Meet The Team

Michael's career includes manufacturing, production and research engineering in the Defense Industry, with an MBA (Washington Univ. St. Louis Olin School of Business), specializing in international business development and business operations/process improvement.

Michael has a Master Black Belt in Six Sigma, certifications and complex applications in ISO, Kaizen and Lean Technologies, Statistical Process Control, Taguchi (known also as Design of Experiments).

Michael leads Velocity BioGroup's IT and Data Security efforts for internal and external client purposes as well as lending perspective from his research experience in the Department of Defense.

Jeff has performed as Market Access Manager for Medicaid projects, Head of Analytics covering all markets, and Director of Analytics and Forecasting in his four years with Velocity BioGroup.

​Leveraging skills in several data analysis platforms, Jeff can organize and create insightful tools informed by a variety of data sources.

Jeff has managed all coding and calculating for 25+ forecasts/simulations covering both the federal and commercial spaces. He can design tools that manage hundreds of thousands of fully customized predictions, allowing for efficient decision-making and optimized revenue.

Heidi has 24 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry, working in various disease spaces across those years, including Respiratory, Neurology, Obesity and the one that has become, not just a job, but a true mission for her, helping those with Substance Use Disorder.


She has worked as a Representative, Key Account Manager and Government Account Manager, and now in her position of National Account Director of Government Alliances.

She has worked with Recovery Groups, Hospital Systems, law Enforcement, Corrections and State Government Systems to implement life saving treatments down to the County level. She is excited to continue working on this mission with the entire VBG team!

Experience including injectables, scheduled medications, Hospital Sales, IDN, Buy & Bill and Specialty Pharmacy, and HUB.

REMS experience. Strong patient advocate. Multiple award winner, successful launch experience.

As a research specialist, Ryan is a dedicated and focused team member who brings a unique skill set to the table. He is a recent graduate from Colorado Mesa University, where he earned a degree in Mass Communications, business management, and marketing.

Ryan's effective communication skills and problem-solving abilities allow him to approach challenges in a creative and effective manner. His passion for strategy and data analysis keeps the team moving forward, ensuring that the research data and analytics support Velocity BioGroup's goals.

As a dedicated and detail-oriented researcher, he is committed to delivering accurate and reliable results that contribute to the success of the company. Ryan's expertise and focus on achieving goals make him a valuable member of the Velocity BioGroup team.

Tim has dedicated 25 years of his career to the pharmaceutical industry, gaining extensive experience across various disease states and organizations. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated exceptional skills in strategic territory planning, exceeding sales goals, and relationship management.

Tim's passion for helping active duty and veterans receive the best healthcare possible has led him to specialize in VA, DoD, and Indian Health services account management for 15 years. His commitment to excellence has earned him multiple national awards.

Tim is an expert in specialty pharmacy, product training, national and local healthcare markets, MS Office Suite/CRM, buy and bill, orphan drug sales, and virtual presentations.
His extensive experience, combined with his passion for helping people, makes him a valuable asset to any organization.

Gary brings over 25 years of distinguished experience in commercial leadership within the healthcare industry to his role as Chief Commercial Officer at Velocity BioGroup.

His career is marked by a demonstrated ability to drive profitable revenue growth, lead strategic market expansions, and spearhead successful product launches across the pharmaceutical, diagnostics, private equity, and informatics and technology sectors. Prior to joining Velocity BioGroup, Gary held leadership positions at Johnson & Johnson, Organon, Quest Diagnostics, Managed Healthcare Associates, and Dun & Bradstreet, where he excelled in executing strategic transformations, managing complex multi-billion dollar operations, and building high-performing teams.

His expertise in change management, tech integration, and market development has positioned him as a key driver of innovation and business success. Recognized for his leadership and strategic vision, Gary has received multiple awards for operational excellence and team development.

His ability to reshape businesses and expand market opportunities in both established and emerging sectors continues to define his impact in the industry.

Maureen Sacho has over 25 years of Human Resources & Accounting experience. Prior to joining Velocity BioGroup, she has worked in a number of industries including Printing, Manufacturing, Construction, and Association Management overseeing several non-profit organizations. Most of her career she has worked directly with Board of Directors, CEOs, Presidents, and Controllers.

Maureen has developed an expertise in the role of a Liaison with Attorneys, outside CPA Firms, Clients, and Vendors. She is proficient in numerous software programs and has extensive experience in office administration, payroll services, accounting and tax services. Her professionalism and attention to detail, as well as her commitment to client and team member’s needs, is what truly sets her apart.

Dan Keeney is a results-driven executive with extensive experience leading state government affairs teams in gaining product access and furthering company interests in the government arena. Dan works with client companies' managed markets and sales teams to achieve preferred product access on Medicaid formularies by channeling effective input into P&T committee meeting product reviews and decision-making processes within the increasingly challenging Medicaid space.

Among Dan’s skill sets are:

Developing strategies for formulary placement, advocating with Medicaid Pharmacy, P&T/DUR Committee members & KOLs

Managing regulatory and statutory requirements needed for product access

Tracking P&T / DUR committee meetings including clinical and bid submission due dates

Tracking and lobbying relevant legislation affecting products or the competitive landscape

Desirée A. Crèvecoeur-MacPhail, Ph.D. received her doctorate from Claremont Graduate University in social psychology, master’s degree in clinical psychology from Pepperdine University, and a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA).

Prior to joining Velocity BioGroup, she was a research psychologist at the UCLA Integrated
Substance Abuse Programs, Semel Institute for Neuroscience where she studied treatment
engagement, retention and performance management. She has conducted research for over 25 years in substance use disorder treatment, Housing First programs, hate crime perpetration, and anti-hate violence/anti-discrimination educational interventions.


She is the author of over 24 peer-reviewed papers and book chapters on topics including the impact of drug/alcohol withdrawal on the body, how substance use affects the brain, medication-assisted treatment, methamphetamine use in the American Indian and Latino communities, substance use disorder treatment effectiveness, health disparities, and hate crime perpetration
in Los Angeles County.

Bernie has 28 years as a healthcare professional with established relationships with CJS,GPOs, IDNs, Hospital Systems, DoD, VAs, and Managed Care Organizations in the Western U.S. He possesses documented formulary and sales results and experience in establishing new accounts and sustaining business relationships with key decision makers.

He is passionate about helping our active duty, veterans, and their families get excellent healthcare. He collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide the best service for the accounts he works with.

He has held positions as a Hospital and Institutional Sales District Manager, Federal Account Manager, Regional Sales Manager, National Accounts Manager, Access Director Health System, and Federal Accounts Director.