Chief Executive Officer
Shane is a pharmacist and entrepreneur specializing in innovative patient-care models and the use of technology to improve adherence, patient health outcomes and quality measures. He founded Paragon Pharmacies and set up the first central-fill pharmacy in Western Canada. His leadership in the movement to use automated…
Chief Executive Officer
Shane is a pharmacist and entrepreneur specializing in innovative patient-care models and the use of technology to improve adherence, patient health outcomes and quality measures. He founded Paragon Pharmacies and set up the first central-fill pharmacy in Western Canada. His leadership in the movement to use automated packaging sparked his vision for Catalyst.
He has consulted for North America’s largest chains and smallest independents. As the Advisory Committee Chair for Healthy Residential Solutions Inc (HRS) in 2009, Shane led an independent pharmacy collaborative that used technology, including Catalyst’s AdhereNet pharmacy software platform and electronic medication administration record, oneMAR®, to ensure quality patient care. Recognizing the need to address healthcare costs through accessible technology, he founded Pack4U and holds several patents.
He holds a BSc in pharmacy from the University of British Columbia and is the author of centralized filling and checking legislation for the province of British Columbia.
Email Shane
(250) 980-4701
Board Member & President
Rahul is a corporate development, finance and strategy expert based in California’s Silicon Valley. He has more than 20 years of experience attracting venture capital funding to launch and grow disruptive, high-tech businesses across diverse markets, including information technology, media and telecommunications. He has raised…
Board Member & President
Rahul is a corporate development, finance and strategy expert based in California’s Silicon Valley. He has more than 20 years of experience attracting venture capital funding to launch and grow disruptive, high-tech businesses across diverse markets, including information technology, media and telecommunications. He has raised more than $230 million in capital from investors and corporations to support growing businesses. He holds degrees from Columbia University, the University of California Berkeley and Clemson University.
Email Rahul
(312) 953-9230
Chief Operating Officer
Ron has over 25 years of experience in the software industry, having previously worked with Intuit, Amazon, Saville Systems, IP Commerce, QHR Technologies, and recently, The Monarch Corporation where he served as CEO for Pack4U. A pharmacy-to-pharmacy fulfillment operation offering centralized filling of adherence packaging, Pack4U…
Chief Operating Officer
Ron has over 25 years of experience in the software industry, having previously worked with Intuit, Amazon, Saville Systems, IP Commerce, QHR Technologies, and recently, The Monarch Corporation where he served as CEO for Pack4U. A pharmacy-to-pharmacy fulfillment operation offering centralized filling of adherence packaging, Pack4U was originally created by Catalyst Healthcare and remains fully integrated with Catalyst’s suite of software.
With expertise in product management, product development, and global implementation, Ron is focused on driving Catalyst’s expansion from the traditional long-term care space into the consumer-driven, patient-focused retail market of medication adherence technologies.
Email Ron
(303) 746-4701
Vice President of Sales
Michael brings more than 30 years’ experience in the software industry, most recently working with QHR Technologies where he led the sales of electronic medical records software as the Vice President of Business Development.
Michael will lead Catalyst’s sales approach as the Company continues to grow from the traditional…
Vice President of Sales
Michael brings more than 30 years’ experience in the software industry, most recently working with QHR Technologies where he led the sales of electronic medical records software as the Vice President of Business Development.
Michael will lead Catalyst’s sales approach as the Company continues to grow from the traditional long-term care space into the consumer-driven, patient-focused retail market of medication adherence technologies.
Email Michael
(250) 980-4708
Vice President of Marketing
Kas is a sales and marketing professional specializing in the use of technology to improve profitability and efficiency in the healthcare market. She designed market strategies for McKesson Corporation’s Canadian pharmacy automation division. She was a leader in the acquisition and commercialization of PACMED™, McKesson’s…
Vice President of Marketing
Kas is a sales and marketing professional specializing in the use of technology to improve profitability and efficiency in the healthcare market. She designed market strategies for McKesson Corporation’s Canadian pharmacy automation division. She was a leader in the acquisition and commercialization of PACMED™, McKesson’s automated adherence packaging technology, for the North American market. The availability of that technology drove conversion of pharmacies and long-term care facilities to short-cycle, multi-dose medication administration, which now is the industry standard in Canada and gaining popularity in the USA.
