OPEN MINDS Continues Expansion Of Strategic Technology Consultation Practice With Additions Of Robert Cartia, Tonya Harmon & Amanda Harris

Gettysburg, Pa. (May 6, 2016) — OPEN MINDS, a national strategic advisory and management consulting firm, is pleased to announce the addition of three new Senior Associates to their rapidly growing team. These associates bring a wealth of experience and expertise in the health care field to help meet the demands of the organization’s rapidly growing client list.

Seasoned industry professionals with a wealth of leadership and management experience, these three new Senior Associates have impressive backgrounds in the areas of technology and information management:

• Robert Cartia
• Tonya Harmon
• Amanda Harris

Robert Cartia brings to OPEN MINDS over 30 years of experience in the health care field. His career has included experience in addictions, mental health, and primary care settings in both clinical and administrative positions. Before joining OPEN MINDS, Mr. Cartia was Chief Executive Officer of Spectrum Healthcare Group, a comprehensive behavioral health and primary care center in Arizona. In his role at Spectrum, he facilitated the organization’s transformation from a specialty behavioral health organization to an integrated health care organization with primary care and pediatric services. Mr. Cartia was responsible for the development of the organization’s short-term and long-term strategic goals, as well as Spectrum’s implementation of two behavioral health EMR applications and a primary care EMR.

With over 25 years of experience in executive leadership roles focused on technology and business development support in the health and human service industry, Tonya Harmon brings to OPEN MINDS’ clients a diverse background in tech strategy, development and implementation of new service lines, and marketing and business development planning and management. Prior to joining OPEN MINDS, Ms. Harmon was Chief Executive Officer of CareDirectorUSA, LLC, a Dublin, Ireland-based company, where she was responsible for expanding the organization into North America. She was also responsible for market and product analysis, capturing new state, local government and provider business, and building the product roadmap for the U.S. market. Ms. Harmon managed the company’s sales and implementation teams, and was responsible for sales to several key state accounts.

Amanda Harris brings fifteen years of successful software consulting and sales experience to the OPEN MINDS team. Ms. Harris helps OPEN MINDS clients understand software and/or product options and their impact on various types of healthcare settings. Ms. Harris previously worked as Manager of Sales at Askesis Development Group where she led the sales process and coordinated the participation of subject matter experts. She was also responsible for selling fully integrated practice management, Electronic Health Record (EHR), and electronic prescribing software to health and human services provider organizations.

“We are excited to have Mr. Cartia, Ms. Harmon, and Ms. Harris join our team,” said Monica E. Oss, OPEN MINDS Chief Executive Officer. “They each bring critical skills and expertise that will allow us to continue to provide excellent service to our clients, and ensure we are able to fulfill our mission to provide the market and management knowledge our clients need to improve their organizational efficiency and effectiveness.”

The OPEN MINDS team of 85+ professionals provide research and management expertise and experience. Most team members are based in Gettysburg, with satellite offices in North Carolina, Florida, Washington, Colorado, Montana, California, Maryland, Kansas, and New Jersey.

OPEN MINDS is continuously expanding and still searching for professionals in a number of fields. If you are interested in joining our team, please visit our website to review the list of current openings at https://www.openminds.com/market-intelligence/industry-bulletins/join-our-team/.

OPEN MINDS is a national strategic advisory firm specializing in the sectors of the health and human service industry serving individuals with complex support needs: mental health; addiction treatment; children & family services; intellectual & developmental disabilities; chronic disease management; long term care; social services; correctional health care, reentry & diversion; and juvenile justice.

Founded in 1987 and based in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the 75+ associates believe by providing the latest market intelligence and management best practices to organizations serving the health and social support needs of the most vulnerable consumers, those organizations will be better able to provide efficient and effective services. Learn more at www.openminds.com.

For additional questions and inquiries, please contact Angela McDonald, Marketing Manager, OPEN MINDS at 717-334-1329 or openminds@openminds.com.