Kevin Meyer, Vice PresidentKevin joined the CPS™ team as our director of operations in 1999 after many years in contract therapy management and vendor contract consulting. He has also been a healthcare consultant with The Polaris Group in Boston. Kevin holds a bachelor’s degree in management information systems, specializing in statistics, data flow and data storage. An Indiana native, Kevin has presented at several national healthcare conferences and has been published in Nursing Home magazine.
Irene Dame, Director of Food & Beverage ProgramsIrene joined CPS in July 2001 with a bachelor of science in human resources and 30 years' experience in purchasing and contract negotiations. Prior to joining CPS, Irene served 10 years as director of purchasing for five LifeSpace Retirement Communities in southeast Florida. Her purchasing experience originated at Shawnee Mission Medical Center of Shawnee Mission, Kansas. From there she negotiated formal bids/contracts for 225 schools for the Palm Beach County School System.
Rene' Sharkey, Business Development ManagerRene’ joined Life Care Services™ in February 1998. She gained experience working in the long-term care industry as a business unit assistant for Life Care Services in the Greenwood, Indiana, regional office before relocating to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, in 2004. Following her relocation, she joined CPS, the procurement division of LCS™ as a business development specialist. Rene’ currently serves as business development manager for the Life Care Services managed communities.
Andi Putnam, Director Clinical ProgramsAndi joined CPS in 2004 to develop medical and clinical vendor partnerships inclusive to the CPS portfolio. Her previous experience includes 10 years in the long-term care pharmacy/medical environment focusing on operational support, business development efforts, clinical compliance and financial reporting for a national pharmacy provider. Andi enjoys working with our members ensuring the communities receive quality products and services that provide positive outcomes with reduced costs.
Judy Spencer, Business Development ManagerJudy joined CPS in 2005 as business development manager. She currently negotiates all contracts with key manufacturers in the environmental services categories of chemicals and disposables. Prior to joining CPS, Judy worked for Life Care Services in Florida in a number of capacities, including administrator of a companion/homemaker agency. She has also pursued certification as a Geriatric Care Manager.
