Corporate Support Staff
A strong Corporate Support Staff backs up our Pharmacy, Coordinator and Reimbursement teams. The Support Staff is composed of our Chief Operating Officer, Sales Management team, communications, Human Resources, and additional support roles for the pharmacy and reimbursement groups. By working closely with each branch of our organization, our Support Staff is responsible for making sure we are running at top-notch!
Meet our Corporate Support Staff!
Carrie Ahonen | Weston, FL
Executive Office Coordinator
Carrie relocated to sunny Florida after spending the last ten years in equally sunny Southern California. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota with a bachelor's degree in Women's Studies and has spent over ten years involved with the operations, sales and marketing for small companies. At Matrix Health, Carrie's title should actually read Director of First Impressions, and what a great first impression she makes! She is very competent and caring in all that she does. When she's not at work, Carrie enjoys reading, cooking and traveling around the country for music festivals.
Bruce Greenberg | Weston, FL
COO/CFO
Bruce has over 25 years of progressive service management experience, the past 15 specifically in health care. At Matrix Health, Bruce is responsible for all non-clinical areas including financial, administrative, operational and sales and marketing. Bruce has been involved in many facets of the pharmacy industry and both consults and serves on the board of a number of health care companies. His most rewarding experience has been with Matrix Health, meeting and getting to know the many wonderful people in the bleeding disorder community. Bruce lives in Florida and is father to six children.
Kwanza Henderson | Sunrise, FL
Pharmacy Technician
With experience in both billing and in the pharmacy as a technician, Kwanza brings over nine years of experience in the healthcare field. Born and raised in Miami, Kwanza received his Occupational Associates Degree in the Pharmacy Technician program at the Technical Career Institute in Miami. He is currently attending Broward College working towards a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Kwanza tells us, "I joined the healthcare field because I have a passion for helping people." In his free time, the native Floridian loves to go kayak fishing, working out, cooking, and would like to one day learn to golf.
Brenda Montgomery King | Delray Beach, FL
Insurance Specialist
Brenda Montgomery King is a graduate of South Carolina's Charleston Southern University where she earned a Bachelors of Science with a major in Psychology and a minor in Social Sciences. Brenda has served as a member in the South Carolina's Hemophilia chapter and has been a motivational speaker for the bleeding disorder community. She can often be found giving advice in reference to Medicaid, Medicare, and Disability. As an Insurance/Payor Specialist, Brenda is responsible for optimizing insurance coverage for the community members we serve. Some of her duties include assisting patients in identifying available insurance opportunities, helping them in the application process, assisting young adults transitioning to adult coverage, staying up-to-date with manufacturer assistance programs, keeping abreast of current changes in insurance plans and state programs, and helping to identify insurance programs to obtain in-network status. It is Brenda's philosophy in life to empower people with bleeding disorders and other chronic illnesses to be in control of their health issues rather than letting their disorders control them. Brenda resides in Delray Beach, Florida with her young son, Herman Robinson IV (aka Preacherman).
Justin Lindhorst | Cincinnati, OH
Public Relations Specialist
Justin Lindhorst comes to Matrix Health with a degree in Communications (and also German). Justin serves the organization in a dual capacity, first by acting as our Public Relations Specialist and second as a Regional Care Coordinator. Whether working with the Corporate Support Staff or assisting patients in the field, Justin approaches all he does with optimism and confidence. He proudly notes, "Matrix is truly a unique company dedicated to not only providing top notch home care service but also in the hearing and sharing of individual stories, aiding in times of hardship and cultivating triumphs for those with a bleeding disorder."
Kevin Simas | Plantation, FL
Pharmacist
Kevin is a graduated of St. John's University College of Pharmacy. Before joining Matrix Health, Kevin was involved with other pharmacy organizations where his career included the opening and the operations of home health and specialty pharmacies. He developed disease state specific pharmacy programs, pharmaco-economic programs and was responsible for the development and implementation of Clinical and Managed Care Formulary and Oncology based programs. In addition, Kevin founded and directed an immunology health center and a home infusion IV pharmacy servicing the HIV and bleeding disorders community. With over 25 years of pharmacy experience, Kevin joined the Matrix Team in 2007. He enjoys working with and helping to educate families within the bleeding disorder community. He currently resides in Plantation, Florida with his wife and four children.
Paul Touchton | Nashville, TN
Director of Sales and Marketing
For more than 30 years, Paul has been involved in numerous positions in the healthcare sector. It was at his first position at Baxter that he learned about bleeding disorders and the issues that face this community. Most of his career has been spent as a senior manager of home healthcare companies, with an emphasis in nursing and home infusion specialties. His areas of specialization include managing multiple-site operations, leading acquisition and consolidation processes, writing business plans, leading capital funding processes, and mentoring associates to enhance performance. Paul is very pleased to have the opportunity to work with Matrix Health. The Matrix pledge has been and will continue to be that all Matrix associates adhere to the mission of providing quality products and services that reflect a patient-centric focus. The pledge combines nicely with Paul's management philosophy that the highest form of achievement comes from teaching and coaching others to perform at their greatest potential.
Adis Velasquez | Weston, FL
Reimbursement Specialist
Adis has worked in the health and pharmacy arena for eight years, and more specifically servicing the bleeding disorder community for the last five of those years. She brings experience as a pharmacy technician, billing and reimbursement coordinator, and an intake team leader. Being bilingual, Adis is happy to assist with our Spanish-speaking patients as well as others within the Hispanic community that would like to learn more about the services that Matrix Health can provide. In addition to spending as much time as possible with her three children, Adis is currently pursuing an MBA in Healthcare Management.
Maria Santucci Vetter | Champaign, IL
Director of Corporate Communications
Holding degrees in Psychology, Sociology, and Education from Elmhurst College, Maria has worked in the hemophilia industry since 1995. For many years, Maria has been very close to the bleeding disorder community and while in Texas, served on the Executive Board as treasurer for the Lone Star Chapter. Maria is thrilled to be working for Matrix Health! In her position as the Director of Corporate Communications, she is happy for the wonderful opportunity she has to reach out and, in a positive way, influence and educate others in the bleeding disorders community. She also serves as the Editor-in-Chief for Matrix Health News, a quarterly publication focused on educating and enriching the lives of those with bleeding disorders. Her personal goal has always been to make a difference within the community and feels that with Matrix Health as a partner, she can. Originally from Chicago, Maria has lived in Texas, Georgia, and Colorado, and is now back in central Illinois. She is the mother of four young adults.