic, and tries to make a real connection with people she meets.

Ryan Buckley

Sales Representative

”I like surrounding myself with my Medworks team who enjoy working together to help each other succeed.”

Personality: Loyal, caring, friendly, supportive, and driven.

Professional Experience: Ryan received a Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine from Salisbury University and an A.A.S. in Athletic Training from Herkimer CCC.

Passions: Ryan enjoys cooking, hunting, hiking, and his pets.

Ryan Buckley

Sales Representative

”I like surrounding myself with my Medworks team who enjoy working together to help each other succeed.”

Personality: Loyal, caring, friendly, supportive, and driven.

Professional Experience: Ryan received a Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine from Salisbury University and an A.A.S. in Athletic Training from Herkimer CCC.

Passions: Ryan enjoys cooking, hunting, hiking, and his pets.

Lindsey Tuck

Sales Representative

”Medworks feels like I’m working with my own family. Everyone genuinely cares about each other and there is never a time where you feel like someone isn’t supporting you.”

Personality: Outgoing, compassionate and fun-loving.

Professional Experience: Lindsey graduated from VCU with a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a pre-medicine track. Her interpersonal and relationship skills contribute to Medworks’ commitment to providing outstanding customer service.

Passions: Lindsey’s biggest passion is mission work. As a small group leader within the youth group at Winfree Memorial Baptist Church, she consistently partakes in: Impact Virginia (a week long Christian volunteer program similar to Habitat for Humanity); volunteer work within the BGAV disaster relief program (deployed to West Virginia, Baton Rouge, Rocky Mount and Houston); church missions work (Haiti, Appalachian Outreach and Nicaragua); and medical missions (Peru).

Lindsey Tuck

Sales Representative

”Medworks feels like I’m working with my own family. Everyone genuinely cares about each other and there is never a time where you feel like someone isn’t supporting you.”

Personality: Outgoing, compassionate and fun-loving.

Professional Experience: Lindsey graduated from VCU with a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a pre-medicine track. Her interpersonal and relationship skills contribute to Medworks’ commitment to providing outstanding customer service.

Passions: Lindsey’s biggest passion is mission work. As a small group leader within the youth group at Winfree Memorial Baptist Church, she consistently partakes in: Impact Virginia (a week long Christian volunteer program similar to Habitat for Humanity); volunteer work within the BGAV disaster relief program (deployed to West Virginia, Baton Rouge, Rocky Mount and Houston); church missions work (Haiti, Appalachian Outreach and Nicaragua); and medical missions (Peru).

Ailey Buckley

Sales Representative

“I love the aspect of teamwork. I wanted to work for a company that strives on helping each other as a team would.”

Personality: Outgoing, Loyal, and Caring.

Professional Experience: Ailey joined the Medworks team in January 2018. She graduated from Radford University and has a background in sales and marketing.

Passions: Ailey is passionate about God, family and friends. She attends a charity ball each year for a different organization. Some of the organizations in the past years benefited The Children’s Hospital, Kings Daughters and the Samaritan House. She is also a part of a running club called North End Run Club and a Beach Volley Ball team in the summer. In the summer she spends most of her time at the beach and surfing.

Ailey Buckley

Sales Representative

“I love the aspect of teamwork. I wanted to work for a company that strives on helping each other as a team would.”

Personality: Outgoing, Loyal, and Caring.

Professional Experience: Ailey joined the Medworks team in January 2018. She graduated from Radford University and has a background in sales and marketing.

Passions: Ailey is passionate about God, family and friends. She attends a charity ball each year for a different organization. Some of the organizations in the past years benefited The Children’s Hospital, Kings Daughters and the Samaritan House. She is also a part of a running club called North End Run Club and a Beach Volley Ball team in the summer. In the summer she spends most of her time at the beach and surfing.

Gwen Mattes

Admin – HR

“Do what you feel in your heart to be right, for you’ll be criticized anyway.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

Personality: In real life speak my clients refer to approaching my work life as ‘mom-like.’ When I ask what that means they say that I will kick them in the butt when they need it and put an arm around their shoulders when they need that.

