Driven by his entrepreneurial spirit, John was part of the original investment team that acquired Carenet in 2004. He brought with him a vision of helping the healthcare industry deliver exceptional member and patient experiences that ultimately improve care, outcomes and costs. John is an innovator in the field of healthcare consumer influence and has grown Carenet Health to be a leading healthcare engagement, clinical, telehealth and advocacy solutions provider supporting 50 million consumers annually. He has received a number of national awards, including the EY Entrepreneur of the Year. His work in improving healthcare engagement includes partnering closely with the leadership of more than 100 of the nation’s premier health plans. Prior to Carenet, John created West Corporation Outbound in San Antonio, Texas. The company quickly became a market leader.
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A seasoned consumer engagement executive, Mick collaborates with CEO John Erwin and the senior leadership team to advance the company’s mission of unlocking healthcare value through consumer empowerment and connection. Prior to Carenet, Mick enjoyed a successful 28-year tenure at West Corporation, where he served as president of numerous entities including West Business Solutions (WBS). In that role, he led 25,000+ team members across the globe. In 1990, he collaborated with John to launch West Outbound. Starting with a single client, they grew the business to exceed $200 million in revenue in 10 years.
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Steven Amaya leads Carenet Health’s financial operations, driving modernization and strategic innovation to support the company’s rapid growth and global expansion. With a proven track record of financial leadership, Steve brings extensive expertise in advancing digital transformation and building scalable, efficient frameworks for sustainable success.
Before joining Carenet, Steve served as Chief Accounting Officer at TaskUs. There, he played a pivotal role in the organization’s achievements, including a successful IPO, acquisition by Blackstone, and expansion into multiple international markets. Known for his ability to deliver results in complex, fast-paced environments, Steve’s leadership centers on leveraging financial data to create actionable insights and empower long-term growth.
Passionate about operational excellence and value creation, Steven combines strategic vision with financial expertise to position Carenet for continued innovation and impact.
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Rhonda Gibler spearheads Carenet Health’s growth initiatives, driving strategic go-to-market, sales, marketing, business development and revenue growth efforts to fuel innovation and achieve sustainable success with and for our clients. With over 30 years of expertise, Rhonda is an industry authority in creating tailored, digital-first customer experience solutions with CX analytics and clinical expertise, supporting the best-cost model. Her proven ability to orchestrate complex solutions has supported some of the world’s leading consumer and healthcare brands. Before joining Carenet, Rhonda held executive sales leadership roles at AT&T, West Corporation, and Teleperformance, where she consistently elevated business strategies by aligning innovation and measurable outcomes.
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As Chief Strategy Officer, Alan Poenitske brings nearly 30 years of healthcare industry experience to Carenet Health, driving innovation in value-based care enablement. His expertise spans VBC contracting, risk management, and care transformation. Before joining Carenet, Alan held leadership roles at Evernorth Health Services, Council Capital, and eviCore Healthcare, where he advanced specialty care solutions and accountable care models. At Carenet, Alan leads strategic initiatives focused on accelerating product innovation, enhancing patient outcomes, and delivering impactful business results for Carenet’s 500+ healthcare clients. He brings a proven track record of aligning quality care delivery with financial performance.
As Chief Operating Officer, Christopher brings his 20+ years of consumer and client engagement expertise to Carenet Health, guiding all facets of service delivery and client operations. Prior to joining Carenet, he served as executive integration advisor for Sitel Group and chief security officer at Sykes Enterprises (acquired by Sitel Group). During his more than 20 years at Sykes, Christopher also directed high-performance teams in client management, operations and strategic planning in the U.S. and Asia. He is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and has served on prestigious advisory boards, including the Forbes Technology Council.
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As EVP, People Services, Robin provides the leadership, management and vision necessary to ensure Carenet continues to grow as a people–first organization. This critically important role leads our organization’s commitment to world–class talent and human capital management. Robin joined Carenet in July 2020, bringing more than 30 years of experience managing human resources organizations across multiple industries, including energy, technology and professional services. Before Carenet, she was executive vice president of human resources and finance at MTVP Power Corporation, a high–tech clean energy company. Robin earned a bachelor’s degree in human resource management from Baker College in Flint, Michigan, and she holds numerous professional certifications.
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Carlos Baltodano leads Carenet Launch, a specialized business unit within Carenet dedicated to serving startups, disruptors, and innovative ventures launched by mature organizations. With a keen focus on delivering tailored, bilingual managed service solutions, Carlos directs teams operating from Biloxi, Mississippi, and El Salvador, ensuring clients benefit from a flexible, startup-minded approach.
