Top Skills

Leadership

Led various organizations, including as President/CEO of Avnew Health and MyWay MSK.

CEO

Served as CEO of Avnew Health and MyWay MSK. Founder and invented CUGA Vest, best of class protection for the active dog. Perseides Partners, LLC co-founder, third-party marketing company.

Founder

Founded MyWay MSK and led it as CEO. Founder and invented CUGA Vest, best of class protection for the active dog. Perseides Partners, LLC co-founder, third-party marketing company.


About Mark

Bio

I have been blessed, and it helps to have lived long enough and had experiences to share with others with the insight to help them live better lives. The oldest of 4, raised in Iowa. Graduate of Iowa State University with a degree in Early Childhood Developmental. Five years of institutional experience with mentally and physically challenged people. Selling steel certified to build national infrastructure and standing next to skilled craftsmen at their labors. Entering the financial services industry as a stockbroker, led to Certified Investment Management Consultant/Analyst, Certified Trust Officer designations, assisting investors and institutions to develop strategic investment policy and allocations during periods of calm to protect from unforeseen calamity. Culminating in navigation of healthcare benefits labyrinth of benefit consultant, insurance brokers, trustee, plan administrators, and consumers. Representing Pharmacy Benefit Management and then Avnew Health, as President/CEO. My experiences have been led to MyWay MSK and the vision to provide natural, easy to apply musculoskeletal (MSK) therapy delivery and support quicker to participants, using self-care to initiate meaningful joint pain relief and care management.

Company

MyWay MSK, Inc.

Elevator Pitch

MyWay MSK is a direct-to-employee healthcare benefit that provides joint-specific natural therapies to health plan participants with joint and muscle pain. Available 24/7/365, delivers time-tested techniques in less than 5 minutes. Fully supported for the quickest access to in-network PT with ProStaff concierge guidance without primary care provider appointments. Direct referral PT prescriptions written by in-network Medical Clinicians on staff to expedite non-virtual appointments. Guaranteeing 10% reduction of year-over-year MSK costs. 'MSK Care Delivery Savings Strategy' USPTO patent-pending. MyWay MSK has a mission not only to improve musculoskeletal health affordably but also to reduce health insurance premiums as utilization waste and redundant costs are removed.

Industry

Healthcare

Team Size

Just Me/Co-Founders

Funding Stage

Seed

Funding Raised

None/Bootstrapped

Annual Revenue

$0 to $100k

Skills

SkillStrengthExplanation
Leadership
90
Led various organizations, including as President/CEO of Avnew Health and MyWay MSK.
CEO
90
Served as CEO of Avnew Health and MyWay MSK. Founder and invented CUGA Vest, best of class protection for the active dog. Perseides Partners, LLC co-founder, third-party marketing company.
Founder
90
Founded MyWay MSK and led it as CEO. Founder and invented CUGA Vest, best of class protection for the active dog. Perseides Partners, LLC co-founder, third-party marketing company.
Strategy
85
Developed strategic investment policies and allocations for investors and institutions. Built CUGA Vest from concept. Developed and submitted patent application for MSK Care Delivery Savings Strategy 18/434,437 USPTO.
Healthcare
80
Extensive experience in healthcare benefits and musculoskeletal care delivery. From PBM to MSK care marketing and personal experience are foundational to the experiences leading to looking outside the healthcare paradigm.
Finance
80
Experience as a stockbroker and Certified Investment Management Consultant/Analyst. Managing assets of investors requires diversification. Explaining risk in terms that decision makers can understand is key. Worked with the Treasurer of Nvidia in 1999 to query and deliver risk tolerances the board could bear on the company's liquidity portfolio. One of many but pretty proud of this relationship success.
Certified Investment Management Consultant/Analyst
80
Achieved certifications in investment management and consulting. Explaining risk in terms that decision makers can understand is key. Worked with the Treasurer of Nvidia in 1999 to query and deliver risk tolerances the board could bear on the company's liquidity portfolio. One of many but pretty proud of this relationship success.
Financial Services
75
Worked as a stockbroker and investment consultant, certified trust officer.
Certified Trust Officer
75
Certified Trust Officer designation achieved during financial services career. Managed the trust department for US Bank NV pre-Glass Steagall protections removal creating interstate banking conglomerates.
Healthcare Management
75
Navigated healthcare benefits as a consultant and led MyWay MSK in musculoskeletal care delivery.
Product Management
70
Led the development of MyWay MSK's musculoskeletal care delivery system.
Mentorship
70
Experience in sharing insights and helping others live better lives.
Project Management
70
Managed projects in financial services and healthcare sectors.

Experiences

JOBInstitutional Experience

Title

Caregiver

Position Description

Worked with mentally and physically challenged individuals for five years.

Accomplishment Notes

Gained valuable experience in caregiving and support.

JOBMyWay MSK

Title

Founder and CEO

Position Description

Founded MyWay MSK and developed a unique musculoskeletal care delivery strategy.

Accomplishment Notes

Bootstrapped the company and developed a patent-pending process for MSK care.

EDUCATIONIowa State University

Title

Graduate

Position Description

Graduated with a degree in Early Childhood Developmental.

Accomplishment Notes

Completed a degree in Early Childhood Developmental.

JOBAvnew Health

Title

President/CEO

Position Description

Led Avnew Health as President/CEO, navigating healthcare benefits.

Accomplishment Notes

Successfully managed healthcare benefits and organizational leadership.

JOBFinancial Services Industry

Title

Stockbroker

Position Description

Entered the financial services industry as a stockbroker, leading to various certifications.

Accomplishment Notes

Achieved Certified Investment Management Consultant/Analyst and Certified Trust Officer designations.