Meet the PrepMD Team

Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer

Matt O’Neal

-University of Massachusetts Amherst-
Matt brings more than 42 years of leadership experience in the healthcare and medical device industry. With experience in sales, training, recruitment, and management roles for companies including Winthrop Laboratories, Cardiac Pacemakers Inc. and Boston Scientific, he played a key role in the commercial launch of breakthrough technologies, including the first implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), the first transvenous ICD therapies, and Anti-Tachycardia (ATP) device applications. As Vice President of Sales for Boston Scientific Matt drove the development of innovative new training programs that fostered clinical excellence. Matt also served on the Biomedical Advisory Board at Georgia Institute of Technology. Matt is the Co-Founder and CEO of PrepMD.

Co-Founder

Bob Mattioli

-Temple University-
Bob has over 43 years of sales, marketing and leadership experience in the medical device industry, including officer positions with medical device companies, from start-up companies to large corporations. Bob is known for building and managing successful sales organizations at companies, including Cordis, Pacesetter, Jude Medical, Biotronik, CryoCath Technologies, etc. He has guided market development initiatives and commercial launches for medical device applications, including the implantable cardioverter defibrillator, cardiac cryoablation, vascular closure devices, heart valves, and biopolymer devices that deliver pharmaceutical interventions.

Chief Medical Officer, PrepMD RMS

Robert Lerman, M.D.

-Stanford University, Albany Medical College-

Rob Lerman, M.D. is a senior physician executive and Chief Medical Officer of PrepMD RMS. Most recently, Dr. Lerman served as the Chief Medical Officer and VP of Clinical Operations at LindaCare, a cardiac remote monitoring technology company. Prior to that, Dr. Lerman led several new programs in both Clinical Integration and Clinical Supply Chain at Dignity Health, one of the nation’s largest health systems. During an 18-year clinical career, he worked as the Medical Director of Cardiac Electrophysiology at St. Bernardine Medical Center in Southern California and served as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the David Geffen UCLA School of Medicine. A native and current resident of Los Angeles, Dr. Lerman received his B.S. from Stanford University and medical degree from Albany Medical College prior to completing an internal medicine residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and fellowships in cardiology and clinical cardiac electrophysiology at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles.

Executive Vice President of Operations, PrepMD

Greg Lisi, CCDS, CEPS

-Harvard University, U.S. Army-
Greg has over 18 years of leadership experience in the Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) space including clinical, sales, and management roles. As a Regional Manager with Boston Scientific, he hired and trained a team of sales and clinical representatives while maintaining his own business. He has mentored and developed both sales and clinical reps as they have begun their own careers. Prior to industry, Greg served as a Military Intelligence Officer with the U.S. Army. During eight years of active duty, he served in a variety of key leadership, strategic planning and operations roles. He has extensive experience in planning, directing, and supervising sophisticated training in complex and fast-moving environments. Greg is the Executive Vice President of Operations at PrepMD.

Vice President of Operations, PrepMD RMS

Matt Wilson, CCDS

-West Point Military Academy-
Matt brings 10 years of experience as a Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) Senior Sales Representative in the New York City market. As an IBHRE®-Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) senior sales representative with Boston Scientific, he managed a successful sales team in the New York City area. Prior to working in the cardiac industry, Matt served as a Captain in the U.S. Army where he trained and led infantry units while deployed to Iraq, responsible for planning and coordinating joint coalition combat missions. In his role at PrepMD, Matt serves as the Vice President of Operations for the Remote Monitoring Services Division.

Vice President of Global Marketing

Satya Behara

-Babson College,
Indian Institute of Technology Madras-
Satya has over 12 years of medical device global marketing and product management experience. With an MBA from Babson College and bachelors in biotechnology engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Satya has worked for major medical device companies such as Smith & Nephew and Medtronic. His expertise includes new product development, go-to-market strategies, digital solutions, and global upstream and downstream marketing, besides technology and business analysis skills he gained through his experience at IBM. At PrepMD, Satya led the PrepMD Passport Series and In-Office Staffing development and launch teams, and currently leads the global marketing organization.

Director of Training and Education

Kate Miller, CCDS, CEPS

-Tulane University-
Kate is dual-certificated IBHRE® CCDS and CEPS. As a field clinical specialist for Biotronik, Kate covered major medical centers across New England, trained new employees, and managed her team’s daily schedule. Kate holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Tulane University and is a former PrepMD student and Academic Achievement Award winner. Her BME and PrepMD education combined with her industry field clinical specialist experience provide an insightful perspective on launching a successful career in the medical device industry.

