Manufacturer Partner Onboarding · Pets: 4 crazy canines, 5 frisky felines, and 1 turtle. All rescues! Michelle Forsberg Strategic Account Manager 1-855-231-9808 | [email protected]

Manufacturer Partner

Onboarding

We have been working closely with our manufacturer partners for more than two decades

to help our members grow their practices. Because of this work, we believe that a critical

part of our business is our partnership with our suppliers, creating an ecosystem of mutual

benefit. In this collaborative ecosystem, we are both able to better support and encourage

the member’s growth opportunities. Building on this mutually beneficial partnership, we

strengthen both teams resulting in dual growth.

In this presentation, you will learn more about EHN services that can benefit the members

as well as our goals for the partnership. We look forward to working with you in a combined

effort to grow the overall business.

Sincerely,

The Elite Hearing Network Team

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Elite Hearing Network

Our HistoryEHN is the largest network of independent hearing care

providers in the United States. Founded in 1998, we are

part of Amplifon S.p.A, a global leader in hearing

healthcare for more than 60 years. In 2014, we became

the first and only audiology buying group to offer the top

nine major hearing aid brands to our members.

EHN currently supports more than 1,600 locations across

the U.S. and adds new members every month. We take

pride in our audiology practice management where we

serve private practice audiologists and hearing instrument

specialists, ENT practices, hospitals, clinics, universities

and non-profits, each with their own unique business

needs.

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Top 3 Benefits

CustomizationFocus needs on growing practices through sales,

marketing and intelligent business strategies.

SimplicityServices like centralized billing and one-stop

manufacturing purchasing for all 9 major brands.

IndependenceLargest network of independent hearing healthcare

providers in the U.S., supporting members so they can

thrive as an independent provider.

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EHN Benefits

• EHN has partnerships with all nine top hearing

aid manufacturers; providers have more choices

to fit the right hearing aid to their patients’ needs

• Industry exclusive- 409A pre-tax savings plan

with EHN match

• Wellness check business audit

• Personalized business intelligence

• One-to-one consultation from our advisory team

• Business loan resources

• Human Resource support

• Strategic partner discounts and programs

• Accounting & bookkeeping services

• Marketing services

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Annual Business

Summit

EHN hosts one of the hearing health industry’s largest

annual business summits held in sunny locations

within North America. Our Annual Business Summit

offers members the opportunity to network with

hundreds of hearing care professionals and

manufacturers, receive product and service updates

from our vendor partners, and earn CEU/CMU credits.

Each Annual Business Summit has a unique theme

and focus, which often ties to audiology best practices,

current industry trends, concerns, feedback and

opportunities. We ensure that the time spent outside

of their business is impactful and motivating for all of

our members and vendor partners.

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Dual Consultative

Support

We welcome a collaboration with our partners to

provide even more expertise to our members

and grow their business.

• Communicate manufacturer promotions and

offers to Elite before they are published

• Discuss business strategies and trends

• Partner in marketing events & activities for

practice and patient

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Partnership Goals

Protect Base

Business

Increase Program

Penetration

Deeper Field Level

Engagement

Product Introduction

Coordination

Transparency and

Communication

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SALES LEADERS Please call any member of our team with questions

Shadi ChakoutahiWest Regional Business Director

763-229-2261 | [email protected]

Three words used to describe me: Sociable, Empathetic, Ethical

College attended: MBA from University of Phoenix, BA in

Electrical Engineering from Azad University of Iran

Biggest fear: Wolves

Brian JonesEast Regional Business Director


Three words used to describe me: Enthusiastic, Driven, Funny

Favorite aspect of your job: Helping others succeed in an

extremely competitive market

Favorite book: “Where the Red Fern Grows” by Wilson Rawls

Jim VogrinKey Accounts Director


Three words used to describe me: Strategic, Hard-working, Caring

Favorite subject in high school: Math

What I wanted to be as a child: Professional baseball player

Andrew KvalheimSr. Manager of Operations & Inside Sales


The three words to describe me are: Dedicated, Driven, Competitive

Children or pets: 2 Cats and a baby on the way!

Favorite vacation: Saint Lucia

mailto:[email protected]

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NORTHWEST Please call any member of our team with questions

CarrieJo HoelzelStrategic Business Advisor


Three words used to describe me: Integrity, Honesty, Relationships

Personal motto: Learn something new, every day

Pets: 4 crazy canines, 5 frisky felines, and 1 turtle. All rescues!

