PCI Executive Bios

Mats Wahlström
Chairman of Board of Managers

Mats Wahlström joins PCI bringing more than 23 years of global experience as CFO and CEO of healthcare companies. Mats brings a wealth of experience growing healthcare companies in the U.S. and around the world.

Most recently, Mats served as Co-CEO of Fresenius Medical Care North America and CEO of Fresenius Medical Services, which operates more than 1,800 dialysis clinics in the U.S. Mats has 27 years of experience in the healthcare field and 25 years of experience in the renal field. Prior to joining Fresenius Medical Care in 2002, he held various positions at Gambro AB in Sweden, including President and CEO of Gambro U.S. as well as CFO of the Gambro Group.

As Chairman of the Board of Managers, Mats will work closely with the board and the management team of PCI to further refine PCI’s business model and to accelerate the growth of the company.


Pedro Vergne-Marini M.D., FACP, FACC
Managing Member

Dr. Vergne-Marini is responsible for establishing and implementing the Company's overall corporate strategy. Dr. Vergne-Marini brings over 35 years of experience in patient care and health care related businesses. Since joining the Company, Dr. Vergne-Marini has been instrumental in creating and implementing the Company’s overall business strategy.

Prior to joining the Company, Dr. Vergne-Marini was the President and CEO of Dallas Nephrology Associates and Chairman of the Board of Renaissance Health Care. Dr. Pedro Vergne-Marini is currently the Program Director for Transplantation and Renal Disease at Methodist Dallas Medical Center. He is also an appointed Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and the Managing Partner for several existing physician real estate partnerships. Dr. Vergne-Marini holds a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Puerto Rico with a BS in Chemistry and a Medical Degree from the University of Maryland Medical School. He completed Internship and Residency programs and the NIH Fellowship in Cardiology at the University Hospital of the Puerto Rico School of Medicine where he was Chief Resident. Dr. Vergne-Marini then completed his NIH Nephrology Fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas.

He is board certified with the Diplomat National Board of Medical Examiners, Diplomat American Board of Medicine, and Diplomat American Board of Nephrology. Dr. Vergne-Marini is a member of multiple medical societies of nephrology, including being a founding member of the American Society of Transplant Physicians and the Texas Transplant Society.


Jerry Huffman
Managing Member

Jerry Huffman brings over 35 years of experience in analyzing, negotiating and developing highly specialized medical facilities.

Since joining the Company, Jerry has been instrumental in negotiating major transactions with some of the world’s largest and well-known Healthcare Providers.

In addition to his role as Managing Member of PCI, Jerry is President of Huffman Builders. Under his guidance, Huffman Builders and its affiliates have constructed over 400 healthcare related facilities worth more than $320,000,000.00.

Jerry holds a Bachelor of Business Degree from Texas Tech University.


Pedro Juan Vergne-Morell
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and President

Pedro Juan Vergne-Morell is responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of PCI by ensuring that business operations are efficient and effective via proper management and allocation of company resources. In addition, he is in charge of developing and maintaining PCI’s corporate identity and marketing direction in order to ensure that PCI is not only properly positioned but also highly visible. He will lead in determining the market needs and developing the corresponding products and services, along with maintaining investor relations, strategic partnerships and industry alliances.

Pedro Juan brings over 17 years of experience with a proven track record of leading business growth by developing innovative and competitive services/solutions that not only build demand and brand awareness, but help consistently drive sustainable short and long term revenue growth.

Pedro Juan holds a Bachelors Degree in International Relations and Economics from the University of Chicago and an MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas in Marketing and Finance.


Andrew T. Carnahan
Senior VP of Real Estate Development

As SVP of Real Estate Development Andrew's focus will be to lead and manage the funding and development process of each project and grow PCI's project development team to best match PCI’s development pipeline.

Prior to joining PCI, Andrew was President of ForeSite Development, an urban planning and Development Company focused on commercial and residential real estate development. In addition, Andrew brings over 14 years of "top-to-bottom" real estate management experience ranging from real estate feasibility and sensitivity analysis and loan procurement to managing and developing turn-key commercial real estate solutions. Andrew has personally developed and executed over $100MM worth of real estate projects and managed the development of projects as large as 100,000 SF.

Andrew holds a BBA in Finance and Real Estate Finance from the Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.


Javier Vergne-Morell
Senior VP of Business Development and General Counsel

As SVP of Business Development, Javier is responsible for directing and overseeing the sales force and managing PCI's client relationships. He will work closely with the CEO to develop, implement and manage the long-term business and product/services strategy for the company.

Javier brings over 12 years of senior-level business and strategy development, IPO, M&A and legal experience.

Formerly, Javier served as Vice President of Business Development for Renal Ventures Management, LLC where he oversaw all acquisitions, de novo development, and on-going physician relationships. Mr. Vergne-Morell was also Director of Strategic Relationships for Broadlane, Inc. a healthcare-related organization specializing in supply chain cost management, labor and clinical staffing, equipment planning and information technology.

He has also represented numerous emerging growth technology companies from early stage angel and venture capital financing through initial public offerings at Gunderson, Dettmer, Stough, Villeneuve, Franklin & Hachigan LLP and international corporations in cross border transactions and international securities issues at the global law firm Linklaters.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Tulane University and a Juris Doctor Degree from Georgetown University Law Center.


Floyd Weiss
Treasurer

As Treasurer, Floyd is responsible for overseeing all activities regarding the cash management of the Company, including investment portfolio management, credit management, risk management and project and company pro forma development and management. He also oversees the Company's long term banking relationships.

Floyd brings over thirty years of healthcare experience in both healthcare facilities operations and corporate finance to PCI. Most recently, Floyd served as corporate treasurer of a local hospital developer/operator.

Floyd has extensive experience in providing financing for healthcare providers having served in various positions with numerous banking and financial services companies dedicated to the healthcare market place. Floyd received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Texas at Arlington and has extensive continuing medical education through the Healthcare Financial Management Association and the Texas Hospital Association.


Mary McKeogh
Controller

As Controller Mary will lead the Company’s accounting function as well as various associated FP&A activities. This includes the design, implementation and execution of accounting policies and procedures, internal accounting control systems, internal and external reporting systems, budgeting and forecasting mechanisms, and all other elements of an accounting environment.

Mary brings over twenty years of accounting, auditing and financial management experience to PCI.

Mary, who is a CPA, received her BS- Accounting Degree from Louisiana State University, and has considerable accounting and finance experience with a variety of different companies, specifically with controls, processes, and systems.