Jeff Schaal
CEO and President
With over 26 years of industry experience and a competitive entrepreneurial drive, Jeff Schaal co-founded VeloSource to challenge legacy healthcare staffing standards and establish a dominant market presence. As Chief Executive Officer, he has led VeloSource’s strategic evolution from a traditional locum tenens agency into an enterprise-grade workforce solutions partner providing holistic, scalable clinical staffing strategies for healthcare systems nationwide.
As architect of the company’s long-term growth strategy, Jeff recently led the milestone acquisition of Syncx, which expands VeloSource’s technological capabilities, diversifies its service offerings, and solidifies its position as an agile industry innovator.
Throughout this rapid scaling, Jeff has remained dedicated to two core pillars: making VeloSource a high-performing, high-trust ally for healthcare clients and providers, and cultivating an internal culture where employees are valued, empowered, and positioned for professional growth.
Adam Rousey
Chief Operating Officer
For over 25 years, Adam has built a career in healthcare staffing, with deep expertise in Vendor Management Systems (VMS) and Managed Staffing Programs (MSP) across per diem, travel nursing, and allied health. He later expanded into locum tenens, Transitional Management Services, and Float Pool Management. His client-centric approach has made him a trusted partner to hospitals and health systems nationwide.
Adam builds programs that meet evolving client needs, with particular strength in strategic planning, team development, and MSP partnerships. Known for driving excellence in operations, customer care, and delivery, he has a track record of developing top talent. He pairs strategic vision with hands-on leadership to drive profitability, control costs, and improve processes.
Adam and his wife Lori live in North Texas with their two sons: Caleb, a recent University of Oklahoma graduate, and Logan, a senior at OU.
Brett Perron
Chief Financial Officer
Brett Perron is a healthcare finance leader with more than 17 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, including over 11 in healthcare staffing. As Chief Financial Officer at VeloSource, he leads finance and accounting, focusing on financial strategy, planning, forecasting, and reporting to support the company’s growth. Throughout his career, Brett has helped teams across complex organizations turn financial insights into informed decisions. Known for his collaborative, analytical approach, he is passionate about building strong financial foundations, increasing visibility into performance, and partnering across the organization to drive results. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business and Management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Lally School of Management.
Away from work, Brett enjoys time with his wife, daughter, and their two yellow labs. When he’s not building financial models, he can usually be found on the golf course or at the beach.
Christian Hon
Chief Revenue Officer
Over a 25-year career, Christian has worked across nearly every side of the healthcare workforce business. His first job out of college was a variety of roles with Spherion (now Randstad). After 7 years there he spent time at Favorite Healthcare Staffing with their vendor management services division and then joined ShiftWise to bring its VMS platform to healthcare providers across the US. Most recently, he spent 12 years at SAP Concur in a variety of roles. He joined as an early member of its healthcare team and went on to lead sales for half of its North American business.
Christian credits his success to the organizations he’s worked for, the leaders he’s worked for and the teams he’s built.An avid cyclists and skier, Christian lives with his wife and daughters in Park City, Utah.
Amanda Benedict
Sr. Vice President | People Strategy & Workforce Optimization
Amanda Benedict serves as Senior Vice President of People Strategy & Workforce Optimization at VeloSource, where she leads People & Culture, Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, People & Brand Administration, and Corporate Communications. A team-first leader, she helps translate enterprise strategy into scalable programs, stronger organizational alignment, and an exceptional employee experience. Amanda brings more than a decade of healthcare staffing leadership experience, including executive roles spanning client sales and service, MSP operations, team development, and large-scale implementation. A graduate of Niagara University, she holds a bachelor’s degree in communication with a minor in Business.
Outside of work, Amanda finds any excuse to get outdoors with her pugs, Jack and Cindy. She fosters rescue dogs, loves learning, and proving gluten-free food can be delicious.
Meg Caruso
Vice President of Sales
Meg Caruso has worked in healthcare sales and leadership since 2019, combining a passion for people with a drive to help healthcare organizations succeed. Her experience in cardiology, anesthesiology, and locum tenens staffing has provided firsthand insight into the unique workforce challenges facing healthcare systems today. As Vice President of Sales, she focuses on building strong teams, developing future leaders, and creating trusted client partnerships. Meg believes the best results come from listening first, collaborating closely, and delivering solutions that make a lasting impact for providers, healthcare organizations, and the communities they serve.
I’ve lived in seven states and overseas twice, including teaching English in Japan. I don’t speak any other languages, so this was a fun challenge.
Scott Pliske
Vice President of Sales
Scott is Vice President of Strategic Accounts at VeloSource. He began with VeloSource in 2019 and has nine years of experience in Healthcare Staffing. His role is to support all efforts related to MSP/VMS and the development of our clients. Scott has a tremendous temperament, a just-get-it-done work ethic, and a great ability to partner effectively with all business partners. Scott believes in building strong client relationships that create a partnership for shared success.
Outside of work, Scott loves spending time at the lake and the family farm, as well as attending his two amazing daughter’s sporting events with his wife.
Lauren Rainey
Vice President, CRNA Recruitment
Lauren Rainey serves as Vice President of CRNA Recruitment, bringing extensive experience in healthcare staffing and a passion for building high-performing teams. Having grown alongside Quest Locums from its early days, Lauren has played an integral role in expanding its anesthesia practice and developing lasting partnerships with clinicians and healthcare organizations nationwide. Her leadership style centers on relationships, accountability, adaptability, and creating an environment where people can grow and succeed. Lauren is especially passionate about developing talent, solving complex staffing challenges, and fostering a team culture that balances strong performance with collaboration, trust, and a genuine commitment to the people they serve.