Professional Experience: Gwen is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources, and has worked in broadcast, energy, service & distribution, pathology practice, Fortune 500 companies and small technology start-ups.

Passions: Outside of work, Gwen is passionate about friends, reading, baseball (Boston Red Sox in particular), and red wine. She enjoys quietly helping others.

Gwen Mattes

Admin – HR

“Do what you feel in your heart to be right, for you’ll be criticized anyway.” ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

Personality: In real life speak my clients refer to approaching my work life as ‘mom-like.’ When I ask what that means they say that I will kick them in the butt when they need it and put an arm around their shoulders when they need that.

Professional Experience: Gwen is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources, and has worked in broadcast, energy, service & distribution, pathology practice, Fortune 500 companies and small technology start-ups.

Passions: Outside of work, Gwen is passionate about friends, reading, baseball (Boston Red Sox in particular), and red wine. She enjoys quietly helping others.

Bill Eldridge

Independent Clinical & Technical Consultant

“Medworks is a group of professionals with great work ethics and customer appreciation.”

Personality: Type A, but passive

Professional Experience: Bill is credentialed to train laser didactics to physicians and hospital staff. As a successful laser distributor, he has been in executive management with publicly traded companies and performed consulting services for laser manufacturers. His accomplishments have included receiving the Presidents’ Club award from American V. Mueller; the Circle of Stars Award; and numerous sales awards throughout his career.

Passions: Bill primarily enjoys spending time with his daughter, and in his spare time he snow skis, kayaks and cooks. He contributes to his community by volunteering at charity events, mainly to raise money benefiting terminally ill children.

Bill Eldridge

Independent Clinical & Technical Consultant

“Medworks is a group of professionals with great work ethics and customer appreciation.”

Personality: Type A, but passive

Professional Experience: Bill is credentialed to train laser didactics to physicians and hospital staff. As a successful laser distributor, he has been in executive management with publicly traded companies and performed consulting services for laser manufacturers. His accomplishments have included receiving the Presidents’ Club award from American V. Mueller; the Circle of Stars Award; and numerous sales awards throughout his career.

Passions: Bill primarily enjoys spending time with his daughter, and in his spare time he snow skis, kayaks and cooks. He contributes to his community by volunteering at charity events, mainly to raise money benefiting terminally ill children.

Darrell Shires

President & CEO

Personality: Even tempered and sometimes a bit sarcastic.

Professional Experience: Darrell received his Bachelor of Science in Business Management. He has been working in the surgical sales environment since 1988 and received many sales achievement awards with Circon ACMI (now owned by Olympus Corporation). In 2005, he founded Medworks and continues to direct the company’s future and growth.

Passions: Darrell enjoys listening to and playing music. His main musical passion is playing the electric bass guitar. Aside from music, he is an avid reader and enjoys mostly business and non-fiction books. Within the community, he contributes to diverse charitable efforts, especially to help young underprivileged children realize educational and extracurricular opportunities.

Darrell Shires

President & CEO

Personality: Even tempered and sometimes a bit sarcastic.

Professional Experience: Darrell received his Bachelor of Science in Business Management. He has been working in the surgical sales environment since 1988 and received many sales achievement awards with Circon ACMI (now owned by Olympus Corporation). In 2005, he founded Medworks and continues to direct the company’s future and growth.

Passions: Darrell enjoys listening to and playing music. His main musical passion is playing the electric bass guitar. Aside from music, he is an avid reader and enjoys mostly business and non-fiction books. Within the community, he contributes to diverse charitable efforts, especially to help young underprivileged children realize educational and extracurricular opportunities.

Dave Needham

Independent Senior Sales Representative

”I enjoy working with Medworks to continually build a reputation for delivering superior sales results while taking great care of our customers.”

Personality: Intense, but friendly.

Professional Experience: Dave received degrees in Engineering and Business. His career has been primarily focused in a sales capacity for nearly 30 years.

