Our Team

Transforming Healthcare Through Innovative Technology

Dedicated to transforming healthcare through innovative technology solutions. We're passionate about creating tools that improve patient experiences and streamline healthcare operations.

The JardogsHealth team outside our headquarters
Leadership

The People Behind the Platform

A team of clinicians, engineers, and product leaders united by a shared mission to transform healthcare documentation.

Jim Hewitt

Jim Hewitt

Chief Executive Officer

Over three decades leading enterprise software development and product strategy. Founded the original Jardogs patient engagement company. Following its 2013 acquisition by Allscripts, served as EVP of Solutions Development overseeing EHR, patient engagement, and population health initiatives. Previously held CIO roles at Springfield Clinic and Allscripts managing infrastructure for thousands of providers and millions of patients.

Jordan Hewitt

Jordan Hewitt

Chief Operating Officer

Drives operational excellence leveraging significant healthcare technology experience. Previously Enterprise Program Manager at Andor Health partnering with Microsoft, Walgreens, and Orlando Health. Served as Product Manager at Karmak overseeing reporting suite and Karmak Mobile Service, which achieved 201% ROI and $500K annual cost savings.

Julie Abel

Julie Abel

Chief Financial Officer

Over two decades of financial leadership including 10 years as CPA in financial services public accounting. Specializes in strategic financial planning, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Focused on building JardogsHealth’s financial foundation for innovation and scaling.

Kim Franks

Kim Franks

Chief Clinical Officer

BSN, RN serving as CCO. Helped shape original Jardogs clinical strategy and guided documentation transformation initiatives for health systems nationwide. Brings executive healthcare technology experience supporting hospitals, multi-site systems, and ambulatory practices. Leads MyMedicalScribe clinical vision ensuring clinically sound, audit-ready documentation.

Laura Hamilton

Laura Hamilton

VP of Marketing

Over 15 years leading brand, demand generation, and communications across healthcare technology. Began at Jardogs, Inc. launching early patient engagement reaching 100+ million users. Led marketing for healthcare SaaS companies and startups, transforming brand vision into measurable outcomes.

Blake Nickerson

Blake Nickerson

VP of Engineering

Over a decade building enterprise systems across retail, gaming, and SaaS for Microsoft and Riot Games. Developed in-store applications and GDPR/CCPA compliance workflows at Build-A-Bear. Led technical initiatives at Pittsburgh Knights & Matchbot spanning live data systems and automated platforms.

Matt Harbarger

Matt Harbarger

Director, Implementations

Over 15 years healthcare experience implementing customer-facing and backend solutions across product lines. Established strong strategic customer relationships and implementation methodologies. Previously Director of Professional Services at Veradigm managing Project Managers, Implementation Consultants, and Technical Consultants across EMR platforms.