Meet the team behind our success
Strong health provider foundations combined with experienced logistics expertise. A world-class team of U.S.-educated and trained RNs & U.S. boarded physicians.
Management Team
Kathy Winston
VP Client Services
Kathy Winston
VP Client Services
Kathy Winston was born in Indianapolis, IN, grew up in Pittsburgh, PA, has also lived in Ohio and Arkansas and now reside in Florida. Her career began in aviation where she received a pilot’s license and became an owner of a private airport. Kathy’s next profession was a monster truck driver where she competed in racing and free style all over the U.S, Canada and Europe. Kathy then took a position at American Greetings where she achieved the position of assistant manager. Currently Kathy is V.P. of Client Services with PriceMDs focusing on helping others save on their healthcare cost. Her education consists of a A.S. in Paralegal Studies from Akron Academy, B.A.S. in Business Management and Human Resource from Arkansas State, and M.S. in Operations Management from the University of Arkansas.
“Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.”
Kathy Winston
VP Client Services
Kathy Winston was born in Indianapolis, IN, grew up in Pittsburgh, PA, has also lived in Ohio and Arkansas and now reside in Florida. Her career began in aviation where she received a pilot’s license and became an owner of a private airport. Kathy’s next profession was a monster truck driver where she competed in racing and free style all over the U.S, Canada and Europe. Kathy then took a position at American Greetings where she achieved the position of assistant manager. Currently Kathy is V.P. of Client Services with PriceMDs focusing on helping others save on their healthcare cost. Her education consists of a A.S. in Paralegal Studies from Akron Academy, B.A.S. in Business Management and Human Resource from Arkansas State, and M.S. in Operations Management from the University of Arkansas.
“Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.”
Lisa Karasik
VP Surgical Solution/Nurse Navigator
Lisa Karasik
VP Surgical Solution/Nurse Navigator
Lisa most recently worked as a Safety Specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital, where she addressed safety and quality issues across the hospital. Prior to this role, Lisa worked as a Senior Analyst at MEDITECH, where she met with clients to facilitate EHR optimization. Lisa has acted as Director of Clinical Operations RN at Five Towns Neurology PC, where she facilitated patient care plans, and as a Registered Nurse in the Cardiac Surgery ICU at the University of Maryland Medical Center, where she cared for perioperative patients. She studied at Columbia University School of Nursing to receive her BSN and at Queens College to receive her BA in Neuroscience and Psychology.
“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”
Lisa Karasik
VP Surgical Solution/Nurse Navigator
Lisa most recently worked as a Safety Specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital, where she addressed safety and quality issues across the hospital. Prior to this role, Lisa worked as a Senior Analyst at MEDITECH, where she met with clients to facilitate EHR optimization. Lisa has acted as Director of Clinical Operations RN at Five Towns Neurology PC, where she facilitated patient care plans, and as a Registered Nurse in the Cardiac Surgery ICU at the University of Maryland Medical Center, where she cared for perioperative patients. She studied at Columbia University School of Nursing to receive her BSN and at Queens College to receive her BA in Neuroscience and Psychology.
“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”
Kissner McRoy
Sr. Care Coordinator
Kissner McRoy
Sr. Care Coordinator
Kissner McRoy is a Senior Care Coordinator at PriceMDs. She graduated Columbia College in Chicago with a BA in Television Post-Production and a MA from University of South Florida St. Petersburg in Digital Journalism and Design. Currently as a Senior Care Coordinator at PriceMDs Kissner is responsible for obtaining member diagnosis from clients and negotiating bundled prices.
“Don’t sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them.”
Kissner McRoy
Sr. Care Coordinator
Kissner McRoy is a Senior Care Coordinator at PriceMDs. She graduated Columbia College in Chicago with a BA in Television Post-Production and a MA from University of South Florida St. Petersburg in Digital Journalism and Design. Currently as a Senior Care Coordinator at PriceMDs Kissner is responsible for obtaining member diagnosis from clients and negotiating bundled prices.
“Don’t sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them.”
Andrea Cordero
Client Services & Logistics
Andrea Cordero
Client Services & Logistics
Andrea, originally from Quito, Ecuador and a graduate of U.S.F.Q in Interior Design, relocated to Charleston, SC in 2015 where she worked as a Commercial Insurance Producer licensed in South Carolina. She has been in the Tampa Bay area since 2019. Andrea is an avid adventurer, and you can usually find her paddle boarding somewhere on the coastal waterways.
“According to Scripture, virtually everything that truly qualifies a person for leadership is directly related to character.”
Andrea Cordero
Client Services & Logistics
Andrea, originally from Quito, Ecuador and a graduate of U.S.F.Q in Interior Design, relocated to Charleston, SC in 2015 where she worked as a Commercial Insurance Producer licensed in South Carolina. She has been in the Tampa Bay area since 2019. Andrea is an avid adventurer, and you can usually find her paddle boarding somewhere on the coastal waterways.
