Meet the Management Team

Meet the Management Team of Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Centers:

• Robert S. Baurys II - Founder and CEO
• Susan D. Hrim, RN – Chief Clinical Officer
• Roy McKinley - Chief Operating Officer
• Jacob Teitelbaum, MD - Medical Director
• Francis Chow - Chief Financial Officer
• Andy Davis - Vice President, Business Development
• Lisa O'Brien - Vice President, Marketing
• Mia Erichson - Vice President, Online Marketing
• Joseph Baurys - Director of IT Services
• Lou Anne Nichols - Regional Manager, Western Region

Robert S. Baurys II - Founder and CEO

Mr. Baurys, a serial entrepreneur, has been involved in both the technology and health care industries in various business adventures over the past 20 years, including serving as CEO of an incubator that launched companies for FedEx and others around the nation. With his clinical partner Sue Hrim, RN, Bob built several companies, including a respiratory company, a small software firm and a service provider that focused on the needs of diabetic patients.

In the late 1990’s, Bob was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. Searching extensively across the nation, he was able to find minimal relief. The cost was substantial, and nothing provided a positive, long-term solution. Forced to find his own solution in a fragmented health care system, Bob’s experience became the basis for Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Centers which currently treats more than 17,000 patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia.

A core strategy of developing consumer-driven specialty care practices for chronic, disruptive medical conditions ensued.

After launching Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Centers, Bob started ADD Health & Wellness Centers, Inc. to treat adults and children who suffer from ADD, ADHD, or Learning Disabilities. They use a holistic, integrated, and comprehensive multimodal approach to the treatment of these conditions that makes them different from other ADHD treatment specialists and ultimately to the success of the patients.

From 1981 to 1985 Bob attended College Misericordia in Pennsylvania, earning degrees in Finance and Marketing.

Susan D. Hrim, RN - Chief Clinical Officer

Ms. Hrim was appointed Chief Operating Officer of the Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Centers in November 2004. She continues to serve as Vice President of Clinical Affairs since October 2003 and is a director of the Company. She is responsible for the corporate operational oversight of the national Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Centers, along with clinical development, implementation and quality assurance initiatives.

Sue has been a principal of several healthcare organizations, a clinical legal consultant and long term care industry consultant. Licensed in New York and Pennsylvania, she obtained her Registered Nursing degree from Mohawk Valley and continued with the New York State Regents College. With over 20 years experience in healthcare management, she brings executive leadership, strategic planning and implementation with a proven history of success.

Roy McKinley - Chief Operating Officer

Roy McKinley brings over 25 years experience in achieving results in small and large companies, private and public, product and service businesses in both the provider and supplier segments of healthcare. Prior to joining Chronicity as COO, he led the Wound Care Division of Critical Care Systems, Inc. (formerly known as Curative Health Services) as president in its successful sale and merger in building the industry leader with a national network of over 270 hospital-based outpatient programs. Previous to his twelve years at Curative, Roy was an Area Vice President for the Mid Atlantic Area for Coram Healthcare, Inc., a Denver-based alternate-site infusion and ancillary healthcare services company. From 1985 to 1993, he held regional and general management positions with McGaw, Inc. and Medical Care America, Inc. in the medical supply and alternate-site infusion care industries. Roy graduated cum laude from Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA. with a BS in Business Administration and Management.

Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D - Medical Director

Board certified internist and best-selling author, Dr. Joseph Teitelbaum serves as Medical Director for the specialized treatment of Fibromyalgia and fatigue-related conditions. Dr. Teitelbuam's research and innovative approach led him to author a landmark study on effective treatment for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia; the results were published in the Journal of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (8:2, 2001). This gold standard research showed his comprehensive medical approach resulted in an average improvement of 76% after 3 months of treatment and a dramatic 90% average improvement after 2 years. Close to 50% of participants experienced a 133% increase in energy and a 58% reduction in pain after 3 months (see the study at www.endfatigue.com). Dr. Teitelbaum's work has also been discussed in the Journal of the American Academy of Pain Management, in which his integrative treatment protocol was recognized as "standard of practice" for chronic pain conditions.

Dr. Teitelbaum knows about chronic pain as an insider. He contracted Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in 1975 while he was a student at the Ohio State University College of Medicine and had to take a leave of absence for a year to recover. In the ensuing years, he dedicated his career to developing, researching and teaching about effective treatment and founded the Center for Effective Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome/Fibromyalgia Therapies in Annapolis, Maryland.

Dr. Teitelbaum received his medical degree from the Medical School at Ohio State University. In 1980, he became Board Certified in Internal Medicine. For over two decades, he has worked with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome patients, and has a specialized practice in Annapolis, Maryland. He continues to lecture to patient and physician/research groups internationally.