Passions: Dave enjoys sports, specifically golf and pickleball. Within the community, he provides nutritious and child-pleasing nonperishable breakfasts, lunches and snacks for elementary children who meet specific family criteria for the organization Food for Thought.

Dave Needham

Independent Senior Sales Representative

”I enjoy working with Medworks to continually build a reputation for delivering superior sales results while taking great care of our customers.”

Personality: Intense, but friendly.

Professional Experience: Dave received degrees in Engineering and Business. His career has been primarily focused in a sales capacity for nearly 30 years.

Passions: Dave enjoys sports, specifically golf and pickleball. Within the community, he provides nutritious and child-pleasing nonperishable breakfasts, lunches and snacks for elementary children who meet specific family criteria for the organization Food for Thought.

Donna Shires

Admin – Office Support

”Medworks has the best people!”

Personality: Positive.

Professional Experience: Donna promotes the growth of the company by supporting the team, helping to stretch their limits, and achieve expanded goals.

Passions: Donna loves her family, and grandkids. She also runs a home staging business to help realtors and their homeowners to organize their home within a resale process.

Donna Shires

Admin – Office Support

”Medworks has the best people!”

Personality: Positive.

Professional Experience: Donna promotes the growth of the company by supporting the team, helping to stretch their limits, and achieve expanded goals.

Passions: Donna loves her family, and grandkids. She also runs a home staging business to help realtors and their homeowners to organize their home within a resale process.

Jackie Turner

Service Representative

”If you have a dream, you can achieve it!”

Personality: Determined, Driven, Loyal.

Professional Experience:Jackie comes to us as a Clinical Medical Assistant as well as a Certified Health Coach. She plans to continue furthering her education in the medical field.

Passions: Jackie loves learning new things and traveling to different places. She enjoys helping people and recently began health coaching, which she finds very rewarding. She has been involved with an organization called CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for children), where specially trained community volunteers speak for children experiencing abuse or neglect.

Jackie Turner

Service Representative

”If you have a dream, you can achieve it!”

Personality: Determined, Driven, Loyal.

Professional Experience:Jackie comes to us as a Clinical Medical Assistant as well as a Certified Health Coach. She plans to continue furthering her education in the medical field.

Passions: Jackie loves learning new things and traveling to different places. She enjoys helping people and recently began health coaching, which she finds very rewarding. She has been involved with an organization called CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for children), where specially trained community volunteers speak for children experiencing abuse or neglect.

Mark Bartenfelder

Senior Sales Representative

”Medworks sets themselves apart in the marketplace with good people, unique product offerings andÂ unsurpassed customer service.”

Personality: Laid back and friendly.

Professional Experience: Mark received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Roanoke College. His over 20 years of experience includes working in the pharmaceutical industry and teaching hospitals as a sales specialist; orthopedic implant industry as a sales consultant; urology medical device industry as a trainer and Territory Manager; hospital laser and ESWL rental industry as the Director of Sales. Mark has received several awards in his career, including Salesperson of the Year, and 1st Chairmen’s Council.

Passions: Mark spends time outside of the office either biking or working on home renovations.

Mark Bartenfelder

Senior Sales Representative

”Medworks sets themselves apart in the marketplace with good people, unique product offerings andÂ unsurpassed customer service.”

Personality: Laid back and friendly.

Professional Experience: Mark received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Roanoke College. His over 20 years of experience includes working in the pharmaceutical industry and teaching hospitals as a sales specialist; orthopedic implant industry as a sales consultant; urology medical device industry as a trainer and Territory Manager; hospital laser and ESWL rental industry as the Director of Sales. Mark has received several awards in his career, including Salesperson of the Year, and 1st Chairmen’s Council.

Passions: Mark spends time outside of the office either biking or working on home renovations.

Mark Hutchinson Maddux

Senior Sales Representative

”Medworks is a close-knit group of like-minded individuals all working toward the same goals. UnlikeÂ larger companies everyone knows each other and works to help one another. There is also a strong emphasis on family.”

Personality: Hardworking, loyal, and competitive.