“According to Scripture, virtually everything that truly qualifies a person for leadership is directly related to character.”
Carlene Stenson
Sr. Client Services Account Manager
Carlene Stenson
Sr. Client Services Account Manager
Carlene Stenson is a Client Services Account Manager. She has a B.S. from University of South Florida in Exceptional Student Education where she also played soccer. She has been an educator, athletic director, soccer coach, and currently holds an active real estate license. Carlene is proud of her sons continuing their higher education and can’t wait to visit them at FSU and USF in her free time.
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.”
Carlene Stenson
Sr. Client Services Account Manager
Carlene Stenson is a Client Services Account Manager. She has a B.S. from University of South Florida in Exceptional Student Education where she also played soccer. She has been an educator, athletic director, soccer coach, and currently holds an active real estate license. Carlene is proud of her sons continuing their higher education and can’t wait to visit them at FSU and USF in her free time.
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.”
Vivian Quinn
Travel Concierge & Consultant
Vivian Quinn
Travel Concierge & Consultant
Vivian Quinn currently serves as a Travel Consultant with PriceMDs. A graduate of St. John’s University in Hospitality Management, Vivian previously worked for a major airline for 28 years and for the last 5 years as a Private Jet Specialist prior to joining the PriceMDs team. Vivian is an avid traveler and has been to many places and many different countries.
“Live quietly in the moment and see the beauty of all before you. The future will take care of itself.”
Vivian Quinn
Travel Concierge & Consultant
Vivian Quinn currently serves as a Travel Consultant with PriceMDs. A graduate of St. John’s University in Hospitality Management, Vivian previously worked for a major airline for 28 years and for the last 5 years as a Private Jet Specialist prior to joining the PriceMDs team. Vivian is an avid traveler and has been to many places and many different countries.
“Live quietly in the moment and see the beauty of all before you. The future will take care of itself.”
Donna Grossman
Client Service Support
Donna Grossman
Client Service Support
Donna Grossman was born and raised in New York. Her career began at Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx. Donna worked as a Vascular lab Technologist for Vascular Surgeons. Donna went on to do Pharmaceutical sales. Donna was the marketing manager for several well known Ergonomic Products. Donna’s new and exciting venture is working for PriceMDs doing client services support.
“It isn’t enough to believe in something; you have to have the stamina to meet obstacles and overcome them, to struggle.”
Donna Grossman
Client Service Support
Donna Grossman was born and raised in New York. Her career began at Montefiore Hospital in the Bronx. Donna worked as a Vascular lab Technologist for Vascular Surgeons. Donna went on to do Pharmaceutical sales. Donna was the marketing manager for several well known Ergonomic Products. Donna’s new and exciting venture is working for PriceMDs doing client services support.
“It isn’t enough to believe in something; you have to have the stamina to meet obstacles and overcome them, to struggle.”
John Quinn
Sr. VP Sales Account Manager
John Quinn
Sr. VP Sales Account Manager
John Quinn serves as a member of both the Logistics and Clients Services teams. He received his Bachelor of Science in Finance from Pace University NYC. John has sales and operational experience in both Insurance and International Logistics. His favorite activity during his free time is golfing.
“Luck is when preparation meets opportunity.”
John Quinn
Sr. VP Sales Account Manager
John Quinn serves as a member of both the Logistics and Clients Services teams. He received his Bachelor of Science in Finance from Pace University NYC. John has sales and operational experience in both Insurance and International Logistics. His favorite activity during his free time is golfing.
“Luck is when preparation meets opportunity.”
Natalie Martinez
Account Manager
Natalie Martinez
Account Manager
Natalie was born and raised in Northern California while spending summers in Hawaii. She has over 29 years of customer service and executive administrative experience with a high-volume, fast-paced, specialty company in the retail sector. Over the years, Natalie has been the recipient of several Outstanding Performance Awards and Customer Service All Star Awards for providing impeccable customer care and support as well as for demonstrating leadership in administrative structure and organization.
Natalie is an avid sports fan who enjoys cooking and emerging herself in the cultures she grew up in. She loves to spend time with her husband traveling and creating new memories with her large family, while supporting the causes she holds dear to her heart.
“Don’t settle for average. Bring your best to the moment. Then, whether it fails or succeeds, at least you know you gave all you had.”
Natalie Martinez
Account Manager
Natalie was born and raised in Northern California while spending summers in Hawaii. She has over 29 years of customer service and executive administrative experience with a high-volume, fast-paced, specialty company in the retail sector. Over the years, Natalie has been the recipient of several Outstanding Performance Awards and Customer Service All Star Awards for providing impeccable customer care and support as well as for demonstrating leadership in administrative structure and organization.
Natalie is an avid sports fan who enjoys cooking and emerging herself in the cultures she grew up in. She loves to spend time with her husband traveling and creating new memories with her large family, while supporting the causes she holds dear to her heart.