Outside the office, Lauren enjoys life with her husband and two young sons, home design and DIY projects, traveling, and spending time with the people she loves most.
Christina Marks
Vice President, Credentialing & Licensure
Christina Marks is Vice President of Credentialing and Licensure at VeloSource, where she leads a critical function connecting providers with the clients and communities that need them. She joined VeloSource in 2016 during its startup years and helped build its credentialing operations from the ground up. With more than 13 years of experience in locum tenens credentialing, Christina leads strategies that streamline placement and improve provider and client outcomes. A servant leader, she is proud of the team she has built and focuses on removing obstacles, developing talent, and giving her people the support they need to succeed as the organization grows.
Away from work, Christina and her husband are often in the stands cheering on their two sons in baseball, football, and basketball. She’s their biggest fan and rarely the quietest.
Donna Mell
Sr. Vice President | Operations and Quality
Donna is a dynamic and results-driven leader with more than a decade of experience in fast-paced executive and administrative operations. Known for her strategic mindset, attention to detail, and people-first leadership approach, she has a proven track record of building efficient processes, developing high-performing teams, and driving operational excellence.
Donna joined VeloSource in 2019 and has since played an integral role in supporting the company’s growth and evolution. Throughout her tenure, she has helped develop and implement scalable processes, strengthen cross-functional collaboration, and create operational efficiencies across the organization. She is passionate about continuous improvement and believes that forward-thinking leadership, strong relationships, and thoughtful execution are key to sustainable success.
Outside of work, Donna is a proud boy mom of two who loves spending time with her family. She enjoys being outdoors, exploring new places, and finding any excuse to get outside with her husband and boys. Family is at the heart of everything she does.
Madison Morgan
Sr. Vice President | Recruitment
With more than five years at VeloSource, Madison has established herself as a strategic leader in healthcare staffing. Her work focuses on building high-performing recruitment organizations, strengthening provider relationships, and aligning talent strategy with client demand and long-term business objectives. Madison’s leadership background spans healthcare staffing, sales, and workforce management. Before joining VeloSource, she led sales and staffing teams within large-scale retail organizations, developing a strong foundation in operational leadership, talent development, performance management, and leading teams through fast-paced, evolving environments. Known for combining strategic vision with a people-centered leadership style, she is passionate about developing talent and strengthening the cross-functional partnerships that position providers and clients for long-term success.
Madison is also an avid large-breed dog lover and happiest at home surrounded by at least one dog who takes up far more space than expected. She advocates for foster and rescue programs to give homes to those who need a safe place to land.
Matt Jensen
President
Matt is a senior executive leader with over 25 years of industry experience driving innovative healthcare workforce solutions. He’s established a reputation as a trusted and reliable partner among healthcare executives and leader for delivering operational and service excellence regardless the size and scale healthcare operations. Over the years Matt has acquired a unique skill of listening to truly understand the client’s needs and to customize and deliver against both the challenges and opportunities presented.
Outside of work, Matt enjoys spending time with his wife and their three young adult daughters. When not with family, Matt enjoys endurance cycling and dabbling in triathlons. He loves the challenge of pushing himself physically, being outdoors, and staying active, especially when it involves a little adventure.
Wendy Barton
Head of Client Development & Strategy
Wendy Barton is Vice President of Client Development & Strategy at Syncx, with more than 15 years of healthcare staffing experience across sales, operations, strategy, and executive leadership. She has partnered with organizations ranging from the nation’s largest health systems to smaller community providers, giving her a practical understanding of what clients need from staffing partners. Since joining Syncx, Wendy has focused on solving complex workforce challenges by pairing technology with exceptional people and strong execution. Known for her problem-solving approach and commitment to delivery, she helps clients build scalable workforce solutions that create measurable, lasting value.
Away from work, Wendy enjoys spending time with her two kids, hiking with her pups, reading, listening to music, and anything in or on the water. Travel is her passion, and she is always planning her next adventure to explore more of the world.
Nikki L’Hote-Wargel
Director | Account Manager
Nikki L’Hote-Wargel is a healthcare staffing leader with more than 20 years of experience spanning hospital operations, physician recruitment, client relations, and strategic growth. As Director of Account Management at VeloSource, she leads client partnerships and account management strategy within the locum tenens industry, with a strong focus on collaboration, service excellence, and sustainable growth. Throughout her career, Nikki has built and led high-performing teams, developed recruitment and operational processes, and cultivated lasting relationships with healthcare organizations nationwide. Known for her people-first leadership style, she is passionate about connecting great people, strengthening partnerships, and creating solutions that deliver meaningful results.
Away from work, Nikki can usually be found living the hockey-mom life with her two boys, escaping to the lake, and enjoying good times with family and friends.
Angela Sublette
Director of Strategic Accounts
As Director of Strategic Accounts at VeloSource, Angela partners with healthcare leaders to develop sustainable workforce solutions that enhance patient care, optimize provider coverage, and improve operational efficiency. She is passionate about helping organizations balance quality outcomes with cost-effective staffing strategies while building long-term workforce independence. Known for cultivating trusted executive relationships and delivering consultative solutions, she helps clients navigate complex workforce challenges with confidence. Angela holds an MBA from Saint Louis University and is committed to creating lasting value through strategic partnership and innovation.
Away from work, I enjoy spending time with my family, exploring new destinations, watching or playing any racquet sport, and soaking up the sunshine and salty air at the beach.
Trusted by Leading Health Systems
“With Syncx Float Pool, we were able to streamline and automate our internal locums process and gain an organization-wide view of which physicians were available, and when and where they were available. When we then transitioned all external locums to Syncx MSP, we were able to standardize rates, contract terms, locum usage, and department usage across our hospital system.”