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10 durable medical equipment operations experts
These ten professionals have led durable medical equipment operations, either inside health systems or at companies that supply home medical equipment. A reader can learn how DME programs are organized and run day to day.
Professionals to explore
01—10Chris Walker
LinkedInExperience: Director DME Services · Freeman Health System
Director DME Services at Freeman Health System since 2018. Former Assistant Director at CoxHealth (2008–2018), Center Manager at Lincare (2006–2008) and Branch Manager at Apria (2001–2004). The profile also lists Respiratory Therapist at Pediatric Services of America (2004–2006).
Jeffrey Speckhart
LinkedInExperience: Co-Owner · First Choice Medical Equipment Inc
Former Co-Owner of First Choice Medical Equipment Inc (2004–2016) and Regional Manager at AeroCare Holdings Inc. (2016–2017). The profile says this person managed the distribution of home medical respiratory products and equipment, including oxygen, C-PAP/BiPAP and durable medical equipment, for the Peoria, Galesburg and Monmouth locations. Former Branch Manager at Cottage Home Options (2001–2004).
Jerry Brawley
LinkedInExperience: System Director Durable Medical Equipment Program · Franciscan Alliance, Inc.
System Director Durable Medical Equipment Program at Franciscan Alliance, Inc. since 2010. Former Supervisor Respiratory Services Durable Medical Equipment Program at Franciscan Alliance, Inc. (2004–2010). The profile also lists Registered Respiratory Therapist roles at Franciscan Alliance, Inc. (2000–2004) and Methodist Hospitals (1992–2000).
Jonathan Crisman
LinkedInExperience: Senior Vice President Director of DME · Altus HMS
Former Senior Vice President Director of DME at Altus HMS (2011–2016), where the profile mentions serving as Director of the Medical Equipment Division. Vice President Operations at Great American Mobility & Medical Equipment since 2020, a role the profile says includes developing and managing the company's medical supply division. Former Vice President of Operations at Hospice Source (2008–2011).
Kevin Griggs
LinkedInExperience: Director of Ancillary Services · Mercy Health Springfield
Director of Ancillary Services at Mercy Health Springfield since 2019, a role the profile says includes operational responsibilities for Respiratory, Sleep Medicine, and DME, along with administrative oversight of several other departments. Former Director of Respiratory Care, HME and Sleep Center at Mercy Health (2009–2019).
Kevin Stewart
LinkedInExperience: Executive Director, DME · Ascension St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital
Former Executive Director, DME at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital (2011–2019), where the profile says this person was responsible for complete analysis of current business operations and making necessary changes to facilitate regional growth. Former Director Home Medical Equipment at Community Health Network (2019–2025), and Executive Director there since 2024.
Kurt Hoeper
LinkedInExperience: Director of Durable Medical Equipment · Upland Hills Health
Director of Durable Medical Equipment at Upland Hills Health since 2022. The profile describes Upland Hills Health as a rural health system in Wisconsin and says this person oversees the DME service there. The profile also lists Emergency Management Specialist at Upland Hills Health (2020–2022) and Supervising Officer at Wisconsin Department of Corrections (1998–2019).
Leia Kruger
LinkedInExperience: Director Home Medical Equipment · Fairview Health Services
Director Home Medical Equipment at Fairview Health Services since 2016. Former DME Coordinator (2006–2010) and System Support Manager (2012–2016) at Fairview Health Services; for the System Support Manager role, the profile says this person established processes for purchasing and yearly inventory at over 200 sites and implemented DME services into a non-Fairview hospital.
Stacey Jackson
LinkedInExperience: Vice President of Clinical Operations · Quipt Home Medical
Vice President of Clinical Operations at Quipt Home Medical since 2025, where the profile says this person leads and supports a clinical team within the durable medical equipment (DME) industry. Former Director of Clinical Operations at Quipt Home Medical (2024–2025), and Regional Operations Manager (2022–2024) and Respiratory Director (2009–2017) at Resource Medical Group.
Susan Roberts
LinkedInExperience: Director · Mercy Health Partners
Former Director at Mercy Health Partners (1991–2011), a role the profile lists as Director, Healthcare Equipment and describes as being recruited as manager of a Durable Medical Equipment company to provide daily oversight. Former Manager, In-Home Care Equipment at North Ottawa Community Health System (2011–2016) and Area Manager at Advanced Medical Homecare Equipment (1989–1991).
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's setting to yours, since a DME program owned by a hospital or health system works differently from an independent equipment provider. Also decide whether your question is mainly about clinical and respiratory services, branch operations or growth, and pick someone whose roles centered on that.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you organize intake, delivery and patient follow-up so that equipment reaches patients on time?
- 02Which compliance and accreditation requirements take the most work to keep up with in a DME program?
- 03When does it make sense for a health system to run its own DME program instead of partnering with an outside supplier?
Reaching durable medical equipment operations experts
How can I contact one of these durable medical equipment operations experts?
Pick one of the 10 people on this page and choose "Book a paid call", or describe your project to find others. You offer a fee for a 15-minute call or a written answer, Instant Expert finds the person's work email and sends the invitation, and they decide whether to accept. The list covers 10 companies, including Freeman Health System; First Choice Medical Equipment Inc and Franciscan Alliance, Inc., based on profile data retrieved on October 4, 2026. Being listed here doesn't mean someone has agreed to take calls.
How much does it cost to reach durable medical equipment operations experts?
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