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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
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Trella Health Welcomes David Kerr as Chief Technology Officer to Lead Scalable Innovation and Intelligent Workflows
Healthcare tech veteran joins Trella Health's executive team to accelerate platform advancements in enterprise software development, intelligent workflows, and data-driven transformation. ATLANTA, May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Trella Health, the leading provider of market intelligence and integrated customer relationship management (CRM) solutions for post-acute care, HME, and Infusion organizations, is pleased to announce the addition of David Kerr to Trella Health's leadership team as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Reporting directly to Scott Tapp, CEO of Trella Health, David will lead Trella's technology vision and innovation strategy as the company accelerates its roadmap for scalable, intelligent workflow solutions. "David's deep expertise in healthcare technology and his passion for building agile, high-performing teams will play a critical role as we continue to invest in advancements in AI, data integrations, and datasets — including Medicare Advantage," said Scott Tapp, CEO of Trella Health. "With his leadership, we'll advance our platform's capabilities and better support healthcare organizations with greater visibility into care quality, growth, and performance." David brings over 25 years of technology leadership experience spanning enterprise software, data platforms, and digital transformation. Most recently, he served as Chief Technology Officer at Forcura, a healthcare IT leader focused on post-acute workflow and communication solutions. There, he led strategic development across EHR integrations, business intelligence, and AI, driving innovation and product scalability. At Trella Health, David will oversee all aspects of the company's technology strategy, including engineering, infrastructure, and the expansion of data and AI capabilities. He will play a key role in evolving Trella's platform to support smarter decision-making and operational efficiency across the care continuum. "I'm thrilled to join Trella Health during such a transformative phase," said Kerr. "The team has already built a powerful foundation, and I look forward to building on that momentum by leveraging new and emerging technologies to fuel future growth." Prior to his role at Forcura, David held senior leadership positions at Infinicept, Fortress Consulting, and S&P Global. He earned both his Bachelor of Science and MBA in Statistics from Colorado State University, holds a Data Science certificate from Harvard, and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning from CSU Global. He is also a U.S. Navy Veteran, having served in the nuclear program. David's appointment underscores Trella Health's ongoing commitment to delivering forward-thinking solutions that meet the complex needs of an ever-evolving healthcare system. His arrival further strengthens the company's executive team as Trella continues to drive innovation and customer success. About Trella HealthTrella Health's unmatched market intelligence and purpose-built CRM allow post-acute providers, HME, and Infusion organizations to drive more effective performance and growth. Trella's solutions allow post-acute, HME, and Infusion organizations to identify the highest-potential referral targets, evaluate new market opportunities, and monitor performance metrics. Paired with CRM and EHR integrations, business development teams can better manage referral relationships to advance their organizations with certainty by improving their sales and marketing strategy. For more information on Trella Health and its post-acute, HME, and Infusion growth solutions, visit or follow Trella on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Media Contact: Chandani Patel, press@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Trella Health Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Woodland Elementary and Harrison High teachers selected as TSC Teachers of the Year
LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Tippecanoe School Corp. has named Lisa Merryman as the TSC Elementary Teacher of the Year and Kristen Trella as the TSC Secondary Teacher of the Year. Merryman, a kindergarten teacher at Woodland Elementary School, has garnered over 28 years of experience in education after earning her bachelor's degree from Purdue University. In a news release, Woodland Elementary Principal Lee Sweet said Merryman's commitment to student success shines in everything she does. 'Her unwavering dedication to students, creative teaching methods and passion for inspiring a love of learning are just a few reasons she deserves this honor,' Sweet said in the release. 'Her peers would say she is knowledgeable, kind and always ready to help. She fosters an environment of collaboration, invites input and shares her expertise generously.' Merryman extends learning beyond the classroom through meaningful connections with the community, the release said. Partnering with the McCutcheon High School FACS department, Merryman coordinates shared activities around topics like apples, pumpkins and pizza making. Trella, an English teacher at Harrison High School, has garnered over 25 years of teaching experience after earning her bachelor's degree from Indiana University Northwest and a master's degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. Harrison Principal Cory Marshall said in the release Trella has the ability to meet students where they are, helping struggling learners grasp important concepts while also challenging high-achieving students to reach new levels. 'Ms. Trella's classroom is one of constant activities,' Marshall said in the release. 'Her students clearly realize that her classroom is a place of learning and work, but also that enjoyment and fun can come from such activities.' Beyond the classroom, Trella serves as a travel club sponsor and coach for the girls swimming and diving team, the release said. Earning the NCC Coach of the year award several times, Trella emphasizes character development and community involvement, the release said, by organizing service projects that support the American Red Cross and a local animal shelter. Merryman and Trella will move forward out of a pool of 19 nominees to represent TSC in the Indiana 2026 Teacherof the Year program. This article originally appeared on Lafayette Journal & Courier: TSC selects Woodland, Harrison teachers as 2026 Teachers of the Year