Francis Chow - Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Chow has over 10 years of financial experience in various industries. After graduating from Southern Methodist University, Francis began his career as a Supervising Senior Accountant and after four years, moved to Orlando and became the Director of Finance at Triton. Returning to Dallas, Texas, Francis became Vice President of Finance for Timera and tripled their valuation in three years. In 2004, he became an Individual Consultant for initial stage and growth companies, wearing a plethora of hats for each until he joined Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Centers in February of 2006.

Francis, a Certified Public Accountant, earned a Bachelors of Business Administration, majoring in Accounting and Organizational Behavior and Business Policy, and minoring in Economics. Francis brings multi-faceted business experience which is sure to assist Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Centers in its continued growth.

Andy Davis - Vice President, Business Development

Mr. Davis joined Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Centers in September 2003 as Vice President of Business Development and is responsible for new business development, patient and physician services, and marketing. Since that time, Andy has taken part in the opening of nine Centers, including market analysis, physician recruitment, building assessment and lease procurement, as well as hiring and training staff.

Andy has served in the healthcare sales management and development areas for over ten years. Before joining Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Centers, he was responsible for Business Development for the Ambulatory Surgery Division for Columbia/HCA, working on physician investing opportunities, new center development and marketing. In addition to his business background, Andy also worked as a licensed EMT/paramedic. He holds a BA in Biology and Business from The University of Texas at Dallas.

Lisa O'Brien - Vice President, Marketing

Lisa O’Brien is a senior marketing professional with over twelve years of experience in both national and international marketing. She has extensive experience developing and implementing strategic marketing plans, leading marketing teams globally and managing budgetary requirements. Her areas of expertise include: Branding and Product Marketing, Co-op/Channel Marketing Programs, Marketing Plans and Strategy, Strategic Product Launches, Public Relations, Strategic Communications Programs, Database Tracking/ROI Measurement, and E-Marketing Campaigns.

Lisa joined Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Centers in December 2004 as Vice President of Marketing. She brings to the Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Centers team her knowledge and experience in national, as well as global marketing, along with over eight years of senior management experience. Lisa is responsible for all marketing activities, including Branding, Marketing Communications, Product Marketing, Advertising, PR, and e-Marketing for all Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Centers on a national basis. Lisa attended The University of Texas in Arlington where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing.

Mia Erichson - Vice President of Online Marketing

Mia Erichson is the VP of Online Marketing for Chronicity Inc; she is responsible for all online initiatives from demand generation, lead management, patient acquisition and retention programs. For over twenty years Mia has worked as a marketing and product management professional, the past 15 of which have concentrated in healthcare marketing. Most recently she established the healthcare vertical at Bulldog Solutions, an online advertising agency where she spearheaded online community building initiatives for Intel Healthcare and worked with other clients like Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Centers.

Previously, Mia spent five years at a division of Abbott Laboratories as Head of Corporate Marketing following the successful launch of a cervical spine product line. She got her start in healthcare marketing as global Product Manager for the flagship knee prostheses line for an orthopedic firm that is now part of Zimmer Orthopedics. Earlier in Mia’s career she worked on consumer brands such as Merrion-Merril Dow, PrecisionLenscrafters and Wrigley. Mia holds an undergraduate degree in Electronic Media, and a Master’s in Psychology.

Joseph W. Baurys - Director of IT Services

Joe Baurys graduated from Johnson Technical College in 1990 with a degree in Bio-Medical Equipment Technology. He has been employed as a Medical Equipment Engineer for over fifteen years and has worked for FONAR, Toshiba Medical, ADAC Nuclear, and Philips Medical installing, trouble-shooting, and servicing MRI, CT, PET, and Nuclear Medicine equipment.

After witnessing his brother Bob's struggle to find quality care for his Fibromyalgia, Joe has been dedicated to working with the Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Centers since it's inception by using his skills and knowledge to set up and manage Information Technology at each location and work to keep the Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Centers on the cutting edge of technology for efficient and effective communication and data management.

Lou Anne Nichols - Regional Manager, Western Region

Lou Anne Nichols has spent her entire professional career in the healthcare industry. Coming from a technical diagnostic imaging background, she quickly transitioned into operations management. Lou Anne has worked in medical diagnostic imaging, long-term care, Alzheimer's care and assisted living in a national capacity.

Prior to joining Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Centers, Lou Anne was an Eldercare Advisor with A Place for Mom where she was responsible for continuum-of-care opportunities for families needing long-term assisted care for their loved ones.

At Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Centers, Lou Anne is responsible for overseeing the operations for the western region and ensuring that patients receive quality care for the treatment of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. She displays immense compassion while providing appropriate resolution to complex situations. She is a cum laude graduate of The University of Texas at Dallas with a BA in Psychology, a Certified Senior Advisor and has recently achieved Assisted Living Manager Certification.