Anand Patel has quickly worked his way into a senior role within the organization by offering leadership and direction for many of Meridians strategic efforts. As Chief Operating Officer, Anand works with the management team to evaluate and financially drive new strategic business opportunities, support financing efforts, and improve operations at the corporate level. Prior to joining Meridian, Anand worked for a Fortune 50 company in a supporting operations role.

He, as well as his counterparts, was hired to compliment James' vision of providing superior quality health care. In his spare time, Anand works with Habitat for Humanity in building homes for the homeless.

Anand earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics.

Ashwin Rajput is the Chief of Staff and Executive Vice President. He shares the company vision in creating a company that will provide the most superior health care. Ashwin comes to Meridian from two well-recognized Fortune 500 companies where he held supporting roles in quality and project management.

Ashwin is responsible for Meridian's corporate affairs as well as project management in dealing with state and local regulatory agencies. He joined Meridian Health Services Inc. in January of 2005 and also serves as the Secretary of the Board.

Ashwin has several years in the biotechnology and consumer products industries, managing projects with the state and federal regulatory agencies.

Prior to joining Meridian, he held positions in project management, engineering and sales at two multinational Fortune 500 companies. Ashwin is the first in his family to graduate from college and sincerely dedicates his time to under privileged children.

Ashwin received a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering with an emphasis in biotechnology. He has committed some of his efforts to helping the American Red Cross.

Jeremy Grimes has recently joined the Meridian Health Services team. Jeremy is operationally responsible for providing the best possible care for all Meridian Health Services facilities. His extensive background in healthcare coupled with his drive to succeed is what helps makes Foresight Management a valuable asset to company who's vision is to provide superior quality healthcare.

As an administrator, Jeremy had the distinct honor of representing one of the first facilities in the nation to receive the prestigious AHCA Step I and Step II. He is the creator of "SNF - The Board Game", an award winning educational program used as a tool in teaching long term care employees how to balance the multiple needs of a facility.

Jeremy received a Bachelor's of Science degree in Mathematics in 1994.

Dion Whitehead is the Executive Vice President of Meridian Health Services Holdings Inc. Born in a suburb of Los Angeles, Dion worked his way through school to become the first college graduate in his family. He has demonstrated a passion to support the elderly and rejuvenate the industry as a whole by providing innovating quality care.

Prior to this role, Dion was the Director of Nursing Services at a large sub-acute nursing facility. He has validated his broad experience in nursing, having trained and practiced as a general nurse, a health advisor, and a liaison between the facility and state and regulatory agencies. Dion also has extensive general management experience in primary care and mental health services. His vision is to structure and provide quality care and dignity to the elderly with a drive to understanding each individual resident's need.

Dion earned his bachelor of science in nursing. He is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Nursing Management.

Vic Gellon became the President of Meridian Development Group in 2007. He has quickly worked his way onto the Board of Directors of Meridian Health Services Holdings Corp. by bridging the gap between project management ventures. Prior to joining Meridian, Vic has worked for a number of large high-tech firms, holding key roles in Marketing, Project Management and Spend Management. In this capacity, Vic works to financially evaluate and drive strategic real estate development opportunities. His wide range of skills and knowledge in business administration and finance has also made him an integral part of our investor relations efforts and financing programs.

Vic is a driving force for reaching our vision to provide superior quality and state-of-the-art healthcare facilities. In his spare time, Vic has volunteered on numerous projects with Habitat for Humanity to build low income homes for those in need.

Monty Bindra brings experience, education and years of management expertise to the Meridian team. Monty is a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (NHA), a Registered Professional Engineer (PE) and a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP). He has over thirty years of experience in business, management, health care, engineering, construction and software industries. Prior to joining the Meridian team, Monty was a Senior Program Director at a Tyco subsidiary. Monty holds a Master of Science degree in Civil/Structural Engineering and is extensively trained in Management, Finance, Marketing and Systems Development.

Monty Bindra draws on this vast and varied experience and education to develop and implement policies and procedures, and processes and techniques for smooth and efficient operation of Meridian's rapidly growing business. His vision is to utilize modern management techniques and technologies to develop Meridian into the best-run health care company in California.