Meet our leaders
Get to know our executive team and board of directors
Vice President and Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Jeffrey Yu is a board-certified radiologist and is also fellowship-trained and board-certified in nuclear medicine. In 2006, he was part of a small group that recognized there was a need to develop electronic sharing technology to help imaging specialists move patient imaging studies quickly, securely, and cost-effectively across the Hawaiian Islands.
Dr. Yu’s early research and development led to the BEAM solution which helped improve care and outcomes for stroke and trauma patients. In 2009, he started OneMedNet Corporation to commercialize the BEAM product. Since that time, Dr. Yu has remained an integral part of the strategic decision-making within OneMedNet.
Dr. Yu received his BS at U.C. Berkeley, MD at Wake Forest University, and completed his radiology residency and nuclear medicine fellowship at the Mallinckrodt Institute at Washington University.
Lisa Embree is a Certified Professional Accountant with 18 years of senior-level business experience. During this time, she has gained very strong and impactful business competencies within: administrative & financial management, financial accountability, and communication & strategic partnerships. Previous to OneMedNet, she was the Director of Finance for Equicare Health, and an Accounting Manager with Haemonetics Corporation (NYSE: HAE).
Lisa has a Bachelor of Science (BSc) from Simon Fraser University, Business Administration (BA) from British Columbia Institute of Technology, and is a member of the Certified Public Accountants of Canada.
Steven Chartier is an experienced and proven product development leader with a focus on transformative data technology within the healthcare space. Mr. Chartier has broad and deep product knowledge in life sciences across the full clinical trial spectrum, from protocol development to post market surveillance.
Most recently, Mr. Chartier was the Senior Director of Technology with Calyx, an Enterprise Software as a Service (SaaS) provider. He developed data and analytics strategies and unified 1,000’s of heterogeneous data silos into one data platform to optimize delivery of Medical Imaging (MI) services. Prior to that, he was Director of Technology at Parexel, one of the world’s leading global clinical research organizations (CRO). At Parexel, he introduced their first data hub and analytics warehouse, unifying clinical data from > 3,000 clinical trials, and led a program to dramatically improve electronic data capture (EDC) quality.
Steven received his BS in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Cornell, and his MS in Computer Science from Boston University
Carrie Manthei is a skilled technologist and leader, currently serving as Head of Curation & Delivery at OneMedNet, where she upholds the company’s reputation for perfect cohort matches across the whole spectrum of clientele.
Before joining OneMedNet, Carrie was a leader in imaging, holding leadership positions at Vital Images, Inc., and the Center for Diagnostic Imaging.
She holds a BS in healthcare management from Ottawa University.
James Wang is a gifted software engineer combining local and Silicon Valley experience with remote and multilingual teams. He has implemented production level systems that leverage technologies such as JVM/.NET, Rails, iOS, Node.js, and many others.
Along with his work as VP of Engineering & Principal Software Engineer at OneMedNet, James has also founded Slickage Studios, an elite full-stack software engineering firm, where he is the CEO and Principal Software Engineer. He is also a co-founder and owner of HICapacity, a local hackerspace and community organization that provides talks on recent technology topics, maker events and a coworking membership.
James received his BS of Computer Science at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Director of Product Marketing
Michael Wong has had a career of progressively building successful brands in the healthcare industry. As Director of Product Marketing at OneMedNet, he brings a broad range of experience including product management, product marketing, development, service, and sales support.
He has held several senior marketing leadership positions at top medical organizations, including Maverick Medical AI and Boston Scientific.
Michael earned his Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering from McMaster University.
Chairman
Dr. Jeffrey Yu is a board-certified radiologist and is also fellowship-trained and board-certified in nuclear medicine. In 2006, he was part of a small group that recognized there was a need to develop electronic sharing technology to help imaging specialists move patient imaging studies quickly, securely, and cost-effectively across the Hawaiian Islands.
Dr. Yu’s early research and development led to the BEAM solution which helped improve care and outcomes for stroke and trauma patients. In 2009, he started OneMedNet Corporation to commercialize the BEAM product. Since that time, Dr. Yu has remained an integral part of the strategic decision-making within OneMedNet.
Dr. Yu received his BS at U.C. Berkeley, MD at Wake Forest University, and completed his radiology residency and nuclear medicine fellowship at the Mallinckrodt Institute at Washington University.
Erkan Akyuz is the Chief Executive Officer of Lyniate. Erkan brings more than 20 years’ experience driving growth and innovation in market leading healthcare technology organizations.
