“As a regional manager at Fuel Medical I enjoy helping our members “connect the dots,” recognizing that helping members connect the dots is not always about providing all the answers, but guiding them to see the full picture for themselves.”
Jeff Thomas, COPM-C
Education
Pennsylvania State University, Bachelor of Science in Health Planning and Administration
Certifications
COPM-C, ASCENT
I became interested in the healthcare/medical industry at an early age. My father was a veterinarian, and growing up, I spent a lot of time in his office and in surgery at his practice, as well as out in the field with him on large animal calls. After college, I began my career in healthcare in the long-term care industry, working in both operational and business development roles for organizations that provided non-clinical, ancillary support services to medical facilities. At one point, I owned my own business, providing services to outpatient medical facilities.
Prior to joining Fuel Medical, I worked for a large national organization that provides portable medical diagnostic testing, including X-ray, ultrasound and laboratory services, filling roles as Director of Business Development and Operations and VP of Operations. Over the course of my career, I’ve had the opportunity to live and work in a variety of areas across the country, including New England, Colorado, Texas and the Pacific Northwest.
Community/Organizations
- B.P.O.E. Elks Member, Vancouver, WA Lodge #823
- Camas High School DECA Program—served as a mentor & coach for the CHS DECA team and as a judge at Regional DECA competitions
Fun Fact
While at Penn State, I took SCUBA Diving as a PE class and got my certification. After college, I continued my training and eventually became a Dive Master and obtained certifications in both Deep-Water Air and Nitrox diving. Working as a Dive Master on weekends for a dive shop in Rhode Island, I had the opportunity to dive on local WW2 wrecks, including numerous dives on the U853, the last German U-boat sunk in battle at the close of the war.
Member Remarks
- “Jeff and Laura have really been catalyst in helping us revamp our clinic. I appreciate their time, efforts and expertise”
- “Jeff and Laura are the best. They have a wonderful sense of humor and they are able to work together to get work completed. I appreciate them both so much!”
- “Jeff and Laura are really great!!”
- “Jeff Thomas and Laura Halko are always amazing to work with. Very knowledgeable and have great ideas to help our practice grow and improve.”
- “Jeff and Laura are exceptional. We are lucky to get to work with them!”
- “Shout out to Jeff Thomas and Laura Halko! They are incredible in their respective fields, and we love working with them.”
- “⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Laura Halko – ready, willing, and able to run into a burning 🔥🔥🔥 house 🏠 to get the job done. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Jeff Thomas – knowledgeable & a can do attitude.”
- “Jeff Thomas and Nick Candeaux. They both have been super helpful supplying productivity reports and always being available to answer questions and give support when needed. They are a great Team.”
- “Nick Candeaux and Jeff Thomas are excellent! Easy to work with, very responsive, very professional. Thank you!”