OUR Leaders
Meet the experienced leaders driving the future of virtual healthcare.
Leadership at Avel eCare
Where Clinical Experience Meets Strategic Vision.
Our leadership team combines experienced administrative professionals with practicing clinical experts to ensure every decision is grounded in both operational excellence and real-world patient care. With clinical leaders representing each of our service lines, we continuously evaluate opportunities to improve processes, strengthen partnerships, and advance virtual care.
This unique blend of strategic leadership and hands-on clinical experience allows us to deliver innovative, effective solutions that meet the evolving needs of healthcare organizations while keeping patients and providers at the center of everything we do.
Executive Leadership Team
Rich Sanders
Chief Operating Officer
Clinical Leadership Team
Rebecca VandeKieft, RN, BSN, CEN
Vice President & General Manager of Emergency Services
Brian Erickson, MSN, RN
Vice President & General Manager of Behavioral Health and Specialty Clinic Services
Andrea Darr, PharmD
Vice President and General Manager, Pharmacy Services
Carsi Stadlman, MSN, RN
Vice President and General Manager - Acute Inpatient Services
Sara Beth Berner-Orcutt, DO
Medical Director of Behavioral Health
Rishi Seth, MD
Medical Director of Hospitalist
Emily Hurst, DO, FACOI
Medical Director of Critical Care
Janell Simpkins, MD, FACP
Medical Director of Specialty Medicine
Victoria Walker, MD, CMD, FAAFP
Medical Director of Senior Care
Tyler Price, MD, FAAEM
Medical Director of Emergency and EMS Services
