LEADERSHIP TEAM

Edgar "Andy" Ratcliffe Anderson, Jr., M.D., Lieutenant General, USAF (Ret.), President & Chief Executive Officer

Edgar “Andy” Ratcliffe Anderson, Jr., M.D., Lieutenant General, USAF (Ret.)

Founder

Andy served 30 years in the Air Force as a pilot, physician, hospital administrator and AF Surgeon General. He was the Lead Agent of the Tricare Region VI, which included both Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center and Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, as well as 17 other military hospitals in a four-state region. He had a small role in the development of the VA Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs) while Air Force Surgeon General in the early 1990s. After retirement, he served as a Senior Physician at Hines VA Medical Center. He founded Veteran’s Health Medical Supply in 2006 and led the company as President and CEO until retiring in 2020.

Melisa Schultz, MPH, Chief Operating Officer

Melisa Schultz, MPH

Chief Executive Officer

Melisa has held leadership positions in the private sector for more than 20 years. She entered the employee benefits field in 1991 with San Antonio-based telecommunications company Qwest (then called USLD Communications). In 1995, she was promoted to Director of Compensation and Benefits. She then joined Pier 1 Imports in 1998 as Director of Employee Benefits. In 2008, she joined Veteran’s Health Medical Supply as Vice President of Operations & Customer Service. She was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in 2013, and was named Chief Executive Officer in 2020.

Brenda King, CPA, Chief Financial Officer

Brenda King, CPA

Chief Financial Officer

Brenda joined Veteran’s Health Medical Supply with more than 20 years of comprehensive experience in corporate finance and accounting. She has spent the last 11 years in the health care industry as Chief Financial Officer of ReCept Pharmacy and NurseCore Management Services. In these roles, Brenda gained valuable experience in management of the finance and accounting functions, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic planning. She became the CFO for Veteran’s Health in May 2013.

Jennifer Mihills, Director, Sales Support

Jennifer Mihills

Director, Sales Support

Jennifer’s career has spanned more than 20 years and has included various roles in administration and customer service. In 1997, she became a Human Resources Specialist for Pier 1 Imports. When promoted to Benefits Manager, she assumed responsibility for the company’s retirement and relocation programs. While overseeing multi-million-dollar programs, Jennifer also gained experience managing a call center. In her next position after leaving Pier 1, she served as the Assistant Director of an education center from 2005 to 2013. Jennifer joined Veteran’s Health Medical Supply in January 2013 as Manager of Sales Support, and was promoted to Director of Sales Support in 2014.

Daniel Corritore

Daniel Corritore

Director, Government Relations

After Dan graduated from the Naval Academy, he served as a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Navy, performing fleet support and search and rescue. His post-military career began in operations for Air Products and Chemicals in 1987. He advanced to Plant Manager, responsible for the Southeastern Specialty Gas Market. In 1990 he transitioned to sales, with emphasis on the medical and industrial marketplaces, eventually rising to the position of Senior Southern Regional Sales Representative. In 2011, Dan joined Sklar Instruments as a Regional Sales Manager initially responsible for the Southeast, and gradually the Eastern U.S. marketplace. He joined Veterans Health Medical Supply in 2015.

Stephen H. Hozey

Director, Government Relations

Stephen joined VHMS in 2014 with more than 18 years of sales experience in all areas of the healthcare market (acute care, rehab, long-term care and home care). He began his career in the Air Force Reserves, where he was certified as a medical service specialist, emergency medical technician and cardiopulmonary lab specialist. His ten years of service included a tour in the Gulf War after his unit was activated.

Christopher Nolen, SFC, USA (Ret), Director, Government Relations

Christopher Nolen

Director, Government Relations

Chris began his career in the military, serving 20 years as a U.S. Army medic. While in Special Forces, he traveled in the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia. His military career also included four years as an instructor in the Joint Special Operations Medical Training Center at Ft. Bragg, NC. After retiring from active duty in 2004, he spent eight years in pharmaceutical sales with AstraZeneca. In 2012, he took a job in medical sales with ADS, Inc., serving the Department of Defense and federal agencies. He joined Veteran’s Health Medical Supply in February 2017.

Pierre Breton, Director, Government Relations

Pierre Breton

Director, Government Relations

Pierre joined VHMS in 2022, bringing 20 years of professional account management, sales, and customer service experience. His previous roles include hospital sales at Berlex Labs, pharmaceutical sales at Sanofi, and IT equipment sales and service. Pierre also has 12 years of public safety experience: 8 years in firefighting/EMS rescue and 4 years as an EMT-paramedic. Born and raised in Nebraska, Pierre attended University of Nebraska and graduated from San Diego State University.

Aaron M. Proctor, MBA, Manager, Supplier Relations

Aaron M. Proctor, MBA

Manager, Supplier Relations

Aaron has extensive experience in management and human relations. As Director of Operations at Salvation Army Youth Education Town of North Texas, he oversaw day-to-day operations, staff management, procurement, licensing compliance and risk management. Before that, Aaron worked as Unit Director for a new Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club, where he developed/implemented programming, formed strategic community partnerships, managed annual budgets, and grew the club to be the largest Salvation Army youth program in the DFW Metroplex. Aaron also held a progessive series of roles at a language school in South Korea, where his responsibilities included teaching, employee training, event coordination, conflict resolution, and improvement of performance and employee satisfaction. Aaron joined VHMS in 2017.

Leticia Tirres, Manager, Customer Service

Leticia Tirres

Manager, Customer Service

Leticia has more than 25 years of operational experience in a variety of industries, and she has been managing teams locally and remotely since 2010. With a strong background in both accounting and customer service, Leticia prioritizes accuracy, quality and efficiency. She excels at evaluating the needs of growing companies and implementing solutions to help ensure their success. She joined VHMS in 2017.