Kas leads market launch of Catalyst solutions, patient recruitment, clinical outcomes and contracting, as well as the development of key strategic partnerships for Catalyst, including distribution and product agreements with McKesson Corporation, HD Medi, Parata Systems and Cardinal Health. She was instrumental in developing the centralized filling model that set the stage for the creation of Pack4U. She has a BSc in microbiology & immunology from McGill University.
Email Kasumi
(250) 980-4713
Director Digital Media
Isaac Kamen helped build and run Canada’s largest Facebook ad agency. He’s spent the last 10+ years helping more than 40 companies find the customers they need to make their businesses thrive. Using his extensive experience in digital advertising and customer acquisition, Isaac has helped a diverse range of companies, from start-ups…
Director Digital Media
Isaac Kamen helped build and run Canada’s largest Facebook ad agency. He’s spent the last 10+ years helping more than 40 companies find the customers they need to make their businesses thrive. Using his extensive experience in digital advertising and customer acquisition, Isaac has helped a diverse range of companies, from start-ups to multinationals, generate over a quarter billion dollars in revenue.
Email Isaac
(250) 801-3761
Director of Technology
Ian has over 20 years of experience in the Information Technology and technical operations fields. He has worked in a wide variety company sizes, from early stage start-ups to large public companies. He has also worked in a variety of industries, including software, hardware, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing. Most recently, Ian…
Director of Technology
Ian has over 20 years of experience in the Information Technology and technical operations fields. He has worked in a wide variety company sizes, from early stage start-ups to large public companies. He has also worked in a variety of industries, including software, hardware, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing. Most recently, Ian worked for ACH Foam Technologies as the Director of Information Technology.
Leveraging his experience in information technology, security, and operations, Ian is focused growing and maturing Catalyst’s technical operations as the company scales up to support new customers and expands into the consumer-driven, patient-focused retail market of medication adherence technologies. He holds a BSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a Masters in Business Administration from Western Governors University.
Email Ian
(720) 663-8962
Vice President of Human Resources
Lindsay is a human resources professional specializing in healthcare IT with over 10 years of experience. Before joining Catalyst, Lindsay was instrumental in building a strong HR team and leading acquisitions for QHR technologies. Her industry expertise and innovative HR strategies are paramount in helping Catalyst achieve…
Vice President of Human Resources
Lindsay is a human resources professional specializing in healthcare IT with over 10 years of experience. Before joining Catalyst, Lindsay was instrumental in building a strong HR team and leading acquisitions for QHR technologies. Her industry expertise and innovative HR strategies are paramount in helping Catalyst achieve its corporate objectives.
Email Lindsay
(720) 923-1368
Solutions Architect
Chris is a strategic and innovative thinker who consistently identifies and implements new ideas and technologies. Chris applies his vast knowledge of networking infrastructure and design, data integrity, security and everything technology-related to the overall planning, organizing, and execution of all IT operations. Chris leads…
Solutions Architect
Chris is a strategic and innovative thinker who consistently identifies and implements new ideas and technologies. Chris applies his vast knowledge of networking infrastructure and design, data integrity, security and everything technology-related to the overall planning, organizing, and execution of all IT operations. Chris leads Catalyst’s team of skilled technology professionals to meet customer requirements, support and maintain existing systems, and develop new technical solutions for the ever-evolving field of medication adherence.
Prior to joining Catalyst, Chris held senior roles with related organizations including Pack4U, QHR Technologies, Cloudwerx Data Solutions and Nortel Networks. He holds degrees in Computer Engineering Technology and Information Technology from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology.
Email Chris
(250) 980-4731
Director of Product Development
Ben brings a strong and flexible approach to the development of Catalyst products. He has blended customer support, systems administration, and software development into a background enabling big picture thinking and application design. Ben leads the dynamic and skilled development and testing teams toward robust and efficient…
Director of Product Development
Ben brings a strong and flexible approach to the development of Catalyst products. He has blended customer support, systems administration, and software development into a background enabling big picture thinking and application design. Ben leads the dynamic and skilled development and testing teams toward robust and efficient solutions for measuring medication adherence.
Prior to joining Catalyst, Ben managed IT operations and shaped growing companies through consulting on all technology needs from infrastructure to application development. He has a BSc in Athletic Training from Colorado Mesa University.
Email Ben
(888) 278-4858
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