Professional Experience: Mark received a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from The College of William & Mary. Within this career, he contributed to his team to be rated as number one in the world for Wolf Sales. After working for a larger medical device company, he is proud to contribute to a smaller and more family oriented company where he can contribute his experience and knowledge.

Passions: Mark enjoys spending time with his family, barbecuing, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He regularly contributes to Ring Dog Rescue as well as his local foster care agency, United Methodist Family Services.

Mark Hutchinson Maddux

Senior Sales Representative

”Medworks is a close-knit group of like-minded individuals all working toward the same goals. UnlikeÂ larger companies everyone knows each other and works to help one another. There is also a strong emphasis on family.”

Personality: Hardworking, loyal, and competitive.

Professional Experience: Mark received a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from The College of William & Mary. Within this career, he contributed to his team to be rated as number one in the world for Wolf Sales. After working for a larger medical device company, he is proud to contribute to a smaller and more family oriented company where he can contribute his experience and knowledge.

Passions: Mark enjoys spending time with his family, barbecuing, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He regularly contributes to Ring Dog Rescue as well as his local foster care agency, United Methodist Family Services.

Natalie Toalson McNamara

Admin – Marketing Support

”Medworks is truly the real deal – the people, family culture, and authenticity of their relationships.”

Personality:Spunky, authentic and personable.

Professional Experience:Natalie received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Radford University. With over 15 years of management experience in marketing, sales, branding, and business development within industries ranging from medical, finance, and legal, Natalie contributes her marketing expertise to benefit the growth and success of Medworks.

Passions: Natalie is actively raising two precious little boys to become smart, well-rounded and accomplished young men. In between lots of sports, their family enjoys experiencing new adventures in the beautiful state of Virginia, including skiing, hiking, and boating.

Natalie Toalson McNamara

Admin – Marketing Support

”Medworks is truly the real deal – the people, family culture, and authenticity of their relationships.”

Personality:Spunky, authentic and personable.

Professional Experience:Natalie received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Radford University. With over 15 years of management experience in marketing, sales, branding, and business development within industries ranging from medical, finance, and legal, Natalie contributes her marketing expertise to benefit the growth and success of Medworks.

Passions: Natalie is actively raising two precious little boys to become smart, well-rounded and accomplished young men. In between lots of sports, their family enjoys experiencing new adventures in the beautiful state of Virginia, including skiing, hiking, and boating.

Neika Hart

Admin – Finance

”If you want to go fast go alone, if you want to go far go together.”

Personality: Independent and free-spirited.

Professional Experience: Neika comes to us with a vast array of experience in finance and a Master’s Degree in Accounting.

Passions: Outside of work, Neika is passionate about her family, church, and helping others in whatever way she can. She also participates in the Cancer Walk and the March of Dimes.

Neika Hart

Admin – Finance

”If you want to go fast go alone, if you want to go far go together.”

Personality: Independent and free-spirited.

Professional Experience: Neika comes to us with a vast array of experience in finance and a Master’s Degree in Accounting.

Passions: Outside of work, Neika is passionate about her family, church, and helping others in whatever way she can. She also participates in the Cancer Walk and the March of Dimes.

Victoria Myers

Service & Associate Sales Representative

”My Medworks coworkers are my family and I love the spontaneous aspects of the job.”

Personality: Dependable and friendly.

Professional Experience: Victoria received a Bachelor of Science in psychology with a minor in biological sciences. Her interpersonal skills and medical field experience contribute to the stellar customer service Medworks offers to its customers.

Passions: Victoria enjoys working for Advancing Abilities, where she provides in-home and community based services to children and young adults with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis.

Victoria Myers

Service & Associate Sales Representative

”My Medworks coworkers are my family and I love the spontaneous aspects of the job.”

Personality: Dependable and friendly.

Professional Experience: Victoria received a Bachelor of Science in psychology with a minor in biological sciences. Her interpersonal skills and medical field experience contribute to the stellar customer service Medworks offers to its customers.

Passions: Victoria enjoys working for Advancing Abilities, where she provides in-home and community based services to children and young adults with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis.

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