John S. Bauer - John is the co-founder and managing member of Aspen Consulting Group, Ltd. John has worked in the healthcare industry for over thirty years. He brings to the organization an extensive level of "hands on" experience in the management of healthcare professional practices. During his career John has acted as administrative and executive director for over nineteen years for a single specialty medical group, managing twelve offices throughout Northeastern Ohio with over sixty employees. He has managed the billing cycle and accounts receivable management issues inherent in his positions. Also, he has participated in all aspects of planning, practice evaluation, executive compensation and benefit issues, provider contract review and negotiation, and all other related operational issues involved in the day to day operations of a healthcare professional practice. John's education was completed at Baldwin-Wallace College through a Masters in Business Administration. He is a Fellow in the American College of Medical Practice Executives, a Registered Respiratory Therapist in the State of Ohio, a Licensed Lab Director in the State of Ohio, a Member of the Medical Group Management Association, a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Ohio, and is affiliated with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.

Robert G. Haney - Bob is the co-founder and managing member of Aspen Consulting Group, Ltd. Bob has worked with healthcare professional practices for over thirty years in all aspects of planning, compliance reporting, organizational structures, executive compensation and benefit planning, and management issues. During his career, he has acted as both managing and tax partner for local certified public accounting firms in which he was a partner. He also founded his own accounting and consulting firm in 1989 after twenty years of practice with others. Bob's education was completed at Cleveland State University along with ongoing continuing education in the areas of accounting, tax planning, and management. He has spoken before groups on many aspects of group practice and planning over the past twenty years. In addition to extensive experience with healthcare professional practices, he has had substantial exposure to auditing and compliance issues for financial institutions, and the examination of internal controls to safeguard assets.

Sam Birnbaum - Sam is a Senior Consultant with Aspen Consulting Group, Ltd. Sam has over forty years of practical business experience, of which more than half has been in healthcare. He has managed and operated all facets of businesses and medical practices. His inherent skills are in business operations, development and entrepreneurial leadership. As a member of the American College of Chest Physicians, Sam was the first Chairman of the Practice Administration Network and continues to be active on many key committees and workgroups. He speaks nationally at practice management sessions on topics of coding, reimbursement, compliance, and information technology sponsored by the College. He has served as a Senior Vice-President of Marketing for a Fortune 500 firm and has been a founder and the Executive Director of a single specialty medical group. During his career, Sam has also served as an officer and partner in many private enterprises. Sam is a graduate of the Ohio University School of Business. He is also a Certified Medical Practice executive of the American College of Medical Practice Executives and a member of the Medical Group Management Association.