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NPPN is one of the largest and fastest growing PPOs in the nation, serving our customers for more than two decades. We are committed to moving the healthcare industry toward real-time processing and reinforcing our commitment to providing our customers with the solutions they need to better manage their business and improve the healthcare experience overall.

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Leadership

Sean Smith
Chairman

As chairman of Coalition America, Sean retains final accountability for all aspects of the company. His primary areas of responsibility include business development and strategic planning through partnerships, new service and product development, and acquisition considerations.

In 1995, Sean partnered with his twin brother, Scott, to form Coalition America following a career in Sales with Medical Review Systems (MRS). At MRS he was recognized as their top producer in 1993. Sean also served as vice-president of Validated Network, Inc., a division of Medical Review Systems.

Sean earned his BBA in finance with honors from the University of Kentucky. He is an active member of The American Association of Preferred Provider Organization board (AAPPO), The Board of Councilors for The Carter Center, The University of Kentucky John Bryan Bowman Fellow, and a life member of the University of Kentucky Alumni Association and Sigma Pi Fraternity Alumni Association. He has served as president of the Atlanta Chapter of the Young Entrepreneurs Organization (YEO), and a former member of two CEO organizations - YEO and TEC. He is also active in several nonprofit organizations that are making a difference in the community including: Make-A-Wish Foundation, The Carter Center, Kicks for Kids, and the Interfaith Outreach Home.


Scott Smith
Chief Executive Officer

As CEO of Coalition America, Scott is responsible for overseeing implementation of the critical factors that will continue the company's success. Scott is involved in all aspects of the company from daily operations to strategic initiatives and long-range goals.

In 1995, Scott partnered with his twin brother, Sean, to form Coalition America following a career in Sales with UZ Engineered Products and Medical Review Systems (MRS). At MRS, Scott was instrumental in the conversion of their data files from a commercial software platform to a proprietary in-house system in 1995.

Scott earned his BBA in finance from the University of Kentucky, followed by extended studies in information systems at Northern Kentucky University. While a student at NKU, Scott participated in a management co-op program, allowing him to collaborate on several technical projects for Cincinnati Bell Telephone. Scott is a member of the Young President's Organization (YPO), an exclusive peer network that connects them to exchange ideas, pursue learning and share strategies, and to achieve personal and professional growth and success. He also sits on the Board of Councilors for The Carter Center, and is a former member and board member of the Young Entrepreneurs Organization (YEO). He is a life member of the University of Kentucky Alumni Association and Sigma Pi Fraternity Alumni Association.

Mollie Brown
President

As president of Coalition America, Mollie oversees sales, account management, marketing, information systems, product development, human resources and strategic efforts.

Mollie Brown has over twenty-eight years of experience in the healthcare industry having held management roles in various locations throughout the country in both the payor and provider communities, including management positions with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida and Massachusetts. Prior to joining CAI, Brown served as president of Ceres Health Care and senior vice president of Central Reserve Life Insurance Company, both subsidiaries of Ceres Group, Inc. During her tenure with Ceres, she held positions of increasing responsibility in provider networks, claim operations, and medical and pharmacy benefits management. She holds a BS degree from the Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University.

Anthony R. Levinson
Chief Financial Officer

As chief financial officer, Anthony is responsible for finance, accounting and legal. In particular, he oversees a department of 24 people which consists of accounts receivable, cash applications, accounts payable, general ledger, financial statement preparation, budgeting and loss control. Anthony is also involved in corporate strategy, such as evaluating acquisitions.

Anthony is a certified public accountant licensed in the state of Georgia. He joined Coalition America in August 2005. Prior to being named CFO of the company, Anthony held the positions of Chief Operating Officer (2003-2005) and Chief Financial Officer (1993-2003) at Automobile Protection Corporation - APCO, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company. Prior to APCO, Anthony worked for PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP in the audit assurance and consulting groups from 1978-1993.

Anthony earned his bachelor of accounting degree from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Tina Ellex
Chief Operating Officer

As chief operating officer, Tina is responsible for increasing savings on existing claim volume, adding new cost containment services for CAI clients, reducing costs associated with PPO and other vendor relationships while streamlining existing processes and workflows through technology.

Tina Ellex joined CAI in June of 1996 and has filled many roles, including account manager, managed care coordinator, manager of managed care, manager of services, and director of operations and services. She has over 10 years of healthcare experience, including working as an insurance administrator for John Hancock Insurance, directing membership services for the Georgia Dental Association, and working for the renowned Atlanta hospital formerly known as Egleston Children's Hospital.

Tina earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Georgia.

Greg Comrie
Chief Information Officer

As chief information officer, Greg is responsible for ensuring that the company's information technology investments are aligned with its strategic business objectives as well as overseeing and managing compliance and regulatory issues.

Greg Comrie comes to CAI with more than 20 years of experience in building high performing information technology organizations and delivering mission critical projects for both Fortune 500 and software technology startups including McKesson, VeriSign, General Electric, and Webroomz. He has served on the National Board of the CRM Association, is a Six Sigma Black Belt, and has been featured in multiple industry periodicals, including CIO Magazine's "Ask the Expert".

Larry Madlem
Vice President

Larry Madlem has over twenty years of experience in managed care network development. In 1985, he served as president/CEO of the SouthCare Medical Alliance in Atlanta, GA. By 1993, SouthCare had become the second largest provider owned PPO in the United States. In 1994, Larry built his own consulting company, Paladin Healthcare Inc. He has consulted for Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, IntraCorp, CAPP Care, Multi Plan, AmeriGroup and assisted venture capitalists with merger and acquisitions of TPAs, HMOs, and PPOs. He is currently a Vice President at Coalition America Inc. and is building a new national network PlanCare America, LLC.

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