MEET THE TEAM
We are medical providers AND industry disrupters
As medical providers, our priority is our patients. We’ve spent our careers helping people maintain good health. We want to see everyone move better and feel better so they can live life to the fullest.
As industry disrupters we’ve seen the rising waste in healthcare spending go unaddressed and have seen first hand how it affects people. We’ve decided to join an innovative movement to bypass healthcare administrative waste and deliver care directly to patients when they need it all while keeping insurance premiums down.
SOLVEGLOBAL LEADERSHIP
TIMOTHY SPOONER
As a CEO and a physical therapist, Tim has a unique perspective from which to experience and solve the problem of the rising cost of MSDs for employers.
A business owner since 1990, he watched his own company healthcare costs rise annually, directly affecting the company’s bottom line. In addition, his employees’ costs were rising on the healthcare he provided, and he knew that the current model was not serving his company nor his employees well. As the CEO of Solveglobal, Tim believes that disrupting the current healthcare model is the only way to lower employer costs and improve employees’ vitality. He also knows that movement specialists are the individuals who will positively impact our society’s health at the population and individual level.
MATTHEW VANDERKOOI
Education/Credentials:
BA: Psychology – Calvin College
MS: Physical Therapy– Grand Valley State University
Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS)
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Physical Therapists (FAAOMPT)
Certified Orthopedic Manipulative Therapist (COMT-North American Institute)
Fellow of Applied Functional Science (FAFS-Gray Institute)
Experience:
Matt’s business experience includes 25 years in industry and physical therapy practice. He has pursued and achieved specialization in his field. He has taught, consulted and lectured regionally and nationally in the university, professional association, and business settings. In 2002, Matt founded NewLife Physical Therapy which has grown to multiple clinical practices. In 2007 he co-founded Solveglobal LLC which helps regional and national employers control MSD related health care spending. Experience as a business owner, a consumer, a clinician, and acumen honed by working directly with employers from multiple settings have given Matt a full spectrum view of health care. His passion to change the health care experience, to improve our populations’ health, and to lower health care costs has driven him to seek, develop, and implement entrepreneurial and innovative solutions for employers and consumers.
BOB WIERSMA
Bob is a business visionary, builder, and performance leader in the Neuro-Musculo-Skeletal health sector. His experience is rooted in over a half-century of focus on aligned, value-driven innovation for stakeholders – investors, employers, employees, unions, brokers, payers, and providers. Bob’s career encompasses business and clinical aspects of physical therapy, pain rehab, ergonomics, corporate health, direct-contracting, consulting, and software development. His credentials include Licensed Physical Therapist, Board Certifications in both Ergonomics and Human Factors Engineering, and a Fellowship in Applied Functional Science. He is a serial entrepreneur and provocateur. His national and international experience spans for-profit, non-profit, corporate, institutional, and private practice organizations with board, c-suite, director, consulting, operations, creative, author, presenter, and clinical leadership roles. Client company sectors have included prominent brands in health systems, automotive, office furniture, steel, petroleum, lawn/garden, fast-food, education, professional training, global health, humanitarian aid, safe-water and more. As EVP, Bob led business development, strategy, and innovation for a national rehabilitation company ranked in the “Top-10” by Modern Healthcare. During his tenure, clinical services revenue grew by 15,000% and employees by 10,000% in just 8 years. Bob says, “My passion is innovation that brings out the best in organizations and their people to provoke their best in performance, profit, and possibilities.“
BRIAN ANDERSON
Brian Anderson is a distinguished figure in the healthcare industry, boasting nearly four decades of dedicated service. Armed with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and a Masters in Health Administration, Anderson is a seasoned professional with a diverse skill set. His educational journey also includes the successful completion of the Executive Program at Northwestern University’s prestigious Kellogg School of Business.
With a wealth of experience, Brian Anderson currently holds the position of Partner and Chief Administrative Officer at Solveglobal LLC. This role highlights his exceptional leadership skills and administrative prowess. Prior to his tenure at Solveglobal, Anderson served as the CEO of a $100 million healthcare nonprofit organization, demonstrating a remarkable ability to manage large-scale operations and navigate complex healthcare environments.