As CEO, Erkan is passionate about empowering people. Specifically, Erkan is committed to connecting the healthcare ecosystem so that communication becomes effortless improving access to and affordability of healthcare.
Prior to joining Lyniate, Erkan served as EVP & President for McKesson Imaging, Workflow, and Care Solutions, a proven leader in connected healthcare workflows, achieving strong repeatable growth.
Prior roles also include President and CEO, Healthcare IT at Toshiba Medical Systems, Executive VP, Product Strategy & Development at Vital Images, and Chief Technology Officer at Agfa Healthcare.
Director
Aaron Green is a talented senior Healthcare Technology executive with 20+ years of transformational leadership in strategic planning, M&A, product development, service, and support operations. Prior to joining OneMedNet, he served most recently at Change Healthcare, acquired by Optum Insight (a United Health Group company), as Vice President Cloud Solutions.
Before Optum Insight, Green worked for more than 5 years at Change Healthcare as the General Manager of both the Cardiology and Radiology Business Units, as well as the SVP and Chief Growth Officer of the Medical Imaging Group. Prior to Change Healthcare he spent 15 years with McKesson growing to Division Vice President, Sales where he led an organization of executives, salespeople and staff, across the US, Canada, and the US government territories.
Aaron holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Victoria, British Columbia, a Systems Analyst Diploma from Royal Roads University, British Columbia, and a Business Administration and Management certificate from the Wharton School.
Director
Paul Casey has 40 years of public and private sector senior management experience across a variety of industries, including airlines, tourism, and software. Throughout his notable career, Mr. Casey has leveraged his unique multi-functional expertise to drive significant business value creation and expansion.
During his five years as CEO for Hawaiian Airlines, the company increased revenues by 60% through operational growth and innovative marketing. In addition to strong expertise in sales and marketing, Mr. Casey has also demonstrated unequivocal proficiency in the areas of finance, operations, and commercialization.
Director
Dr. Thomas Kosasa is a professor of reproductive endocrinology at the University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine. He graduated from Dartmouth College and earned his medical degree at the McGill University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology and fellowship in reproductive endocrinology at Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Kosasa is a consultant for Maternal and Reproductive Health for the Food and Drug Administration and a past member for the Hawaii State Board of Medical Examiners and the Food and Drug Administration.
Dr. Kosasa is a retired Major in the United States Army and was the Chief of Gyn-Surgical Service and the Director of the Infertility Division at Martin Army Hospital in Fort Benning, GA.
Dr. Kosasa’s Professional Societies include:
Director
Eric Casaburi is an experienced entrepreneur and chief executive officer with a successfully demonstrated history of explosive growth in the franchising, health and wellness, food services, and real estate industries including founding and leading RetroFitness from a start-up single-gym business to a $150Million per year in sales operation while expanding Table of Contents 174 its national footprint.
Mr. Casaburi has founded and held positions as chief executive officer for multiple franchise brands each having successful exits with impressive returns for investors and private equity partners.
Since 2021,Mr. Casaburi has served as founder and Chief Executive Officer of SerotoninEnterprises LLC, a cutting edge Anti-Aging Health Optimization Franchise that offers a vast service menu covering all aspects of optimal health, appearance and performance.
Serotonin Centers have been featured in the Franchise Times as the first franchise of its kind in the United States. Since 2019, Mr. Casaburi has served as the Chair of TIGER 21 Orlando, a group of men and woman who have achieved both success and significance in their lives that helps members build the skill set to successfully transition from focused entrepreneurs to disciplined managers of wealth.
Since 2020, Mr. Casaburi has founded and operated LongevityBrands and since 2016, Mr. Casaburi founded and owns CEVD Holdings, a commercial real estate investment and management company.
From 2005 to 2019,Mr. Casaburi founded and ran Fierce Brands (RetroFitness) as Chief ExecutiveOfficer and continues as a Board Member, which is a highly successful fitness center business and expanded into a sought-after fitness franchise with annual sales of more than $153 million and more than 150 locations in the first 10years. Developed all sales, operations, and marketing systems for both the fitness centers and the franchise.
Designed and implemented a diversified reoccurring revenue model to improve business health and value.
Mr. Casaburi also founded and served as the Chief Executive Officer of Fierce Brands (Lets YO!Yogurt) from 2012–2015, self-serve yogurt and treats restaurant popularized through social media savvy, in which he franchised the business model and opened 24 restaurants in the first year and led to a successful exit to an industry private equity firm.
