Tasha Austin has over ten years of experience in healthcare operations. From 2012 through 2020, Mrs. Austin held positions of increasing responsibility at Sound Physicians. In 2017, Mrs. Austin was the Director of Operations for Sound’s Advisory Services division when she was promoted to Regional Vice President of Operations for the western region. She was responsible for driving growth and financial and operational performance.

Mrs. Austin has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Illinois Wesleyan University and resides in Ventura, California. She is passionate about athletics and mentors young athletes during her spare time.

Scott Wells is a senior financial executive and former commercial banker passionate about helping others. He is a CFA Charterholder and an expert in financial modeling and analysis, financial management, relationship building, investor relations, corporate treasury, and business development. 

Over the past 20 years, Mr. Wells has worked with individual and institutional investors and senior business leaders to ensure service satisfaction and trust. He led the development of new product lines and managed risk and compliance projects while coordinating with auditors, regulators, and stakeholders.  Prior to joining CME, Mr. Wells worked for some of the largest financial institutions in the world, including Bank of America and Wells Fargo. 

Scott earned a Bachelor’s in Finance at Miami University at Ohio.  He enjoys running, weight training, the financial markets, reading, learning about fintech solutions, and spending time with his wife and two dogs. 

João Cowperthwaite is a growth-focused executive and creative thinker who has brought several California-based healthcare companies to market. Examples include Exer Urgent Care (now with 30 centers and growing), Doctorpedia, Sovereign HealthCare, and Luminus Holdings. 

In each of his roles, Mr. Cowperthwaite recruited physicians, developed brands, managed teams, and devised strategic sales solutions – digitally and through community marketing. He is a strategist and brand ambassador who values his extensive and trusted network in health care. 

Mr. Cowperthwaite studied Sociology at the doctorate level at Rutgers University and earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations at Cornell College.  João enjoys music and exploring new places with his wife and 7-year-old daughter.

Ramond Garth Doyley is an assertive, results-driven professional skilled in operations management, process improvement, and leadership. His demonstrated history of working in the healthcare industry includes companies from large non-profits to smaller teleradiology startups.

A recent graduate from USC Sol Price School of Public Policy with a Master of Health Administration concentrating in Strategic Management and Quality and Process Improvements, Mr. Doyley brings leadership and project management to the Operations and Report Production team. 

Mr. Doyley is an avid cook and lover of new technology. His hobbies include collecting indoor plants, hiking, finding new gadgets, and hanging out with his dog Cash.

Mrs. Jodi Pleitez has over 20 years of experience in Human Resources and Operations. From 2016 through 2022, Mrs. Pleitez served as the Human Resources and Operations Director at Beverly Hills Cancer Center. Before that, she was the VP of Human Resources for REMAX California and Hawaii. She joined REMAX after selling her own startup company to a private equity group after seven years in business.

Mrs. Pleitez resides in Playa Del Rey, California.  In her spare time, she enjoys world travel, beach walks with her husband, and time with her three adult children.