Through his extensive career, Brian Anderson has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to improving healthcare costs and making a positive impact on the industry. His impressive academic background, coupled with his wealth of practical experience, solidifies his standing as a leader in the healthcare field.
SALES & PARTNER SUCCESS
JACK IRVING
Meet Jack Irving, a highly skilled and accomplished sales professional with a genuine passion for driving business growth and success. With a proven track record in sales, business development, and marketing, Jack possesses a well-rounded skill set and an innate ability to tackle diverse tasks and responsibilities.
Throughout Jack’s career, he has successfully built sales teams and channel strategies, prepared companies for acquisition or capital funding, and spearheaded complete operational and strategic restructurings. His astute market segmentation and development expertise, combined with a deep understanding of customer lifecycles, have allowed Jack to take ownership of the entire customer journey.
Having trained in renowned sales methodologies and strategies such as SPIN® and Miller-Heiman®, Jack leverages his extensive market and domain knowledge to excel in sales engagements. He possess a genuine curiosity and a remarkable ability to learn and adapt to new products, technologies, and services, ultimately driving successful go-to-market efforts.
Jack’s natural leadership abilities, coupled with his dedication to ongoing personal and professional growth, make him an invaluable asset in any sales organization. His commitment to excellence, strong communication skills, and proven ability to build fruitful relationships with prospects and partners ensure that he consistently meets and exceeds expectations.
Email Jack: jacki@solveglobal.com
TIM VANCE
Embarking on a transformative journey into the healthcare sector, Tim embraces the role of Director of Sales at Solveglobal with an invigorating blend of seasoned leadership and a fresh, innovative perspective on Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSKs) solutions. While his two-decade career has been richly steeped in driving revenue growth and building high-performance sales teams across various industries, Tim brings a novel and dynamic approach to the complex and critical world of MSK management and prevention. His adept transition into the healthcare domain is fueled by a genuine passion for making a tangible impact and a keen ability to swiftly navigate and understand the unique challenges and opportunities it presents.
In the realm of Solveglobal, where innovative approaches to managing and preventing MSK are crafted, Tim brings to the table a strategic vision that is deeply interwoven with the company’s mission to provide proactive, predictive, and preventative solutions to a global clientele. His expertise transcends traditional sales, delving into a realm where understanding the multifaceted challenges of MSK management and prevention is paramount.
Tim’s approach to client relationships is holistic, ensuring that the solutions provided are not merely transactions but are strategic interventions that address the unique challenges and needs of each client in the MSK space. His leadership in sales is not just about achieving targets but is a testament to Solveglobal’s commitment to providing tailored, innovative, and effective solutions to manage and prevent Musculoskeletal Disorders.
Email Tim: timv@solveglobal.com
CERTIFIED SOLVEGLOBAL SPECIALISTS
TORREY FOSTER, PT, DPT, OCS, FAFS, CSCS
Torrey Foster has developed expertise in outpatient sports and orthopedic rehab throughout his entire career. As a physical therapist, orthopedic specialist, and strength and conditioning specialist, Torrey uses his background in movement science, biomechanics, sports rehab to specialize in many aspects of human performance. He also possesses extensive personal experience as a multisport high school and collegiate athlete. His primary passions lie in football, basketball, baseball, and soccer, although Torrey is well-versed in treating athletes from a wide range of sports.
Torrey is a thought-leader in the design and execution of progressive, return-to-sport programs. Notably, he has worked closely with several healthcare professionals on the Spooner program for returning to play following ACL injuries. This program continuously improves through the integration of new research, field collaboration, and the evolving needs of today’s athletes. Torrey’s dedication to rehabilitating athletes after ACL injuries and his commitment to helping them achieve a successful return to sport, is evident in his work.
Torrey’s expertise in human movement is further showcased in his innovative work with employers, bringing a system of employee health that focuses on musculoskeletal care. His efforts directly enhance the musculoskeletal health of employees, resulting in time and cost savings for both individuals and the companies he partners with.
Outside of the clinic, Torrey is typically engaged in various physical activities such as resistance training, hiking, and playing flag football and basketball. Additionally, he enjoys spending quality time with his wife and two daughters.
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