Clinical Applications Manager

Susan Stamatis, RN, BSN, CCDS

-Salve Regina University-
Susan has a combined 39 years in cardiology doing a variety of clinical roles such as Assistant Nurse Manager of a Coronary Care Unit and Department Manager in a Device Clinic overseeing the care of 1000+ patients with pacemakers and defibrillators. She also has 25 years of experience in the Cardiac Device Industry. She began her medical device career as a clinical specialist, and was promoted to clinical regional manager and sales representative roles. In her role at PrepMD Susan provides mentorship and education in clinical and technical applications of CRM therapy.

Director of Global Marketing, PrepMD RMS

Fran Moriarty

-University of Vermont, Saint Anselm College-
Fran brings 10 years of cardiac medical device industry experience in clinical engineering, sales, and territory management roles with companies such as Boston Scientific, Biotronik, and CardioFocus. His duties included business development, key account management, product commercialization, and clinical trial operations, in addition to covering thousands of cardiac procedures and device clinics. At PrepMD, Fran led the product development and go-to-market strategy of the PrepMD Passport Series and PrepMD Healthcare Training Solutions, and oversaw operations for the ProStart contract staffing initiative. Fran brings key business insights and leverages his cross-organizational experience as Director of Sales & Marketing for PrepMD RMS.

Director of Business Development, PrepMD RMS

Greg O’Neal, CCDS, CEPS

-Georgia Institute of Technology-
Greg is dual-certificated IBHRE® CCDS and CEPS. With over three years of CRM and EP industry clinical experience, Greg has assisted in more than 500 CIED implants and 150 ablations, as well as routinely working with numerous cardiac device clinics. As the Director of Business Development for PrepMD’s Remote Monitoring Services, Greg helps create customized, efficient solutions for cardiac device clinics. Greg’s team leads the ongoing strategy and product development for the PrepMD RMS’ software platform.

Manager, Device Applications and Industry Placement

Amanda Salmon, CCDS

-Colorado State University-

Amanda is certified IBHRE® CCDS. As a CRM field clinical representative for Boston Scientific, Amanda worked at academic hospitals in Connecticut, trained new employees and held in-services for fellows. Amanda holds a Bachelor of Science with a focus in Education and is a former PrepMD student. She has two years of professional teaching experience abroad in South Korea where she created a new curriculum that fit the needs of the school and students. Her combined years of teaching and industry field experience leads her drive to work closely with industry and students to grow in the medical device industry.

Educational Development Associate

Kyle Graesser

-Tulane University-
Kyle holds a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Tulane University. He is a graduate of the PrepMD Core Program and Academic Achievement Award winner. The combination of Kyle’s BME and PrepMD education provide keen insight for his role in the design and development of online learning content for the Passport Series product launch.

Executive Vice President of Operations, PrepMD

Greg Lisi, CCDS, CEPS

-Harvard University, U.S. Army-
Greg has over 18 years of leadership experience in the Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) space including clinical, sales, and management roles. As a Regional Manager with Boston Scientific, he hired and trained a team of sales and clinical representatives while maintaining his own business. He has mentored and developed both sales and clinical reps as they have begun their own careers. Prior to industry, Greg served as a Military Intelligence Officer with the U.S. Army. During eight years of active duty, he served in a variety of key leadership, strategic planning and operations roles. He has extensive experience in planning, directing, and supervising sophisticated training in complex and fast-moving environments. Greg is the Executive Vice President of Operations at PrepMD.

Director of In-Clinic Solutions, PrepMD RMS

Jess Rizzo, CCDS

Jessica started her career in cardiac rhythm management as a student at PrepMD over ten years ago. She went on to work for Biotronik, first in the San Francisco Bay area and then in Connecticut as a Senior Field Clinical Specialist – Mentor. Jessica lives in Connecticut with her husband, two daughters, and an ever-growing number of pets, where she continues to pursue her love of horseback riding, tends her garden and hikes. Here at PrepMD RMS Jessica quickly moved up to the role of Director of In-Clinic Solutions, focusing on clinical astuteness while always keeping the patient on the other end of the transmission top of mind.

Corporate Sales Executive

Katie Reddy

-University of Connecticut-
Katie has over 14 years of medical device industry experience in clinical, sales, marketing and management roles for Meditech, Eli Lilly and Boston Scientific. She played a key national and international role in the clinical training and commercial launch of the first FDA approved Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device. As a Principal Product Marketing Manager with Boston Scientific, Katie introduced digital health solutions to hospitals nationwide. As the Corporate Sales Executive at PrepMD, Katie leverages her extensive relationships to build strategic partnerships with medical device companies and healthcare systems across the cardiac space.

