Meet The Team

Founder & CEO
Susheel Jain
Susheel is a visionary healthcare executive and serial entrepreneur and has spent over 25 years helping large and small healthcare companies grow through innovation, new market development, and strategic opportunities and partnerships. He brings thought leadership, business discipline and an unparalleled ability to deliver and demonstrate value to customers.

COO
Gary Rice
Gary Rice is an accomplished senior executive, advisor, and thought leader with more than 40 years of success across the pharmaceutical industry. His broad areas of expertise include healthcare, sales management, operations management, business development, clinical, and program management.

CIO
Dan Cooper
Dan Cooper has been in executive leadership for the last 20 years as either a CIO or COO. In 1999, he began working in the healthcare industry delivering technical solutions and services to improve patient care and support. He has implemented 25 Health Information Exchange organizations in the US. Dan has led teams that won three IT Innovation Awards, including two for care management programs and one for electronic charting, and received “Integrator of the Year” twice.

VP, Business Development
Sandra Scheppler
Sandra Scheppler has extensive experience in the medical and pharmacy benefits markets. With a deep understanding of healthcare systems and PBM services, Sandra has successfully navigated the complexities of these industries on behalf of self-funded clients. Sandra's expertise includes developing innovative solutions to improve patient outcomes and streamline benefits management for clients who desire savings without compromising access and quality.

VP, Clinical Operations
Lidia Karp
Lidia Zekic Karp RN BSN provides operational leadership and strategy with a focus on prior authorization and appeals processes. In previous roles, Lidia spearheaded process reorganizations to enhance efficiency and focused on quality and clinical performance improvement across healthcare entities. Throughout her career, Lidia has showcased a robust background in healthcare technology, product management, and clinical operations.

Principal
Bill Bailey
William Bailey, RPh, brings over 40 years of executive experience in pharmacy and PBM operations, He co-founded CitizensRx, held key executive roles at Advance Paradigm (now Caremark), and Therigy, and directed pharmacy services at Merck/Medco, and Cardinal Health. Bill's honors include the Merck/Medco Achievement and Quality Pillar Awards, Walgreen Manager of the Year, and a URAC Performance Award.

SVP, Analytics
Nathan Kleinman
Dr. Kleinman has over 20 years’ experience in healthcare data analysis, leadership, and decision support. He helps clients understand and use healthcare and employee benefits data. He is a specialist in Real-World Data and Real-World Evidence, collaborative study design, results presentation, and decision support. Dr. Kleinman has expertise in predictive modeling, statistical analysis, population risk, and high-risk patient identification.

SVP, PBM Operations & Payment Solutions
Lisa Berning
Lisa brings 25 years of experience delivering innovative strategic, technical, and operational healthcare solutions for organizations like Blue Cross / Blue Shield, Change Healthcare, Providence Health & Services, WebMD, and Multiplan (formerly Beech Street). Lisa provides expertise in Provider Contracts, Eligibility and Claims, Virtual Card Programs and Straight-through-Processing Payment Solutions, as well as HIPAA and HITRUST regulatory compliance,

SVP, Product Management
Laurie McBrierty
Laurie McBrierty has over 25 years’ experience in product management and marketing for both new and existing products. Laurie’s expertise is taking an idea or concept through the product life cycle. This experience combined with extensive experience in healthcare, including health systems, vendors, education, and health plans helps ensure Exouza products are proactively managed.

