Meet the Leadership Team

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

Founder

Andy served 30 years in the Air Force as a pilot, chief 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 chief physician at Hines VA Medical Center. He founded ERA Health LLC in 2006 and led the company as President and CEO until retiring in 2020.

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Melisa Schultz

Chief Executive Officer

Melisa has held leadership positions in the private sector for more than 35 years. She has a background in Human Resources and Employee Benefits at the headquarters of telecommunication and retail companies. In 2008, she joined Veteran’s Health Medical Supply as Vice President of Operations & Customer Service to assist in the development and growth of the company. She was named Chief Operating Officer in 2013, and then Chief Executive Officer in 2020.

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Brenda King

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.

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Jennifer Mihills

Director, Sales Support

Jennifer’s career has spanned more than 25 years in administration, management, and customer service. Her experience includes roles in Human Resources, Employee Benefits, and Operations in retail headquarters and education centers. She has managed relocation programs, call centers, company retirement programs, as well as company operations. 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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John Atkinson

Director, Government Relations

A graduate of The Citadel, John served in the US Army Ranger regiment and US Army Special Forces. He deployed eight times to the Middle East and Central Asia and was medically retired after 21 years of service due to wounds he received in combat. In 2016, he began his post-military career in surgical spine at DeGen Medical, where he learned about government contracting. He then transitioned to a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, where he was promoted to Vice President of Sales and Strategic Initiatives while expanding his knowledge of the government medical space. He joined Veteran’s Health Medical Supply in 2024.

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Aaron M. Proctor, MBA

Manager, Supplier Relations

Aaron has extensive experience in management and human relations. During his tenure with Salvation Army, he managed day-to-day operations, procurement, licensing compliance, and risk management. Aaron also held a progressive series of roles at a language school in South Korea that included teaching, employee training, and improvement of performance. Aaron joined VHMS in 2017.

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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 joined VHMS in 2017.