AMERICAN HEALTH TECHNOLOGY GROUP - Key Persons


Andy Fritsch

Job Titles:
  • Director of Data & Analytics
As Director of Data & Analytics, Andy is responsible for the data and analytics roadmap, data engineering and warehousing architecture, and the implementation of stand-alone and app-integrated analytics and data services. Bringing his 18+ years of experience in the Oil and Gas and Healthcare Industries, Andy has worked as a software developer, data engineer, data modeler, and software product manager. When he's not working, you can find Andy enjoying time with his family, hiking in the woods and mountains, or waiting for the day he can hitch a ride to the moon.

Ben Palmer - VP

Job Titles:
  • VICE PRESIDENT
Ben joined AHTG in 2017 and currently serves as the Vice President. In his day-to-day functions, he also serves as Product Manager for our Trio VMS product. With over 20+ years of experience designing and implementing enterprise solutions, his leadership across teams and in each product line is a driving force behind AHTG's success In his free time, you can find Ben at a CrossFit gym, living his dream as a Certified Scuba Diver, or spending time with his wife and 3 kids.

Bev Colan

Job Titles:
  • Senior Vice President of Business Development
  • Executive Vice President of Business Development
Bev Colan has served as the Senior Vice President of Business Development for AHTG since early 2019. With over 25 years of professional experience in sales, recruitment, international business, marketing, and management, Bev brings a multifaceted skillset to the table. Bev meets each day with high energy and passion for designing and delivering healthcare workforce solutions and building long-lasting, strategic partnerships with healthcare organizations nationwide. Bev believes that AHTG sets itself apart with its ability to be nimble and develop unique solutions that put their clients first. She sees the vision for AHTG as being the leading consultative partner in healthcare workforce solutions. In her free time, Bev loves to travel and enjoy some time on the lake with her husband, two daughters, and wonderful friends and family.

Brian Schwidder - President

Job Titles:
  • President
Brian joined AHTG in 2017 and currently serves as the president. His 23 years of experience in technology helps bring customer's bold ideas to life. In his words, if you can dream it, the AHTG team can build it. He brings fresh eyes and listening ears to the healthcare staffing industry which has enabled AHTG to provide a different, more thoughtful user experience than what has been offered in the industry previously. Before joining AHTG in May of 2017, Brian worked in various roles at companies ranging from Fortune 500 to startup. His career has been almost equally split between professional services/consulting and product development and he passionately believes that a best-in-class product company must excel at both to be successful. In his free time, Brian enjoys running and reading, in addition to spending time with his family.

Cheyenne Metcalf

Job Titles:
  • Product Owner, Trio VMS
Cheyenne comes to AHTG after five years of working at an MSP where she served in various roles including Account Manager, Service Delivery Manager, and finally Operations Manager. Cheyenne now serves as AHTG's VMS Account Manager where she helps spearhead development planning, testing, customer contact, and document creation for our in-house technology and beyond. She brings years of hands-on MSP experience in Locum Tenens, Nursing, Allied, and Non-Clinical placements. In her free time, you can find her listening to Taylor Swift, ordering another package from Amazon Prime, or spending time with her husband and two kids.

Jesse Sanchez

Job Titles:
  • Director, Strategic Accounts
For over 15 years, Jesse has been involved with healthcare staffing. From leading strategic client implementations, delivery in the locum tenens segment, training, and leading teams, Jesse brings a diverse staffing perspective. Having worked in one of the nation's top agencies, currently working with 7 out of the top 10 agencies in the United States while leading the CommonSpirit e-VMS implementation, he has gained a wide breadth of experience that helps him reduce spend, identify process gaps, and create efficiencies for his customers. Jesse works with AHTG and partners directly with AHSA to leverage the best of both teams in support of his customers. His family are big soccer fans so if you are in their house, there is likely a chance that one of his kids (or himself) will try to sneak a nutmeg through your legs when you are not paying attention.

Lauren Reiter

Job Titles:
  • Account Manager
Lauren has been with our organization for over three years, currently serving as a Trio VMS Account Manager. Lauren is excited and determined to bring her knowledge of serving and creating relationships with the customer to help development planning, testing, customer contact and document creation for our in-house technology and beyond. In her free time, Lauren enjoys spending time with and learning weather from her Meteorologist Fiancé, Planning a destination wedding, exploring Northern Michigan and visiting family and friends around the state of Michigan!

Michael Johnson

Job Titles:
  • Product Owner, Insight ATS
Bringing his wealth of knowledge to the team, Johnson provides support and administrative tasks for our Insight ATS customers. Since joining AHSG back in February of 2016, Johnson has served in a variety of roles. Starting as a recruiter, he learned the healthcare staffing business from the bottom up. In addition, he's worked as a Sourcing Specialist, Operations Coordinator, Marketing and Operations Analyst, and now Operations Analyst for AHTG. His acute expertise with the business allows him to quickly resolve issues in our ATS system and help implement efficient technology solutions for our developers. In his free time, you can find him playing music with friends, spending time with his wife and their two dogs, or traveling the country.

Paul Ramsperger

Job Titles:
  • DIrector of Software Engineering
After joining in March of 2021, Paul came on as our Principal Software Developer. In his role, he helps lead software design for our in-house ATS product Insight and Trio VMS. Bringing his more than 16 years of experience in software development, Paul's ability to curate strategic solutions spans across his lengthy background in private telecommunications and the financial industry. In his free time, you can find Paul playing soccer with his children and enjoying the spiciest of Thai foods.

Ryan Boyles

Job Titles:
  • Chief Architect
  • Chief Architect and IT Solutions Architect
After joining AHTG 3 years ago, Ryan now serves as our Chief Architect and IT Solutions Architect. In his role, he oversees the architectural implementation of multiple projects and SaaS products - providing technical guidance to the development team at large. Ryan brings more than 12 years of experience in software development building, enterprise software, and working with or leading technical teams. In his free time, you can find him brushing up on the latest science fiction, enjoying his favorite Chinese and Thai food, and watching Roller Derby.