Director
Mr. Golden is currently the Managing Partner of Cohen, Bender & Golden LLP, where he provides consulting, accounting and tax services to middle market businesses and owners since September 2015. Prior to that, from January 2013 to August 2015, Mr. Golden worked at Fenton & Ross Accountancy Corporation and, from September 2004 to December 2012, at Saffer & Flint Accountancy Corporation.
From December 1989 to June 2004, Mr. Golden was at Good Swartz Brown & Berns LLP (“GSBB” now CohnReznick), where he served as a partner from 1994 onwards.
There, Mr. Golden performed administrative duties, including overseeing the company’s merger negotiations in 2000 and performed financial statement audits, reviews and income tax planning for middle market businesses and owners.
While at GSBB and continuing today, Mr. Golden consults with his business clients to assist their entrepreneurial owners to better understand the financial performance of their businesses and to help them improve operational efficiencies and profitability by acting as their outside CFO. Bob also assists with structuring and negotiating financing, compensation planning, investment opportunity review, as well as merger and acquisition activities and works with wealthy families acting in a CFO-type role for their family office activities. After leaving GSBB in 2004, in addition to continuing to provide consulting services to middle-market companies, Bob was the owner and CEO of several companies in the construction and engineering field, coffee and baked goods industries and also syndicated commercial real estate acquisitions.
From September 1984 to December 1989, Mr. Golden was a CPA at Ernst & Young in Los Angeles. Apart from his experience as a CPA, Mr. Golden is currently the Chief Financial Officer of Promo Shop, Inc. & Subsidiaries, a specialty advertising promotional products multi-office distributor based in Los Angeles. Mr. Golden establishes the company’s annual budget among other duties and has been in this role since January 2008. Mr. Golden is also currently the Chief Financial Officer at iKahan Media, Inc., an out of home media company specializing in digital and traditional billboards and advertisement, where he has served since September 2014. Mr. Golden is a member of the Board of Directors of Talon International, Inc. (OTCMKTS: TALN), the world’s oldest and largest zipper manufacturer.
In 1984, Mr. Golden received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Southern California. Mr. Golden also holds a Certified Public Accountant certification from the California Board of Accountancy, is an Investment Advisor Representative with the SEC and is a Licensed Engineering Contractor with the California Contractors State License Board.
We believe Mr. Golden is well-qualified to serve as a member of our board of directors due to his extensive experience as a Certified Public Accountant at numerous firms. He is an accomplished Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”) with more than 30 years experience.
Director
From October 2017 to June 2022, Dr. Huh served as the Director of S&I F&B Management Sdn, Bhd based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where she managed the overall business, operations and marketing of 2Ox French Bistro.
From June 2016 to August 2017, Dr. Huh served as the Vice President of The Mall of Korea based in Bangkok, Thailand, where she managed projects for business set-up, construction of department stores and nine restaurants. Dr. Huh also managed the overall business, operations and marketing while serving as the Vice President during this time.
From November 2013 to June 2016, Dr. Huh served as the Director of Business Development of Juna International Ltd based in Shanghai, China and Seoul, Korea, where she oversaw China Business Development in the entertainment and music industry.
From August 2006 toJune 2016, Dr. Huh founded the Wonderful World of Learning (WWL) and served as its General Manager based in Shanghai, where she managed the overall business and operations of the preschool, curriculum development and teacher training.
From October 2011 to May 2014, Dr. Huh served as theManaging Partner as well as Vice President of Pronovias Korea based in Seoul,Korea, where she launched the wedding dress brand “Pronovias” of the Spain flagship store as the sole franchise for the Korean market. Dr. Huh also oversaw and managed operations, marketing, PR and bi-annual buying and merchandising.
From September 2009 to September 2019, Dr. Huh founded OnlyNatural Organic Bath Products based in Shanghai, China, where she was in charge of brand development and sales for charity purposes. In May 2005, Dr. Huh received her Doctor of Education (Ed.D) degree at the University ofMassachusetts in the U.S. In May 1995, Dr. Huh received her Master of Education(M.Ed.) degree from the University of Massachusetts in the U.S. In June 1993,Dr. Huh completed two semesters of courses at the MBA program at the Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea. In February 1991, Dr. Huh received her Bachelor ofArts degree in English Language and Literature from Ewha Women’s University in Seoul, Korea.
