2025 Conference Sponsors

Lunch Host

Refreshment Host

Direct PT/DX

The Physical Therapy & Diagnostics Scheduling Network That Saves You Time and Money

www.directptdx.com

Leslie Madden, Marketing Manager - lmadden@directptdx.com

Refreshment Host

Bardavon

Your partner in accelerated worker recovery Bardavon is a nationwide network of PT/OT providers treating workplace injuries with a patient-centric approach, focusing on the unique needs of each injured worker and their return-to-work goals. ​Our high-touch, tech-enabled service enhances the patient management experience for each stakeholder, simplifying and accelerating case progression while saving payers, adjusters and case managers money and time.​Together, we will strive to get your injured employees recovered and regain their livelihood – on and off the clock.

https://www.bardavon.com/

Brenda Gawthrop, Business Development Executive

Bgawthrop@bardavon.com

Reception Host

Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics

Hughston Clinic Orthopaedics delivers expert musculoskeletal care across nine Middle Tennessee locations: Franklin, Hendersonville, Hermitage, Lebanon, Nashville (Centennial, Harding Place, Skyline), Smyrna, and Springfield. With 20 physicians, in-house MRI, and rehabilitation, we provide comprehensive, patient-focused care for bones, joints, and spine.

https://tn.hughston.com/

Makella Webster, mwebster@hughston.com

Platinum Sponsor

Peterson White, LLP

At Peterson White, our skilled legal team can help determine whether an alleged injury is work-related under applicable state laws and make recommendations regarding investigations that can help defend against unwarranted workplace injury claims.

Furthermore, our knowledgeable attorneys can help obtain information on a claimant’s medical background and help employers navigate the legal pitfalls throughout the process of treating an injured worker, returning him or her to work, and, of course, litigating or settling the claim.

www.petersonwhite.com

Nick Peterson nick.peterson@petersonwhite.com

Cate Dugan cate.dugan@petersonwhite.com

Kitty Boyte kitty.boyte@petersonwhite.com

Platinum Sponsor

Orthofix

Orthofix is a global medical technology company headquartered in Lewisville, Texas. By providing medical technologies that heal musculoskeletal pathologies, we deliver exceptional experiences and life-changing solutions to patients around the world. Orthofix offers a comprehensive portfolio of spinal hardware, bone growth therapies, specialized orthopedic solutions, biologics and enabling technologies.

www.orthofix.com

Cade Green cadegreen@orthofix.com

Platinum Sponsor

TRIUNE Health Group

TRIUNE Health Group offers a suite of injury related solutions designed to help deliver outstanding outcomes and identify appropriate cost savings at every step of an injured worker’s recovery.

Our experienced team works with each individual client to design programs that facilitate the injured workers' back to health. We also focus on cost containment and the medical management needs of each customer. Our experienced team allows us to customize our solutions to the unique stipulations of each individual customer.

At TRIUNE Health Group, our suite of employee health solutions have proven time and again that working with the best is always worth it. Whether you need the help of excellent Nurse Case Managers or the expertise of Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, our people are here to help and serve you.

www.triunehealthgroup.com

Terri Tubbs, Senior Sales Executive terri.tubbs@triunehg.com

2025 Gold Exhibitors

2025 Silver Sponsors

Johnston and Associates Occusure

J&A/Occusure is a Third-Party Administrator specializing in claims and risk management solutions for Self-insured/Large Deductible companies. Our unique approach sets us apart from our competitors by limiting the number of claims our adjusters handle to just 75 Claims Per Adjuster, resulting in long-term savings for our clients.

www.johnstonandassoc.com

Tracie McNeely, Territory Sales Manager - tmcneely@johnstonandassoc.com

Reception Host

Carlisle Medical

Our Nationwide Pharmacy, Durable Medical Equipment, and Case Management programs have assisted insurance carriers, third party administrators and employers in significantly lowering their workers’ compensation costs. When you are in need of a qualified, experienced and dedicated company to assist with all your workers’ compensation needs, trust Carlisle Medical’s abilities to Make a Difference for you.

www.carlislemedical.com

Shannon Seebert, Regional Sales Executive Shannon.seebert@calrislemedical.com

Platinum Sponsor

STAR Physical Therapy

Since 1997, STAR Physical Therapy has grown from a single clinic with a mission—to serve—into a trusted physical therapy provider across more than 70 Clinic Locations in communities throughout Tennessee, Arkansas, and Missouri. While we’ve grown, one thing that has not changed is our commitment to our patients, communities, and one another. We do this by delivering exceptional physical therapy Services to those in need. Our commitment goes far beyond helping people in our clinics.

Dan Headrick PT, CEAS III, CETS, Astym cert., MA

Industrial Specialist

STAR Physical Therapy

Dan.Headrick@starpt.com

Platinum Sponsor

Professional Rehabilitative Options, INC.

Since 1998, Professional Rehabilitative Options, Inc. has been providing professional Case Management services to help businesses navigate the costly process of returning an injured worker to productivity. After working with hundreds of clients and successfully resolving thousands of cases, PRO understands that delivering value and positive case outcomes demands a collaborative, customized approach focused on cost-control measures and minimizing case durations.

www.letprohelp.com

Jeff Geddes, Regional Sales Manager

jgeddes@letprohelp.com

Platinum Sponsor

Maxim Healthcare Services

For over 35 years, our compassionate healthcare staff have brought heart and humanity into the homes of those we serve—working selflessly to enhance the quality of life for individuals with chronic and acute conditions.

We proudly serve thousands of patients and families each year, always honoring individuality, dignity and purpose. Every person we serve is seen, valued and uplifted—because our commitment to you isn’t just a promise; it’s who we are.

www.maximhealthcare.com

Platinum Sponsor

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance (TOA) was established in 1926 and continues to set the standard for orthopedic care in Tennessee. TOA’s physicians include nationally and internationally renowned surgeons who provide specialized expertise in sports medicine, joint replacement, spine, hand, wrist and elbow, foot and ankle, shoulder, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and interventional pain management. TOA has always been driven by the desire to find new ways to ensure the highest level of conscientious, quality patient care.

www.toa.com

Mitch Pousson, Director of WC poussonmd@toa.com