Michelle ForsbergStrategic Account Manager

1-855-231-9808 | [email protected]

The three words to describe me are: Funny, Tenacious, Reliable

On a Saturday afternoon, you can find me… drinking wine on my

deck.

Children: I have a 9 year old son.

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SOUTHWEST Please call any member of our team with questions

Jade PetersenStrategic Business Advisor


The three words to describe me are: Empathetic, Thoughtful, Outgoing

Favorite book: “Pillars of the Earth” by Ken Follett

Children: Alyssa, Megan, Gavin

Abby ZuhlsdorfStrategic Account Manager


Three words used to describe me: Passionate, Detailed, Trustworthy

My secret talent: I can play 3 different musical instruments

On a Saturday afternoon, you can find me… Strength training,

being with my family, and playing with my puppies!

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MIDWEST Please call any member of our team with questions

Paul CavanaghStrategic Business Advisor


Three words to describe you: Dynamic, Brave, Sincere

What I wanted to be as a child: A Detroit Tigers baseball player

Favorite quote: “Be the change you want to see in the world” –

Mahatma Gandhi

Robyn ListerStrategic Account Manager


Three words used to describe me: Cheerful, Perfectionist, Creative

Favorite subject in high school: Ceramics

Favorite book: “The Art of Racing in the Rain” by Garth Stein

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SOUTH Please call any member of our team with questions

Scott BennettStrategic Business Advisor


Three words to describe me: Charismatic, Funny, Honest

Favorite Travel Destination: Maui, HI, there is no second place.

On a Saturday afternoon, you can find me… with my 3 girls getting into

something fun!

Randy WeigmanStrategic Account Manager


Three words used to describe me: Personable, Funny, Sincere

Favorite aspect of your job: Helping members find a solution

Children: One daughter, Savanna Rae

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NORTH CENTRAL Please call any member of our team with questions

Alycia MyersStrategic Business Advisor


Three words used to describe me: Genuine, Outgoing, Dedicated

Favorite childhood superhero: My parents

On a Saturday afternoon, you’ll find me… at a basketball or soccer

game watching my child play!

Heather AdamsonStrategic Account Manager


Three words used to describe me: Motivated, Outgoing, Helpful

On a Saturday afternoon, you can find me… at Home Depot or Menards.

Typically, I am working on my “Fixer Upper” home, bathroom renovations

to yard work there is always something to do.

College attended: I went to Arizona State. “I’m a Sun Devil Man!”

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NORTHEAST Please call any member of our team with questions

Brian KelleyStrategic Business Advisor


Three words used to describe me: Kind, Joyous, Thoughtful

Biggest Phobia: Jumping out of a plane

Favorite Book: “You Are a Badass” by Jen Sincero

Jesse CrooksStrategic Account Manager


Three words used to describe me: Enthusiastic, Reliable, Competitive

Favorite quote: “It’s not the largest or strongest that survive…But the

ones most responsive to change.” Charles Darwin

Favorite childhood superhero: Michelangelo-Ninja Turtles

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SOUTH ATLANTIC Please call any member of our team with questions

Stephanie MillerStrategic Business Advisor


Three words used to describe me: Energetic, Forward-thinking, Perceptive

Favorite quote: “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you

have imagined.” Henry David Thoreau

Favorite vacation: I was lucky enough to travel for seven months and did

everything from volunteering with elephants in Thailand to scuba diving at the

Great Barrier Reef

Mike EkmanStrategic Account Manager


Three words used to describe me: Reliable, Personable, Selfless

Favorite travel destination: Port Douglas, Australia

Children or pets: Oldest Son Evan, twins Lydia and Landon, dogs

Lucy and Brie

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SOUTHEAST Please call any member of our team with questions

Cedric GaskinStrategic Business Advisor


The three words to describe me are: Strategic, Analytical, Reliable

Favorite motto: Keep moving forward

Favorite part of my job: I help people hear

Mineta NguyenStrategic Account Manager


Three words used to describe me: Patient, Humble, All Smiles

Best Elite memory: Dancing “Gangnam Style” in front of everyone

on my first day of work

Favorite subject in high school: Social Studies

BETTER TOGETHER

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Manufacturer Partner Onboarding · Pets: 4 crazy canines, 5 frisky felines, and 1 turtle. All rescues! Michelle Forsberg Strategic Account Manager 1-855-231-9808 | [email protected]