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Michael Rauth
Branch Manager - Bel-Red
Michael was born and raised in Los Angeles, and in 2016, he made the decision to relocate back to Seattle. His professional journey with Bellevue Healthcare began in early 2017 as a Driver Technician, a role that laid the foundation for his future within the company. Later that year, Michael transitioned into a Customer Service position, where he honed his skills in client interaction and support. His dedication and aptitude quickly became apparent, leading to a promotion to Customer Experience Lead in 2019. His success led to his promotion to Branch Manager, demonstrating his leadership, operational skills, and dedication to the company.
Michael is happily married and shares his home with two beloved dogs, Mochi and Rue. His passions include exploring new destinations through travel and indulging in the culinary delights of different restaurants.
Sam Reier
Branch Manager - Bellingham
Born and raised in Bellingham, Sam graduated from Western Washington University with a B.A. in Communication Studies. After working in the golf industry for six years, he decided to change his career path and looked to Healthcare for the opportunities it provides to help others. He started at Bellevue Healthcare Bellingham as a Delivery Technician before moving onto a Customer Service role.
In 2019 Sam was selected to be the Branch Manager for Bellevue Healthcare Bellingham where he looks forward to serving the community he still calls home. "I enjoy staying active within the Bellingham community and surrounding areas and getting to help people that I have known for a long time. I like how BHC prides itself on being Truly Local and presents me with the opportunity to make an impact in my community daily."
Brad Hegland
Branch Manager - Eugene
In 2016, Brad graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, with the aspirations of becoming a sports commentator and producer. After graduating, he worked as a sports producer for his local television station for three years. He then decided he wanted to move on to find a company where he could grow and have more opportunities in the Pacific Northwest.
Brad joined the company in 2019 as a delivery technician and quickly discovered his love for assisting and interacting with the Spokane community. A year later, he moved to customer service, where he found his passion for helping people from all walks of life. He has now taken the next step in his career as the Eugene Branch Manager and is excited to see what opportunities arise in the future for both himself and Bellevue Healthcare.
Mary Kasprick
Branch Manager - Everett
Mary resides in Kirkland, WA and studied Political Science at the University of Washington. Prior to working for Bellevue Healthcare, she spent the majority of her time raising her two children, who are now teenagers.
Mary spent 4 years as a Customer Service Representative for Bellevue Healthcare, where she enjoyed working closely with our Seattle referrals and building relationships with them. Her dedication and hard work led to her being promoted to a management role.
"I’m glad to be a part of a company that has the values, goals, and unique customer service that sets Bellevue Healthcare apart from other providers. I look forward to continuing to service the Seattle community, as it has always been my home."
Ryan Nelson
Branch Manager - Kennewick
Spokane native Ryan is passionate about serving those facing health challenges. While studying at BYU-Idaho, he was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. After undergoing extensive treatment including two stem cell transplants, he was cancer free. With a new outlook on life he returned to Eastern Washington University to study Healthcare Management.
After completing his degree, Ryan joined Bellevue Healthcare. He started as a Delivery Technician and went on to become a Customer Service Representative before serving as BHC’s Clinical Liaison for Eastern Washington. In 2018 he accepted the role of Branch Manager of Bellevue Healthcare Kennewick where he looks forward to serving the Tri-Cities community.
Brian Oppliger
Branch Manager - Lacey
Born in Federal Way and raised in Puyallup, Brian has nearly always been a part of the Greater South Sound community. After graduating from the University of Washington in 2015 with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, he spent a summer working in Alaska. He moved back to Washington, eager to embark on a new career, and eventually began working as a Delivery Technician in 2016 for our Tacoma location. Not long after that, he transitioned into a Customer Service Representative position where he discovered his passion for providing quality service to people in the community he has called home. Brian most recently was Assistant Branch Manager in Tacoma before moving to Thurston County. He has enjoyed working for a local company and helping people of all backgrounds, and is excited to continue to do so as Branch Manager in Lacey.
Stuart Kelly
Branch Manager - Moscow
Stuart attended Eastern Washington University where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Starting his career as a Delivery Technician at our flagship store in Bellevue, Stuart flourished as a Customer Service representative. He quickly found that his values made Bellevue Healthcare a perfect fit and was excited about the high commitment to customer service and to doing the right thing.
When presented with the opportunity to join Bellevue Healthcare of the Palouse, Stuart was enthusiastic about continuing to serve the community. He recognized the value of the BHC's mission and was inspired by the dedication of the staff. Stuart was confident that his skills and experience would be a valuable asset to the team, and he was committed to making a positive contribution.
Chris Longanecker
Branch Manager - Portland
Originally from Bellingham, WA, Chris started at Bellevue Healthcare as a Delivery Technician in April 2019. Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, he gained hands-on experience with medical equipment. In 2021, he transitioned to a Customer Service Representative role in Portland, OR, where he focused on understanding insurance coverage to expedite medical equipment delivery.
Throughout his role as a Customer Service Representative, Chris established valuable relationships within his community, and as a result, he was appointed as the Portland Branch Manager in 2023. He is keen to continue his professional growth with the company and is committed to delivering exceptional customer service to both patients and referrals alike.
Bennett Gerhardstein
Branch Manager - Salem
Bennett started at Bellevue Healthcare as a Delivery Technician in September of 2020 at the Kennewick Branch and immediately recognized that the company was something special. After just under two years, he transferred to the Eugene branch in Oregon, where he has spent the last three years working hard to establish Bellevue Healthcare as a prominent presence in central Oregon, alongside the other dedicated and hardworking team members.
Bennett takes great pride in working for a company like Bellevue Healthcare, which remains true to its mission both externally and internally, while delivering excellence to the Pacific Northwest.
Matthew Yadali
Branch Manager - Vancouver
Originally from eastern Washington, Matt graduated from St. Phillips Community College. He enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with family.
Matt joined BHC as a delivery technician in 2017, inspired by the integrity and genuine care his family received from a BHC employee during a difficult time. Shortly thereafter, Matt took his next steps by joining internal operations as a customer service representative. Towards the end of 2022, Matt became intrigued and inspired by the next opportunity with BHC. He then accepted the position as Branch Manager in Vancouver, WA. While Matt continues to grow within his career, he aspires to extend and invest years of acquired knowledge to his new team.
Mikael Hernandez
Branch Manager - Wenatchee
Originally from Wenatchee, he spent six years in Seattle before returning to his roots with a wife and a dog. In his free time, he enjoys quality moments with his family, savoring delicious food, and indulging his passion for tinkering with machines. He's always eager to learn new skills and would love to connect with anyone who knows how to tune a carburetor.
Mikael joined Bellevue Healthcare as a Delivery Technician in 2019 and has steadily worked his way up within the company. Mikael expresses gratitude for the opportunities he's had at Bellevue Healthcare and eagerly anticipates further growth and development in the years to come.
Mario Chavez
Branch Manager - Yakima
After Mario’s time as a Parenting Facilitator, BHC supported Mario's desire to further his education and better serve the community. Beginning as a Delivery Technician in 2018, then transitioning to Customer Service Representative and gravitating towards Operations more recently, Mario took on the role of Branch Manager of Yakima in March of 2022. Mario has a passion for serving Yakima Valley’s people, wellness, and growth. He aims to not only lift his community with the suite of services and equipment BHC provides, but to hoist those around him to reach their full potential. “I was born here, I grew up here, and I plan to be here forever. From the hop fields of Emerald to the sagebrush of Prosser. This is my home.”