Serving our Oklahoma communities for over forty plus years with a BS degree in Business Management and minor in Accounting. The first four years as an appointed state director by Oklahoma Gov. David Boren and again in 1980 by Gov. George Nigh for the Department of Mines and Minerals. Served two years as the State of Oklahoma Representative for State Governors on the National Governors’ Energy Council in Washington DC. Eight years as the founder and owner of Midwest Geotech, Inc. an engineering company serving 7 surrounding states and twenty nine years of experience managing and operating medical equipment stores in rural areas of Oklahoma. In 1995, the founder and owner of Advanced Care Medical Equipment of Durant and in 2000 sold the company to Medical Center Pharmacy of Durant. For the past eighteen years served as the COO for Advanced Care Medical Equipment with three successful locations serving 26 Oklahoma counties from Durant, Ada and Ardmore store locations,

Our service covers a variety of DME products and supplies, such as oxygen, CPAP and BiPAP therapy, certified ABC and state LPED and CPED Fitters in therapeutic and diabetic shoes, bras and prosthesis and orthotics, with 12 years of accreditation under ACHC in the fields of DME, Certified Fitters, Pharmacy and PCAB accredited as a Compounding Pharmacy.

Victor Clay has been the President/Owner of Complete Care Medical since 2010. He was the General Manger of the company for 5 years prior to purchasing it. Complete Care Medical now has three locations in Idabel OK, Hugo OK, and Paris TX. Victor has served on the Medical Advisory Committee for the Oklahoma Healthcare Authority since 2013 and the DME Advisory Council for the state of Oklahoma since 2012. He has been a dedicated advocate for HME providers for several years now. Victor believes that if we stand united as an association we can make a positive change for the customers we serve and the businesses within our industry.

Victor has been married to Karla Clay for 25 years and has two daughters, Karigan and Kaelin. He loves to deer hunt, OU football, and most importantly all the activities his daughters are involved in.

Vanessa earned her BS in Accounting from East Central University, Ada. She has been the Accountant for Wheelchair & Seating Clinic of Oklahoma, Tulsa, and Accel Custom Rehab, Plano, TX, for the last 3 years. Vanessa has her hand in all the administrative functions of the business including accounting, HR, and billing.

Vanessa has been married to her husband, Andy, for 36 years. They have one daughter. Vanessa lives just north of Tulsa in Owasso where she is active in her church. She enjoys spending time with her family, singing, and doing crafts.

Randy Taylor owns Medical Equipment Affiliates (MEA) in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He is committed to serving the community with a wide array of home medical, respiratory, and rehabilitative equipment. Under his leadership, MEA has gained a reputation for providing excellent customer service and ensuring patients receive high-quality medical products. Randy’s dedication to combining traditional values with cutting-edge technology has enabled MEA to become a trusted provider throughout northeastern Oklahoma.

DeAnn started in the HME/DME industry in 1999. She is currently working as the Chief Operating Director for Medical Equipment Affiliates in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. For one year she also worked for Brightree software company to help customers with Brightree Support. The past two years DeAnn has represented OMEPA on the Medicare Council and attends the quarterly meetings to help submit questions and problems we might have with billing and the LCDs as well as any new information that might be happening in the near future that affects the HME/DME industry. DeAnn has been married to her husband for over 30 years and has four grown children. She loves the time that she can go camping with her husband at the lake, and does some quilting to relax.

Kelly Licklighter is a Respiratory Therapist and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at VentilateOK LLC, a locally owned healthcare company based in Oklahoma. With over 20 years of experience in the field of Ventilation and Sleep care, Kelly plays a key role in providing high-quality care and education to patients suffering from respiratory and sleep-related disorders.

VentilateOK LLC was established in 2018 with the aim of changing the expectations of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) providers in Oklahoma. The company specializes in Ventilation Respiratory Care and Sleep Apnea, providing services that are in line with clinical practices of ethical and scientific quality standards.

Jennifer Martin is the Branch Manager of Advanced Care Medical Equipment in Durant, OK. With a focus on delivering exceptional customer service, Jennifer leads a dedicated team that provides a wide range of durable medical equipment, including home oxygen therapy, diabetic supplies, and sleep apnea solutions. Her commitment to patient care ensures that clients in Durant and the surrounding areas receive personalized attention and reliable medical equipment to support their health and well-being.

Jennifer is instrumental as the event coordinator for OMEPA. She also works with DeAnn Garrison on the Medicare Council and attends the quarterly meetings that help the OMEPA membership with questions and problems they encounter.

John E. Gallagher Vice President, Government Relations, The VGM Group, Inc. John E. Gallagher is Vice President of Government Relations for the VGM Group, Inc. where he is responsible for advocating on behalf of VGM members/DME providers to Congress, the Administration, and federal agencies. Gallagher has also amassed thousands of miles, traveling across the country to educate both the state associations and independent providers on regulatory and government issues. Additionally, Gallagher has worked tenaciously to promote upstanding service within the home medical equipment industry. He is a board member of both the Healthcare Quality Association for Accreditation (HQAA) and the Fraud Eradication Advisory Team (FEAT). John received his undergraduate degree from the University of Northern Iowa and a masters degree in management from the State University of New York Binghamton. Prior to his 2002 employment with VGM, John served as a U.S. Army Signal Corp. Officer from 1983 to 1990. He also held a number of executive positions in the medical equipment industry. In 2016, John was inducted into the Inaugural Hall of Fame for both the University of Northern Iowa Army ROTC and the United State Army Reserve Officer Training Command (ROTC).

Emily Harken is the Director of Community Development. Previously, she was the Member Service Representative for Essentially Women and the Director of Operations for VGM Government Relations. Emily’s career at VGM began on the managed care side when she started working for VGM’s Homelink division starting in 2001. During her time there, Emily was a patient care coordinator, where she spent her time coordinating DME, O&P, urology/ostomy supplies, and complex rehab for work comp patients. She also spent five years on the Homelink Training and Development team.

In 2014, she transitioned into her role in VGM Government Relations, where she wore many hats, from assisting her team with travel, to arranging important congressional meetings for VGM members. She planned and prepared necessary documents for congressional visits and served as a resource to the HME state associations.

In 2022, Emily moved to a “dual” role with Essentially Women to support and grow the membership community. As part of her dual role, she continues to be a part of the VGM Government Relations team by maintaining her work with the state associations and the GAP program. 

While at VGM, Emily has served on numerous committees including the ESOP committee and Women in Leadership.

Larry Jantzen is the owner of Larry’s Home Medical, based in Enid, Oklahoma. With over 13 years of experience in the home medical equipment industry, Larry has built a reputation for providing high-quality, compassionate care to patients in his community. Larry’s Home Medical offers a wide range of durable medical equipment and supplies, serving a large area around Enid. Larry is committed to ensuring that his customers receive the best service possible, helping them manage their health and well-being with ease and reliability.

Zach started in the DME industry in 2008 as a delivery driver to work his way through college. Zach has a master’s degree in business administration with an emphasis on supply chain management. In 2012 Zach accepted a leadership role at Cimarron Medical as their Operations Supervisor; since then, he has been their Business Manager and Operations Manager. He has worked his way through all of the leadership roles at Cimarron Medical Services and currently sits as the Director of Home Medical Equipment for Stillwater Medical Center. What was once a job to make ends meet evolved into a passion for helping people and keeping them in their homes to live independently. Zach loves to play golf, you can find him at almost any OSU game with his wife, and he enjoys spending time with family and friends.