May 24, 2018
Austin, Texas, May 24, 2018 – Hanger, Inc. today announced that Jay Wendt, who is currently acting as west zone vice president (ZVP) of Hanger Clinic, will be promoted to the role of President, Products & Services, effective July 1, 2018. In his new role, Wendt will lead Hanger’s Southern Prosthetic Supply (SPS), Accelerated Care Plus (ACP), and SureFit businesses.
Wendt joined Hanger Clinic as west zone vice president in 2011 from his role as a division vice president of operations for Apria Healthcare Group, a leading U.S. provider of home healthcare medical equipment, products and services. His previous experience includes progressive leadership roles in the healthcare industry, including sales and marketing, after launching his early career as a respiratory therapist. He obtained his master of business administration from Baylor University, his bachelor of science in healthcare administration and associate of science in respiratory therapy from Texas State University in San Marcos.
“Jay is a recognized leader in our industry, and I look forward to working with him in this new capacity,” said Hanger, Inc. President & CEO Vinit Asar. “He brings deep experience and knowledge of patient care, healthcare services, business operations and strategy to his leadership of Products and Services.”
With Wendt’s promotion, a search is underway for his replacement in the Hanger Clinic ZVP role.
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About Hanger, Inc. – Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Hanger, Inc. is a leading provider of orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) patient care services and products. The company operates as an ecosystem of diversified companies delivering complementary solutions to individuals and providers with O&P needs, and is organized in two business segments – Patient Care and Products & Services. Through its Patient Care segment, Hanger provides comprehensive, outcomes-based O&P services to individuals of all ages at more than 925 Hanger Clinic locations nationwide. Through its Products & Services segment, Hanger serves the broader O&P community and skilled nursing facilities through designing and distributing branded and private label O&P devices, products and components, providing consulting services, and offering post-acute rehabilitative solutions. Rooted in clinical research, excellence, and innovation, Hanger is a purpose-driven company focused on empowering human potential. For more information, visit corporate.hanger.com.
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