Daphne, Alabama, December 9, 2024 – VONA Case Management (“VONA”), a leading provider of medical case management services serving the workers’ compensation and auto no-fault markets and a portfolio company of NMS Capital, is announcing that it has expanded its leadership team and named Joe McCullough as its new President. Joe succeeds Ryan Shirley, who founded VONA and remains active in the organization as Founder and Executive Chairman.
McCullough, with two decades of experience in the workers’ compensation industry, brings leadership and operating experience from organizations like One Call, MSC Care Management, and ZoneCareUSA to VONA’s growing organization. McCullough’s previous roles include Managing Director and Executive Vice President at One Call and executive roles at other national and regional workers’ compensation services organizations. As Chief Executive Officer of ZoneCareUSA, he successfully led the company’s sale to MSC Care Management, a market-leading provider of ancillary services to the workers’ compensation industry.
“Joe brings significant experience in developing compassionate, high-achieving teams in mission-oriented organizations,” says Shirley. “His track record of success combined with his values-based and people-first leadership style make him the ideal candidate to build upon the culture of VONA. I am confident in Joe’s abilities to lead VONA’s next chapter and am excited to step into my new role as Founder and Executive Chairman.”
“I have been deeply impressed by the dedication of VONA’s case managers in providing exceptional care to injured workers and patients,” comments McCullough. “VONA has built a strong reputation in the workers’ compensation and auto no-fault industry as the result of an emphasis on culture and developing a highly talented workforce.”
“Our services help injured workers and patients navigate their personal challenges coupled with the complexities of the insurance system. We assist individuals and their families while containing payor costs and provide significant benefits to multiple stakeholders including employers, insurance carriers, and adjusters. I am excited to drive the organization’s next phase of growth and continue to empower our case managers so they can better serve our customers.”
About VONA Case Management:
Established in 2015 and based in Daphne, AL, VONA is a leading provider of medical case management services that helps injured workers, patients, employers, and insurance adjusters navigate the workers’ compensation and auto no-fault process. The Company delivers tailored solutions through a dedicated team of results-driven case managers with a commitment to transparency. For additional information on VONA, please visit www.vonacasemanagement.com.
About NMS Capital:
Founded in 2010, NMS Capital is an experienced private equity firm managing assets in excess of $1.5 billion. Since inception, NMS has partnered with management teams in over 150 investments and follow-on acquisitions across defined investment themes within the Business Services and Healthcare Services industries. The firm’s principal strategy is to create long-term value by providing strategic and operational resources to growth-oriented companies led by founders or experienced management teams. NMS has successfully built industry leading lower middle market companies in defensible and scalable end markets by accelerating organic and acquisition-driven growth.
For additional information on NMS, please visit the firm’s website at www.nms-capital.com. Follow NMS Capital on www.linkedin.com/company/nms-capital.
For further information:
David Peterson
Partner
(212) 574-7006
dpeterson@nms-capital.com