Business Manager

Devon Hathaway

-Georgia Institute of Technology-

With many years of experience working for professional and collegiate sports teams and most recently for a connected fitness startup in Boston, Devon brings a very unique perspective to his role at PrepMD. Devon provides expertise in managing customer relationships and working cross-functionally within businesses to drive efficiency. In his current role, he is responsible for the day-to-day business operations of all three PrepMD entities and assists with Human Resources duties.

Vice President of Operations, PrepMD RMS

Matt Wilson, CCDS

-West Point Military Academy-
Matt brings 10 years of experience as a Cardiac Rhythm Management (CRM) Senior Sales Representative in the New York City market. As an IBHRE®-Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) senior sales representative with Boston Scientific, he managed a successful sales team in the New York City area. Prior to working in the cardiac industry, Matt served as a Captain in the U.S. Army where he trained and led infantry units while deployed to Iraq, responsible for planning and coordinating joint coalition combat missions. In his role at PrepMD, Matt serves as the Vice President of Operations for the Remote Monitoring Services Division.

Director of Business Development, PrepMD RMS

Greg O’Neal, CCDS, CEPS

-Georgia Institute of Technology-
Greg is dual-certificated IBHRE® CCDS and CEPS. With over three years of CRM and EP industry clinical experience, Greg has assisted in more than 500 CIED implants and 150 ablations, as well as routinely working with numerous cardiac device clinics. As the Director of Business Development for PrepMD’s Remote Monitoring Services, Greg helps create customized, efficient solutions for cardiac device clinics. Greg’s team leads the ongoing strategy and product development for the PrepMD RMS’ software platform.

Director of In-Clinic Solutions, PrepMD RMS

Jess Rizzo, CCDS

Jessica started her career in cardiac rhythm management as a student at PrepMD over ten years ago. She went on to work for Biotronik, first in the San Francisco Bay area and then in Connecticut as a Senior Field Clinical Specialist – Mentor. Jessica lives in Connecticut with her husband, two daughters, and an ever-growing number of pets, where she continues to pursue her love of horseback riding, tends her garden and hikes. Here at PrepMD RMS Jessica quickly moved up to the role of Director of In-Clinic Solutions, focusing on clinical astuteness while always keeping the patient on the other end of the transmission top of mind.

Customer Service Manager, PrepMD RMS

Kent Seckinger, CCDS

Kent has split his journey in cardiac devices between working as an industry field technical support specialist and a clinical cardiac device specialist. He now dreams of helping cardiac device clinics find new efficiencies and improved overall patient care. His most significant accomplishment to date has been assisting clients to achieve just that. Kent Seckinger lives in Atlanta, GA and enjoys music, good times with family and friends— and he’s not too shabby on the drums! 

Business Operations Manager, PrepMD RMS

Keith Nicholson, CCDS

Keith is an IBHRE® Certified Cardiac Device Specialist (CCDS) with over 11 years of experience in the CRM field. In 2010 he was a member of PrepMD’s inaugural class. From 2010 to 2019 Keith worked as a Principal Field Clinical Specialist for Boston Scientific in Virginia and New York covering clinics and implants while also supporting important clinical trials such as MultiSENSE, NAVIGATE X4, and Samurai. In 2019 he came back home to PrepMD where he now works as the Business Operations Manager. Keith’s current tasks include helping to find optimal work flows for both our clients and employees while always prioritizing patient care. Keith currently resides near Savannah, GA with his wife, two sons, and labrador retriever.

Vice President of Global Marketing

Satya Behara

-Babson College,
Indian Institute of Technology Madras-
Satya has over 12 years of medical device global marketing and product management experience. With an MBA from Babson College and bachelors in biotechnology engineering from Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Satya has worked for major medical device companies such as Smith & Nephew and Medtronic. His expertise includes new product development, go-to-market strategies, digital solutions, and global upstream and downstream marketing, besides technology and business analysis skills he gained through his experience at IBM. At PrepMD, Satya led the PrepMD Passport Series and In-Office Staffing development and launch teams, and currently leads the global marketing organization.