“Don’t settle for average. Bring your best to the moment. Then, whether it fails or succeeds, at least you know you gave all you had.”
Melqui Quinones
Account Manager
Melqui Quinones
Account Manager
Melqui has been a Tampa resident for most of her life, migrating from Cuba with her family as a young child. She has 15 years of Sales and Account Management experience. For the past six years, she has worked within the large-market healthcare system space specializing in software and Digital Point of Care Marketing solutions to improve efficiencies and communication.
She is bi-lingual (Spanish & English) and enjoys spending time with her large family, reading, volunteering, and being out in nature.
“Sometimes it takes only one act of kindness and caring to change a person’s life.”
Melqui Quinones
Account Manager
Melqui has been a Tampa resident for most of her life, migrating from Cuba with her family as a young child. She has 15 years of Sales and Account Management experience. For the past six years, she has worked within the large-market healthcare system space specializing in software and Digital Point of Care Marketing solutions to improve efficiencies and communication.
She is bi-lingual (Spanish & English) and enjoys spending time with her large family, reading, volunteering, and being out in nature.
“Sometimes it takes only one act of kindness and caring to change a person’s life.”
Payton Panella
Care Coordinator & Administrative Assistant
Payton Panella
Care Coordinator & Administrative Assistant
Payton Panella’s current position is Care Coordinator & Administrative Assistant with PriceMDs. Over the years, Payton has contributed in various areas within PriceMDs, mainly with our Surgical Cost Containment solution.
Payton is a Dean’s List graduate of Berkley Preparatory and holds a BA Degree in Political Science & Government from Loyola University Chicago.
“I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.”
Payton Panella
Care Coordinator & Administrative Assistant
Payton Panella’s current position is Care Coordinator & Administrative Assistant with PriceMDs. Over the years, Payton has contributed in various areas within PriceMDs, mainly with our Surgical Cost Containment solution.
Payton is a Dean’s List graduate of Berkley Preparatory and holds a BA Degree in Political Science & Government from Loyola University Chicago.
“I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.”
Jeff Phipps
Project Manager
Jeff Phipps
Project Manager
Jeff Phipps is born and raised in Tampa Florida with degrees in Operations Management Technology and Business Administration. With more than 20 years of experience Jeff has proven success in the areas of project management client success and systems implementation. He enjoys helping clients on their path to success and having the sense of accomplishment by doing so. Jeff loves to laugh and his hobbies include exercising and riding on two wheels.
“Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.”
Jeff Phipps
Project Manager
Jeff Phipps is born and raised in Tampa Florida with degrees in Operations Management Technology and Business Administration. With more than 20 years of experience Jeff has proven success in the areas of project management client success and systems implementation. He enjoys helping clients on their path to success and having the sense of accomplishment by doing so. Jeff loves to laugh and his hobbies include exercising and riding on two wheels.
“Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.”
Pavla Pifer
Operations Specialist
Pavla Pifer
Operations Specialist
Born and raised in Czech Republic (former Czechoslovakia) Pavla moved to Florida 20 years ago and started from the ground up. She went to the University of Tampa and the University of South Florida to pursue a degree in Management Information Systems. For many years she worked in business operations to sharpen her skills and knowledge. In her free time, she loves biking and gardening. She is an avid book reader and enthusiastic culinary alchemist. She is a huge animal lover, and she also volunteers as Guardian ad Litem representing the most vulnerable children and works their best interests.
“Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.”
Pavla Pifer
Operations Specialist
Born and raised in Czech Republic (former Czechoslovakia) Pavla moved to Florida 20 years ago and started from the ground up. She went to the University of Tampa and the University of South Florida to pursue a degree in Management Information Systems. For many years she worked in business operations to sharpen her skills and knowledge.
In her free time, she loves biking and gardening. She is an avid book reader and enthusiastic culinary alchemist. She is a huge animal lover, and she also volunteers as Guardian ad Litem representing the most vulnerable children and works their best interests.
“Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.”
Rebekah Cobaugh
Care Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
Rebekah Cobaugh
Care Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
Rebekah was born and raised in Southern California. She most recently worked as a Lead Medical Biller for a surgical group, where she managed all administrative and financial needs pre- and post-operatively. Prior to this, Rebekah worked as a Surgical Technician Manager for over 5 years, during which she oversaw clinical and administrative operations in hospital and outpatient settings in trauma, orthopedic, obstetric, plastic, and other surgical specialties. Rebekah is a certified Surgical Technician from Everest College.
“Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.”
Rebekah Cobaugh
Care Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
Rebekah was born and raised in Southern California. She most recently worked as a Lead Medical Biller for a surgical group, where she managed all administrative and financial needs pre- and post-operatively.Prior to this, Rebekah worked as a Surgical Technician Manager for over 5 years, during which she oversaw clinical and administrative operations in hospital and outpatient settings in trauma,orthopedic, obstetric, plastic, and other surgical specialties. Rebekah is a certified Surgical Technician from Everest College.
“Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.”
