Our Team

David Fugate, BBA, MS - CEO - Joined in 2014

David Fugate

Mr. Fugate has been managing Anesthesia practices for over 30 years. He has experience in both the academic and private practice sectors. Mr. Fugate has been a member of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) for over 20 years and served as the President of MGMA’s Anesthesia Administration Assembly (AAA) from 1998 – 1999. David also served as a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Practice Management Committee from 1999 – 2004. Mr. Fugate has also provided anesthesia consulting services since 1996. He has provided services to more than 100 anesthesia and/or hospital clients. Mr. Fugate, who holds a Master’s degree in Health Care Administration, has performed numerous speaking engagements at the ASA Practice Management Conferences, as well as the AAA and ASA national conventions.

Gail McClain - Operations Manager - Joined in 2014

Operations Manager Gail began her career in anesthesia billing in 2002. During her years as a billing specialist, she distinguished herself as an excellent problem solver. She quickly earned her position as a manager by exemplifying core values. Her skills in conquering the billing process and navigating the CMS rules proved to be invaluable. As a critical member of the leadership team at MARS, Gail participates in all operational aspects of the company ensuring accurate coding, data entry, claim submission, payment reconciliation as well as provider enrollment.

Christina Roberts, CPC - Coding Supervisor - Joined in 2016

Christina

Christina established her career in anesthesia billing in 2002 and earned her Certified Professional Coder (CPC) credential in 2010. She remains an active member of the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and is committed to ongoing education and professional growth. With extensive knowledge of coding, billing, and the full revenue cycle, Christina is known for her accuracy, adaptability, initiative, and dedication to maintaining compliant and efficient billing processes.

Lori Young – Revenue Cycle Specialist - Joined in 2014

Lori brings extensive experience to our team, working in the field since 2006. She is known for her ability to adapt to a wide range of roles, including charge batch creation, payment reconciliation, insurance follow‑up, and supporting operational workflows. She works closely with management and brings a strong understanding of the full revenue cycle, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and consistent results.


Alyxandria Landmark BS, CPC

Jennifer Carr, CPC, CPMA, ACS-AN

Lughnaj Kalkman, CPB, CPC

Ashley Thompson

Certified Coding Specialist

Certified Coding Specialist

Certified Coding Specialist

Billing Specialist/Data Entry Coordinator

Joined in 2022

Joined in 2014

Joined in 2024

Joined in 2024