Carlos brings extensive experience in healthcare and managed care business process outsourcing (BPO). Prior to leading Carenet Launch, he founded Balto Health, successfully scaling the startup to serve 17 clients exclusively within Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and government benefit sectors. Carenet acquired Balto Health in 2025, recognizing its unique ability to support emerging products and markets effectively.
Carlos’s professional background includes consulting roles with managed care payer organizations such as WellCare and Molina, where he specialized in state Medicaid RFPs. He also spent over a decade in leadership positions at Imagenet and Ubiquity, directing their healthcare verticals and significantly expanding their managed care BPO capabilities.
Carlos holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Southern Mississippi, an MBA from Louisiana State University, and a Juris Doctor from Loyola University. His multidisciplinary expertise uniquely positions him to drive growth, innovation, and operational excellence at Carenet Launch.
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Skip Hanson oversees Carenet Health’s initiatives to enable patient and member acquisition and access through targeted outreach strategies and digital technologies. With over three decades of product and operational leadership experience across start-up, growth, and mature business phases, Skip is a veteran of the BPO, healthcare and technology sectors. His strategic acumen has propelled success in executive roles at companies like West Corporation, IN2L/Lifeloop and Anderson Consulting. Notably, as President of West Interactive Services, he transformed the business model from a technology provider to a customer experience management enterprise.
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Holly's profound understanding of customer-centric strategies and experience in sales has consistently propelled revenue growth, expanded market reach, and cultivated long-term client relationships. As EVP of Sales, she also brings significant experience in the contact center outsourcing and BPO space, most recently serving as Senior Vice President of Healthcare Strategy, driving growth, and expanding her organization's presence in the healthcare sector. Prior to that, she played a pivotal role as Senior Director of Healthcare, achieving impressive business signings and exceeding targets through her expertise in solution design, complex solution selling, and senior client relationship management.
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David joined Carenet Health in January 2022 as an experienced global IT executive in the healthcare, telecom and retail industries. As EVP-Technology, he is charged with ensuring that our organizational goals are well aligned with the kinds of progressive technology that drive continuously higher company and client performance. Prior to Carenet, he served as chief operating and chief technology officer at PhyzData Healthcare Solutions, and earlier as CIO at Acelity. He has also held several key positions at Inter-Tel and 3M – KCI. David is an Arizona State University graduate with a B.S. in applied mathematics, and he received his MBA from Regis University.
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As EVP, Strategic Sales, Brandy Presti is responsible for developing innovative client relationship management strategies, as well as focusing on business growth opportunities. Presti's background as a dynamic sales leader is key to Carenet's success, helping to reach important revenue goals, while ensuring our clients have customizable, capability-rich solutions guided by our deep healthcare insights. Her 18-year track record in technology, consulting, and BPO, along with her success in generating $2.5 billion in new business, underscores her significant impact. Her collaborations with notable firms like Ernst and Young, Louis Vuitton, Accenture, and tech giants such as Amazon and Google highlight her vast network and industry influence.
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Vikie drives Carenet’s achievement of industry-renowned client partnerships, leads the company in unifying client initiatives across the organization and ensures the delivery of high-performing solutions. Vikie joined forces with CEO John Erwin at Carenet in 2005. In 2013, she was awarded the San Antonio Business Journal Women’s Leadership Award for Corporate Leadership. A seasoned executive, Vikie has nearly 25 years of experience developing and executing consumer engagement strategies. Prior to Carenet, she was client services vice president at West Corporation, where she managed many of the company’s key business relationships.
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Wendi Summers leads Carenet’s Engagement BPO services group, enabling clients to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate patient and member experiences. She leads Carenet’s client operations and success teams, including clinical and non-clinical health advisors in the US, nearshore, and farshore locations. An accomplished executive with over 25 years of experience, Wendi is adept at driving organizational growth, operational excellence, and customer relationship management. Prior to Carenet, Wendi served as Vice President of Client Management and Development at Sitel Group, where she led high-performing teams across global contact centers. Additionally, during her tenure at Sykes Enterprises, Inc., Wendi held critical leadership roles, including Vice President of Global Account Operations and Senior Director of Client Services, where her results-driven approach consistently delivered excellence and innovation.
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Michael joined Carenet in December of 2021 as the COO of a digital health technology company that Carenet acquired and has continuously expanded his role since then. In his role as EVP of Shared Services he leads the training, workforce management, continuous improvement, contracting, procurement and real estate functions in our continuously growing organization. Michael brings a breadth of experience from his 25+ years leading teams across a wide variety of functions within healthcare – with deep expertise in operations and technology. Prior to joining Carenet, Michael held officer level roles within several start-ups as well as senior executive roles with UHG R&D, Blue Shield of California and HealthNet.
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