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 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
Vice President of Business Development
Harvinder “Harv” has more than 15 years of experience in pharmaceutical sales, marketing and business development. He works diligently to shed light on how e-business initiatives have a positive effect on productivity gains in the healthcare environment. He attended The University of British Columbia.
Vice President of Business Development
Harvinder “Harv” has more than 15 years of experience in pharmaceutical sales, marketing and business development. He works diligently to shed light on how e-business initiatives have a positive effect on productivity gains in the healthcare environment. He attended The University of British Columbia.
Email Harvinder
(250) 868-7532
Director of Technology
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…
Director of Technology
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
Director of Clinical Outcomes, RN BN
Julie has 21 years of nursing experience in acute care, home care and public health. She has cared for patients and their families when accessing all entry points to the health care system. Her international experience as both a clinician and a nursing instructor give her a global understanding of challenges faced by…
Director of Clinical Outcomes, RN BN
Julie has 21 years of nursing experience in acute care, home care and public health. She has cared for patients and their families when accessing all entry points to the health care system. Her international experience as both a clinician and a nursing instructor give her a global understanding of challenges faced by patients and their loved ones as they strive to access appropriate health care.
Julie is committed to transforming health care delivery by introducing patient centered services that meet population needs. Her work with pharmacists, physicians, care providers, community organizations, ministries of health, patients and families support people living at home, independently as long as possible. Julie is currently leading the exploratory evaluation for the use of a medication dispensing system to support self-management for patients with Parkinson's Disease.
Email Julie
(250) 980-4714
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