Director of Global Marketing, PrepMD RMS

Fran Moriarty

-University of Vermont, Saint Anselm College-
Fran brings 10 years of cardiac medical device industry experience in clinical engineering, sales, and territory management roles with companies such as Boston Scientific, Biotronik, and CardioFocus. His duties included business development, key account management, product commercialization, and clinical trial operations, in addition to covering thousands of cardiac procedures and device clinics. At PrepMD, Fran led the product development and go-to-market strategy of the PrepMD Passport Series and PrepMD Healthcare Training Solutions, and oversaw operations for the ProStart contract staffing initiative. Fran brings key business insights and leverages his cross-organizational experience as Director of Sales & Marketing for PrepMD RMS.

Corporate Sales Executive

Katie Reddy

-University of Connecticut-
Katie has over 14 years of medical device industry experience in clinical, sales, marketing and management roles for Meditech, Eli Lilly and Boston Scientific. She played a key national and international role in the clinical training and commercial launch of the first FDA approved Left Atrial Appendage Closure Device. As a Principal Product Marketing Manager with Boston Scientific, Katie introduced digital health solutions to hospitals nationwide. As the Corporate Sales Executive at PrepMD, Katie leverages her extensive relationships to build strategic partnerships with medical device companies and healthcare systems across the cardiac space.

Project Manager

Tatiana Loureiro

-Babson College-
Tati’s background is a mix of business and engineering. She holds an MBA from Babson College and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Her experience includes research and development, career-development, and project management. Tati’s expertise is in creating processes and organizational methods, and she collaborates with both the Admissions, Faculty and Professionals Placement teams at PrepMD.

Marketing and Admissions Manager

Barbara Kosharek

-University of Wisconsin Platteville-
Barbara has over 15 years of experience in training and development roles working in the U.S. and Europe. Focused primarily in corporate sales training, she played a key role in learning needs assessment, course design, as well as website marketing and business development. Barbara worked in PrepMD’s Remote Monitoring Services Division prior to joining the Marketing Team where she focuses on recruitment, admissions and marketing across all divisions.

Marketing and Admissions Manager

Lucille Cassis

-Boston University, Emerson College-
Lucille has 25 years of experience as an innovative, solution-oriented professional with proven expertise in marketing and public relations, business development and non-profit fundraising. She has held leadership roles at several non-profit organizations in Boston and Southeastern Massachusetts, including an HMO, a community hospital and health center, a homelessness prevention agency, a social services agency and a special needs trust. Previously she served in communication roles in state and county government. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Boston University, a Master of Arts Degree in Communication Studies from Emerson College as well as certificates in web development, public relations, non-profit leadership and fundraising. She was also an adjunct lecturer at Curry College in Health Communications. Lucille is a member of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce non-profit affinity group and Leadership South Shore (a partnership of the South Shore Chamber and South Shore Bank), and previously a mentor with the Babson College, F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business. 

Marketing and Admissions Manager

Gordon Gips

-Boston University –
After beginning his cardiac medical device education and career at PrepMD in 2016, Gordon has had 5 years of CRM experience in the field working as a clinical device representative for Abbott in Oregon as well as working as a cardiac remote monitoring technician. With his background in Film & Television, Gordon now works as a marketing and admissions manager for PrepMD, helping create videos for the website and social media pages as well as using his CRM experience to help prospective candidates find the best learning path through PrepMD. 

Human Resources Officer

Frank Coen

-Stonehill College-
Frank has over 25 years of experience in senior human resource management positions in the medical device, energy and capital equipment semiconductor sectors. Frank brings executive-level human resources expertise to PrepMD in the areas of recruitment, legal compliance, employee relations and policy administration.

Business Manager

Devon Hathaway

-Georgia Institute of Technology-

With many years of experience working for professional and collegiate sports teams and most recently for a connected fitness startup in Boston, Devon brings a very unique perspective to his role at PrepMD. Devon provides expertise in managing customer relationships and working cross-functionally within businesses to drive efficiency. In his current role, he is responsible for the day-to-day business operations of all three PrepMD entities and assists with Human Resources duties.

IT/Software Specialist

Fred Araujo

-Northeastern University –
Fred has 5 years of experience working in the technology sector and is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance and Account Management with a Minor in I.T. from Northeastern University. At PrepMD, he helps the team by provisioning and managing all hardware and software used by the company and its team members.

Training Assistant

Jessica Payton

-Quincy College-
Jessica is new to the medical device field, with an educational background in Paralegal studies and over 8 years of experience optimizing productivity, efficiency, employee training, HR, and administrative management. As a program director at an adult developmental disability residential facility, she recruited, hired, and coached employees to offer high-quality, cost-effective care to all residents, helping them live independently and reach their own goals. At PrepMD, Jessica manages the day-to-day happenings here on Campus supporting all training needs with corporate partners and students.