Who We Are

Chief Strategy Officer

Hall is a Qualis founder and serves a Chief Strategy Officer. He has spent a majority of his professional career assisting clients achieve increasing value from formal and informal relationships with suppliers. Hall’s primary areas of expertise for clients are in the areas of negotiations, organizational strategy, entrepreneurship, and leadership. Hall is an avid tennis player. He enjoys travel and hiking with his wife and two young adult children, and has a passion for working with mission-driven hospices.

Chief Operating Officer

Jay is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Qualis Management. After joining the Qualis team in 2020, he expanded our national network of vendor partners as well as helped Qualis weather the COVID virus. Having been in healthcare since starting his career in 1993 in Durable Medical Equipment (DME), Jay has held executive positions in Credentialing, Network Development, Provider Relations, Customer Relations, Client Services, and Product Development with national insurance and DME companies. His greatest accomplishment is his family. He and his wife Christine have two beautiful daughters and enjoy travel, the beach, and spending time with friends and family.

Vice President of Development and Contracting

Steve Vardian is the Vice President of Development and Contracting, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to his role.  He joined Qualis after 18 years spent as the regional director of a Durable Medical Equipment (DME) company working with skilled nursing facilities and hospices, and several years as a DME vendor for Qualis in the Charlotte, NC market. Steve has a proven track record in his professional journey, developing his skills in sales, operations, and building strong client relationships.

Beyond his professional achievements, Steve cherishes his personal life. He is a dedicated family man with a loving wife and two beautiful daughters. Together, they enjoy exploring new cities, and spending time outdoors, indulging in activities such as camping, hiking, and being near the water. Steve’s commitment to both his career and family highlights his balanced and fulfilling approach to life.

Vice President, Information Systems

Linda serves as Vice President of Information Systems at Qualis. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from East Carolina University. With 25 years of managed health care experience, she has held key positions that have allowed her to use technology to support industry needs and standards. She and her husband Wes have a beautiful daughter. Linda enjoys serving in her local church in various roles and spending time with her family.

Director of Partner Services

Diane serves as Director of Partner Services and has extensive experience in hospitality, customer service, and management. Since joining the Qualis team in 2017, Diane has become proficient in Online Ordering, System Enhancement, Provider Relations, Quality Improvement, Customer Service, and Client Engagement. Diane has a passion for problem-solving and helping people navigate the complexities of the DME management process. Outside of work, she and her husband Terrell have three wonderful boys and enjoy slipping away to the Outer Banks as often as possible.

Director of Business Analytics

Al serves as Director of Business Analytics for Qualis. She has an eclectic background with a BA in both Music and Biblical Studies as well as a previous career of teaching High School English before joining Qualis. Since joining the team in 2019, Al has taken ownership of the invoicing process and developed a knack for DME data analysis which serves to expand the success of both Qualis and our hospice partners. Al and her husband Eric have two lovely daughters and a delightful son as well as a grandson. She uses her musical background to serve in her local church and also enjoys a great cup of coffee and a good jog.

Director of Network Development

Ludis joined our Qualis team in 2021 and is a seasoned professional with an extensive background in vendor management. With over 15 years of experience in business and client operations, Ludis has consistently demonstrated her ability to build strong relationships with vendors, optimize procurement processes, and drive cost-effective solutions for our DME providers. As the Director of Network Development, Ludis envisions driving continuous improvement and fostering a culture of trust and collaboration between the organization and its suppliers. Outside of work, Ludis enjoys traveling, live music and time “under the sun” with her fiancé, their three children (all boys) and their golden retriever, Piper.

Joni Murphy serves as the Director of System Services.  She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Longwood University and a Masters of Higher Education Administration from Bay Path University.  Coming to Qualis in 2019 after more than a decade of experience in Higher Education, Joni has immersed herself in the world of DME management.  Her recent experience included leading the Account Management team in onboarding new hospice partners and building strong relationships with our existing partners.  Joni loves to problem solve and is excited to find ways to enhance the System Services department.  Outside of work, Joni and her husband enjoy spending most of their time outdoors hunting and fishing.