Meet the Executive Team
The cornerstone of a successful health plan is knowledgeable staff dedicated to outstanding service, individualized attention, and quality focus. The ADVANTAGE corporate culture is committed to employee training, understanding of mission and vision, and satisfaction. Our ADVANTAGE Executive Team strives to maintain a dynamic corporate environment to meet the company strategic goals. Employees are encouraged to pursue enhanced education and volunteerism.
Vicki Perry, President and CEO, has been involved in the health care industry for over 30 years and is responsible for the start up of ADVANTAGE in May 2000. Since the Company's inception, she has led the health plan to achieve the NCQA Excellent Accreditation and reaccreditation, implemented a successful Staff on Loan program which encourages employees to volunteer 4 work hours per month to community charities, and was runner up for the IBH Health Care Heroes, Health Care Corporate Achievement Award. Prior to ADVANTAGE, Vicki held various executive positions with Maxicare Health Plans, Inc., a national managed care health plan. With a nursing background, she has a passion for improving the health of our communities and a 'hands on' management approach. Vicki is a graduate of the IUPUI School of Nursing and completed the Duke University FUQUA School of Administration, Executive Management Series.
Jennifer Ponski, Chief Financial Officer, has over 25 years experience in health care finance. She is responsible for financial controls, management of cash flow, accounting, and information technology oversight for ADVANTAGE. Her background includes a variety of CFO positions within Anthem operations such as AllMed, Acordia health care Solutions, American Health Network, and SpecialMed. Prior to Anthem, Ms. Ponski managed the financial, administrative and planning organizations in the MEDSTAT Group, a high growth public company. She led mergers and acquisitions that doubled the size of MEDSTAT and was responsible for reshaping corporate strategies to significantly increase market value. Her focus is adequate controls and financial management. She understands all aspects necessary to enhance organizational success and marketplace longevity. Ms. Ponski believes in utilizing her skill within the organizational structure through encouragement of collaboration among departments and providing insight and direction within operational management as well as financial management. She graduated with a Masters in Business Administration from Stanford University and a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Management from Albion College in Michigan.
Jan Teal, Chief Operating Officer, has represented managed health care organizations for over 20 years. For ADVANTAGE, she is oversights member service operations including enrollment, claims support, business risk, appeals and provider relations. As Corporate Compliance Officer, she is responsible for the ongoing development, implementation and evaluation of the Compliance Program and supporting internal and external policies and procedures to ensure performance and activities are in compliance with client contracts, and state and federal regulations. She also develops and facilitates the detection and reporting of potential fraud and abuse and HIPAA violations. Prior to ADVANTAGE, Ms. Teal was the Director of Administrative Services and Compliance Officer for Maxicare Indiana where she held similar responsibilities.
David Meguschar, Vice President of Business Strategy and Development, has relevant and extensive market experience, including 12 years in management and executive level leadership responsibilities at One America (formerly AUL) and was the Executive Director at Guardian Life Insurance Company responsible for the leadership of over 400 regional groups sales offices. Dave also has a demonstrated track record of performance, planning/execution, and bottom-line results and is the Executive responsible for Commercial and Medicare sales, marketing and strategic business development that drives our Company's growth, profitability and market awareness, while facilitating our ability to quickly adapt and mobilize appropriate actions, resources and solutions as they relate to market dynamics and opportunities. Dave holds a BA degree from DePauw University.
Executive Team Community Services
- Wishard Health Services Foundation
- Indiana Repertory Theatre Board of Directors
- American Cancer Society Hope Lodge partner
- Founding Partner for the Coltfs Lucas Oil Stadium
- Member of the Indiana Employerfs Forum
- Shepherd Community Center