Board of Directors

Nancy Nittler

SG Homecare

Costa Mesa, CA

George Nour

George Nour was born in 1964 in Beirut, Lebanon. Immigrated to the USA in 1983. George lives in Cypress, California with his wife Simona and their three children, Steven, Serafina, and Joseph. 

Education: 
BIOLA University, MA in Organizational Leadership, 2011 
Orange Coast College, Respiratory Therapy, 1994 
California State University, Long Beach, BS in Microbiology, 1987 
Good Shepherd Secondary Institute, Beirut Lebanon, High School Diploma, 1982 

Career: 
Founded and lead Elixair Medical, Inc. 1992 till Present. 

Skills: 
Restoration, Connectedness, Analysis. 

Values: 
Faith in God, Relationships, Growth and Learning.

Paul Ondrusek

Paul Ondrusek is an accomplished professional with a proven track record in sales, management, and community engagement, with 20 years’ experience working in the HME industry. Currently serving as the Western Regional Account Manager for The VGM Group, based in Waterloo, Iowa, Paul oversees relationships with over 300 members throughout the western region of the United States. In this role, he leverages his extensive experience and industry knowledge to drive growth and foster strong partnerships within the home healthcare sector. 

Prior to joining VGM Group, Paul held the position of Regional Manager at The MED Group, headquartered in Lubbock, Texas, where he spearheaded operations and business development initiatives across the western United States. Before that, he served as a Territory Business Manager for Invacare, where he excelled in driving sales and market expansion strategies. Paul's career journey also includes a tenure as Branch Manager for Enterprise Rent-A-Car, where he demonstrated his leadership and customer service skills. 

Paul is a proud alumnus of the University of Akron, where he earned a degree in Business Administration with a focus on Sales and Marketing. During his time at the university, Paul was a four-year letter winner in football, showcasing his dedication and commitment to excellence both in academics and athletics. 

Outside of his professional endeavors, Paul is deeply involved in his community. Since 2009, he has served on the Board of Directors for CAMPs, currently serving as the President of the Board.  Additionally, Paul has been actively engaged with the SWMESA Board and the Big Sky Boards at various points in his career, demonstrating his commitment to making a positive impact at both the local and regional levels. 

In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Paul was honored as the Regional Account Manager of the Year by VGM in 2021, a testament to his dedication and leadership within the organization. 

Beyond his professional and community commitments, Paul is an avid runner and actively participates in the running community, reflecting his passion for health and wellness. 

Gilbert Herrera

Gilbert Herrera, Vice President Government Affairs – I’ve worked at Shield Healthcare for 16 years. I manage cash collections, utilization management, and government affairs for Shield. I currently serve as the Region D DME Advisory Committee (DAC) Chairperson. I previously served as the President of Pacific Association for Medical Equipment Services (PAMES). For 10 years I worked for Medicare as an Auditor.

Michelle Knowles

Byram Healthcare

Huntington Beach, CA

Thomas (Tony) A. Lewis

New West Medical

Redding, CA

Nadien Menke

Timberlake

Sacramento, CA

Kristina Ohrberg

Advanced Pharmacy & Respiratory Care Solutions

Laguna Hills, CA

David Siegel

David Siegel is the CEO and majority owner of Nationwide Medical, Inc.  David helped transform Nationwide Medical, Inc., from a small family-owned company into a national sleep and respiratory company.  David has primarily focused on the company’s strategic direction, payer contracting expansion, and manufacturer relationships. David currently sits on several industry committees including the Board of Directors at AAHomecare and CAMPS.  David holds an Exemptee license and has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Systems Management from California State University, Northridge. 

Todd Turner

Todd Turner has been involved in the Home Medical Industry for over 23 years.  Since 2007 he has worked for Philips Respironics, a leading manufacturer of Sleep and Respiratory products.  Todd is currently a Regional Sales Director and manages 15 western states.  He works very closely with DME/HME companies throughout California and has been a longstanding advocate for the homecare industry and the role it plays in improving patient outcomes and reducing healthcare costs. 

Before joining Philips Respironics Todd worked for Pari Respiratory Equipment and a DME company serving Northern California and Nevada.  He has a bachelor’s degree in marketing management. 

Todd and his wife Cyndee live in the Sacramento area of California.  When he is not traveling for work you can find Todd on the golf course, in his RV or spending time with his 7 grandchildren. 

Sarah Wellman

Sarah Wellman is a lifelong California resident who has worked in medical sales for the last 20 years. Sarah has been an Account Manager with McKesson for the past seven years and is passionate about helping patients receive medical supplies they need, while also supporting providers who work tirelessly to serve their patients. She is part of a dynamic team of Account Managers that cover the western part of the US, with a collective goal of supporting patients and providers in the HME market.  Sarah currently resides in Orange, CA with her husband and two sons. She enjoys cooking and going to the beach.