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Director of Business Development, Great Lakes Region

A graduate of Columbia College Chicago, Nick has over 17 years of sales experience with 13 years in animal health. Originally from Michigan, he now lives in Chicago’s western suburbs with his wife, two children, and dog Nellie. Nick’s focus as Director of Business Development is to work with veterinary hospital owners in the Great Lakes Region to assist them in their decision to join the CVP community. When he’s not working, Nick loves trying new restaurants, traveling, and attending live concerts and sporting events.

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Senior Manager, Communications

Jenny B. is our communication maven, resident story-sharer, and lover of cake. CVP has a rich history and a compelling future that deserve to be shared. Baker works with our teams to capture those important moments that inspire, invite, and engage. She lives on 530 acres in Chattanooga, TN with her kids, husband, and Vizsla, Forest (and yes, Jenny and Forest run together.)

Chair, Medical Advisory Board

Randy brings over 30 years of veterinary experience to his role as Chair of CVP’s Medical Advisory Board; where he is responsible for leading a group of CVP veterinarians that provide support and guidance to our community on matters related to the delivery of quality medical care. Active in practice, Randy currently leads the large animal group at Quakertown Veterinary Clinic, where he has a strong focus on equine medicine and surgery. In his free time, Randy enjoys playing ice hockey and spending time with his family which includes two dogs, two cats, and a horse.

Vice President of Marketing

Belinda leads the marketing team in support of CVP's family of hospitals and brings over 25 years of consumer, healthcare and retail marketing experience to her role, most notably working for brands such as MedExpress Urgent Care, Applebees and IKEA. When not at work, you can usually find Belinda spending time outside with her two sons, Kellen and Caden, husband Bernie and her beloved Cockapoo, Rocky.

Vice President of Professional Relations

Dr. Crum, DVM is a 2008 Auburn University Graduate with 15 years of small animal veterinary experience. She served as the Lead Veterinarian at Eastside Animal Hospital for over five years and was an active member of CVP’s Medical Advisory Board for four years before transitioning into her new role as VP of Professional Relations. She now supports our growing network of doctors and practice managers in areas such as elevating care, education, training, and more, while continuing to practice in her community.

Based in Southern Indiana, Dr. Crum and her husband of 12 years, Ryan, have three children, Claire, Malcolm, and Corinne— as well as a 14-year-old Yorkipoo, Milhouse, and a 2-year-old Golden Retriever, Walter.

Junior Accountant

Maddie is a graduate of Saint Joseph's University where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in accounting. During those four years, she completed two summer internships and brings that experience into her role as a junior accountant, where she works closely with CVP hospitals to provide accounting support. She was also a member of the Saint Joseph’s University Cheerleading Team and spent her college weekends cheering courtside for the Men’s Basketball Team. Outside of work, she enjoys working out, hanging out with friends, and spending time with her family.

Senior Hospital Marketing Manager

Carie brings a wealth of marketing experience in strategy, execution, analytics, and optimization across all channels. With impressive expertise across various industries such as healthcare, education, finance, automotive, and more, she excels at driving growth and delivering exceptional client experiences through cross-functional collaboration. When she's not working, Carie can be found spending time with her family, planning their next vacation, or taking long walks with her Bichon-Shih Tzu, Gibby.

Business Development Analyst

Lauren joins CVP as a Business Development Analyst focused on building financial models and deal summaries for potential acquisitions. After graduating from the University of South Carolina with a degree in Finance and Data Analytics, she started her career at RSM in their Transaction Advisory Services practice, where she provided buy-side and sell-side financial due diligence services to private equity firms. Outside of work, Lauren enjoys trying new restaurants in Miami, FL, taking her Pomeranian, Wolf, to the dog park, watching the Miami Hurricanes play, and spending time with her partner, Ashelin.

Learning Management System Administrator

Brad has been working in eLearning for over three years and supports our CVP hospital staff by managing the curriculum and services provided to them through our eLearning platform, VetBloom. A die-hard Sixers and Eagles fan, Brad spends his free time competing in basketball leagues and mud runs, attending concerts, and hanging out with his fiancé and their cat, Minerva.

Administrative Assistant

Amy brings over 5 years of experience in administrative support, project management, and operations to her role as Administrative Assistant at CVP. She is a Philly native, born and raised in South Philadelphia, and a Temple University graduate. When not in the Support Center, you can find her trying new restaurants, traveling, and hiking with her fur baby, Mushroom.

Regional Director of Operations

James has 25+ years of operations experience, 8 of which have been in veterinary medicine. At CVP, James oversees the operations of animal hospitals within the states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Outside of work James enjoys watersports, managing his family's timber farm, traveling the US with his fiancée and hiking the Appalachian trail with his yellow lab, Honey.

Veterinary Recruiter

Heather brings over 17 years of experience in the veterinary industry to her role as a Veterinarian Recruiter at CVP. After working as a licensed veterinary technician for several years, she found she is passionate about networking and relationship building with other veterinary professionals. She has been recruiting for the past 3 years largely in the specialty and emergency space. Heather enjoys spending her free time with her family, friends and two cats, Renly and Archie.

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